Top Hotels in Melrose
This guide to the best luxury, 5-star, and design-forward hotels in Melrose is manually curated by our editorial team based on first-hand research, verified guest reviews, location analysis, and overall service quality. Each hotel is selected to meet high standards of comfort, authenticity, and guest experience.
In the center of Melrose, The Townhouse Hotel is a 2-minute walk from Melrose Abbey and less than 3 miles from Sir Walter Scott’s former home, Abbotsford. The hotel offers free parking and Wi-Fi as well as a restaurant and informal brasserie. All rooms have a TV, telephone, desk and tea and coffee facilities, and many have king-size beds. Each private bathroom includes a bath or shower with hairdryer and toiletries supplied. The Townhouse Hotel offers high-quality dining with menus featuring many Scottish specialties. There is a range of tempting desserts and liqueur coffees, as well as an extensive wine list. Less than 25 miles from the border with England, this Southern Scotland hotel is around 35 minutes’ drive from Northumberland’s Kielder Forest Park and 20 minutes from the magnificent Jedburgh Abbey. The town of Galashiels is 5 miles away, and you can reach Edinburgh city center in less than 1 hour.
Guest Reviews:
- "Had a lovely time, staff very helpful, made us a packed lunch as had to leave early in motor a race, highly recommend" - "Excellent short break. Very comfortable room and excellent food." - "Awesome breakfast" - "A perfect place to stay in the Scottish Borders." - "Enjoyed the atmosphere. We would love to stay here again"
Fabulous
330 reviews
With a town center location on Market Square, Burt’s Hotel in Melrose offers individually styled rooms with free parking and Wi-Fi, along with an AA Rosette-winning restaurant. This Scottish Borders hotel also has a bistro bar and business facilities. Each room has a flat-screen TV, telephone, alarm clock, hairdryer and tea and coffee facilities. All have an private bathroom. The award-winning restaurant’s menu includes a wide range of homemade dishes, showcasing the area’s fine produce. The bar offers an extensive wine list and range of Scottish whiskeys. Abbotsford, the former home of Sir Walter Scott, is just over 3 miles from Melrose. The town is just under 1 hour’s drive from Edinburgh and 35 minutes from the Northumberland National Park.
Guest Reviews:
- "Convenient location , very organized" - "Highly recommended for a stay in Melrose" - "only there overnight but enjoyed our stay" - "Briliiant" - "Great, we will definitely stay again at Burt's hotel, when we next visit The Borders." - "We had a lovely 2 day holiday staying in Burt’s and really loved being in the heart of Melrose experiencing everything M" - "Lovely relaxing stay" - "Superb. I'd recommend Burts to anyone"
Superb
650 reviews
Fauhope Country House offers accommodations in Melrose, 27 miles from Dalhousie Castle. This 5-star guest house offers a garden. The guest house also offers free Wifi, free private parking, and facilities for disabled guests. Guests can take in the views of the garden from the terrace, which also has outdoor furniture. The accommodation is non-smoking. Guests at the guest house can enjoy a full English/Irish breakfast. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Edinburgh Airport is 43 miles away.
Guest Reviews:
- "Amazing" - "Sumptious, thoughtful and welcoming - with exceptional service." - "Luxurious warm stay to chill for a few. Days" - "Outstanding B&B" - "Heaven, I will be back every time I visit Scotland; no need to look for anywhere else." - "Wonderful Experience" - "A beautiful home with lovely hosts" - "Perfect in every way." - "Faultless"
Exceptional
35 reviews
Exceptional
19 reviews
