This smoke-free guesthouse features free self parking and free WiFi in public areas. Limited housekeeping is available.
The Central Guest House offers 5 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.
Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. This Kelso guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
The Central Guest House is a smoke-free property.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Family friendly
In-room microwave
Guest services
Housekeeping (limited availability)
More
Smoking not allowed
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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 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
The Central Guest House Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 52 reviews
10 - Excellent
21
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 52 reviews
8 - Good
19
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 52 reviews
6 - Okay
5
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 52 reviews
4 - Poor
4
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 52 reviews
2 - Terrible
3
8.2/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Crystal
Traveled with partner
Apr 11, 2025
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.
Crystal
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
2/10 Terrible
Gerald, Kilmarnock
Apr 7, 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
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
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.
David
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
James, Tucson
Sep 20, 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.
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
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!
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kathryn
Apr 22, 2023
Kathryn
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
8/10 Good
Diane
Traveled with partner
Nov 20, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice x clean but needs updating very handy for shops
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
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.
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.