The White Swan Hotel

Hotels
Market Square , Duns , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and helpful staff
Good breakfast and value for money
Cons:
Rooms showing wear and tear
Noise issues from the nightclub

Categories

Cleanliness
6.96
Some areas are looking quite worn; bathrooms need attention.
Service
8.93
Staff were friendly and helpful throughout the stay.
Location
8.47
Handy location to access attractions and convenient for walking.
Room Quality
7.42
Rooms are clean but a tad worn, with some noise issues.
Amenities
7.95
Decent kitchen and facilities available.
Value for Money
8.41
Good value for price, with adequate breakfast included.
Food and Beverage
7.96
Breakfast was praised, with large portions and reasonable prices.
Overall Experience
7.93
Overall a pleasant stay despite some drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 00:34

Property Description

Central Location on Market Square
Located in the heart of Duns on Market Square, The White Swan Hotel offers comfortable en suite rooms, a cozy restaurant, and a vibrant bar for guests to unwind after a day of exploring.

Cozy Rooms with Modern Amenities
Each room at The White Swan features en suite facilities, a TV, hairdryer, and tea/coffee making options. Guests can relax in comfort and style during their stay at our hotel.

Delicious Dining Options
Start your day with a hearty cooked breakfast in our spacious dining room and enjoy lunch and dinner at the bar. Indulge in a variety of culinary delights without leaving the hotel premises.

Experience the charm of The White Swan Hotel and book your stay now for a memorable getaway in Duns.

Important information:

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform The White Swan Hotel in advance.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 6.96
Service: 8.93
Location: 8.47
Room Quality: 7.42
Amenities: 7.95
Value for Money: 8.41
Food and Beverage: 7.96
Overall Experience: 7.93
S
Sara • solo_traveller • gb
8
Staff were brilliant very welcoming and helpful
Pros:

Breakfast was fine range of cooked and cereals

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
J
john • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
K
Katrina • extended_group • gb
10
Well priced, braw staff
Pros:

I just love the vibes here. Local family that owns it, I believe. The manager (the owner's son) is super sound, and so are ALL the staff. I stay here every time I cater at the castle, and I just appreciate the welcome we get, and they always recognise our wee faces. In fact, a bar lady even recognised me on the phone the other day. You won't get that at a Hilton. No Hilton bashing, of course.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
A
Alistair • couple • gb
3
Rough.
Pros:

Staff were mostly very Friendly and the food we had was really very good.

Cons:

The Hotel is not just 'tired', as has been mentioned in other reviews, it's more than severely exhausted. The room we had wasn't worth anywhere near the money we paid. Hospitality is not confined to just having 'nice' people running an establishment, it's also important that essentials such as Toilet-brushes, showers with close-to decent water-pressure, non-filthy windows and a working TV bigger than an Ipad, are provided. Breakfast ruined by one of the cleaners declaring loudly that 'if I drink any more tea, I'm gonna piss masel'. Nice wee town but stay elsewhere in Duns if you value modern standards. Like stepping back into the 70's.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
J
Jordan • couple • gb
8
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
A
Ally • couple • gb
3
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
M
Mario Stein • solo_traveller • de
7
Pros:

Frühstück Zimmer sauber. Nettes Personal

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
D
Donald • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
N
Neil • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Everything was great and will be back soon

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
J
j • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Friendly staff made to feel welcome

Cons:

Bit dated needed better lighting in rooms no space to put anything

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
A
Andy • solo_traveller • gb
7
Good value for money.
Pros:

Located in the centre of Duns, the hotel is convenient and has everything you need, including a good menu and bar. The breakfast is very good value for money. The rooms are simple, but have everything you need.

Cons:

The hotel could do with some sprucing up. The communal carpets are very worn for example.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
B
Brian • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Staff were very friendly and welcoming.
Meals were good quality.
In conclusion, good value for money.

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
A
Adrian • couple • gb
10
Pros:

The staff here are superb, nothing was too much trouble a real credit. The hotel was lovely a real gem.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
R
Robert • solo_traveller • gb
9
I liked it
Pros:

Staff.

Cons:

Bathroom had seen better days but for the price, good value.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
P
Paul • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

As other people have said the Ladies working are top rate! Unfortunately I didn’t get her name but one girl in particular helped me as Im disabled and was really caring and considerate!

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
K
Kerry • couple • gb
9
Not the Hilton, but definitely worth the money.
Pros:

The room was a fab size, with 3 beds which is very much needed as the heat was horrendous. The beds were comfy and linen was clean. The breakfast was amazing!!! Sausages are top notch! It’s not often you get a family room and two breakfasts for under £100! Well worth the money.

Cons:

The property is a bit tired looking and I was wakened by someone doing work outside our window at 7.45am. The room could do with a few tradesmen in to spruce the place up but for the money I can complain that much.

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
G
Graham • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
C
Clare • couple • gb
9
Lovely stay, would return
Pros:

Great staff, fabulous food

Cons:

The shower

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
M
murray • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
U
UK • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The staff were so kind and wonderful

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee