Experience the grandeur of Melville Castle, an upscale eco-certified retreat with a cozy bar and restaurant. Unwind in style with billiards or connect to in-room WiFi, all while enjoying the helpful staff that past guests rave about.
Melville Castle puts you within a 15-minute drive of Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. This eco-certified castle is also within a short drive of University of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Park. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
33 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 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) 7:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Hosted evening meals on weekends for a surcharge (reservations required)
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
What to do
Pool table
Services
24-hour front desk
Wedding services
Facilities
Banquet hall
Reception hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Room amenities
Be entertained
26-inch flat-screen TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
2 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually decorated
Freshen up
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Free local calls
Printer
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Daily housekeeping
Special features
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 17.50 per person
Hosted evening meal costs GBP 0
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 30 per day
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Policies
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Melville Castle Castle
Melville Castle Lasswade
Melville Castle Castle Lasswade
Frequently asked questions
Does Melville Castle offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Melville Castle 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 Melville Castle?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Melville Castle?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Melville Castle?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Are there restaurants at or near Melville Castle?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Melville Castle like?
Melville Castle is located a short 6-minute walk from Dalkeith Country Park.
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Melville Castle Reviews
Reviews
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
Breakfast was delicious and filling, with many guests praising its quality and quantity. (7 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Aug 6, 2025
Excellent stay, very friendly staff and very easy going system
Shashvat
Shashvat, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 9, 2025
Beautiful place, wonderful food, great staff!
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 14, 2025
Beautiful hotel near Edinburgh
Natalya
Natalya, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 9, 2025
We loved our stay at Melville Castle.
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 10, 2025
On a beautiful, quiet, peaceful property that is great for walking.
Amanda
Amanda, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Feb 25, 2025
Great place to stay
Lovely hotel , staff were brilliant and the room was amazing.
peter
peter, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Feb 27, 2025
Nice and quiet, great staff
Marlene
Marlene, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Feb 16, 2025
A++ Stay
Great stay! Welcoming staff and fantastic room.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
Jul 25, 2025
Curtains in the junior suite were ripped and rather tacky looking. There was a wasps nest outside the window cleaners left it open, several visitors got in, not the best start to my stay. The carpet looks filthy, beeds a shampoo. No offer of a tour of the castle. Advise a change to soft closing fire doors, this would prevent hearing every guest coming and going. Asian girl at breakfast tried to add paid for breakfast to my rooms saying she'd speak to management... please do its down on my printed itinerary. Beautiful building and surroundings interesting history. Customer service lacked somewhat and still waiting on a response to a simple question asked.
Angela
Angela, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 1, 2025
Lovely estate. Staff were very courteous and professional. Geared towards weddings and short visits. Too bad stream at property not being utilized for trout fishing. Could be a sportsman paradise.
James
James, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Dec 23, 2024
Staff was great, property clean, big grounds for dog.
Rae Hui
Rae Hui, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Feb 23, 2025
Fantastic deco and neat.
Chukwuemeka
Chukwuemeka, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 6, 2025
Feels like stepping back in time staying here. It was lovely and quiet and the grounds are beautiful. Dinner was fantastic.. we had mussels and filet. Both were very good! The tub was huge which is my favorite. A nice retreat from the bustle of Edinburgh, relaxing and romantic. We want to come back.
JENNA
JENNA, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Oct 19, 2024
Great value, perfect location
Jesse
Jesse, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 7, 2025
We booked this location incredibly last minute as we needed a place to sleep, that was close to the airport, before an early morning flight. And it completely exceeded expectations. The moment we pulled up, I was ecstatic! IT’S A CASTLE! Honestly every little girls dream to sleep in a castle. Our room was adorable with a canopy bed and the decorations were so well done. I felt like I was in a dream.
While we were only there to sleep, I would absolutely recommend this hotel to anyone in the future because it’s such an incredible place.
Jadea
Jadea, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Mar 11, 2025
Lovely room, issue with shower was resolved quickly. Food overpriced
Elyson
Elyson, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Sep 7, 2024
I had an amazing stay
UZOMA CYPRIAN
UZOMA CYPRIAN, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Nov 3, 2024
Lovely restored castle and comfortable beds. Restaurant on site.
Tabetha
Tabetha, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jan 3, 2025
The Castle
Martin
Martin, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Sep 3, 2024
Lovely place, will be back
Roddy
Roddy, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 13, 2024
was lovely, rooms great and beds comfortable
lynne
lynne, 2-night trip
6/10 Okay
Apr 12, 2025
Its a Castle!
Booked a 1 night stay here whilst working away. Nice big hotel as youd expect being a castle, plenty of parking & great views around the large grounds.
Room was spacious & comfy.
Only real downside for me was the food, i had haddock, chips & mushy peas. Haddock was small, the peas felt like they were tinned peas mashed with a fork. Portion size along with price & then to find out theyd also stuck a service charge on the bill make it hard to recomend eating here.
Overall id recomend a stay here, however id probably take a drive out & eat elsewhere.
Craig
Craig, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Sep 5, 2024
Amazing place to stay. Room was lovely, bed very comfortable and staff friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back!