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Located in Edinburgh, 6.2 miles from University of Edinburgh, Melville Castle Hotel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Guests can use a bar. All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Every room comes with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Melville Castle Hotel each room has bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers buffet, continental or Full English/Irish options. Royal Mile is 6.5 miles from the accommodation, while National Museum of Scotland is 6.6 miles away. Edinburgh Airport is 12 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Sustainability certification

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.0
Free Wifi
8.6
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ashley
    United States of America United States of America
    Absolutely beautiful. Everything from the grounds to the rooms.
  • J
    Julie
    Canada Canada
    Beautiful castle great location massive room for a family
  • Diane
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff was wonderful. The food was very good. The rooms are beautiful. The grounds are beautiful.
  • Jaime
    United States of America United States of America
    One of the coolest places we’ve ever stayed at. The staff was unbelievably amazing and the room was luxuriously beautiful.
  • Stephen
    United States of America United States of America
    It’s Disneyland for dogs! Beautiful grounds to run about, sniff and just be a dog. This human lived it as well. Always wanted to stay in a castle. The restaurant had some of the best food I’ve ever had!
  • Michael
    United States of America United States of America
    Wonderful secluded location within easy driving distance of Edinburgh attractions as well as the surrounding countryside. Staff were friendly and attentive, the grounds extensive and well maintained, and both the dinner and breakfast meals were...
  • Scott
    United States of America United States of America
    It was fun staying in an old castle and the people there were great. Food was so good we ate there every night.
  • Catherine
    United States of America United States of America
    Wow! We wanted to end our two-week vacation to Scotland in style, and boy did this answer the call! If you want to stay in a literal castle without breaking the bank, this is it. Great room, comfortable bed, the best night's sleep I had all...
  • Al-omar
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    Refreshing & recharging Secluded Away from city life With vast land to walk and hick
  • Jeff
    United States of America United States of America
    2nd visit to one of the coolest places ever stayed. Hope I get a3rd chance. Wonderful bar with nice whisky selection and great dining room and food.

Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days

  • Is there transport to Edinburgh?

    There is bus 10 minutes walk from us or by taxi it takes around 25 minutes.
    Answered on 8 November 2021
  • Hi, Is there any provision for late check-out?

    Hi there, we can offer late check out, subject to availability, for an additional £20. This grants an extra 2 hours in the room.
    Answered on 16 June 2023
  • Is breakfast included

    Depending which rate you will choose: Room only or bed & breakfast.
    Answered on 25 September 2021
  • Hi, does the superior double room have a king size bed ? Thank you

    Yes, it is a king-size bed.
    Answered on 14 September 2021
  • Is the hotel dog friendly?

    Yes, there is a £15 per dog charge for overnight stays and dogs are allowed in all public lounges with the exception of the restaurant.
    Answered on 14 September 2021
  • Are all your rooms dog friendly ?

    yes it is. Thank you.
    Answered on 18 October 2021
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Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Dairy-free

Amenities of Melville Castle Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Pool table
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Private check-in/out
    • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
    • 24-hour front desk
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    • Room service
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key card access
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Elevator
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Melville Castle Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
    Check-out
    From 12:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Extra bed upon request
    £20 per child, per night
    Crib upon request
    Free
    3 - 12 years
    Extra bed upon request
    £20 per child, per night
    13+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    £35 per person, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
    Accepted payment methods
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    FAQs about Melville Castle Hotel

    • Guests staying at Melville Castle Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.6).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free
      • Buffet

    • Room options at Melville Castle Hotel include:

      • Single
      • Suite
      • Double

    • Melville Castle Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Pool table
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)

    • Melville Castle Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • Check-in at Melville Castle Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The prices at Melville Castle Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Melville Castle Hotel is 5 miles from the center of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.