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.
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
9.0
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as delicious and filling by multiple guests. (8 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 28, 2025
No problem with getting a parking space, very friendly and helpful reception welcome, room was gorgeous, tastefully done and full of little personal touches. Nice and clean.
A big and very comfortable bed. We have stayed at a number of UK hotels (10+) this year and this is one of the few we are planning to return to.
Gabriela
Gabriela, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 25, 2025
Nice hotel, room was clean, didn't like the material over the four poster bed and there were a lot off spiders, but it is an old castle, I didn't use the restaurant but it had good facilities and tea and coffee in room.
Nichola
Nichola, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 9, 2025
We loved our stay at Melville Castle.
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 25, 2025
Unfassbar schöne Location, was für ein Anwesen! Die Zimmer wirken wie ein Antiquariat, allerdings da, wo sinnvoll, modern. Beispielsweise im Bad. Wir haben uns äußerst wohl gefühlt, vielen Dank an die Betreiber.
Stephan
Stephan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 10, 2025
On a beautiful, quiet, peaceful property that is great for walking.
Amanda
Amanda, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 4, 2025
Wonderful stay in stunning Scottish castle!
We really enjoyed our two night stay at Melville Castle.The castle is beautiful and well located for trips into Edinburgh,set in lovely countryside.It is very dog friendly,with a dog friendly area in both the restaurant and breakfast room.We stayed in the two bedroom suite which was perfect for a family stay with lots of space and very comfortable beds as well as being beautifully decorated.An extra bathroom or separate toilet would have made it even better.We would recommend highly!
MRS VM
MRS VM, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 31, 2025
This was such a cool experience! The grounds were amazing and the room was perfect. You absolutely have to check this place out if you come to Edinburgh!
Timothy
Timothy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 24, 2025
Fantastic hotel in the countryside
Excellent hotel , with lots of charm and character, outdoor seating was great in the gardens and bar is very comfortable and cosy. Restaurant was very nice and have yet to sample their afternoon tea. The staff were extremely professional and very helpful and i would highly recommend staying here
Neil
Neil, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2025
Un endroit où le temps semble prendre une pause. Le personnel est d’une gentillesse extraordinaire.
Karine
Karine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 25, 2025
Great place to stay
Lovely hotel , staff were brilliant and the room was amazing.
peter
peter, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2025
A++ Stay
Great stay! Welcoming staff and fantastic room.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 27, 2025
Nice and quiet, great staff
Marlene
Marlene, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 15, 2025
Beautiful
Tina
Tina, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 7, 2025
Excellent property in a great location. Staff were welcoming and helpful
Stuart
Stuart, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 19, 2024
Great value, perfect location
Jesse
Jesse, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 12, 2025
Outstanding hotel
This hotel truly has a wow factor. Impressive from the moment you arrive. Michelle made the check in a delight. Perfect combination of professional and friendly. The room was incredible. It was a true castle experience. The house keeping staff added a level of excellence. Both dinner and breakfast were perfect. This is a property not to be missed.
Lon Philip
Lon Philip, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 23, 2025
Fantastic deco and neat.
Chukwuemeka
Chukwuemeka, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 23, 2024
Staff was great, property clean, big grounds for dog.
Rae Hui
Rae Hui, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 13, 2025
Amazing Amazing
The drive down was impressive and what a wow factor pulling up to the castle, the staff couldn't do enough for me. Fantastic
A
A, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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 Exceptional
Sep 7, 2024
I had an amazing stay
UZOMA CYPRIAN
UZOMA CYPRIAN, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 3, 2024
Lovely restored castle and comfortable beds. Restaurant on site.
Tabetha
Tabetha, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 11, 2025
Lovely room, issue with shower was resolved quickly. Food overpriced