Ednam House Hotel

3.0 star property
Georgian hotel in Kelso with free parking

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Exterior
Gastropub, garden views, open daily
Double Room, River View | View from room
Family dining
View from property

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Bridge St, Kelso, Scotland, TD5 7HT
  • Place, Kelso Abbey
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kelso Old Parish Church
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Floors Castle
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Double or Twin Room (Attic)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Classic Double or Twin Room (Court Yard)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, River View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double or Twin Room, River View (Principal)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Classic Double or Twin Room, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Honeymoon Suite, 1 King Bed, River View, Garden Area

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 377 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Double or Twin Room, Courtyard View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Classic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Family Double or Twin Room, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Kelso

Ednam House Hotel places you next to Kelso Abbey and Borders Abbeys Way. This 3-star hotel has 33 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a bar/lounge, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Kelso Abbey - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Borders Abbeys Way - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kelso Old Parish Church - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kelso Racecourse - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Floors Castle - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Tweedbank Station - 19 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cobbles - Freehouse & Dining - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Charlie’s Terrace - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪CafeU - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Queens Head Hotel - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Ednam House Hotel

Georgian hotel in Kelso with free parking
Ednam House Hotel features free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and local meal delivery service. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with luggage storage and securing valuables. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include a fireplace in the lobby, a garden, and a banquet hall.
Flat-screen TVs come with digital channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, ironing boards, and desks are also available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Bar
  • Dickson's of Ednam
  • Lounge

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Books

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 steps to reach entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1758
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Georgian architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per day
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 15.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 15 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.
  • Parking has height restrictions.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Ednam House Hotel?

Ednam House Hotel provides free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do within easy reach of Ednam House Hotel?

This hotel is located in Kelso and just steps from Kelso Abbey and Borders Abbeys Way. You'll also find Floors Castle and Kelso Racecourse within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Ednam House Hotel?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Electric car charging and bicycle parking are also available.

Does Ednam House Hotel have a casino?

No, Ednam House Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Ednam House Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Ednam House Hotel?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this riverfront hotel include a meal delivery service as well as a bar and a garden-view restaurant.

Does Ednam House Hotel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Ednam House Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Ednam House Hotel serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Lounge.

Will Ednam House Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Ednam House Hotel for a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does Ednam House Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Ednam House Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Ednam House Hotel.

Does Ednam House Hotel offer wedding services?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Ednam House Hotel.

Reviews

Ednam House Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 233 out of 487 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 487 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 487 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 487 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 487 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Iain

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Ednam House Hotel

This hotel is in a good location and food quality is good. Service on the whole was good. It is a 'squeaky floorboard and worn carpet' type of establishment and could benefit from some simple enhancements to standards to lift it up.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would return!

Nice welcoming hotel. Family room was lovely, main areas bit tired but character and period style to some extent. Breakfast good, views lovely on the river side. Unfortunate for anyone on the courtyard side still asleep that the recycle lorry emptied all the glass bins at 07:50. But would return. Kelso itself lovely place too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

boz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful!

Wonderful overnight stay with the family. Very charming hotel room with lovely river view. Delicious breakfast. All the staff were so polite and friendly. We will stay again and recommend. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely old style hotel in Kelso

Lovely hotel and great freshly cooked breakfast , some of the decor is slightly tired and our room was in the sun and got quite hot , but windows open to cool it down a little , the gardens are very relaxing and there are plenty of places to sit and relax around the property
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christian

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Ann

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Climbing 4 steep flights of stairs to our attic room was a problem for me as I am slightly asthmatic. The room is in need of some serious TLC. We only ate dinner in the hotel restaurant on the first night of our stay and felt it was seriously overpriced. We eat out two or three times a month , so believe we are able to make this judgement! This is why we did not eat at your restaurant on our second night. My husband is a Guiness drinker and was very dismissive of the "canned equivalent" which you have on offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful property, we had an amazing view of the river tweed and the gardens are lovely to walk around. You are in walkable distance to everything in Kelso which is great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice old school hotel in Kelso

Lovely old hotel in Kelso. Comfortable room with good facilities. A little tired in places, but perfectly acceptable for us. Great staff team, friendly and helpful, and a wonderful breakfast to set you up for the day
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

irene

Faded grandeur

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A nice stay , good location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica, Gibsonia

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We just stayed overnight on our way to Fort William, but it was a beautiful place with beautiful views, kind and helpful staff, and a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional beautiful room, so spacious decorated to perfection. Wonderful large bathroom with extra large bath tube. Breakfast was the most delish we have had in the UK. Location in walking distance of all shops and the Kelso Abbey just across the road. Exceptional stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, quiet lots of places to sit outside and enjoy the views across the tweed. Staff very friendly and helpful, food excellent, just a nice place to chill out, no noisy children to spoil the tranquility.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Edwin

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Louisa

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel very tired and in need of renovation, however, breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a nice 2 day stay at the hotel. It is a grand old building with lots of character. The room was a nice size with a large bed and bathroom. Breakfast was fine although there was a slight wait for the full Scottish breakfast on the first day as the restaurant was busy although it was freshly cooked when it arrived. We also had dinner the second night which was nice and received good service. The hotel is ideal for the centre of town where there were many pubs, restaurants and shops. Plus I thought the hotel was very reasonably priced at about £100 per night for a large double room including breakfast. My only gripe is no bottles of water in the room which seems stand these days for the numerous hotels we stay at and bizarrely no signs to hang on the door about cleaning etc. however overall a very nice hotel and would stay there again if returning to Kelso. Plus we thought Kelso itself was a lovely place and definitely worth a visit.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robbin, Longview

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property right on the river!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Short stay

The Ednam is an old hotel and electrics and waterworks are far from up to date. We got moved after shower/bath didn’t work. Bigger room was lovely view but bath water wouldn’t go away until later on. Breakfast was nice. Great location but don’t expect too much.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great play to stay. Staff was super friendly and helpful and breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

glenda

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming hotel

Lovely hotel with lots of character and history. Lots of shops on the doorstep. Beautiful location, we had a walk along the river. Staff very friendly. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025