The Melville Inn by Innkeeper's Collection

Hotels
8.8 (5205 reviews)
The Melville Inn, , Dalkeith , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great service
Spacious rooms
Good location
Cons:
Noise issues
Distance from city center

Categories

Cleanliness
8.36
Many reviews praised the cleanliness, but some mentioned issues like noise and functionality affecting comfort.
Service
9.33
Consistently positive remarks about the friendly and helpful staff throughout various reviews.
Location
8.37
Reviewed as convenient for Edinburgh but with noted distance concerns.
Room Quality
8.82
Positive comments about spaciousness and comfort of rooms.
Amenities
8.85
Amenities mentioned positively, though some minor issues with air conditioning and views.
Value for Money
8.81
General sentiment suggests good value for price, despite some complaints about breakfast costs.
Food and Beverage
8.86
Many reviews appreciated the restaurant offerings and quality of food.
Overall Experience
9.03
Most reviewers had a great overall experience and recommended the hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 23:20

Property Description

Connected Pub and Restaurant
The Melville Inn by Innkeeper's Collection offers a unique experience with its connected pub and restaurant, providing guests with convenience and a variety of dining options. Indulge in seasonal British dishes and a selection of beverages in a cozy setting.

Comfortable and Tech-Savvy Rooms
Each air-conditioned room at The Melville Inn features modern amenities such as smart TVs with Chromecast, ensuring entertainment at your fingertips. The en-suite bathrooms with showers add to the comfort of your stay.

Scenic Surroundings and Nearby Attractions
Surrounded by picturesque countryside, guests can explore the area through walks and cycling. For those seeking adventure, golf and visits to nearby attractions like Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect World and Dalkeith Palace are easily accessible.

Book your stay at The Melville Inn for a memorable experience in Edinburgh's charming outskirts.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 5205 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.36
Service: 9.33
Location: 8.37
Room Quality: 8.82
Amenities: 8.85
Value for Money: 8.81
Food and Beverage: 8.86
Overall Experience: 9.03
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Bettina • extended_group • de
9
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Kimberly • couple • gb
10
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Filip • couple • be
8
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Sowerby • extended_group • gb
8
Pros:

It was clean helpful staff good breakfast

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Palmieri • solo_traveller • it
8
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Lindsay • couple • gb
10
Lovely rooms
Pros:

Lovely rooms, had air con which is a bonus, restaurant lovely, good selection of cooked breakfasts

Cons:

Little bit expensive for a room but more reasonable then other options (due to event)

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Den • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Very friendly helpful staff. We have stayed here before and will definitely stay again.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Alan • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Salim Almashrafi • family_with_children • om
8
Quite place with very beautiful attractions like forests, palace, and river
Pros:

Quite as it is far away from city Centre. Country park is very near to the hotel

Cons:

It is costly.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Wim • family_with_children • be
8
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • gb
10
Pros:

WiFi was sketchy in places

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Josephus Awj • family_with_children • nl
8
Erg prettig verblijf
Pros:

The lady at the reception was very friendly her name was Jullia

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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susan • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Corinne • family_with_children • it
9
Camere ampie, spaziose e luminose, servizi eccellenti, cibo di qualità, letti comodi. A mezz’ora dal centro in campagna,
Pros:

La struttura, la camera , il pub

Cons:

Colazione con limite per chi aveva preparato; nessun armadio, finestra non apribile. Il pub chiudeva troppo presto

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • couple • us
10
Great hotel. Well run and nice attached restaurant. Easy and cheap to get into the city on the #3 bus.
Pros:

AC, spacious, clean, new, friendly helpful staff. Attached restaurant food was good.

Cons:

Only think I didn’t like was the lack of a fridge.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Allie • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Lucie • couple • cy
10
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Maria Almquist • solo_traveller • se
10
Pros:

Mycket trevligt hotel med närliggande resturang

Cons:

Var nöjd med allt!

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Antonio • family_with_children • it
10
Consigliatissimo
Pros:

Struttura nuova ben tenuta camere grandissime ariose pulite ottima colazione non a buffet ma servita. Puoi ordinare fino ad un certo budget circa 11 sterline. Ottimo il cibo. Unica pecca è la distanza dal centro circa mezz ora, ma superabile grazie ai bus molto frequenti proprio dinanzi l hotel. Bellissimo guardi no immerso nel verde ben tenuto pulito e curato.

Cons:

Nulla

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Bev • couple • gb
8
Lovely hotel, staff happy & friendly. Great parking. Good location for a bus to the centre.
Pros:

The breakfast was fabulous.
We had an evening meal here twice, it was mostly good. However the fish & batter were bland. My gin & tonic was tasteless due to overfilling with tonic water so i had to order another measure of gin to add to it. I had expected to be served a bottle of tonic to pour as much or as little i required.
All staff were very pleasent and cheerful.

Cons:

The bed was far too hard, not comfortable at all. The pillows were very lumpy, it felt like sleeping on a big bag of mint imperials.
Bland fish and batter. Too much tonic added to the gin making it tasteless. As explained above.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee