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The Waverley Castle Hotel

3.0 star property
Melrose hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Garden
Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Bar (on property)
Front of property
Staircase

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant
  • Child-friendly activities
    Child-friendly activities
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Arcade/games room
  • Snack bar/deli
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Lift

Room options

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Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Bat Waverley Castle Hotel, Skirmish Hill, Melrose, Scotland, TD6 9AA

What's nearby

  • Saint Cuthbert's Way - 2 min drive
  • Melrose Abbey - 2 min drive
  • Abbotsford The Home Of Sir Walter Scott - 3 min drive
  • Scott's View - 8 min drive
  • Dryburgh Abbey - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 70 min drive
  • Galashiels Station - 5 min drive
  • Tweedbank Station - 12 min walk
  • Stow Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tempest Brewing Co - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Quins - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Langlee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Salmon Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Herges on the Loch - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Waverley Castle Hotel

Enjoy your visit to Melrose with a stay at The Waverley Castle Hotel. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. A snack bar/deli and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 77 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Pool table

Services

  • 24-hour front desk

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Arcade/games room

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 2 January to 5 February:
  • One of the dining venues

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Waverley Castle Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Waverley Castle Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Waverley Castle Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Waverley Castle Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Waverley Castle Hotel?
You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Waverley Castle Hotel and nearby?
The Waverley Castle Hotel has an arcade and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Waverley Castle Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around The Waverley Castle Hotel like?
The Waverley Castle Hotel is located a short 17-minute walk from Southern Upland Way - Section A Trailhead. Travellers love the hotel's prime location.

The Waverley Castle Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

A bit run down.
Lawrence, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Huge improvement
The room I was in looked recently decorated certainly not in need of a makeover like last year. However what makes this such a great place to stay is definitely the staff. They are friendly and efficient, the restaurant staff especially appeared to enjoy their work and happily engaged in banter with the diners alongside doing their job well
Joyce, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Castle
Just a one night stop, but all was good, would certainly stay here again. Great location for our trip to Galashiels.
John, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Mediocre at best!
The room was large but looked quite basic on furnishings, but the bed was very comfortable. The corridor leading to our room smelt of damp which wasn't pleasant. We ate in the restaurant for breakfast & dinner. Breakfast was quite good in my opinion. At dinner the rules weren't explained to us (how to get a drink either from the bar or self service water dispenser). We felt the staff weren't particularly friendly & the company tshirts they were wearing weren't appropriate for the dining room. The 3 course meal wasn't of a very high standard & the pork roast reminded me of a ready meal & the food served wasn't a good quality & the staff didn't seem to care if we were happy or not. The communal areas were nice in presentation but I would not stay again nor recommend this hotel or chain to others. We found the stay to be a disappointment.
laura, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Need to be clearer about chiefs specials.You have to order in the morning but this is difficult in the first day.dint mind the set menu but it should have the chefs special on the printed nenus.also the fireign visitor's dud nit gave the menu in their language which caused problems. Quiet entertaining for us but not the visitors. The staff looked after us and it was in a great location. The bathroom needed overhall. It was all very clean
Hayley, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The staff were really helpful and responded positively to our request for a quiet place to meet in the evening and provided fresh milk in our rooms.
evelyn, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Nick, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We only stayed a short time due to our tight schedule, but we loved every second we did spend here! The property is gorgeous and the hotel is located in such a quiet area with no traffic. It's great for when you want to be close to Edinburgh without being right in downtown. Perfect escape from the city!
Jordan, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Neve, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

A bit run down, needs updating but clean, good service, friendly staff
Gail, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

All The hotel staff are very helpful and obliging. They were efficient at meal times in a very full restaurant The room was tired but very clean. We had an enjoyable stay.
Bernadette, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Needs a refurb
Desperately needs a refurb and a good clean I stay regular throughout the country and although the service was good the hotel is in desperate need a journey into the 21st century.
David, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Martin, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jordi, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Gordon, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Our double room was huge, but very dirty. The restaurant food was not worth eating.
Michael, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Unfortunately we could not check in as we could not stay…When we arrived at the Waverley Castle hotel were told no dogs were allowed. It was pointed out to us that it was in the T&As. As we had stayed there before and enjoyed our stay with the dog we did not feel the need to read the T&As. We did not know that the hotel had changed ownership.. And as suggested to us about leaving dog in car was not an option for us as dog thefts are common and could not risk that. So we decided to look for other accommodation which we found couple of miles away who were very welcoming of us and our dog..
Diane, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Stephen, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Run tap for 5 mins before hot water came through if at all. Noisy motor for frudge cooler running all day.
Thomas, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Delyth, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Shambles
The evening meal and breakfast were both delicious. The hotel experience itself was shabby and shambolic. Got an mail when I was on the way telling me that they had been unable to charge my card and therefore to contact them as my booking was in jeopardy. Arrived and asked WHY they had been trying to charge my card? It was a pay-at-property booking with hotel.com. Their muddled up answer was nonsense. They then took payment by asking for card details as they had no card machine and said they didn’t give receipts. I insisted and got one e mailed the next day. They then showed us to a room with a badly stained carpet - and paper thin walls which resulted in a very poor night sleep. We were told breakfast was 730 to 930 and when we went to Reception at 9 am we were told it was finished. When I queried it they checked and apologised for their mistake…. We had breakfast and then checked with Reception that we had to vacate the room by 11 am as it said on our booking. “No … you have to be out by 10” we were told. We left and a couple of hours later I received a phone call from them. Phoned back, and they had no idea who or why I had been called…. My overall impression is of a complete shambles. Great hotel if you don’t mind them randomly charging your card, randomly phoning you up for no reason, and randomly change their published times for things.
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Enjoyed our stay. The staff were particularly friendly and helpful. The room was spotless. The hotel overall however is much in need of an upgrade. The carpets, paintwork etc, very tired. Well situated for walking from the hotel along the river Tweed and further afield.
Catherine, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Lovely people and great location. The building is spectacular but a little worn and tired. Can't wait to go back once the renovations are done!
Sandra, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Jeffrey, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Christopher, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

General property information

Breakfast
Available
Parking
Free
Reasons to Book
Nice Bathroom & Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
3:00 PM