Name: Dryburgh Abbey Hotel
Address: St Boswells, Melrose, Scottish Borders, Melrose, TD6 0RQ, GB

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2026

Arlene

Lovely building very friendly staff

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2026

Angus

Friendliness of the staff.

8/10

Excellent

04 Aug 2026

Lysa

Lovely older hotel, comfortable and quiet - the rooms are well maintained but not fashionable. The bed and shower were fine which is the main thing. Breakfast with a view is always appreciated. Would return.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2026

Lynda

I like old hotels and this was for me. There were a few cobwebs in the room but apart from that I had no complaints. The bed and pillows were comfy and the shower was great. Staff were friendly. Only down side was no slip mat in the shower/bath

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2026

Alan

Peaceful

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jul 2026

Peter

A hotel that needs some love and care. Plus team members to be a little more focused on the guests through interactions .

8/10

Excellent

29 Jul 2026

Malcolm

Hotel situated in a great location. Breakfast was brilliant however the choice on the dinner menu could have been better.

8/10

Excellent

27 Jul 2026

Yvonne

Had a lovely stay with our dog and enjoyed dinner and bar services. The weather was lovely as well to enjoy the grounds.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2026

Heather

The staff were amazing and the property is beautiful and right next to the ruins for exploring! Wonderful stay and wish we had more time to spend in the borders!!

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2026

Isobel

All good no complaints at all.Would recommend a stay away order

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2026

Christopher

Generally the stay was good but unfortunately the very positive policy of the hotel towards dogs significantly impacted on my enjoyment of the visit.
In particular the number of dogs in the dining areas at both dinner and breakfast times was unattractive.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Sheila

River and gardens

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Kieran

Beautiful house still in progress with improvements but very welcoming and the staff were excellent. Food was of high quality. Would visit again

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Jul 2026

Roger

Faded grandeur is the phrase which most springs to mind. In its heyday this must have been a magnificent private residence but maintaining buildings like this requires very deep pockets. It is a 3 star hotel and is deserving of that category. We had a deluxe bedroom. In most other properties this would have been marketed as a suite for we had two large rooms, a spacious king sized bedroom & a comfortable lounge area. Breakfast, cooked to order, is served in two magnificent first floor rooms at well spaced tables. Dinner is served in the ground floor bistro. The menu is typical bar food but our meal was tasty & nicely presented. Reception staff were super friendly & helpful, in contrast to one of the bar staff who was curt to the point of rudeness. Above all this is a place of peace & tranquility set in lovely grounds and surrounded by magnificent countryside. We would return.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Jul 2026

Ben

The staff were all friendly and helpful. The bed was comfortable and the room a good size. The food was good without being exceptional.
The hotel is a little tired and dated but we were very happy and their attitude to dogs being indoors was first class.
We will be back I’m sure.

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

Peter

Everything was great . No problems with anything

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

Linda

Beautiful country house hotel with exceptional staff. Good central location for exploring the Borders. We had a great stay and look forward to a return visit.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2026

Susan

Hotel was beautiful and food was plentiful and enjoyable. Just needs more attention to housekeeping in our bedroom. Bath layer of soap grim on sides. Several trailing cobwebs from ceiling.. which spoilt an otherwise cheerful room which was a shame..

Partner

4/10

Poor

03 Jul 2026

Elizabeth

A little dated. Room was fine, not enough lights. Bathroom was clean and well presented. No toiletries however. The mattress very soft. Food was expensive for what you got. At dinner I requested a chicken wrap, it mentioned lettuce, tomato and red onion. I was expecting a soft tortilla wrap with chicken. What I got was a wrap that had been put under a panini press, red hot and crispy, not soft and tasty. The lettuce etc was inside the wrap and was cooked, cooked lettuce is not a very tasty thing to serve up. The 3x cooked chips were very nice but overall a very dry meal with no side salad and a very boring plateful. £19 for this! The dining room was disappointing, no tablecloths, it felt as if we were sitting in a cheap cafe with bare wooden tables and decanters filled with coloured water that lit our table with a battery operated topper except the battery ran out after five minutes. Paper tablecloths on the table at breakfast. The Eggs Benedict was disappointing. The muffin was not buttered. Bacon was fine but the eggs were reheated and undercooked. A totally underwhelming experience overall unfortunately. This is a lovely hotel with a riverside location but it badly needs an injection of funds to renovate and improve the dated decor. It needs more people in the kitchen as we were asked to leave it until after 8 for dinner as the kitchen couldn’t cope with a lot of people at once. We sat down at 7.55 and got our meal at 8.50. The canteen atmosphere didn’t help either

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jul 2026

Stuart

Stayed here before and was great . Bathroom needs updating and no hand towels! Bar of soap on sink ! No lemonade in bar ! Little things let them down

Pet

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jul 2026

David

Receptionist was not at all helpful and looked like she would prefer to be anywhere else. In the room we had only the very basics and attention to detail was poor ( only one teaspoon, no spare toilet roll etc.
The bar staff were polite and in particular the senior guy (pink shirt), but breakfast was so disappointing and I have h better in a budget hotel like holiday inn express. Would not stay again

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Michele

The staff were fantastic, room huge and the evening meal and breakfast were delicious. Lovely grounds for an evening stroll. We were walking St.Cuthbert’s Way and left the car there for five days which was ideal

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Ian

Big bedroom and bathroom, comfy bed. Rooms were clean. Great choice for breakfast and well cooked. Staff were friendly and helpful. Great place for a break in the country.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Lynn

Fabulous relaxing stay, room 216 is huge with amazing view of the river. Great food, lovely friendly, efficient staff

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Jun 2026

Georgina

On arrival the staff were very friendly we were on the first floor and there was a lift which is good. Our room was a great size and very clean but no Air con so was very hot even with windows open. Bed was a great size and comfortable. The room was very quite no sound from other rooms. Didn't like the bath had no hand rails to get in or out if you wanted a shower and the step into it was quite high there was shampoo but no conditioner and no bags for sanitary pads. Dining room was lovely and both nights we ate there the dinner was lovely staff great but have to say male staff were far better than females one chewing gum the other looked lost and iv been in hospitality for 30 year so I know what I'm talking about. Breakfast was good also. I loved the fact there was lots of longe areas throughout the hotel to relax in all in all a great stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Philip

Lovely quiet hotel had a very pleasant stay would be happy to stay again

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Craig

Awesome building in spectacular surroundings, interior was just as breathtaking as outside 😍. Staff were great and food was outstanding 👌.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

Deborah

Friendly staff clean rooms and gorgeous gardens. Nothing to much trouble for them. Very welcoming.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Gillian

Has a freshly made afternoon tea kept us going ubtil breakfast time

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2026

Joy

Fantastic location with 11 acres, river in grounds and Abbey ruins next door.
Had dinner in restaurant which was excellent as was breakfast the next day. Used as a stop off for one night from Aberdeenshire to the midlands and same price as well known hotel chains. An issue with bed on arrival but sorted out by receptionist promptly.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Natalie

Set in such a tranquil, peaceful setting by the abbey and river, the hotel has ample parking and is a great place to relax and take long walks.
The staff were friendly and courteous.
It was nice to find a hotel offering vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options for meals. The breakfast was delicious.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 May 2026

Asha

Good size room with a private bathroom and a lovely view. Free parking and access to the River Tweed for Trout fishing. Excellent evening meal and conscientious staff. Plenty of choice for a continental breakfast and a selection of cooked breakfast options. Very pleasant surroundings and with access to Dryburgh Abbey ruins albeit for an admission fee. You can walk along the river Tweed by walking out of the main gates and turning left to enjoy a circular walk. Would definitely recommend a visit to this lovely hotel and its surroundings, it is very peaceful and tranquil!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

David

It’s a lovely property been 4 times now 10 mins short journey to tweedbank railway you can get the train to Edinburgh about 40mins we have travelled all over about 2 hour radius found some lovey places plenty of parking check out there website Dryburgh Abbey hotel there is also a ruined abbey in the grounds but you have to pay to look worth doing

Partner

4/10

Poor

29 May 2026

Peter

Drove 200 miles arrived at 9pm to be told that the only food option was crisps or peanuts!
Would not even offer and sandwich.
The following morning I waited for 20 minutes without service for breakfast!
Left and visited a local coffee shop.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

22 May 2026

John

A fantastic location and great staff, unfortunately the property needs an overhaul, tired and under maintained rooms and bathrooms made it an uncomfortable stay.

The property felt like it just fell in from the 1960’s, including the internet, I spent 2 nights there for business, however, I couldn’t hence hold video conference calls as the WiFi was at best non-existent…!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2026

Santino

Absolutely beautiful grounds and surrounding areas.
Lovely friendly and welcoming staff

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

19 May 2026

Jan

All good

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

16 May 2026

Robert

Mattress was soft, lacked support.

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2026

Eric

Breakfast was a little weak.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2026

Kenneth

Parking on premises. Superb location next to the river Tweed. Excellent evening meal .
Breakfast a bit disorganised.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 May 2026

Robert

The hotel was clean and comfortable, the food and drink was great, The only downside is the guest room that we stayed in was quite dated and the floor creaked all over as did the adjacent rooms floors so was noisy to move around in.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2026

EDUARDO

Great location at the borders. Very helpful staff and great, clean and nice rooms.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

Alistair

great service , The staff were very helpful

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Apr 2026

HAUGE

Excellent surroundings! Interior in need of some tlc.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

14 Apr 2026

Mathew

Quiet riverside location and convenient for exploring the area around Melrose. Grand old building with plenty of character. Great breakfast with fine views and tasty food

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2026

Denis

Yes good selection from Bar however some staff need to smile a bit often i feel they are there on sufference.

My room was excellent however cold due to heaters on timers.

Windows where absolutely filthy.

On a positive note, front facing reception staff where excellent particularly Charlotte

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2026

Terry

Great location. Great food. Friendly attentive staff.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2026

Jonathon

Comfy and welcoming.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

12 Mar 2026

Lauren

It was nice to be able to have dogs

8/10

Excellent

08 Mar 2026

Andrew

Great location and relaxed atmosphere.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Jan 2026

Hilary

Lovely location, very friendly staff, great food and a comfortable stay. The property is a gem in the rough - the common areas present beautifully but the room was a bit tired (but still very comfy)

8/10

Excellent

28 Jan 2026

Jenny

The Staff were very helpful and friendly. Room was really clean, large and comfortable. We had a four poster bed.!
There were several walks, one of which we did. We would like to return sometime.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Jan 2026

DR DOBBIE

Super comfortable bed in a spacious room. Very clean and tidy.
Lovely welcome and advice about the state of the footpaths in the area are very muddy, so we wore walking boots for our river walk to William Wallace monument and along the river bank.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2026

Thomas

Communication and information from the hotel very good, warmly greeted at check in.
Very helpful and friendly staff, good breakfast choices and a nicely varied dinner menu in the restaurant, very well cooked using local produce.
Lovely quiet country setting on the river Tweed.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 Dec 2025

amanda

Beautiful location and great size rooms. Tv needs upgraded from a 14inch to at least 32in. Breakfast on day one was farcical. Breakfast was 7 to 10 but when we arrived at 9.30 we were told \"well guys you have arrived late so you can only have whats left\". Not a great welcome. There was no milk for cereal and i had to ask 4 times to get some. I had to find the staff to ask for tea and coffee. Next day there was more staff at breakfast and though we arrived at the same time an older lady was clearly making sure breakfast flowed smoothly. Upstairs lounge was a great place to hang out. Hotel is great for dog lovers. Base of the bed was really tatty but mattress good

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2025

Susan

It's a beautiful place. The staff are very friendly and helpful and the whole experience is so relaxing and different.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

23 Dec 2025

Darren

Location, lounge, staff, food were great. The bed was terrible, very old mattress that dipped in the middle. Shower was almost inoperable with poor water flow and temperature. Other than it was great.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Dec 2025

Ivy

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10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2025

Anthony

Great food and nice atmosphere

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Nov 2025

Mara

Lovely hotel in fabulous surroundings but some areas of the hotel was in need of little refurbishment and updating

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2025

Nigel

Lovely character property with excellent food

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2025

George

First visit to this Hotel.Birthday treat weekend for my Wife. Will certainty return. Would be hard pressed to find a negative.The staff excelled.Food great .Parking spots abundant safe and pretty secure. Room nice.All in all a good choice for our weekend away.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Nov 2025

Neil

Staff were great, very helpful and dog friendly. Beautiful building and gardens

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

09 Nov 2025

Susan

Breakfast - only plain brown or white sliced bread, jam seemed to be apricot only, fresh food - satsuma on display was half rotten, tweed restaurant chairs - most in need to repair in some form or other. Lacked atmosphere. Tired looking. Frayed curtains in bedroom. No biscuits to go with tea/coffee. No bottled water. No shower cap or hair conditioner. ,

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2025

alan

excellent in all ways breakfast, parking

8/10

Excellent

29 Oct 2025

Paul

grea

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2025

Karen

Lovely location, comfortable room and bed, lovely food and very attentive staff. Tasty breakfast with a beautiful view

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

19 Oct 2025

Craig

The rooms are outdated

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 Oct 2025

Mr A D

Tired but good cooked breakfast, reasonable price

Had a deal to stay including breakfast. Location was ok and nice by the river. Quiet as in the countryside. Bathrooms could do with a better clean. Towels worn. Bed hard. However slept ok due to quiet.

Staff young and don't seem trained but what's new with that in the UK currently?! Difficult to get attention to order at breakfast. However eggs benedict and full breakfast both very good.

Ok for a reasonably priced break near Melrose and Abbotsford House. Right in the grounds of Dryburgh Abbey also.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 Oct 2025

Sandra

The hotel is lovely although undergoing a little renovation. Great for walking and excellent breakfast. However the menu in the Bistro is limited with little for vegetarians and does not change.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 Oct 2025

CJG

I stayed, I saw, I left.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2025

Philip

Beautiful property excellent location stunning food and friendly staff

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Oct 2025

Brian

Rooms spacious beds comfortable ensuite loots of room and effective shower.
Road signs to hotel very lacking

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Sep 2025

Avril

The only downside to the stay was the shower. It was almost impossible to regulate the temperature and never able to get anything other than a lukewarm shower. It needs replaced with a modern shower. The staff were excellent. Very friendly and helpful

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

25 Sep 2025

Endres

Wonderful country setting on the River Tweed and right next door to the atmospheric abbey ruins. Good walks in the area. Nice for a romantic getaway. The breakfast rooms were traditionally elegant but the dining room lacked charm and ambience. The two should be reversed with a more upscale menu for dinner.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2025

PAUL

Brilliant staff, great location, majestic building

4/10

Poor

17 Sep 2025

Iain

Hotel is in need of a good clean
£148 for one night stay was an insult
Stains on carpet and bedding
Very outdated and in need of TLC
Budget hotel at premium price
£50 Travelodge the night before and so much cleaner

Business

8/10

Excellent

15 Sep 2025

Anthony and Pamela

We only stayed for one night. It was comfortable and satisfactory.

8/10

Excellent

12 Sep 2025

Yvonne

A lovely quiet ambient place With a bit of oldly worldly about it Staff were pleasant and helpful and food was good Would recommend it

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

11 Sep 2025

Andrew

short break

My stay was very pleasant

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2025

Michael

Lovely location and very spacious suite overlooking the River Tweed and also Dryburgh Abbey.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

07 Sep 2025

Hilaire

This hotel was deeply disappointing. You can see that the hotel was once very lovely, but it’s now poorly maintained. For example, the carpets in the entry hall and on the stairs look dirty and stained. In the dining room, the upholstery on many chairs is stained and the decorative braid is ripped and hanging off the chairs.

In our room, the toilet was quite tricky to flush and no washcloths were provided. The bathroom light flickered constantly. The WiFi was very spotty: it worked ok on the ground floor, but was almost useless on the second floor.

Another issue was the breakfast staff. When we came in for breakfast, some staff didn’t even look up from their phones or paperwork to greet us. They seemed unaware that greeting and seating guests is part of their role. When we went to breakfast this morning, one young man on staff simply looked at us and said “Same routine as yesterday, ok? Cheers” and then went back to looking at his paperwork. There were 3 staff at the desk outside the dining room, 2 of whom were scanning their phones and carrying on a private conversation.

After we seated ourselves, we waited several minutes for someone to ask if we wanted coffee. When no one came by, I went out to the desk and found a pleasant young woman who said she’d bring us some. More time went by with no one appearing to take our order, so we gave up and got cold cereal and fruit.

Given these issues, we can’t recommend this hotel.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

01 Sep 2025

Antony

Read before booking

This imposing hotel is in a great location, overlooking the River Tweed and Dryburgh Abbey ruins. Unfortunately, the first impressions don't last long.
The room was in dire need of refurbishment, and the en-suite needed replacing. In the bathroom, the bath was stained and had several repairs to it. The shower rail was loose and felt like it was about to collapse into the bath. The toilet didn't flush very well. The shower pressure was very poor. The net curtain on the bathroom window was hanging off its rail.
The bedroom looked very dated and the velvet headboard was dirty. At least the bed was comfortable!
Breakfast was a disappointment. The vegetarian breakfast looked very average and was missing the advertised vegetarian haggis. The smoked salmon and scrambled egg was and made with one egg.
Based on the room, I would say that this place is being run into the ground by its owners, with no investment in it for decades.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2025

MARLEEN

closer to the tweed river and the dryburgh abbey. lovely room, wonderful food, service and amazing location.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2025

Andrew

Fantastic ambiance, beautiful surroundings, excellent service and food, beds very comfortable.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2025

Gayle

This property is excellent with one exemption.. The water pressure in the shower was very low. Showering took forever and hair washing was difficult. The grounds and staff were very polite and helpful.

8/10

Excellent

26 Aug 2025

Hew

Abbey guests at the Dryburgh

A lovely old country house hotel in outstandingly beautiful countryside. Welcoming family friendly atmosphere, the decor us maybe a bit 80s but the staff are wonderful and you will be well fed and watered in their bistro and bar. Lots to do locally and a great location for a long weekend.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2025

William

We had a fantastic stay. The staff were first class. Peace and quiet was just what we wanted. Superb view of the Tweed from our room and lovely walks in the grounds. Ideal location for Border exploration

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2025

Carole

Excellent location, staff amazing

Beautiful building, but a bit tired, could do with updating. Excellent location, lovely surroundings. Ample parking. Staff were amazing, friendly and helpful. Breakfast was lovely and served with a smile. Thank you for a lovely stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2025

anne

Dryburgh Abbey hotel was wonderful. Check-in was with a person which was nice to experience seeing as many places are now contactless. Our room and bathroom were clean and comfortable and the dining areas lovely.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2025

Eliane

Hidden gem, this hotel is absolutely beautiful.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2025

Stephen

Fabulous

Superb as always frequent re-visitor, beautiful location on banks of the Tweed an abundance of wildlife just from the bench overlooking the river. Food very good top marks to new chef. Stayed in suite 316 as always spot on … we like it that much we married here 10 years ago and that was a superb day as well.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2025

Kevin

Very nice and staff service was excellent.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2025

Jacqueline

Lived staying here. The staff are so friendly and hard working, especially Charlotte. She is so helpful and nothing is too much for her.

Although the hotel is a bit dated, it goes with the ambiance of the building. I found our room and bathroom clean and cozy. The building has so many areas to sit and relax. We liked it that much we have booked another trip in September

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2025

Nevin

Fantastic location

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Aug 2025

James

Nice and friendly, surroundings were beautiful

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2025

David

Lovely setting, friendly service. Relaxing, dog friendly stay

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2025

Aileen

The estate at the hotel is beautiful near.the river. The room we were given to begin with was.not suitable very stuffy and small. We couldnt open the windows.We requested another room and this was dealt with very quickly by the receptionist. and we ended up with a lovely airy,, spacious room with views of the river (and the windows opened). We enjoyed our stay.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2025

Ryan

The property is unique and comfortable as an old building in the Borders.
The staff are excellent and very responsive to your needs.
The building is obviously old and the rooms dated, however that should be expected in a building of this age.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2025

Bob

Excellent quiet countryside retreat with friendly helpful staff and good facilities.

Leisure Self