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 Princes Street and University of Edinburgh. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
33 rooms
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
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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
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
More
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.
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
8.8
Excellent
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2025
A++ Stay
Great stay! Welcoming staff and fantastic room.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 19, 2024
Great value, perfect location
Jesse
Jesse, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 3, 2024
Lovely restored castle and comfortable beds. Restaurant on site.
Tabetha
Tabetha, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 6, 2024
Perfect
Fantastic, can’t fault it
Aroha
Aroha, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 7, 2024
I had an amazing stay
UZOMA CYPRIAN
UZOMA CYPRIAN, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 3, 2024
Lovely place, will be back
Roddy
Roddy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 1, 2024
It’s kinda far away from the city center but very beautiful place, next time I go I’ll rent a car because they have big parking and no charge.
Xuan
Xuan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 5, 2024
Amazing place to stay. Room was lovely, bed very comfortable and staff friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back!
Lisa
Lisa, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 12, 2024
Beautiful Hotel. We enjoyed it very much.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 7, 2024
Staff were super friendly and helpful.
Jill
Jill, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 14, 2024
Beautiful place! Excellent stay, even if only for one night.
Debbie
Debbie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 28, 2024
We loved our visit to Melville Castle. It was everything we had hoped for... from the lush grounds, historic architecture, beautiful antique furnishings and modern conveniences. This hotel gets everything right. I would highly recommend to friends and would definitely visit again!
Laurie
Laurie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 13, 2024
was lovely, rooms great and beds comfortable
lynne
lynne, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 8, 2024
This is an exceptional property! Our rooms were incredibly beautiful with outstanding amenities. The front desk staff were welcoming and kind, and Jill took great care of us at breakfast, showing us around the bar and wine cellar and giving us some history. This stay was our little treat on vacation- and I highly recommend it!!!
Heidi
Heidi, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 14, 2024
Beautiful property, spacious room, and excellent dining experience. We weren’t sure what to do about dinner since the castle is just outside of the city, but upon arrival, the staff asked us what time we would like to have booked for our dinner. The food was very good and we enjoyed our meal.
We will have to stay here again when we visit next time. 5 stars.
Austin
Austin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 6, 2024
Last minute booking. Friendly reception staff sorted out the paperwork quickly on my arrival. I was amazed at the stunning big bedroom which was in a nice quiet part of the hotel.
linda
linda, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 13, 2024
Melville Castle provided us with an
unforgettable stay! Surrounded by a large
wooded area, it offers lovely trails for
walks. Beautiful and the castle itself feels true to its theme.
The food was delicious as well.
Beata
Beata, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 24, 2024
Amazing hotel.
I booked a single room for one night, the room was lovely with a four poster bed, amazing shower, very modern large smart TV and the fastest WiFi I’ve ever had in any hotel. I tested the speed and got 500 mbps !
When I stay in hotels I generally accept I won’t sleep as long as at home but this was the exception and I had a wonderful sleep in this bed.
Craig
Craig, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 30, 2024
Beautiful place to stay, so quiet and peaceful, lovely countryside. An amazing experience staying in a real castle so many years old.
Dianne
Dianne, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 8, 2024
Best Hotel Ever
It was such an incredible stay. We stayed two nights there while visiting Edinburgh. The staff treated us so kind and made us feel so welcomed and comfortable!
Judi
Judi, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 3, 2024
Melville Castle was one of my all time favorite stays in Scotland. Well worth staying here and driving into Edinburgh as you'll get all the peace, comfort and beauty of the countryside, inside an immaculate castle.
Walking the grounds, it was surrounding by stunning tree carvings of figures around the castle that were enthralling to go investigate, as well as the most magical trees in the forest, huge ones I might add!
The bed was the most comfortable of any of the sleeps in Scotland and the staff were super kind and helpful. I was really blown away by this place and would recommend highly for visiting Edinburgh.