Travelers find a welcoming retreat at this cozy haven, where a proper English breakfast starts the day and a peaceful garden invites afternoon relaxation
Melrose Guest House offers a serene escape with its tranquil garden. Guests enjoy a hearty English breakfast, WiFi throughout their stay, and secure luggage storage in the smoke-free property.
Located in Douglas, Melrose Guest House is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Douglas Beach and Summerhill Glen, while Manx Museum and Gaiety Theatre are cultural highlights. Isle of Man Arts Centre and Douglas Bay Horse Tramway are also worth visiting. Visit our Douglas travel guide
Free English breakfast available daily 8 AM to 9 AM
Conveniences
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Garden
Accessibility
No lift
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
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Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
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; cash is not accepted
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is Melrose Guest House pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Melrose Guest House?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Melrose Guest House?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Melrose Guest House?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Melrose Guest House located?
Situated near the beach, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Manx Museum and Tynwald. Douglas Beach and Gaiety Theatre are also within 10 minutes. Douglas Ferry Station is 12 minutes by foot.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Melrose Guest House Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0
Cleanliness
8.0
Location
9.6
Staff & service
8.0
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 51 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 51 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 51 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 51 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 51 reviews
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Reviews
8/10 Good
Jason
29 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great Location
Peter was very hospitable and friendly, breakfast was amazing. Would stay again!
Clean room, very friendly service with essy check in at the guesthouse, full english breakfast everyday with cereal choices and juice available. Location is very central, walkable distance to the ferry station, bus stop and the city centre.
Clean and comfortable. Full marks to the owner for sorting out the food allergy items that I had forgotten to mention in the original booking. We would stay here again if in the area.
Peter, the owner, can't do enough for you...just wants to make sure you are happy and comfortable.
His knowledge of His island is immeasurable...obviously loves where he lives and instills a want on you to visit it all, we will be coming back to do just that 😉
I took a short notice 4 night stay during the 2025 Manx GP/Classic TT.
The excellent host Peter must be mentoned for his efficiency, friendliness and overall knowledge of the Isle of Man.
The property is 15 mins walk from the Douglas ferry terminal/bus terminal and 25 mins walk to the TT/Manx GP paddock/pits area with Bray Hil approx 20 mins walk. Also only 5 mins walk down to the beach/promenade so ideally suited for ferry foot passengers.
Thoroughly recommended.
This place is well hidden in a residential street right behind the lively Market Street and the promenade. It's a slightly older building, so please be prepared to climb a few steep stairs.
The host, Peter, is absolutely amazing. He's very friendly, helpful and accessible in case some assistance is required. And he's there to cook a full breakfast each morning, which was an absolute delight.
As the place is in a residential street, it's quiet at night, yet close to all amenities like shops, supermarkets and pubs. I found my room to be clean, and the shared amenities were clearly cleaned on a daily basis, too.
If I'm in a position to visit the Isle of Man again, I'll definitely check if this place has a room available for me.
Made to feel very welcome, lovely room, very clean, great breakfast, good location to base ourselves. Handy for shops and promenade. Would definitely stay at the Melrose again.
Helen
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Robert
9 Sept 2024
Look, it’s a guesthouse not the Ritz! Room was small but perfectly functional and newly fitted out. Property itself slightly stuck in a time warp but really well managed and friendly. Excellent breakfast.
Robert
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Kenneth
29 Aug 2023
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Definitely stop here again
The Melrose is similar to other Manx B&B I have used, The property while looking tired and dated is adequate for my type of stay.
The Host Peter makes the difference here, very amiable, very helpful, interested in talking to you, serves a cracking full English breakfast, piping hot with great quality ingredients, great coffee too. The room was refreshed every day with tea and coffee etc, plenty too, TV is BBC only tho, bed was really comfy, would I stay again, too right I would, if it works out next year I will book again.
The host couldn't have done more for us. The Melrose is convenient for the shops although there was a short uphill walk to get back. The room although compact was clean, the bedding was lovely and the bed was very comfortable. The breakfast was good, cereal, orange juice, Tea or coffee and a full english and there was also the offer of Manx kippers if you wanted them.. There are a lot of stairs up to the rooms but that is typical of the B&Bs in Douglas. If I have one slight criticism it's that we could have done with a couple of bedside tables to put things like phones, glasses and other things on as we could only leave these things on the shelf by the kettle. We would definitely stay here again.
Jacqueline
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Andrew
25 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pleasant stay in a lovely B&B. Excellent value
The Melrose Guest House is a b&B in Fouglas. It's in a good location within 10 minutes walk from the Promenade and Town Centre
Overall the place looks a little tired and dated both inside and out and would benefit from some updating
My single room was small but cosy and included a TV, tea making facilities and a wash basin in the room. The toilet and bathroom were shared.
Service was good with the hosts Peter and Xin being very friendly, welcoming and helpful. A delicious full cooked breakfast was served each day and they were happy to make changes to suit individual tastes.
My stay was excellent value for money at under £150 for three nights. I would consider staying again but would probably book a larger room if I did.
A very lovely guesthouse with an even lovelier host. Peter is such a kind-hearted man, keen on making your stay as comfortable as possible. I really enjoyed my stay and would definitely stay there again!
This is the second time we have stayed there. Peter, the host, was very accommodating even changing our room to the one that we stayed in before. The breakfast is very good and sets you up for the day. It’s a very short walk to the shops from the guest house.
Enjoyable stay. Peter the host very friendly. Breakfast really good
Margaret
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
Howie
21 Sept 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely Quiet Hotel
Good location up a small hill from town centre, Friendly Owner/Staff, wish it was en-suite but the rest great, good hearty breakfast, fast friendly service.
Excellent value compared to others, very clean, ample breakfast. Patrons very polite and helpful, central location in a quiet area was a bonus, really nice room that had recently been refurbished with private bathroom, hope to be back again soon.
we really enjoyed our stay at Melrose `guest House Peter was so welcoming and made our trip very enjoyable. We recommend this Guest House they went beyond our expectations looking forwards to returning on our next visit to the Isle of Man.
Lovely welcome from Peter who runs the Melrose. Lovely clean comfortable family room, breakfast was excellent and was very close to the town centre. Couldn't have asked for a better stay.