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The White Swan Hotel

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Duns with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Bar (on property)
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Restaurant

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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31-32 MARKET SQUARE, Duns, Scotland, TD11 3AL
  • Place, The Jim Clark Room
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Duns Castle Nature Reserve
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Manderston House
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Family Room, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the area

Duns

At The White Swan Hotel you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of The Jim Clark Room and within 20 minutes of Duns Castle Nature Reserve. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, express check-in and express check-out. Other amenities include an outdoor tennis court, dry cleaning/laundry services and luggage storage. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Duns guest house include Manderston House and Whitsome Ark.
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What's nearby

  • The Jim Clark Room - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Duns Castle Nature Reserve - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Manderston House - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Paxton House - 18 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Floors Castle - 27 min drive - 31.0 km

Getting around

  • Berwick-Upon-Tweed Station - 20 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Allanton Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jim Clark Cafe Bistro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wheatsheaf Hotel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Maxwell’s Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Berwickshire Hunt Ball - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The White Swan Hotel

Guesthouse in Duns with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The White Swan Hotel also features dry cleaning/laundry services, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Duns guest house is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Dry cleaning
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Pool or billiards table
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The White Swan Hotel offers 8 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

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

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Newcastle Arms Hotel

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  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 138 reviews
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includes taxes & fees
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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 first aid kit
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 first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

WHITE SWAN HOTEL Duns
WHITE SWAN Duns
THE WHITE SWAN HOTEL Duns
THE WHITE SWAN HOTEL Guesthouse
THE WHITE SWAN HOTEL Guesthouse Duns

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The White Swan Hotel?

The White Swan Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The White Swan Hotel?

Yep, The White Swan Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The White Swan Hotel?

The closest beach to The White Swan Hotel is Coldingham Sands (18.3 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The White Swan Hotel?

No, The White Swan Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The White Swan Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The White Swan Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The White Swan Hotel?

Furry friends are welcome at The White Swan Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer.

Is there a golf course on site at The White Swan Hotel?

There is a golf course next to The White Swan Hotel.

Reviews

The White Swan Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 93 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dmytro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Tania

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The walls are like paper, if you are a light sleeper I do not advise staying here, there was a boiler or something mechanical constantly firing up, making a noise every few seconds, then it would shut down briefly, but then start again! I had about 2 hours sleep. I was in room 5, which has a huge gap under the door so I could hear everyone else nearby, not just passing my room but in other rooms, with their bathroom fans switching on, walking around etc. I had a full day in work to do in Edinburgh and wish I'd just driven up from my home that morning, 300 miles away as I would have been less tired. The mirror in the room is weirdly positioned so high it was pointless, I'm 5'3" and had to check my suited appearance in a shop window near my car as I left and do my makeup off a compact mirror I had in my bag. The bathroom one is set so far back from the sink that was no use. Definitely not suitable for a business travel stopover, I had to shut the window too as it was right by a roof so someone could get up there and in to my room, plus there was noise downstairs. I suppose you get what you pay for, cheap but not cheerful. Nice staff at breakfast, breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

shauna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very convenient in centre of Duns. Some renovation needed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Waldemar

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great price and room for the weekend. Only 3 dedicated parking spaces out front and if they're taken you have to move your vehicle every 2 hours around the square because of parking restrictions. Stairs and passages are tidy but could do with an update. Overall happy with the establishment.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
We stayed at the White Swan for a private party. The staff were very friendly and pleasant. Can't fault them. The breakfast was lovely. Our room gave us a laugh though. We stayed in the Family room on 2 levels. The floors were tilted in all directions so made the furniture lean in all directions and the drawers opened when you walked passed them. The beds was clean and comfortable but there was water left in the kettle and the spoons were dirty so I'm assuming they hadn't been checked from the last occupants. The lights didn’t work above both the sinks. But the shower and bath were clean and the water pressure was excellent when using the shower. Several of my family members were met with unfriendly banter from the locals who were in the bar watching the Rugby. I can only assume its because Scotland lost but it was a little uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAUL V

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It's always good to stay here, great food, and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything ,such friendly staff and great atmosphere I loved it
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Nigel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Dated property with basic facilities

On arrival we were quickly greeted and shown to our room. First impression was that the stair carpet was old and dirty looking. The room was small but adequate, however the en-suite bathroom had a broken toilet seat and the door could not be closed. Dinner choices were limited. We chose lasagne but had to return one as it contained clingfilm. It was replaced and the friendly, helpful staff were apologetic, however the meal was of a poor standard and not very tasty. Breakfast was good value though.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and obliging. My room was comfortable and breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff were friendly and the breakfast was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean & comfortable…..old & basic however you get what you pay for. Stay was fine
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Lovely Place, Dinning available and WiFi was alright but was not working sometimes
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

John

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

Great base for Scottish Borders

Great location to explore the Scottish borders, great food and entertainment and very close to shops and food
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tudor, Fishguard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Not as plush as the photos, but a nice clean place to stay, with great food and some nice beers.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jill

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel. Very comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a very pleasant stay, with warm and friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Leslie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

PAUL V

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
As always I had a lovely stay, nice food, good room and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

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

Great stay at The White Swan

We had a great stay at The White Swan. The staff were so helpful and pleasant. Nothing was too much trouble. Centrally located in the area made lots of local places, attractions and events available to us as well as all the things in Duns itself. The White Swan was built mid 1700s, with all the quirkiness of such an old building, so be prepared for some oddities such as the undulating floor near the window and en suite in the room we had. Loved our stay there.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023