The Melville Inn by Innkeeper's Collection

Hotels
8.8 (5263 reviews)
The Melville Inn, , Dalkeith , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Breakfast available (surcharge)
Free WiFi
Free Parking
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Lift / Elevator
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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

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. 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.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed. Cots are available in every room on request.

  • Age restriction

    Guests must be at least 18 years old to check in.

  • Parking

    Free parking is available on site.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available and is free of charge.

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 5263 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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Iuri2022 • family_with_children • it
8
Good base for visiting Edinburgh
Pros:

- close to bus stop to go to Edinburgh city centre
- nice rooms, clean and comfy
- pub nearby with good quality/price options for breakfast and lunch/dinner

Cons:

- after the booking process I don't like they keep sending links to collect my data and credit card outside Booking.com. there have been a lot of data breaches with booking.com and I didn't feel safe.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
6
Pleasant stay and good location
Pros:

Great location for exploring the area

Cons:

Only dislike was the bedroom windows don’t open so very stuffy even with air con

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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lisa • couple • gg
10
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Lily Anne • couple • gb
8
Great location and value for money.
Pros:

Quiet and comfortable, nicely appointed. Very convenient location.

Cons:

The bed was a bit too hard.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Sven • solo_traveller • de
10
Alles super!!!!!!
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • family_with_children • ie
8
Pros:

Lovely room, very clean, lots of parking

Cons:

Locked out of the hotel by roadworks twice, all approaches blocked ended up driving on the kerb, no warning given

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Jenna • couple • gb
9
Great value for money, super clean, staff were helpful
Pros:

Reception were helpful and room was clean

Cons:

Pillows were not the most comfy, plus the fire alarm was flashing at night above the bed.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • extended_group • gb
9
Comfortable and a very pleasant place
Pros:

Lovely stay the staff were very accommodating and helpful

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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ANAMARIA • couple • ro
10
Pros:

A intrunit toate conditiile asteptate. Raport corect - calitate / pret.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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La Spada • family_with_children • it
8
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Jorge • couple • es
10
Volveremos
Pros:

Limpio, acogedor, cómodo y bien atendido.
Desayuno impresionante.
Cenamos dos noches allí mismo y volveríamos a hacerlo. Nos atendieron estupendamente y las dos cenas fueron espectaculares.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Filipova • couple • gb
10
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Justin • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Robi • family_with_children • ro
10
Pros:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

We had such a lovely stay at this hotel and really enjoyed every moment of it! 😊 The room was beautiful, spotless, and very comfortable, making us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. 🛏️✨

What really made our experience special was the staff. ❤️ Everyone was so friendly, kind, and welcoming, always happy to help and making sure we had everything we needed. The waiters at the restaurant were especially lovely and made us feel very well looked after. 🙌😊

The food was delicious 🍽️😋, and we thoroughly enjoyed our meals. Everything was great, and the atmosphere was warm and relaxing. 🥰

It’s not always easy to find a place where you feel genuinely welcome, but this hotel definitely gave us that feeling. ❤️ We left with lovely memories and would happily come back again! 🏨✨

A big thank you to the entire team for making our stay so enjoyable. 👏😊 Highly recommended! 💯

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • au
10
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • gb
8
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Jolly • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

Close to the city, but not to close. Simple bus ride from outside the hotel to centre of Edinburgh

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Angela • couple • us
6
Pros:

It’s ok, nothing special.

Cons:

Property is ok, a bit far from the city center. We had a funky smell. The receptionist wasn’t very nice.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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William • solo_traveller • gb
9
Comfortable and reasonably priced.
Pros:

It’s quick to get between Edinburgh and the Melville Inn outside of rush hour. There are a few retail outlets in the locality which we are yet to explore.

Cons:

Not much.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Felix Fernando • couple • mx
10
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee