Kingsknowes Hotel

Hotels
8.9 (870 reviews)
Selkirk Road , Galashiels , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Garden
Hiking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable rooms
Attentive staff
Cons:
Minor issues with some amenities
A few room accessibility concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
8.8
Clean and well-maintained rooms were noted, but some reviews mentioned areas needing improvement.
Service
9.3
Staff are consistently praised for their attentiveness and helpfulness.
Location
8.7
The hotel's location is great for exploring the area, though some noted it was a bit far from the town centre.
Room Quality
9
Rooms are described as beautiful, spacious, and comfortable, with a lovely ambiance.
Amenities
8.5
Amenities were generally good but could have some more character in certain areas.
Value for Money
8.9
The hotel is regarded as offering excellent value for the quality and service provided.
Food and Beverage
9
Food quality received positive remarks, especially for breakfast selections and dinner experiences.
Overall Experience
9
Guests had positive stays and many expressed a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-09 02:48

Property Description

Garden, Restaurant, and Bar
Kingsknowes Hotel in Galashiels boasts a charming garden for a relaxing stroll, a delightful restaurant serving delectable meals, and a cozy bar for unwinding after a long day of exploring.

Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities
Each room at Kingsknowes Hotel features a well-equipped desk, a flat-screen TV for entertainment, and a private bathroom stocked with fresh towels and bed linen. Guests can also find a wardrobe for storage and a kettle for their convenience.

Outdoor Activities and Exploration
Located in Galashiels, guests at Kingsknowes Hotel can partake in exciting outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling. Explore the picturesque surroundings and make the most of your stay in this scenic destination.

Book your stay at Kingsknowes Hotel now for a delightful experience in Galashiels!

Important information:

Small and standard are located on the second floor, the other rooms are on the first floor. No elevator as Grade A Listed building
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for £20 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 870 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.8
Service: 9.3
Location: 8.7
Room Quality: 9
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 8.9
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 9
F
Frederic couple fr
10
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
H
Hans Ulrich couple ch
9
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
B
BREGOU solo_traveller fr
9
Pros:

Le cadre. Le charme incroyable. Tres bon restaurant. Le jardin.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
G
goldie couple gb
7
Pros:

Location staff

Cons:

No lift

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
P
Peter couple au
10
Great place to stay and eat in Galashiels
Pros:

Beautiful old building with excellent restaurant and good parking

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
H
Howard couple gb
10
Lovely hotel and staff.
Pros:

Breakfasts were very good and also the evening meals

Cons:

Surprised that all the windows in our room (number 20) could not open at all, Another couple said their room was the same

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
S
Shaun solo_traveller gb
10
Good relaxing stay in a nice hotel
Pros:

Room was large with nice furnishings, bed was very comfy. Staff were polite. Food was good at breakfast and dinner.

Cons:

None

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
C
Carl solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

The building itself feels like a private castle and is well maintained with lovely grass area and beautiful large conservatory with grapes growing. Breakfast was filling with plenty of options. The room on the top floor had great views across to the hills and was very quiet and peaceful.

Cons:

The shower in a bath is a bit awkward to access and a bit slippery. The location is remote although there is a large car park and a bus service runs every 30mins. I would have scored 9 if it had not been so expensive. I guess that the price covers the high cost of maintaining a large castle.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
A
Angela couple gb
8
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
B
Berend couple nl
10
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
D
david solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

The hotel looks amazing

Cons:

Location in a residential estate

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
L
Libby L. solo_traveller ch
10
Pros:

Riesiges Zimmer. Bequeme Betten. Grosses modernes Badezimmer. Alles tiptop sauber.

Einzigartige Unterkunft ❤️ zu einem guten Preis.

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
C
Cameron couple nz
10
Relaxed a homely
Pros:

Loved the grand old house. Was well looked after and was a calm retreat to stay and feel relaxed

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
M
mandy couple gb
10
Perfect in every way
Pros:

Everything was perfect, could not fault it, Scottish breakfast was excellent!!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
D
Diane solo_traveller gb
9
Enjoyable one night stay - could have stayed longer
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

There isn’t a lift to the upper floors , I realise this is an older property but would help greatly

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
O
Olga solo_traveller pl
10
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
P
Paul family_with_children gb
9
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
P
Peter couple gb
8
Very good and have re-booked for same time next year
Pros:

Breakfast very goos. Room very spacious, windows not the most accessible to open given the unusual outside warmth.

Cons:

Pillows a wee bit on the hard side

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
L
Linda solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-30 via Nuitee
A
Alastair solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-29 via Nuitee