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The Waverley Castle Hotel

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Exterior
Breakfast area
Lobby sitting area
Hair dryer, towels

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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Bat Waverley Castle Hotel, Skirmish Hill, Melrose, Scotland, TD6 9AA
  • Place, Waverley Line
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Southern Upland Way - Section A Trailhead
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Melrose Abbey
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room

Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Melrose

At The Waverley Castle Hotel you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Waverley Line and Southern Upland Way - Section A Trailhead. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a games room. Additionally, you'll find a snack bar/deli, a garden and a lift. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Melrose hotel include Saint Cuthbert's Way and Melrose Abbey.

What's nearby

  • Waverley Line - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Southern Upland Way - Section A Trailhead - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Melrose Abbey - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Saint Cuthbert's Way - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Portobello Beach - 62 min drive - 65.4 km

Getting around

  • Tweedbank Station - 14 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tempest Brewing Co - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Kings Arms Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rhymers fayre Abbey Fine Wines - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ochiltree's Dining - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ship Inn - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Waverley Castle Hotel

Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Waverley Castle Hotel also features an arcade/games room, a garden, and a lift. Self parking is free.
  • 77 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Waverley Castle Hotel offers 77 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Exterior
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
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4.2 out of 5, Very good, 1,858 reviews
The price is AU$252
includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Waverley Castle Hotel?

The Waverley Castle Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Waverley Castle Hotel?

Yep, The Waverley Castle Hotel has a free self car park.

Does The Waverley Castle Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, brekkie is on offer daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Waverley Castle Hotel?

No, The Waverley Castle Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Waverley Castle Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant. The dining venue is closed seasonally each year from January 2 until February 5.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Waverley Castle Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Waverley Castle Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Waverley Castle Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 386 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 386 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 386 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 386 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 386 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A bit run down.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

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

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
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Castle

Just a one night stop, but all was good, would certainly stay here again. Great location for our trip to Galashiels.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Hayley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

evelyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Nick

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Neve

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Gail

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A bit run down, needs updating but clean, good service, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Bernadette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

David

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordi

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Gordon

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our double room was huge, but very dirty. The restaurant food was not worth eating.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Diane

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
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..
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
Run tap for 5 mins before hot water came through if at all. Noisy motor for frudge cooler running all day.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delyth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023