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George and Abbotsford Hotel

3.5 star property
Attentive staff creates a comfortable experience at this charming hotel where mornings begin with a complimentary full breakfast to savor

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The George and Abbotsford Hotel sits in the heart of town, welcoming travelers with its cozy bar and restaurant. Guests connect to WiFi and relax in the garden between exploring the area. Previous visitors consistently praise the helpful staff who enhance every stay.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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  • Hill view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
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  • 1 bedroom
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About the neighborhood

Melrose is home to George and Abbotsford Hotel. Melrose Abbey and Waverley Line are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include St Abbs & Eyemouth Voluntary Marine Reserve and Scott's View. Woodside Garden Centre and Lauder Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Melrose travel guide
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High Street, Melrose, Scotland, TD6 9PD

What's nearby

  • Melrose Abbey, Melrose
    Melrose Abbey
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • University of Edinburgh which includes heritage architecture and heritage elements
    University of Edinburgh
    61 min drive - 72.0 km
  • Saint Cuthbert's Way
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Southern Upland Way - Section A Trailhead
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Waverley Line
    3 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Tweedbank Station
    3 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    54 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tempest Brewing Co
    4 min drive
  • Dragonfly
    8 min drive
  • The Buccleuch Arms
    6 min drive
  • Alfonso's
    8 min drive
  • Kings Arms Hotel
    1 min walk

About this property

George and Abbotsford Hotel

Property highlights
A garden, a bar, and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at George and Abbotsford Hotel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall, and 2 meeting rooms
  • Smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at George and Abbotsford Hotel include amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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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 transportation

  • 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 9.50 for adults and GBP 9.50 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 elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per accommodation, per stay (maximum GBP 10 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 9.50 for adults and GBP 9.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per accommodation, per stay (maximum GBP 10 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

George Abbotsford Hotel Melrose
George Abbotsford Hotel
George Abbotsford Melrose
George Abbotsford
George And Abbotsford
George and Abbotsford Hotel Hotel
George and Abbotsford Hotel Melrose
George and Abbotsford Hotel Hotel Melrose

Frequently asked questions

Is George and Abbotsford Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at George and Abbotsford Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at George and Abbotsford Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is George and Abbotsford Hotel located?

Situated in Melrose, this hotel is steps from Saint Cuthbert's Way and Melrose Abbey. Southern Upland Way - Section A Trailhead and Waverley Line are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

George and Abbotsford Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 452 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 157 out of 452 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 452 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 452 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 452 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptionally clean and fresh-smelling hotel. It's a quirky place that's strangely charming. I really liked it and will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff amazing Food excellent Slightly older hotel But ideal
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A small room with double bed. Very clean. Hospitality tray very well supplied. Bathroom with bath with shower over. The staff very friendly and helpful. Excellent evening meal. The room would have benefited from a bedside lamp reached from the exit side of the bed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness
Very friendly staff Room old but clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was lovely and clean and staff very freindy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marjory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and lovely food. A good bedroom and bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Room was clean and tidy Comfy bed Breakfast had lots of choice but but not great quality products. Plenty of tea, coffee, toast and juice available. Didnt use the bar Staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally

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

10/10 Excellent

Anjela

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

Staff outstanding

Staff outstanding as always Made our stay lovely. Special shout out to Carly and Cheryl lovely kind caring Staff. Made our stay speacial as always , Charlie Old English Sheepdog and our two Westies Bonnie and Teddy loved zll thd attention
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alison

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Yvoone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff, great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Pam

The property is dated but the staff were lovely and the bedding was pure white cotton and new white fluffy towels . It was very clean and all we needed for one or two nights when we were out all day
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Arnold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Excellent service , clear comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, friendly, helpful staff and comfortable accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fast service wonderful stay lovely stay nice breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Room was nice, food was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

The Salvation Army

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly, clean and comfortable hotel with reasonable prices
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Large double room single occupancy good breakfast - nice beer!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and comfortable accommodation with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gunilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A very central big old hotel with nice staff. The pub had excellent food. Unfortunately there was a gang of golfer's too noisy to here the singer that preformed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

We stayed for one night it was comfortable and the staff were really friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

David

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