The Central Guest House

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Kelso with free parking

Room options

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Highlights

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

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Twin Room, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Twin Room, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Twin Room, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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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

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

  • Kelso Old Parish Church - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kelso Abbey - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Borders Abbeys Way - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kelso Racecourse - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Floors Castle - 4 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cobbles - Freehouse & Dining - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Queens Head Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪CafeU - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dōr. - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬1 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.

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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)

More

  • Smoke-free property

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 28 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Central Guest House on 7 Nov 2025 start from NZ$203.28, 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.

Reviews

The Central Guest House Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 55 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service

The host needs to read guest review and action!

It needs to be made clearer when booking that there are no staff on site and to gain entry you have to contact the management. This is almost impossible to do as phone number is incorrect and just gives an incorrect number message. We eventually stumbled across a mobile number by googling, no one would answer the call but did thankfully text back and we were then able to gain entry. All this whilst standing outside in the pouring rain. This happened also to other travellers after we had arrived so we were able to advise them. The family room was big but decor tired and carpets stained. The microwave was on a high shelf that needed to be lifted down and placed partially balancing over the sink to reach a socket. There was 1 champagne glass and 1 whiskey tumbler to service a room for 4. The guest in the room next to us and the guest above us both returned drunk and noisy late at night, whilst the hosts cannot control this I would suggest if you are looking for a family room, no that the walls are thin and you will hear all the noise! The location is brilliant for the town centre and if the host would address the issues we and other reviewers have raised then it would be a good spot to stay in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mengqi

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dirts on duvet and carpet, you can find many bacterial at carpet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Awful experience

Not a pleasant experience. No access on arrival, tried to ring the number but not in use. 50 mins later a guest came out and I gained access. Apartment was very tired; no curtains on the windows; dirty crockery; dog hair all over the sofa and on the bedding. Bathroom and toilet were dirty. Very disappointing. Avoid this property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Louise M.

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

Convenient, inexpensive getaway.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Central Guest House. Instructions for entry were provided beforehand via text message. The front door sticks but luckily another guest arrived who knew how to get in and showed us the trick. It's in a great spot in the town, prefect for all the restaurants, takeaways and pubs. The interior of the building is tidy if a little shabby. We weren't entirely certain which room was ours but we eventually realised we could just pick whichever room we wanted from the keys available on the table, so we stayed in room 1. The only real problem we had was that the laminated sheet with the wifi password was nowhere to be found. However, my husband contacted the owner on the second day, and that was resolved without issue. Don't expect luxury. The beds are not the most comfortable but they're clean and do the job. The rooms are all a decent size. Sofa's are very comfy. The kitchen has all the basics you need although given it's self catering and we had takeaways too, we could have done with extra bin bags and a proper dish towel. The fire in the sitting room was needed as the draughts from the windows were pretty bad, but the heaters were quick and effective. Bathroom is lovely. Plenty of storage and a TV if you want it though we didn't use it. Two bakeries, one either side of the entrance door, and both fabulous. Gregg's across the road. Breakfast times were a joy! Loved doing the Kelso Town Trail and watching the Kelsae Laddie being announced.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Crystal

Travelled with partner
It was okay the room but needing some upgrades to the lock on our bedroom and the main door as both were faulty. Also the room was tired and worn needing some refreshment in decor. The town is excellent and the location is great for the guesthouse. Also we prefer face to face welcome, don’t like just turning up and getting self-service.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gerald, Kilmarnock

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
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jack

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

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
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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