Melville Castle
Melvillegate Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH18 1AP, United Kingdom
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Melvillegate Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH18 1AP, United Kingdom
Hotel Services and Facilities
Free WiFi
Free parking
Free breakfast
Pet friendly
Hotel facilities
- Free Parking
- Pets Allowed
- Garden
- Golf Course
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
- Room Service
- Bar
- 24-Hour Front Desk
- Elevator
- Billiards
- Heating
- Private check-in/check-out
- On-site parking
- 24-hour security
- Family Rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Picnic Area
- Restaurant(s)
- Daily Housekeeping
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- Board games/puzzles
- Wine/champagne
- Outdoor furniture
- Smoke alarms
- Fire extinguishers
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
- First aid kit available
- Cashless payment available
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Invoices
- All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
- Free face masks
- Electronic room key
- Audible alarm
- balcony/terrace
- CCTV security in common areas
- Daily disinfection
- Facilities for disabled guests available
- Non-smoking property
- Restaurant (special diets available)
- Physical/social distancing guidelines
- Pets allowed (charges may apply)
- Kid-friendly dining
Airports Show all on map »
- Edinburgh International Airport - 11.52 mi
- RAF Leuchars - 34.16 mi
Museums
- Scottish Mining Museum - 2.59 mi
- Dolls Museum - 3.60 mi
- Edinburgh Crystal Visitor Centre - 3.63 mi
- Royal Observatory - 4.21 mi
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Sean (young couple)
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Location
Aziz (solo traveller)
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Feeling of comfort
Room was cold
Bobby (young couple)
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
First time writing a review and I felt like I have too, we both loved the place! So much to see and alot of attention to detail. First time visiting scotland and itll now be on our to stay list each time. Plus really friendly staff too which made the stay an extra delight
Maura (young couple)
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Beautiful property with lovely grounds. Wish we had more time to explore it.
It was low season (January) so I think things were very quiet and staff wasn’t super attentive (eg at hotel restaurant or library bar), but it was a lovely stay. Good breakfast and cool to stay in a castle. Perfect distance from Edinburgh.
Lisa (solo traveller)
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Great last minute deal
Gorgeous hotel
Nothing it was excellent
Paul (young couple)
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 3 out of 10
Poor
Trevor (young couple)
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Amazing building and really friendly staff!
Kelly (young couple)
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Beautiful venue
Nothing
Stephen (solo traveller)
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Tim (young couple)
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
The ground are amazing and the staff were tremendous
Noel (young couple)
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Grand castle and decorated traditionally .
Problem with the chimney in main lobby resulted in a lot of smoke and smells during our stay !
Stavros (young couple)
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The ghost never showed up, as promised in local legends.
Steven (young couple)
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Lovely food.
Cory (young couple)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Adam (review category business travellers)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Jessica (Solo Traveler)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Staff were lovely people. Bed was super comfy (108). I didn't get a visit from Elizabeth the Ghost, but the grounds were beautiful.
Food at the restaurant was okay. Not the best steak I've had but it was okay.
Stephen (Couple)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
We saw a lot of castles in Scotland but to stay in one was special. No pool, no gym but a reading room with a fire and bar to have wee dram of scotch while my wife was reading an Agatha Cristie novel and I savoured the view an atmosphere. The rose petals and swan towels on the bed was a lovely surprise. The food was excellent.
Our car had a thick frost on windscreen the next day - just joking. The staff gave us a scraper and it added to the brisk bright winters day
Ellen (Family with young children)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Quiet location. Beautiful grounds.
The room was hot.
Craig (Couple)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
The castle itself was lovely
The food was lovely
Comfortable rooms
Cozy bar.
We sat from 6pm for dinner and because we were given the wrong starter it meant we didn't start eating for an hour which we thought was a bit long as there weren't a lot of customers in the restaurant.
Eman (Couple)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
The location was truly beautiful, surrounded by nature and quite secluded.
Our recent stay was profoundly disappointing and fell far short of the expected standards for a 4-star hotel. The issues were systemic, affecting our comfort and convenience throughout the trip.
1. Unbearable Noise & Poor Room Placement:
Our ground-floor room was situated directly next to what we believe was a staff utility room. This resulted in loud, disruptive noises 24/7, with zero sound isolation.
2. Chronic Lack of Amenities & Inconvenient Service:
No In-Room Phone: We reported the missing phone immediately upon check-in. We were told none were available and to call the front desk with our personal phones. However, there was no cellular signal in the room, forcing us to get dressed and leave just to make a simple request.
Inadequate Provisions: For three guests, the hotel provided only two small water bottles daily. Despite repeatedly asking for still water, they delivered sparkling water every day. This, coupled with the phone issue, made securing basic drinking water a daily hassle.
Missing Standard Amenities: The room lacked essentials standard for this category, no dental kits, slippers, or bathrobes. The bathroom was spartan, stocked only with shampoo, conditioner, and body wash, nothing more.
3. Substandard Housekeeping:
Cleaning was consistently poor. We would return to find used coffee cups, items left on the floor, dusty surfaces, and discarded napkins untouched from the morning.
Conclusion:
While the hotel's location is excellent, it cannot compensate for the fundamental failures in service, amenities, and maintenance. Based on the complete experience, especially the noise every time someone opens a door, lack of basic conveniences, and inattentive housekeeping, this property operates at a 3-star level at best. We cannot recommend it to travelers expecting a genuine 4-star experience.
Thank you for your information!
Area information
- Edinburgh International Airport - 11.52 mi
- RAF Leuchars - 34.16 mi
- Scottish Mining Museum - 2.59 mi
- Dolls Museum - 3.60 mi
- Edinburgh Crystal Visitor Centre - 3.63 mi
- Royal Observatory - 4.21 mi
- Newcraighall Train Station - 2.65 mi
- Musselburgh Train Station - 2.81 mi
- Brunstane Train Station - 3.26 mi
- Wallyford Train Station - 4.34 mi
- Royal Commonwealth Pool - 3.62 mi
- Melville Golf Centre - 0.57 mi
- Newbattle Golf Club Ltd - 0.88 mi
- Newbattle Golf Club Ltd - 0.88 mi
- Broomieknowe Golf Club Ltd - 1.01 mi
- Broomieknowe Golf Club Ltd - 1.01 mi
- Kings Acre Golf Course - 1.03 mi
- Liberton Golf Club - 2.41 mi
- The Musselburgh Golf Club - 2.75 mi
- The Musselburgh Golf Club - 2.75 mi
- Musselburgh Links The Old Course - 2.77 mi
- Portobello Golf Club - 3.79 mi
- Duddingston Golf Club - 3.90 mi
- Vogrie Country Park Golf Club - 4.06 mi
- Vogrie Country Park Golf Club - 4.06 mi
- Prestonfield Golf Club - 4.08 mi
- Craigmillar Park Golf Club - 4.08 mi
- Lothianburn Golf Club - 4.26 mi
- Bruntsfield Links Short Hole Golf Course - 4.60 mi
- Braids Hill Golf Course - 4.66 mi
- Mortonhall Golf Club - 4.68 mi
- Braid Hills Golf Club - 4.69 mi
- Dalkeith Country Park - 1.63 mi
- Holyrood Park - 4.47 mi
- Dalhousie Castle - 2.35 mi
- Craigmillar Castle - 2.88 mi
- Kings Buildings - 3.80 mi
- Rosslyn Castle - 3.89 mi
- St Marks Unitarian Church - 4.34 mi
- Edinburgh Craigmillar Castle - 2.88 mi
- Brunton Theatre - 3.67 mi
- Portobello Beach - 4.12 mi
- Butterfly & Insect World - 0.31 mi
- Butterfly and Insect World - 0.55 mi
- Bird of Prey Centre - 1.15 mi
- Edinburgh Racecourse - 2.50 mi
- Musselburgh Links The Old Course - 2.77 mi
- Inveresk Lodge Garden - 3.22 mi
- Newhailes - 3.25 mi
- Rosslyn Chapel - 3.73 mi
- Musselborough Racecourse - 4.02 mi
- Musselburgh Racecourse - 4.16 mi
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Melville Castle
Melvillegate Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH18 1AP, United Kingdom