Located in the heart of town, George and Abbotsford Hotel offers a warm welcome with free full breakfast, a cozy bar, and a delightful restaurant. Connect to WiFi, unwind in the garden or explore the nearby area. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.
Reviews
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Bar
Pet friendly
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Main amenities (7)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
2 meeting rooms
Garden
Limited hour front desk
Banquet hall
Feel at home (5)
Television
Garden
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker
Free self parking
Room options
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Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking
7.67.6 out of 10
Good
7 reviews
(7 reviews)
Highlights
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
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Superior Single Room, 1 Large Twin Bed, Non Smoking, Hill View
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 reviews
(4 reviews)
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Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
Hill view
Sleeps 1
1 Large Twin Bed
Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking
Highlights
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds
Highlights
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 3
3 Twin Beds
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Abbotsford The Home Of Sir Walter Scott - 3 min drive - 4.6 km
Scott's View - 7 min drive - 8.2 km
Dryburgh Abbey - 9 min drive - 9.1 km
Getting around
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 54 min drive
Tweedbank Station - 3 min drive
Galashiels Station - 7 min drive
Stow Station - 17 min drive
Restaurants
Tempest Brewing Co - 4 min drive
Quins - 10 min drive
Langlee - 6 min drive
The Salmon Inn - 8 min drive
Alfonso Crolla - 8 min drive
About this property
George and Abbotsford Hotel
George and Abbotsford Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Melrose. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
32 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 10:30 AM
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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
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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
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) 8:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Working away
2 meeting rooms
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
Garden
Banquet hall
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 7.50 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per accommodation, per stay (maximum GBP 10 per stay)
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does George and Abbotsford Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, George and Abbotsford 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at George and Abbotsford Hotel?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 10 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at George and Abbotsford Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at George and Abbotsford Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
What is there to do at George and Abbotsford Hotel and nearby?
George and Abbotsford Hotel has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near George and Abbotsford Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around George and Abbotsford Hotel like?
George and Abbotsford Hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Melrose Abbey and 2 minutes' walk from Saint Cuthbert's Way.
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George and Abbotsford Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
7.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Service staff
Breakfast
Food
Bed
Bar
Bathroom
Location
Shower
Value
What guests liked
Breakfast was delicious, freshly cooked to order, and offered a variety of options. (30 reviews)
Ample parking was available on site, making it a convenient and free bonus for guests. (6 reviews)
The property's bar and restaurant served good food and drinks, with a convenient location and friendly staff. (4 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Aug 3, 2025
Very central, clean, decent food, friendly staff
Stanley
Stanley, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 21, 2025
The hotel was lovely and clean and staff very freindy.
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 13, 2025
Great staff and lovely food. A good bedroom and bathroom.
Marjory
Marjory, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
Jul 21, 2025
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
Pam
Pam, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 3, 2025
I thought I had booked breakfast but was told that I hadn’t- possibly that was my error !
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
May 28, 2025
Helpful, friendly staff, comfortable bed, central, bar with good locals atmosphere.
Didn't eat there so can't comment .
Alison
Alison, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 4, 2025
Pleasant hosts, comfortable room.
Sally
Sally, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 20, 2025
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.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 10, 2025
Was there on business..second time I've stayed very nice place
Kev
Kev, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Feb 13, 2025
Great Stay
Stay was great as alway, staff friendly and dogs loved the place
Stephen
Stephen, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 23, 2025
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.
Uwe
Uwe, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
Jul 6, 2025
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ifeoluwa
ifeoluwa, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
Jun 9, 2025
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.
Kayleigh
Kayleigh, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
May 1, 2025
Cheap & cheerful.
Nice beer garden!
David
David, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
Jul 28, 2025
The hotel has seen better days, the stairs to all the bedrooms were never hoovered during our four night stay. Housekeeping gave us fresh towels, tea and milk but did not empty the two bins or make the bed. The windows were not clean. We tried to get a drink at the bar but there was no staff to be seen, no-one at reception either so we just went to another hotel for a drink.
Linda
Linda, 4-night trip
8/10 Good
May 22, 2025
Was a bit tired but good price
Gary
Gary, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
May 12, 2025
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.
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 12, 2025
Love the staff. Loved the room. Loved the breakfast. Loved the community.
Christopher J
Christopher J, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Mar 7, 2025
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.
Robert
Robert, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jan 28, 2025
Staff were excellent
Craig
Craig, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
Jun 20, 2025
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.