The Border Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Kelso with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Triple Room, Ensuite
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Family Cottage, Ensuite | Private kitchen
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Travelers find a peaceful retreat at The Border Hotel in quiet rural surroundings. The property features a bar and restaurant, with WiFi in public areas. Hiking and biking trails are nearby. The hotel offers free self parking and is smoke-free throughout.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$179
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Mountain View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Apartment

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
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About the area

Located in Kelso, The Border Hotel is in a rural area. Kelso Racecourse and Hirsel Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Clifton Park and Home Park. Heatherslaw Light Railway and Woodside Garden Centre are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Kirk Yetholm, Roxburghshire, Kelso, Scotland, TD5 8PQ

What's nearby

  • Pennine Way - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kelso Abbey - 13 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Kelso Racecourse - 16 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Floors Castle - 18 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Northumberland National Park - 31 min drive - 40.0 km

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 a rural location
The Border Hotel provides amenities, such as a bar and a restaurant. Active travellers can enjoy hiking/biking trails at this hotel. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), 1 meeting room and smoke-free property
  • A banquet hall and wedding services
Room features
All guest rooms at The Border Hotel offer perks, such as premium bedding, as well as amenities, such as sound-insulated walls and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • Blackout curtains, guidebooks and local maps
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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 The Border Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of 5 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Border Hotel on 15 Oct 2025 start from AU$178.73, including 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.

How much is parking at The Border Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Border Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Border Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Border Hotel located?

Situated in a rural location, this hotel is steps from Pennine Way and within 6 mi (10 km) of Hailes Castle and Hoselaw Loch and Din Moss. Clifton Park and Borders Abbeys Way are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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