Kingsknowes Hotel

Hotels
8.9 (864 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 864 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
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
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
P
Paul family_with_children gb
9
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
J
Julia couple us
8
Definitely would stay there again just not during hot weather
Pros:

The property was beautiful!

Cons:

The weather was very hot, which I know is out of control by the hotel, it would have been nice to have fans or something in the rooms to move the air around a bit more.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Ian solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Decent evening meal in the bar and a good breakfast.

Cons:

Old sash windows in my room which I had to wedge open as they would not stay open by themselves.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
E
eglen couple gb
10
We really had a lovely time and wanted a super quiet room, and it really was.
Pros:

It's a beautiful old building, with its own story to tell. The inside and the outside were a bit like a fairytale castle. Staff are extremely pleasant and helpful too.

Cons:

It was very warm! Not their fault in a heatwave! 😁

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
B
Barbara couple gb
9
Very pleasant. The house retains its original features and is a comfortable mix of old and new.
Pros:

The breakfast choice was good and the food. The hotel is next door to Abbotsford House and the views are of woodland apart from Abbots ford chimneys and bits of roof.

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
S
Stuart couple gb
8
2026-06-22 via Nuitee
A
Alison couple gb
7
Ok
Pros:

Breakfast

Cons:

Walking past kitchens to bar
Hotel tired

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
A
Andrew couple gb
8
Very enjoyable thank you
Pros:

Location and tranquility

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
A
Alison couple gb
9
Very good
Pros:

Good choices

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
N
Nicola solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Very friendly staff, understanding about the delays on our journey.
The hotel has lots of architectural features which are interesting to look around but also a very practical set up with sofas, ironing facilities and reading materials in lounging areas.
My parents were upgraded to the most massive room with a turret and lots of original features, which was really intriguing and very comfortable.
I had a very comfortable room myself and had a great shower.
Both rooms had great views. It would have been nice to stay longer but we just had a stop off in the middle of a long journey.

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
L
Laura couple gb
9
Highly recommend
Pros:

An exceptional hotel. So much history with a number of original features which are a pleasure to see. Rooms were nice and big, everything you would need for a comfortable stay. Whilst clearly an older property, it was very modern in its approach. The hotel restaurant was great. Lovely food, reasonably priced and great service. Breakfast was great, well presented and prepared beautifully. Would highly recommend this hotel. Thank you so much for a lovely stay.

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
O
Olga solo_traveller pl
9
2026-06-18 via Nuitee
D
Daniel solo_traveller gb
9
A good place to stay in the Borders
Pros:

Friendly staff, comfortable room and good food.

2026-06-18 via Nuitee