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To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Pets
Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property 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
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
Is The Central Guest House pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Central Guest House?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Central Guest House?
Check-in begins at 3 PM.
What time is check-out at The Central Guest House?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Where is The Central Guest House located?
Situated in Kelso, this guesthouse is steps from Kelso Abbey and Borders Abbeys Way. Kelso Old Parish Church and Kelso Racecourse are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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The Central Guest House Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 48 reviews
10 - Excellent
21
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 48 reviews
8 - Good
17
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 48 reviews
6 - Okay
4
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 48 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 48 reviews
2 - Terrible
2
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 Terrible
Gerald
7 April 2025
Would know never received pin to get entry was sent message before 15..00 pm and for the next 2hours just sent messages to agent but they got the wrong guest house also sent details
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.
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.
Easy to park in front of the door, nice decoration and helpful staff.
Sum
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
Chris
11 August 2024
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
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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
James
20 September 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.
Nice x clean but needs updating very handy for shops
Diane
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
2 August 2023
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!
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)
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!
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.