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The Central Guest House

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Kelso with free parking

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Microwave, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils
Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Living area
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$183
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May

Explore the area

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51 The Square, Kelso, Scotland, TD5 7HF
  • Kelso Abbey
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Kelso Racecourse
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Floors Castle
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Twin Room, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Living area

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Family Room, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Double Room, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Twin Room, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Kelso

At The Central Guest House you'll be within steps of Kelso Abbey and Borders Abbeys Way. Highlights at this guest house include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Kelso guest house include Kelso Old Parish Church and within 30 minutes you'll find Kelso Racecourse.
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What's nearby

  • Borders Abbeys Way - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kelso Abbey - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kelso Racecourse - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Floors Castle - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Mellerstain House - 10 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Tweedbank Station - 19 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cobbles - Freehouse & Dining - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Waggon Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caroline's Coffee Shop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Tipsy Ghillie - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪CafeU - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Central Guest House

Guesthouse in Kelso with free parking
WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Kelso guest house is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • No smoking on site
The Central Guest House offers 5 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries. This Kelso guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Central Guest House?

The Central Guest House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Central Guest House?

As of 2 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Central Guest House on 11 May 2025 start from AU$182.96, 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.

Is parking available at The Central Guest House?

Yep, The Central Guest House has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Central Guest House?

No, The Central Guest House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Central Guest House?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

The Central Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 49 reviews

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

8/10 Good

David

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

James, Tucson

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Andre

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
thanks for a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

J S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Diane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice x clean but needs updating very handy for shops
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

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

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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sum

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to park in front of the door, nice decoration and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alysia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

PAUL V

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. Clean and comfortable .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Excellent stay, very clean, everything you need , lovely shower , comfy bed , fridge brilliant.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Christina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jean

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

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Rosa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Money for nothing

Nice little village. Hotel very central to most amenities. Problem was the suite we were in. Looked like it was a botch job until they get round to refurbishment Bedroom clean and comfortable. Wouldn't want to use bath or shower as black mould marks on plaster tape around bath and shower curtain not up to scratching. Complained to whoever l spoke to person listed on paperwork. He was Very rude. Told me if l didn't like the room, to leave keys on table and go stay somewhere else. Taking into account this was 9pm on August Bank Holiday, we had been driving for 6 hours and l am disabled. He couldn't care less if he tried. 5 minutes later the owner came to see us. He said he understood our situation that the oven was a 'metal grease hole'. The kitchen worktops were sticky and unhygienic and the place did not live up to its rating. Owner agreed with what we stated and apologised. That however still left us paying good money for inferior accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

If you wantca sleep. Dont go here

The entry to this property is via a spiral staircase. We were on the third floor which was totally inappropriate for us as we are in our 60s. The surroundings were very noisy from adjacent pubs and morning delivery vans. Room was very small and nothing like the pictures shown online. Plenty coffee, etc and a small fridge but all very cramped. Would i stay again. No
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

PAUL V

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I’ve stayed here several times, it’s a clean, safe and comfortable guest house. I was on the top floor which gives you great views over the cobbled streets but it’s 60 steps so you don’t want to forget anything and have to go back down again. Nice facilities in the room, fridge, microwave, plenty of tea and coffee. I’m already booked for a months time from now.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021