About this property
Historic Charm: The Border Hotel in Kelso is housed in a historic building, offering a unique setting for a comfortable stay. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a lounge, games room, and live music. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, and mountain views. Family rooms and kitchenettes cater to all needs. Delicious Dining: The traditional restaurant serves British cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Breakfast includes continental, buffet, and full English/Irish. Prime Location: Located 89 km from Newcastle International Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Melrose Abbey (36 km) and The Maltings Theatre & Cinema (34 km).
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Free cot available on request
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- David
United Kingdom
“Rooms very comfortable and clean staff excellent. Location fabulous” - Lauren
United Kingdom
“Very comfortable stay, lovely breakfast, friendly staff. Would recommend staying here if you're finishing the Pennine Way.” - June
United Kingdom
“It was very welcoming having just finished the Pennine Way. Food was excellent, service good.We stayed the 2Bed apartment which was great.” - Kerenza
United Kingdom
“The breakfast was excellent - great choice of cooked and superb scrambled egg particularly (I am fussy!). The restaurant was tasty and they had a fun, free quiz night. The bar owner was very friendly and there were games to play. Also, the bed was...” - Bas
Netherlands
“Nice owner and personnel - excellent pubfood. Good hot bath” - Steven
United Kingdom
“Spacious bedroom with large bathroom and sitting room.” - Denise
United Kingdom
“James was an excellent host and made our visit - fun and attentive.” - Cath
United Kingdom
“Lovely staff. Very clean rooms. Very tasty cooked breakfast.” - 2
United Kingdom
“Comfortable beds breakfast great also had a lovely meal” - Alun
United Kingdom
“Had the pleasure of staying here when I had to make a last minute visit to the area. Staff were polite and friendly. Room was clean and more than enough for me. Internet enabled smart tv for Netflix etc. Food was fantastic. Will definitely stay...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish
- Open forLunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.


The fine print
Please inform The Border Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.