I normally look for b and b's with star ratings and Melrose doesn't have star ratings - so I was a bit apprehensive - especially when the Tourist Board told me not to risk going to a place that wasn't rated! I am so glad that I didn't heed their advice. Fortunately I was impressed by theTrip Advisor reviews to... more

As regular visitors to Whitby, it goes without saying that Melrose Guest House rocks! As soon as you walk in there is a warm and friendly atmosphere and Chris and Joanne certainly know how to make you feel welcome. With superb bedrooms and en-suite facilities and spotless throughout and Jo makes a cracking breakfast! The location is excellent with a... more

We stayed 4 nights at the Melrose and the place was spotless. Joanne made us very welcome and was most helpful throughout our stay. Our room looked over the sea and was spacious and contained everything we needed.Situated near the town and sea front so could leave the car parked outside the guest house for the duration of our stay.... more

We have just returned from a 2 night stay at the Melrose Guest house. We really can't fault it.The whole place was immaculate. We booked the family room which was spacious and had a great view down the street to sea. The beds were very comfortable, towels and linen lovely and clean. We were warmly welcomed and breakfast was great.... more

We stayed for 2 nights at the end of March. Couldn't ask for a warmer welcome. Decor clean and super classy, gorgeous beds and fabulous bathroom. Breakfast top notch, nothing is too much trouble. Short walk from West Cliff into Whitby with great bars and even better restaurants. For those who like a little bit extra, saw an apparition of... more

This B & B was simply fabulous. We had a two night stay in tha family room. I did not want to do a seaside B & B and expected the usual flowery tired carpet lumpy beds and noisy plumbing. The standard of this property was exellent in every room and would recommend it to anyone I know. On a... more

From the moment we arrived we received a very warm welcome. Melrose is beautifully decorated and furnished. The friendliness of Chris and Joanne and the cleanliness of Melrose made our stay just perfect and another weekend has been booked already. The breakfast was delicious just what we needed to tackle the 199 steps!! All in all a wonderful weekend. more

Lovely clean, modern, spacious accommodation with everything you need. We were made very welcome and there was loads of choice for breakfast, which was cooked beautifully. Will definitely return. more

A fantastic weekend with friends and a great place to stay. The place has got character with very clean, spacious and well decorated rooms. The breakfast was very tasty with plenty of choice. All rooms have seaview and situated ideal for walking. The hosts are exceptional making you feel very welcome, we had a lovely time and plan to return... more