A central town retreat where travelers enjoy hearty breakfasts, connect with friends in the restaurant, and receive attentive service throughout their stay
The Queens Head Hotel, in the heart of town, offers guests a full breakfast, a lush garden, and a cozy bar. Enjoy in-room WiFi, an on-site restaurant, and helpful staff ready to direct you to nearby attractions.
Kelso is home to Queens Head Hotel. Hoselaw Loch and Din Moss and Borders Abbeys Way reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Clifton Park and Woodside Garden Centre. Home Park and Scott's View are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding. Visit our Kelso travel guide
24 Bridge Street, Kelso, Scotland, TD5 7JD
What's nearby
Floors Castle
4 min drive - 1.5 miles
Kelso Abbey
2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Borders Abbeys Way
2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Kelso Old Parish Church
3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Kelso Racecourse
3 min drive - 1.3 miles
Getting around
Tweedbank Station
19 min drive
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
60 min drive
Restaurants
Charlie’s
8 min drive
State Room Lounge
8 min drive
The Cobbles - Freehouse & Dining
3 min walk
Hoot N Cat Coffee Shop
4 min walk
The Waggon Inn
4 min walk
About this property
Queens Head Hotel
Property highlights
At Queens Head Hotel, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a garden, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Free self parking
Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and a vending machine
A banquet hall
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Queens Head Hotel offer comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Queens Head Hotel Kelso
Queens Head Kelso
Queens Head Hotel Hotel
Queens Head Hotel Kelso
Queens Head Hotel Hotel Kelso
Frequently asked questions
Is Queens Head Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.
What time is check-in at Queens Head Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Queens Head Hotel?
Check-out is at 10:30 AM.
Where is Queens Head Hotel located?
Situated in Kelso, this hotel is steps from Kelso Abbey, Borders Abbeys Way, and Kelso Old Parish Church. Kelso Racecourse and Floors Castle are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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Reviews
Queens Head Hotel Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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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.
Lovely hotel in main area of Kelso and very near abbey. Lovely staff and really good en-suite rooms. Parking wasn’t too easy as it was Easter weekend and very busy
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.
Friendly and efficient staff. Excellent breakfast. Great location.
Donald
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Elizabeth
Apr 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room and bathroom were both very clean. The decor was very muted and beige/ brown. The bed was comfortable. Breakfast was plentiful and tasty. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I would stay again if I needed to be in Kelso.
We have stayed quite a few times in this hotel over the past few years . We have always found it comfortable and friendly.
It’s situation is central with easy access to the town and shops.
We’ll be back.
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.
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.
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
Dennis
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Sara
Aug 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice small hotel
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.