Waverley Castle Hotel

To celebrate my birthday, 8 of us girls went on a 'girlie' weekend to the Waverley Castle & had a ball. The rooms were lovely & warm, & the food was excellent. Our waiter, Jose' couldn’t have been more obliging, nothing was a trouble to him. Also Tania deserves a mention as she was lovely, & catered to all our needs. The entertainment was great, & we laughed so much at James, our sides were sore!! We certainly will return, & may bring our husbands next time!

We picked this hotel because the advert implied it was in Melrose. As we were reliant on public transport it was very disappointing to find the town was 1 1/2 miles away. The hotel had put together a local bus timetable which was not very suitable. A supply of First Bus timetables would have been more helpful. Now that we have worked out how to get about we would come again as the hotel was very nice. The dining staff were excellent and the food also very enjoyable.

My husband, family and friends stayed for 3 nights. The food was good although they kept running out. The rooms needed updating but were clean. Biggest disappointment was the entertainment. On the first night we had a singer but on the Saturday night it was only the compare. Most of our company went into town. We have stayed at Shearings hotels before so expected more especially as we were told on booking there would be entertainment. Drink a bit expensive and bar doesn't open until 5.30pm 5/10

Just spent 4 nights at the Waverley Castle. Although our bedroom and bathroom were on the small side, it didn't stop us having a great break. The hotel is set in a picturesque location, in its own grounds. The bus stops to local towns were either across the road or just around the corner, or take a leisurely walk by the River Tweed into Melrose. Meals - good always plenty of choice, something for everyone. Entertainment - the guest artists were excellent & James the resident artist was a scream.

Just had a fab weekend with my family. Mother, brothers and sister with partners. Special mention to Trainee Manager Jackie and Receptionist Christine. They went out of their way to help when my husbands' wheelchair would not fit through bathroom door. Moved things around even though hotel was full so we could get a suitable room. Also changed the table for dinner as it was not high enough for wheelchair. James was excellent had us in stitches and Elvis tribute (Adam Carter) was fab. Would return.

Great hotel. Room bit small but clean. Food good. Had to wait 35 mins before we got a waiter to take are order, and had to go without breakfast there at 10 past 8 still no food at 10 to 9. Some dinning staff not good. Hotel staff were great.

We picked this hotel as this was the only Shearings hotel in Scotland we had not visited. The rooms were warm, clean and adequate. The food excellent. Great location for walks along the Tweed to Melrose /Galashiels. Staff were good and very helpful. Entertainment was good, but James/Phil deserves a special mention. Great value for money and we will be back!

Hotel is fairly pleasant. Standard room needs updating, bathroom cold, paper coming off wall, needs new carpet in bedroom. Restaurant - service slow and on 3 occasions evening meal choice had run-out and we had to choose an alternative. Reception staff and bar staff were good. Entertainment was also good and James the resident entertainer worked very hard to keep us entertained. If you want a good room you will need to upgrade.

Picked this hotel as it looked nice but did not realise it was for O.A.P.S only there was not a young person to be seen we booked a superior room not sure what was superior about it was very noisy they need to get floorboards sorted food on menu very dated so we ate out.

Such an experience for me my 1st hotel holiday can’t say THANK YOU enough for making it a wonderful time. ALL staff were brilliant, food excellent, room. Best sleep I’ve had in years. The surroundings breathtakingly beautiful. Now the entertainment... well James is London West End quality he is so hilarious not laughed like that in a long time. Also Garry, Ian, Piper and dancer were brilliant. Value for money Oh yes all of the holiday fantastic. Got home and had a weep. Miss Scotland so much.