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Melville Castle

4.0 star property
Eco-certified castle with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Classic Single Room
Interior
Food and drink
Interior
Food and drink

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$188
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar

Room options

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Four Poster Superior Room

Four Poster Superior Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Single Room

Classic Single Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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One Bedroom Suite

One Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double or Twin Room

Classic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Two Bedroom Suite

Two Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

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Melville Castle, Lasswade, Scotland, EH18 1AP

What's nearby

  • Dalhousie Castle - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Royal Infirmary - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 11 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Royal Mile - 13 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 14 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

  • Eskbank Station - 3 min drive
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 14 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Continental Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Old Colliery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Cavaliere - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Gigi's Italian Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Melville Castle

Upscale eco-certified castle
Melville Castle provides amenities, such as a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this castle include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall and a billiards/pool table
  • A ballroom, a reception hall and a lift
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and include comforts such as free WiFi and printers.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Baths or showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 26-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 17.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available on weekends for a fee; reservation required

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Printer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 17.50 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30 per day
  • Hosted evening meal: GBP 0

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available

Property is also known as

Melville Castle Castle
Melville Castle Lasswade
Melville Castle Castle Lasswade

Frequently asked questions

Is Melville Castle pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Melville Castle?

As of 11 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Melville Castle on 16 Mar 2025 start from AU$188.45, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Melville Castle?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Melville Castle?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Melville Castle?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Melville Castle located?

Situated in Lasswade, this eco-certified castle is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Dalkeith Country Park and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Dalhousie Castle. Royal Mile and University of Edinburgh are also within 6 miles (10 km). Eskbank Station is 24 minutes by foot.

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Melville Castle Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 176 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 176 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 176 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 176 reviews

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

8/10 Good

Rae Hui

Staff was great, property clean, big grounds for dog.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

The views from the room was amazing. The only question I would ask why my room was more expensive for the second night? Room 301
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Staff & service
The Castle
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darci

Our stay was beautiful! The castle is stunning, including the surrounding grounds. I would recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a unique experience. My only 2 caveats: there’s weak cell signal within the hotel (but there is WiFi) and the location is a bit out of the way if you’re mainly sightseeing in the city centre. Uber will be rude about coming out here; one tried to guilt us into tipping more, claiming we had put the wrong address into our app. We preferred to use the taxi service the hotel is partnered with; Derek was incredible. The prices are nearly the same but the manners are much better.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Great value, perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tabetha

Lovely restored castle and comfortable beds. Restaurant on site.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Perfect spot it you don't want to stay in the city. Ubers and taxis into Edinburgh are easy to arrange. Was upgraded to the Castle Suite and absolutely adored our stay. Highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

UZOMA CYPRIAN

I had an amazing stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aroha

Perfect
Fantastic, can’t fault it
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

We have stayed here three times now and will certainly be back. It is ideal for travelling with our dog; the staff fuss him, he gets to be with us in the dog-friendly mini dining-room and got his own sausage at breakfast. We found the evening dining room in the basement a bit tricky with a spiral staircase so the staff set a table for us on the ground floor. Huge comfy bed and plenty space in the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Roddy

Lovely place, will be back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Amazing place to stay. Room was lovely, bed very comfortable and staff friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xuan

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Beautiful Hotel. We enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Staff were super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Beautiful place! Excellent stay, even if only for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

lynne

was lovely, rooms great and beds comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

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!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

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!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Austin

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

linda

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beata

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Beautiful place to stay, so quiet and peaceful, lovely countryside. An amazing experience staying in a real castle so many years old.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judi

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024