The Melville Inn,, Dalkeith, EH18 1AR, United Kingdom
#2 of 7 hotels in Dalkeith
Guests' ChoiceBased on 3516 hotel reviews
8.8Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Location
8.7
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.7
Free WiFi
7.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 26 September 2024
Al
OmanThe bed was not clean
Very nice location
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 25 September 2024
Diane
CanadaMy only criticism would be the staff in the restaurant, as a whole they just weren’t friendly?
This is a very clean hotel with really nice and helpful staff. The restaurant has very good food and is lovely. The restaurant staff sadly weren’t as friendly as the hotel staff. They have a nice outdoor area with tables and chairs.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 25 September 2024
Lucy
United KingdomThe room was a great size with great facilities - our only complaint being the hard mattress! Food in the adjoining restaurant was also great.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 25 September 2024
Michael
United KingdomNo significant faults
Well located for us as we used the regular bus services to visit the city centre. Nice breakfast.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 25 September 2024
Jodie
United KingdomNothing
It wasn’t too far from the city centre. Plenty of parking places Rooms were modern, spacious and clean.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 24 September 2024
Pooria
CanadaNone
Everything was good. Clean, comfortable, close to grocery store, close to bus stop going to city centre.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 24 September 2024
Elizabeth
AustraliaThe rooms were not overly large but adequate for a couple.
This is a lovely quiet hotel on the outskirts of Scotland away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Breakfast menu was varied and really delicious. The pub next door excudes Scottish charm and its location next to the Inn meant you could have a lovely meal or a drink at the bar whenever you feel like.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 23 September 2024
Nicole
United KingdomQuiet & peaceful
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 23 September 2024
Barbara
United KingdomN/A
Very clean, modern, spacious room.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 19 September 2024
Kirstie
United KingdomThe skirting board in the bathroom had paint peeling off by the shower, everything else was great 👍
Not applicable as we didn't have time! But we liked our evening meal
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 19 September 2024
Michael
United KingdomFood was in the pub next door!
Rooms clean , staff pleasant, location easy to find, ample parking
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 17 September 2024
I-hung
TaiwanDidn’t change bed sheet
Nice room
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 17 September 2024
Marinelly
United StatesLovely stay 15 min away (drive) from Edinburgh. Comfortable, great breakfast, clean, spacious and more! I can’t wait to come back.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 16 September 2024
Tamlyn
United KingdomNo comment.
We had a fantastic stay that exceeded all expectations. The accommodation is absolutely perfectly placed, the staff were warm and welcoming and our room was quiet and comfortable. Our dining experience was also brilliant, all of the staff were friendly and helpful. The meal was generous and delicious. In short we cannot wait to stay again.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 16 September 2024
Olu
United KingdomNo telephone in room
Breakfast was great. Very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 15 September 2024
Marese
United KingdomStaff was friendly, room lovely and clean. Nice pub right next door for a place to go in the evening
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 15 September 2024
Jeremy
United KingdomN/A
It was very clean and comfortable. The staff were friendly. We liked the decor of our room. And we particularly liked the peace and quiet. The location is excellent for trips into Edinburgh and surrounds.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 15 September 2024
Jacky
United KingdomEverything was good!
The breakfast was freshly cooked
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 14 September 2024
James
United KingdomThere is nothing wrong really.
The Hotel was wonderful. It had a really fresh smell . The Breakfast was extra but reasonably priced with lovely staff.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 13 September 2024
Juliet
United KingdomWould have preferred single size duvets. The hotel upsizes the duvets but ours were too hot and the extra size got in the way.
Size of room, wetroom facilities, disability access was good. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The, restaurant and bar next door, also with very nice staff, had good food and nice atmosphere.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 13 September 2024
Jelizaveta
United KingdomLovely cosy place to stay. Also restaurant is very atmospheric to sit down and have a good meal with few drinks. It has lovely garden place to sit down when weather is nice.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 12 September 2024
Emma
United KingdomThe bed was a little hard for me, noise from above us was very loud first thing in a morning you could hear EVERY footstep which woke us up sadly
The location is brilliant, bus stop close by that takes you into the city, rooms are fantastic, large and very clean The pub on site is lovely too and the food is so nice
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 10 September 2024
Andrew
United KingdomNothing.
We had a family room with a large king-sized bed and sofa bed. The room was very spacious and spotlessly clean. Overall the decor looked modern. Breakfast was very reasonable and is served at the Inn next door. There is a fast EV charging station in the car park for Dobbies in the same complex. The hotel is situated around 5 miles outside of Edinburgh City Centre, accessible by car in around 20-25 minutes (taxi around £20).
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 10 September 2024
Andrew
United KingdomWe were very impressed with this well organised, clean and tidy hotel, smoothly run by a team of friendly and considerate staff. The layout of the room reflected some of the more upmarket hotels we occasionally stay in. Being able to park directly outside was appreciated. Very handy for access to Edinburgh or beyond.
Stayed in August 2024
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