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The Border Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Kelso with a restaurant and a bar

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Family Cottage, Ensuite | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
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Triple Room, Ensuite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Kirk Yetholm, Roxburghshire, Kelso, Scotland, TD5 8PQ
  • Place, Pennine Way
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Floors Castle
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Bamburgh Castle
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Mountain View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes

Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Mountain View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room, Ensuite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes

Triple Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Apartment | Front of property

Family Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

About the neighborhood

Kelso

The Border Hotel places you next to Pennine Way and within a 10-minute drive of Hailes Castle. This 6-room, 3-star hotel has conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Pennine Way - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kelso Racecourse - 16 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • Floors Castle - 18 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • Bamburgh Castle - 43 min drive - 34.9 miles
  • Alnwick Castle - 48 min drive - 38.6 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Border Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • The Plough Inn
  • ‪St Cuthberts Coffee Shop - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Border Hotel

Hotel in Kelso with a restaurant and a bar
Guests of The Border Hotel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a meeting room, and wedding services. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. This smoke-free hotel also has a banquet hall.
Flat-screen TVs come with digital channels. Climb into a pillowtop bed with Egyptian cotton sheets. Coffee makers are also standard. Housekeeping is not 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 some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 10 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

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, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Border Hotel Kelso
The Border Hotel Hotel
The Border Hotel Kelso
The Border Hotel Hotel Kelso

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Border Hotel?

The Border Hotel provides free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at The Border Hotel?

As of Nov 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Border Hotel on Dec 7, 2025 start from $99.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see within easy reach of The Border Hotel?

This hotel is located in Kelso, just steps from Pennine Way. Hailes Castle is also within a driving distance of 4.9 mi.

Is there parking available at The Border Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does The Border Hotel include a casino at the property?

No, The Border Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Border Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about The Border Hotel?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a pillowtop mattress as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at The Border Hotel?

No, but this hotel offers jetted bathtubs in some guestrooms.

Does The Border Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Border Hotel serves a full breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will The Border Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Border Hotel for a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per stay. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does The Border Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Border Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Border Hotel.

Does The Border Hotel host weddings?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at The Border Hotel.