Queenshead Hotel Kelso
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From
$121
/ night
About this property
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Amenities
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include luggage storage and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
At Queens Head Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily.
Rooms
Stay in one of 13 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
With a stay at Queens Head Hotel in Kelso, you'll be just steps from Kelso Abbey and Borders Abbeys Way. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Kelso Old Parish Church and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Floors Castle.
What's nearby
Kelso Abbey(0.1 miles)
Borders Abbeys Way(0.1 miles)
Kelso Old Parish Church(0.2 miles)
Kelso Racecourse(1.3 miles)
Floors Castle(1.4 miles)
Hailes Castle(6.5 miles)
Clifton Park(6.7 miles)
Smailholm Tower(7.1 miles)
Hoselaw Loch and Din Moss(7.3 miles)
Mellerstain House(7.3 miles)
Pennine Way(8.1 miles)
Coldstream Library(9 miles)
Henderson Park(9 miles)
Hirsel Golf Club(9 miles)
Hirsel Homestead Museum & Craft Centre(9 miles)
The nearest major airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI)(51.2 miles)
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Service
Banquet Facilities
Safe-Deposit Box
Bicycle Rental
Location
24 T Kelso Bridge Street, Kelso, Scotland, United Kingdom
Kelso Abbey (0.1 miles)
Borders Abbeys Way (0.1 miles)
Kelso Old Parish Church (0.2 miles)
Kelso Racecourse (1.3 miles)
Floors Castle (1.4 miles)
Hailes Castle (6.5 miles)
Guest reviews
8.8
Fabulous
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What guests think
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At Queenshead Hotel Kelso, travellers consistently praise the central location, friendly and helpful staff, clean and comfortable rooms, and hearty breakfasts and meals, with several noting the welcoming pub atmosphere as part of the traditional inn experience.
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At Queenshead Hotel Kelso, travellers consistently praise the central location, friendly and helpful staff, clean and comfortable rooms, and hearty breakfasts and meals, with several noting the welcoming pub atmosphere as part of the traditional inn experience.
Common downsides include occasional noise from the bar or street (especially at weekends), some rooms feeling warm or stuffy, and breakfast service that can be slow at times. The historic building has steep stairs and no lift, and parking is mixed—sometimes convenient nearby, sometimes less so. Overall, expect a friendly, characterful pub with rooms.
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Facilities
On-site pub and restaurant have a lively atmosphere, and several reviews note the bar can be noisy and the restaurant busy at peak times. There is no lift with steep stairs, and parking nearby is mixed in convenience.
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David
Sep 21, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Just a really good experience. Room was good, bed was comfy, breakfast was as good as you would expect. Parking not the most convenient, but you cant have everything.
Just a really good experience. Room was good, bed was comfy, breakfast was as good as you would expect. Parking not the most convenient, but you cant have everything.
8
Kenneth
Jul 2, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The only pitfall was parking facilities otherwise very good facilities and very friendly staff
The only pitfall was parking facilities otherwise very good facilities and very friendly staff
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Sara
Aug 7, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice hotel but rooms 6 was small and warm and window open on to alleyway with bins so was a lot of fly's bar and lounge small and busy overall ok stay staff were lovely.
Nice hotel but rooms 6 was small and warm and window open on to alleyway with bins so was a lot of fly's bar and lounge small and busy overall ok stay staff were lovely.
10
James
Aug 14, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely small traditional Scottish Hotel. Room was large, very clean and was ready early afternoon. Breakfast options were great and freshly cooked to order. Staff were so helpful at every stage. Restaurant was great with plenty of good options - book ahead as it is busy. Overall a really lovely hotel and superb value.
Lovely small traditional Scottish Hotel. Room was large, very clean and was ready early afternoon. Breakfast options were great and freshly cooked to order. Staff were so helpful at every stage. Restaurant was great with plenty of good options - book ahead as it is busy. Overall a really lovely hotel and superb value.
10
Eva
Dec 29, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel is located centrally. Being an older property, the staircase is windy and steep. May not be suitable for persons with difficulty ascending stairs (no lift). Our room was located in the attic. When we arrived, we were disappointed because the heating was not on (3 degrees outside) and when they put on the heating it did not work. It took a while to sort out because the waitress from the bar was dealing with the reception as well (26th Dec). We were provided with another heater which was perfect. In the end our 2 night stay was very comfortable. Breakfast was very delicious (freshly made cooked breakfast plus cereals/fruit etc). Ample parking was available in front of the hotel. Due to the time of year, it was noisy after midnight outside on the first night. The room included an electric shower (new), tea/coffee facilities, kettle etc.
The hotel is located centrally. Being an older property, the staircase is windy and steep. May not be suitable for persons with difficulty ascending stairs (no lift). Our room was located in the attic. When we arrived, we were disappointed because the heating was not on (3 degrees outside) and when they put on the heating it did not work. It took a while to sort out because the waitress from the bar was dealing with the reception as well (26th Dec). We were provided with another heater which was perfect. In the end our 2 night stay was very comfortable. Breakfast was very delicious (freshly made cooked breakfast plus cereals/fruit etc). Ample parking was available in front of the hotel. Due to the time of year, it was noisy after midnight outside on the first night. The room included an electric shower (new), tea/coffee facilities, kettle etc.
10
Stephen
Feb 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great place to stay or just have a beer. We only stayed one night, but would have no problem in staying longer next time. Started the next morning with a freshly cooked breakfast which was excellent.
Great place to stay or just have a beer. We only stayed one night, but would have no problem in staying longer next time. Started the next morning with a freshly cooked breakfast which was excellent.
8
Alice
Apr 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Situated in the center of Kelso the Queens Head is in the perfect location for the area attractions. The staff were attentive, solicitous and helpful. The room was well appointed and very comfortable. The hotel was very clean. The breakfast was substantial and delicious. Dinner in the bar was very noisy but the staff obliged me moving to a quieter table.
Situated in the center of Kelso the Queens Head is in the perfect location for the area attractions. The staff were attentive, solicitous and helpful. The room was well appointed and very comfortable. The hotel was very clean. The breakfast was substantial and delicious. Dinner in the bar was very noisy but the staff obliged me moving to a quieter table.
10
Christine
Apr 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We have stayed here several times over the past two years and will definitely return as the staff and facilities including dining at the hotel are great.
We have stayed here several times over the past two years and will definitely return as the staff and facilities including dining at the hotel are great.
10
Colin
Jan 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely small hotel full of character, staff are so friendly, food was very good. The bar has a great atmosphere! Definitely come again!
Lovely small hotel full of character, staff are so friendly, food was very good. The bar has a great atmosphere! Definitely come again!
8
Susan
Aug 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We made the mistake of staying on a Saturday night. It was quite noisy from the bar below and there was no space in the restaurant for us to have dinner.
We made the mistake of staying on a Saturday night. It was quite noisy from the bar below and there was no space in the restaurant for us to have dinner.
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Cleanliness
Rooms and public areas are consistently described as very clean, with several guests calling them spotless and fresh smelling.
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Gordon
May 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly and helpful staff, food was excellent in restaurant and breakfast. Room was comfortable and clean. Would stay again
Very friendly and helpful staff, food was excellent in restaurant and breakfast. Room was comfortable and clean. Would stay again
10
Roberto
May 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice hotel conveniently located in Kelso’s Town Centre. Quiet and clean. Great on suite bathroom
Nice hotel conveniently located in Kelso’s Town Centre. Quiet and clean. Great on suite bathroom
10
James
Aug 14, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely small traditional Scottish Hotel. Room was large, very clean and was ready early afternoon. Breakfast options were great and freshly cooked to order. Staff were so helpful at every stage. Restaurant was great with plenty of good options - book ahead as it is busy. Overall a really lovely hotel and superb value.
Lovely small traditional Scottish Hotel. Room was large, very clean and was ready early afternoon. Breakfast options were great and freshly cooked to order. Staff were so helpful at every stage. Restaurant was great with plenty of good options - book ahead as it is busy. Overall a really lovely hotel and superb value.
8
David
Jan 19, 2023
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Stayed 19,375 nights
Stay here quite often and it’s always clean and friendly
Stay here quite often and it’s always clean and friendly
10
Tracy
Dec 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great from start to finish, staff very friendly and helpful, room lovely comfortable and clean, the whole experience was 100%, would definitely recommend and would stay there again
Great from start to finish, staff very friendly and helpful, room lovely comfortable and clean, the whole experience was 100%, would definitely recommend and would stay there again
10
nancy
Jul 24, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Overall atmosphere was very pleasant. The room and any other area in the hotel was clean and fresh smelling. The food was enjoyable, the portion sizes were just right
The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Overall atmosphere was very pleasant. The room and any other area in the hotel was clean and fresh smelling. The food was enjoyable, the portion sizes were just right
8
Alice
Apr 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Situated in the center of Kelso the Queens Head is in the perfect location for the area attractions. The staff were attentive, solicitous and helpful. The room was well appointed and very comfortable. The hotel was very clean. The breakfast was substantial and delicious. Dinner in the bar was very noisy but the staff obliged me moving to a quieter table.
Situated in the center of Kelso the Queens Head is in the perfect location for the area attractions. The staff were attentive, solicitous and helpful. The room was well appointed and very comfortable. The hotel was very clean. The breakfast was substantial and delicious. Dinner in the bar was very noisy but the staff obliged me moving to a quieter table.
8
Francesco
Aug 9, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Camere spaziose con letto king size molto comodo. Tutto il necessario per farsi caffè o the. Nel complesso la pulizia è buona. Abbiamo cenato nel ristorante del pub è abbiamo mangiato molto bene. colazione abbondante e di qualità. Personale gentile e disponibile
Camere spaziose con letto king size molto comodo. Tutto il necessario per farsi caffè o the. Nel complesso la pulizia è buona. Abbiamo cenato nel ristorante del pub è abbiamo mangiato molto bene. colazione abbondante e di qualità. Personale gentile e disponibile
10
louise
Feb 1, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Absolutely wonderful hotel, nipping clean and the staff are so kind. Amy at breakfast was just great couldn't do enough for us. Food is delicious and always piping hot. The bedroom was comfy and super clean. Nice hot shower too.
Absolutely wonderful hotel, nipping clean and the staff are so kind. Amy at breakfast was just great couldn't do enough for us. Food is delicious and always piping hot. The bedroom was comfy and super clean. Nice hot shower too.
10
Claire
Aug 8, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Spotless and comfortable
Spotless and comfortable
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Rooms
Many find rooms comfortable and often spacious, with comfy beds and good bathrooms. Recurring drawbacks are warmth or stuffiness and occasional noise from the bar or street; a few mention small or dark rooms.
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Carrie
Mar 24, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Room was perfect for the price. Our room was a little stuffy due to no air flow. Room had a small fan that helped a little. Everyone was very friendly and location was great. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast in the morning was very nice.
Room was perfect for the price. Our room was a little stuffy due to no air flow. Room had a small fan that helped a little. Everyone was very friendly and location was great. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast in the morning was very nice.
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Sara
Aug 7, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice hotel but rooms 6 was small and warm and window open on to alleyway with bins so was a lot of fly's bar and lounge small and busy overall ok stay staff were lovely.
Nice hotel but rooms 6 was small and warm and window open on to alleyway with bins so was a lot of fly's bar and lounge small and busy overall ok stay staff were lovely.
10
Paul
Apr 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely staff great big and nicely warm bedroom
Lovely staff great big and nicely warm bedroom
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Susan
Oct 29, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful room but a bit noisy from the bar
Beautiful room but a bit noisy from the bar
10
David
Feb 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
only stayed/booked for 2 nights . apart from room ( 5 ) being a little dark needing lights on all the time, it was a comfortable, pleasant stay. the foodELSO i had was excellent in my opinion and very hot. if in future i need to stay in Kelso , this will be the first place I ring.
only stayed/booked for 2 nights . apart from room ( 5 ) being a little dark needing lights on all the time, it was a comfortable, pleasant stay. the foodELSO i had was excellent in my opinion and very hot. if in future i need to stay in Kelso , this will be the first place I ring.
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Tracy
Dec 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great from start to finish, staff very friendly and helpful, room lovely comfortable and clean, the whole experience was 100%, would definitely recommend and would stay there again
Great from start to finish, staff very friendly and helpful, room lovely comfortable and clean, the whole experience was 100%, would definitely recommend and would stay there again
8
Alice
Apr 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Situated in the center of Kelso the Queens Head is in the perfect location for the area attractions. The staff were attentive, solicitous and helpful. The room was well appointed and very comfortable. The hotel was very clean. The breakfast was substantial and delicious. Dinner in the bar was very noisy but the staff obliged me moving to a quieter table.
Situated in the center of Kelso the Queens Head is in the perfect location for the area attractions. The staff were attentive, solicitous and helpful. The room was well appointed and very comfortable. The hotel was very clean. The breakfast was substantial and delicious. Dinner in the bar was very noisy but the staff obliged me moving to a quieter table.
8
Patricia
Sep 15, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Central to the square but some traffic noise. Room tended to be warm but we could open window and we had a small fan. The bed was a bit lumpy in the center and sloped a bit downward at the head but the pillows helped. Internet for tv was spotty with some stations affected. A good stay but could have been better.
Central to the square but some traffic noise. Room tended to be warm but we could open window and we had a small fan. The bed was a bit lumpy in the center and sloped a bit downward at the head but the pillows helped. Internet for tv was spotty with some stations affected. A good stay but could have been better.
10
Andrew
Sep 30, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice, spacious room with everything you could possibly need and more. Great breakfast with lots of nice choices. Conveniently close to the bus stop from Berwick-Upon-Tweed. The only slight downside was that the pub patrons were noisy outside on the Saturday night.
Nice, spacious room with everything you could possibly need and more. Great breakfast with lots of nice choices. Conveniently close to the bus stop from Berwick-Upon-Tweed. The only slight downside was that the pub patrons were noisy outside on the Saturday night.
8
Anthony
Aug 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A quirky old coaching inn located within walking distance of the centre of Kelso, fantastic breakfast, room very spacious though not sure about the movement sensitive under bed lights, when mentioned to reception on check out they said it was an experiment so may be gone by now
A quirky old coaching inn located within walking distance of the centre of Kelso, fantastic breakfast, room very spacious though not sure about the movement sensitive under bed lights, when mentioned to reception on check out they said it was an experiment so may be gone by now
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Service
Service is widely praised as friendly, helpful and efficient from check in through breakfast. Some guests experienced slow or inattentive breakfast service or delays when staff were stretched.
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Gordon
May 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly and helpful staff, food was excellent in restaurant and breakfast. Room was comfortable and clean. Would stay again
Very friendly and helpful staff, food was excellent in restaurant and breakfast. Room was comfortable and clean. Would stay again
10
William
Jan 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
One night stay during short break and found everything about this hotel to be first class. From check in to check out the staff were so friendly and could not do enough to make your stay pleasant and memorable which it certainly was.
One night stay during short break and found everything about this hotel to be first class. From check in to check out the staff were so friendly and could not do enough to make your stay pleasant and memorable which it certainly was.
8
Michael
Jan 20, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Easy check in, good friendly staff nothing too much trouble.
Easy check in, good friendly staff nothing too much trouble.
8
Katharine
Jan 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely pub with rooms, and I had a super big room with a bath and huge bed! Easy check in, lovely staff. Enjoyed dinner, lots of choice. Again, great choice at breakfast but service at breakfast let it down - young lad who didn’t appear to be interested in the residents at all. I’d not let it put me off staying again.
Lovely pub with rooms, and I had a super big room with a bath and huge bed! Easy check in, lovely staff. Enjoyed dinner, lots of choice. Again, great choice at breakfast but service at breakfast let it down - young lad who didn’t appear to be interested in the residents at all. I’d not let it put me off staying again.
10
Eva
Dec 29, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel is located centrally. Being an older property, the staircase is windy and steep. May not be suitable for persons with difficulty ascending stairs (no lift). Our room was located in the attic. When we arrived, we were disappointed because the heating was not on (3 degrees outside) and when they put on the heating it did not work. It took a while to sort out because the waitress from the bar was dealing with the reception as well (26th Dec). We were provided with another heater which was perfect. In the end our 2 night stay was very comfortable. Breakfast was very delicious (freshly made cooked breakfast plus cereals/fruit etc). Ample parking was available in front of the hotel. Due to the time of year, it was noisy after midnight outside on the first night. The room included an electric shower (new), tea/coffee facilities, kettle etc.
The hotel is located centrally. Being an older property, the staircase is windy and steep. May not be suitable for persons with difficulty ascending stairs (no lift). Our room was located in the attic. When we arrived, we were disappointed because the heating was not on (3 degrees outside) and when they put on the heating it did not work. It took a while to sort out because the waitress from the bar was dealing with the reception as well (26th Dec). We were provided with another heater which was perfect. In the end our 2 night stay was very comfortable. Breakfast was very delicious (freshly made cooked breakfast plus cereals/fruit etc). Ample parking was available in front of the hotel. Due to the time of year, it was noisy after midnight outside on the first night. The room included an electric shower (new), tea/coffee facilities, kettle etc.
10
Neil
Mar 24, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Every staff member I had the pleasure of meeting were amazing and friendly. Food is great.
Every staff member I had the pleasure of meeting were amazing and friendly. Food is great.
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Alice
Apr 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Situated in the center of Kelso the Queens Head is in the perfect location for the area attractions. The staff were attentive, solicitous and helpful. The room was well appointed and very comfortable. The hotel was very clean. The breakfast was substantial and delicious. Dinner in the bar was very noisy but the staff obliged me moving to a quieter table.
Situated in the center of Kelso the Queens Head is in the perfect location for the area attractions. The staff were attentive, solicitous and helpful. The room was well appointed and very comfortable. The hotel was very clean. The breakfast was substantial and delicious. Dinner in the bar was very noisy but the staff obliged me moving to a quieter table.
10
Steve
Apr 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent staff and central location
Excellent staff and central location
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Stuart
Oct 11, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
I am 80 and not very mobile. Staff moved me to a more accessible room at check-in without being asked. It is a very old building but nicely modernised with lively clientele
I am 80 and not very mobile. Staff moved me to a more accessible room at check-in without being asked. It is a very old building but nicely modernised with lively clientele
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Deb
Apr 25, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a great stay. Even though we were on the first floor we didn't hear a lot of noise from the bar. The breakfast was excellent with a great choice. Only downside was the service was slow and the food was Lukewarm when arrived. But plenty of choice.
We had a great stay. Even though we were on the first floor we didn't hear a lot of noise from the bar. The breakfast was excellent with a great choice. Only downside was the service was slow and the food was Lukewarm when arrived. But plenty of choice.
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Location
Central in Kelso near the square and transport, making it convenient for exploring the area. The location can bring some traffic or late-night street noise.
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Roberto
May 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice hotel conveniently located in Kelso’s Town Centre. Quiet and clean. Great on suite bathroom
Nice hotel conveniently located in Kelso’s Town Centre. Quiet and clean. Great on suite bathroom
10
Dennis
Aug 19, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Stayed for 2 nights. Great hotel, very clean and the staff were fantastic. Breakfasts freshly cooked were great. Also the food in the restaurant was very good. Kelso is a great base for travelling around the Scottish Borders. Will definitely stay again
Stayed for 2 nights. Great hotel, very clean and the staff were fantastic. Breakfasts freshly cooked were great. Also the food in the restaurant was very good. Kelso is a great base for travelling around the Scottish Borders. Will definitely stay again
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Eva
Dec 29, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel is located centrally. Being an older property, the staircase is windy and steep. May not be suitable for persons with difficulty ascending stairs (no lift). Our room was located in the attic. When we arrived, we were disappointed because the heating was not on (3 degrees outside) and when they put on the heating it did not work. It took a while to sort out because the waitress from the bar was dealing with the reception as well (26th Dec). We were provided with another heater which was perfect. In the end our 2 night stay was very comfortable. Breakfast was very delicious (freshly made cooked breakfast plus cereals/fruit etc). Ample parking was available in front of the hotel. Due to the time of year, it was noisy after midnight outside on the first night. The room included an electric shower (new), tea/coffee facilities, kettle etc.
The hotel is located centrally. Being an older property, the staircase is windy and steep. May not be suitable for persons with difficulty ascending stairs (no lift). Our room was located in the attic. When we arrived, we were disappointed because the heating was not on (3 degrees outside) and when they put on the heating it did not work. It took a while to sort out because the waitress from the bar was dealing with the reception as well (26th Dec). We were provided with another heater which was perfect. In the end our 2 night stay was very comfortable. Breakfast was very delicious (freshly made cooked breakfast plus cereals/fruit etc). Ample parking was available in front of the hotel. Due to the time of year, it was noisy after midnight outside on the first night. The room included an electric shower (new), tea/coffee facilities, kettle etc.
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Stephen
Sep 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Good location in a very charming town.
Good location in a very charming town.
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Donald
Jul 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly and efficient staff. Excellent breakfast. Great location.
Friendly and efficient staff. Excellent breakfast. Great location.
8
Alice
Apr 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Situated in the center of Kelso the Queens Head is in the perfect location for the area attractions. The staff were attentive, solicitous and helpful. The room was well appointed and very comfortable. The hotel was very clean. The breakfast was substantial and delicious. Dinner in the bar was very noisy but the staff obliged me moving to a quieter table.
Situated in the center of Kelso the Queens Head is in the perfect location for the area attractions. The staff were attentive, solicitous and helpful. The room was well appointed and very comfortable. The hotel was very clean. The breakfast was substantial and delicious. Dinner in the bar was very noisy but the staff obliged me moving to a quieter table.
8
Patricia
Sep 15, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Central to the square but some traffic noise. Room tended to be warm but we could open window and we had a small fan. The bed was a bit lumpy in the center and sloped a bit downward at the head but the pillows helped. Internet for tv was spotty with some stations affected. A good stay but could have been better.
Central to the square but some traffic noise. Room tended to be warm but we could open window and we had a small fan. The bed was a bit lumpy in the center and sloped a bit downward at the head but the pillows helped. Internet for tv was spotty with some stations affected. A good stay but could have been better.
10
Steve
Apr 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent staff and central location
Excellent staff and central location
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Andrew
Sep 30, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice, spacious room with everything you could possibly need and more. Great breakfast with lots of nice choices. Conveniently close to the bus stop from Berwick-Upon-Tweed. The only slight downside was that the pub patrons were noisy outside on the Saturday night.
Nice, spacious room with everything you could possibly need and more. Great breakfast with lots of nice choices. Conveniently close to the bus stop from Berwick-Upon-Tweed. The only slight downside was that the pub patrons were noisy outside on the Saturday night.
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Anthony
Aug 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A quirky old coaching inn located within walking distance of the centre of Kelso, fantastic breakfast, room very spacious though not sure about the movement sensitive under bed lights, when mentioned to reception on check out they said it was an experiment so may be gone by now
A quirky old coaching inn located within walking distance of the centre of Kelso, fantastic breakfast, room very spacious though not sure about the movement sensitive under bed lights, when mentioned to reception on check out they said it was an experiment so may be gone by now
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Dining
Breakfast and pub meals are frequently praised for quality and choice, with many calling breakfast excellent. Some reviews report slow breakfast service, lukewarm dishes, or difficulty getting a dinner table when the restaurant is busy.
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Gordon
May 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly and helpful staff, food was excellent in restaurant and breakfast. Room was comfortable and clean. Would stay again
Very friendly and helpful staff, food was excellent in restaurant and breakfast. Room was comfortable and clean. Would stay again
10
Dennis
Aug 19, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Stayed for 2 nights. Great hotel, very clean and the staff were fantastic. Breakfasts freshly cooked were great. Also the food in the restaurant was very good. Kelso is a great base for travelling around the Scottish Borders. Will definitely stay again
Stayed for 2 nights. Great hotel, very clean and the staff were fantastic. Breakfasts freshly cooked were great. Also the food in the restaurant was very good. Kelso is a great base for travelling around the Scottish Borders. Will definitely stay again
10
James
Aug 14, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely small traditional Scottish Hotel. Room was large, very clean and was ready early afternoon. Breakfast options were great and freshly cooked to order. Staff were so helpful at every stage. Restaurant was great with plenty of good options - book ahead as it is busy. Overall a really lovely hotel and superb value.
Lovely small traditional Scottish Hotel. Room was large, very clean and was ready early afternoon. Breakfast options were great and freshly cooked to order. Staff were so helpful at every stage. Restaurant was great with plenty of good options - book ahead as it is busy. Overall a really lovely hotel and superb value.
8
Katharine
Jan 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely pub with rooms, and I had a super big room with a bath and huge bed! Easy check in, lovely staff. Enjoyed dinner, lots of choice. Again, great choice at breakfast but service at breakfast let it down - young lad who didn’t appear to be interested in the residents at all. I’d not let it put me off staying again.
Lovely pub with rooms, and I had a super big room with a bath and huge bed! Easy check in, lovely staff. Enjoyed dinner, lots of choice. Again, great choice at breakfast but service at breakfast let it down - young lad who didn’t appear to be interested in the residents at all. I’d not let it put me off staying again.
10
Stephen
Feb 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great place to stay or just have a beer. We only stayed one night, but would have no problem in staying longer next time. Started the next morning with a freshly cooked breakfast which was excellent.
Great place to stay or just have a beer. We only stayed one night, but would have no problem in staying longer next time. Started the next morning with a freshly cooked breakfast which was excellent.
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Alice
Apr 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Situated in the center of Kelso the Queens Head is in the perfect location for the area attractions. The staff were attentive, solicitous and helpful. The room was well appointed and very comfortable. The hotel was very clean. The breakfast was substantial and delicious. Dinner in the bar was very noisy but the staff obliged me moving to a quieter table.
Situated in the center of Kelso the Queens Head is in the perfect location for the area attractions. The staff were attentive, solicitous and helpful. The room was well appointed and very comfortable. The hotel was very clean. The breakfast was substantial and delicious. Dinner in the bar was very noisy but the staff obliged me moving to a quieter table.
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louise
Feb 1, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Absolutely wonderful hotel, nipping clean and the staff are so kind. Amy at breakfast was just great couldn't do enough for us. Food is delicious and always piping hot. The bedroom was comfy and super clean. Nice hot shower too.
Absolutely wonderful hotel, nipping clean and the staff are so kind. Amy at breakfast was just great couldn't do enough for us. Food is delicious and always piping hot. The bedroom was comfy and super clean. Nice hot shower too.
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Colin
Jan 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely small hotel full of character, staff are so friendly, food was very good. The bar has a great atmosphere! Definitely come again!
Lovely small hotel full of character, staff are so friendly, food was very good. The bar has a great atmosphere! Definitely come again!
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Deb
Apr 25, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a great stay. Even though we were on the first floor we didn't hear a lot of noise from the bar. The breakfast was excellent with a great choice. Only downside was the service was slow and the food was Lukewarm when arrived. But plenty of choice.
We had a great stay. Even though we were on the first floor we didn't hear a lot of noise from the bar. The breakfast was excellent with a great choice. Only downside was the service was slow and the food was Lukewarm when arrived. But plenty of choice.
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Susan
Aug 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We made the mistake of staying on a Saturday night. It was quite noisy from the bar below and there was no space in the restaurant for us to have dinner.
We made the mistake of staying on a Saturday night. It was quite noisy from the bar below and there was no space in the restaurant for us to have dinner.
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Roberto
May 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice hotel conveniently located in Kelso’s Town Centre. Quiet and clean. Great on suite bathroom
Nice hotel conveniently located in Kelso’s Town Centre. Quiet and clean. Great on suite bathroom
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Deb
Apr 25, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a great stay. Even though we were on the first floor we didn't hear a lot of noise from the bar. The breakfast was excellent with a great choice. Only downside was the service was slow and the food was Lukewarm when arrived. But plenty of choice.
We had a great stay. Even though we were on the first floor we didn't hear a lot of noise from the bar. The breakfast was excellent with a great choice. Only downside was the service was slow and the food was Lukewarm when arrived. But plenty of choice.
10
Carrie
Mar 24, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Room was perfect for the price. Our room was a little stuffy due to no air flow. Room had a small fan that helped a little. Everyone was very friendly and location was great. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast in the morning was very nice.
Room was perfect for the price. Our room was a little stuffy due to no air flow. Room had a small fan that helped a little. Everyone was very friendly and location was great. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast in the morning was very nice.
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Stephen
Feb 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great place to stay or just have a beer. We only stayed one night, but would have no problem in staying longer next time. Started the next morning with a freshly cooked breakfast which was excellent.
Great place to stay or just have a beer. We only stayed one night, but would have no problem in staying longer next time. Started the next morning with a freshly cooked breakfast which was excellent.
10
David
Feb 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
only stayed/booked for 2 nights . apart from room ( 5 ) being a little dark needing lights on all the time, it was a comfortable, pleasant stay. the foodELSO i had was excellent in my opinion and very hot. if in future i need to stay in Kelso , this will be the first place I ring.
only stayed/booked for 2 nights . apart from room ( 5 ) being a little dark needing lights on all the time, it was a comfortable, pleasant stay. the foodELSO i had was excellent in my opinion and very hot. if in future i need to stay in Kelso , this will be the first place I ring.
FAQs about Queenshead Hotel Kelso
Is parking available at the property?
Free self parking is available on-site.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:00 to 22:30, and check-out is at 10:30. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, subject to availability and potential additional charges.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas, including the registration desk and bathrooms.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is located just steps from Kelso Abbey and Borders Abbeys Way, 0.3 mi from Kelso Old Parish Church, and 1.4 mi from Floors Castle.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and there is no minimum age for children to stay for free.
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The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
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