Enjoy your visit to Kelso with a stay at The Central Guest House. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
5 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets stay free
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Microwave
Cookware, dishes, and utensils
More
Limited housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting on site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Central Guest House Guesthouse Kelso
Central Guest House Kelso
The Central Guest House Kelso
The Central Guest House Guesthouse
The Central Guest House Guesthouse Kelso
Frequently asked questions
Does The Central Guest House offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Central Guest House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Central Guest House?
Yes, pets stay free.
Is parking offered on site at The Central Guest House?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Central Guest House?
You can check in starting at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Central Guest House and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking.
What's the area around The Central Guest House like?
The Central Guest House is a short 3-minute walk from Kelso Abbey and 3 minutes' walk from Borders Abbeys Way.
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The Central Guest House Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
2/10 Poor
Feb 26, 2025
AVOID AVOID AVOID
Premises was closed on arrival, no one around to help, locked and no access - tried ringing but the number didn’t work - had to book alternative hotel 10 miles away
Jack
Jack, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 26, 2024
thanks for a great stay
Adam
Adam, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 11, 2024
My stay
Lovely room clean and tidy.
Put the heating on when i arrived as room was cold but soon warmed up.comfy bed only thing to suggest is changing the stair carpet as was not in the best condition.
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 26, 2024
Situated in the very centre of Kelso, convenient place to stay when exploring the area. Checkin was done very easily, with clear instructions sent beforehand. There is a Greggs just in front of the hotel, and also several restaurants and takeaways in close vicinity. There was double glazing in the room, and hence better insulation.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 24, 2022
Easy to park in front of the door, nice decoration and helpful staff.
Sum
Sum, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 11, 2024
Poor night sleep
If you going to be staying on a Saturday just be prepared that in the early hours of Sunday it gets noisy with people. There was people talking loudly and shouting. Not a great night sleep
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 20, 2024
Great location, clean and comfortable room, but only after booking room did I find out that the hotel is not staffed and I would have to call to get an entry code, which required borrowing a bartender's phone to make the call, since I didn't have phone service in Scotland. All this happened very late in the day on a Sunday, where a missed call could have meant nowhere to stay in a small town. They need to change the procedure or give fair warning through Expedia before booking.
James
James, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 29, 2022
Excellent dog friendly accommodation
Excellent dog friendly accommodation. Suited our needs. Clean and comfortable. Could do with a new stair carpet but I think the owners are in the process of upgrading.
Would highly recommend
Kathryn
Kathryn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 10, 2022
Great
Adam
Adam, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 20, 2022
Nice x clean but needs updating very handy for shops
Diane
Diane, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 2, 2023
Really good apartment but could be better!
Really nice apartment in a great location to the square. Close by to the bars, cafes, restaurants and also not far from the Castle and main roads to get into Kelso. Check in was easy as the owner sent us details of how to get in and everything was very straight forward. Rooms were comfy, well decorated and it was a fantastic space overall. Genuinely felt really cosy and at home as soon as we entered, and it was especially great to have so much storage space including a walk in wardrobe.
However, we were disappointed that when we arrived we noticed straight away there were no toiletries in the room, not even any toilet paper. We booked via Hotels.com and it definitely stated these items would be provided so we didn't think to bring any. Thankfully there is a local Boots and Coop nearby so we grabbed some basics but would have been helpful to know this upfront.
The other things that brought down our rating was the cleanliness of the place including dust and animal hair. Not sure the carpets and floors had been recently hoovered or mopped as there was animal fur everywhere. It completely covered our socks and trousers. On the other hand, sheets and towels were clean and ready to use.
We also had one night when the ceiling started leaking. This wasn't heavy but something that needs looked at. The fridge also leaked which meant some of our food got ruined too.
Overall, definitely recommend this place but I think there's a few things that need to be looked at!
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 5, 2024
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 18, 2024
Andre
Andre, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 25, 2024
Posizione perfetta. Stanza ampia e pulita. Mancavano indicazioni precise per la camera (ho capito quale era solo leggendo la fattura ed aprendo casualmente un cassetto che conteneva tutte le chiavi rimaste libere)
Federico
Federico, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 10, 2024
J S
J S, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 2, 2023
Dawn
Dawn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 22, 2023
Kathryn
Kathryn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 8, 2022
Alysia
Alysia, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 31, 2022
Victoria
Victoria, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 31, 2022
PAUL V
PAUL V, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 4, 2022
Great stay. Clean and comfortable .
David
David, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 11, 2021
Great stay
Excellent stay, very clean, everything you need , lovely shower , comfy bed , fridge brilliant.
Caroline
Caroline, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Oct 7, 2021
Town Centre Accommodation
No-One to check you in! Text number on door, no reply!
Super Cental Location.
Room is basic and comfortable, much smalker than pictures.
Could do with a deep clean in bathroom!
Not suitable for anyone elderly, disabled etc as lengthy spiral staircase with too many stairs.
No Lift!
Was not made aware of this!
Christina
Christina, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 7, 2021
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 5, 2021
Well equipped apartment in the centre of Kelso
This apartment, room 1, has all you need for a comfortable self catering stay and overlooks the cobbled square with 2hours free parking in the day and free parking from 6pm to 8am over night.