George and Abbotsford Hotel

3.5 star property

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Property entrance
Reception
Deluxe Double Room
Lobby sitting area
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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High Street, Melrose, Scotland, TD6 9PD
  • Melrose Abbey
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Abbotsford The Home Of Sir Walter Scott
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Dryburgh Abbey
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Single Room, 1 Large Single Bed, Non Smoking, Hill View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room, 1 Single Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

George and Abbotsford Hotel

Hotel in Melrose with a restaurant and a bar
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a banquet hall.
George and Abbotsford Hotel offers 32 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. This Melrose hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at George and Abbotsford Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Saint Cuthbert's Way. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include 2 meeting rooms
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • Steps from Saint Cuthbert's Way and Melrose Abbey
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 2 meeting rooms available. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Melrose hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
George and Abbotsford Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 7.50 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per accommodation, per stay (maximum GBP 10 per stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 7.50 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per accommodation, per stay (maximum GBP 10 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

George Abbotsford Hotel Melrose
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Reviews

George and Abbotsford Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 431 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 150 out of 431 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 431 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 431 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 431 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Uwe

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The food and drink in the pub was nice. The room was clean and comfortable. The bathroom was huge but average. The toilet would not flush properly. I would probably not stay here again if there were other options.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

The Salvation Army

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Convenient for an overnight stay, but there is no AC or electric fans available at reception and it was a hot day/evening. Breakfast for the price is great!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer, Edinburgh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location right on the high street in Melrose, but the hotel is very dated and in need of redecoration. I seem to have been upgraded and had a much better room than I expected, very large with a bay window overlooking the street, so I was very pleased with my stay. Breakfast is good and freshly cooked to order.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
I liked the historic charm of the building but, in my opinion, there is a need for some considerable investment to make it a bit more comfortable for guests. For example, the window did not open which made by wife anxious. The sliding door would not function.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kayleigh

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stay was ok however tv didn’t work, bathroom was mouldy, shower was connected to bath taps so couldn’t get a comfortable heat. Breakfast was ok but bacon tasted a bit fishy? Staff were nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful, friendly staff, comfortable bed, central, bar with good locals atmosphere. Didn't eat there so can't comment .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Was a bit tired but good price
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good check in arrangements. Comfortable bed. Good size bathroom. Shower needs updating, TV too small for room. Over priced for room. Nice hotel but tired and requires some TLC.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Amenities
Pleasant hosts, comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cheap & cheerful. Nice beer garden!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Robertson

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

JA

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel looked a bit run down. External + internal paintwork needed touching up. Plenty of car parking space. New carpet in reception.The staff were very friendly, the food was good and the beer excellent! Probably the best breakfast I've had so far this year!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Iain

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher J

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the staff. Loved the room. Loved the breakfast. Loved the community.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kev

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was there on business..second time I've stayed very nice place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most comfortable bed I have ever slept in. Room was clean and fresh with a lovely full size bath. Central location in Melrose so handy for shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Phyllis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Moiphy

Staff were lovely and very helpful, hotel a bit on the tired side but stay was ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Barbara

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was freezing. No one quite often not on reception. No hairdryer in the room. We're not able to check out. No invoice received and I wanted to pay the account on a different card which was impossible. We liked Melrose but it was a shame our first choice was full.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay

Stay was great as alway, staff friendly and dogs loved the place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very courteous staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

My stay in Melrose

Property seems very tired now and I was disappointed not to see any card indicating their WiFi code when I got to my room after reception had closed. Staff I did encounter were certainly pleasant enough and breakfast was ample, reasonably priced and very tasty. Toilet in the bedroom was particularly tricky to get a flush from, which could have been quite distressing for a less well seasoned traveller...
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

MISS ERICA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here many times for New Year. Would highly recommend. Staff always friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024