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A stone building with a central entrance, multiple windows, and a well-maintained garden with flowers.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with a view of a river and trees, and a chair.

A large, historic building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a well-maintained lawn.

A spacious living room with a large mirror, comfortable seating, and a fireplace.

1. Ednam House Hotel

1.6 km from Kelso Racecourse

Fionna

AED 314

AED 377 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A historic building with a central dome and clock tower, surrounded by cobblestone streets and traditional architecture.

A building with three storefronts: The Home Bakery Rothbury, The Central Guest House, and Central Baguette.

A living room with a fireplace, a television, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A neatly made bed with striped pillows, a matching throw blanket, and two bedside lamps on nightstands.

2. The Central Guest House

1.5 km from Kelso Racecourse

Paul

AED 356

AED 427 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A large, historic brick building with multiple towers and turrets, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and parked cars.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Two people sitting at a wooden table by a river, with a wooden fence in the foreground.

A tiered dessert stand with various pastries and sandwiches, a teapot, and a cup of coffee on a table with a placemat.

3. Dryburgh Abbey Hotel

13.7 km from Kelso Racecourse

June

AED 374

AED 449 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

Two beer taps labeled 'Ossian' and 'Alnwick Longstone' in a bar setting.

A brick building with a sign reading "The Blue Bell Inn Free House."

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a radiator, and a view of the outside.

A living room with a leather sofa, armchairs, a bookshelf, a staircase, and a dining area.

4. The Blue Bell Inn

18.7 km from Kelso Racecourse

Alexander

AED 364

AED 437 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A hotel entrance with a sign above the door, a small window on the left, and a larger window on the right.

A bar area with wooden bar counters and stools.

A neatly made bed with a metal frame, two bedside tables with lamps, a painting on the wall, and a small wooden cabinet.

A pool table with a green felt surface, a wooden table with a blue cushion, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

5. Newcastle Arms Hotel

12.3 km from Kelso Racecourse

ergon

AED 344

AED 413 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A cafe sign, a framed notice, a pull door, and a red bowl on a counter.

A neatly made bed with two pillows and two bedside lamps, a wooden headboard, and a window with curtains.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a telephone, a signboard, a staircase, and a plant.

A building with the sign "ROYAL HOTEL" above the entrance.

6. The Royal Hotel

16.6 km from Kelso Racecourse

Mr Harish

AED 348

AED 417 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A golf course with a river, trees, and a sunset.

A dining area with a view of a golf course, a table with food and drinks, and a bench with a pillow.

A house with a garage, a driveway, and a bench outside.

A dining table with food and drinks, a window with a view of a golf course, and a sofa with a pillow.

7. Roxburghe Cottages, Part of Destination by Hyatt

6.5 km from Kelso Racecourse

Robert

AED 792

AED 951 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

An outdoor seating area with wooden benches and a stone-paved ground.

A traditional stone building with a thatched roof, a Tudor-style structure with a white and black timber frame, and a white garage.

A neatly made bed with white linens and two pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chair in a hotel room.

A long dining table set with multiple wine glasses, forks, knives, and spoons, with a vase of flowers in the center.

8. The Border Hotel

12.5 km from Kelso Racecourse

Martin

AED 395

AED 474 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A conservatory with a glass roof, surrounded by a gravel path and lit lanterns, leading to a building with a stone facade.

A modern spa area with large windows, wicker lounge chairs, and a small table with a drink and fruit.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering views of the outside.

A spa area with reclining chairs and a pool.

9. Schloss Roxburghe Golf Resort, Part of Destination by Hyatt

6.2 km from Kelso Racecourse

Brian

AED 1,028

AED 1,233 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A dining area with tables set for a meal, featuring white tablecloths, glassware, and small vases with flowers.

A fireplace with a fire, a mirror above it, and two red books on the mantel.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a wall with floral wallpaper.

A traditional white building with black trim, labeled "Burt's Hotel," featuring multiple windows with flower boxes and a signboard.

10. Burts Hotel

17.8 km from Kelso Racecourse

Lorna

AED 687

AED 825 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

A stone building with a window and a door, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone wall.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a bookshelf, and two armchairs.

A bar area with a counter, stools, and shelves stocked with various bottles.

A brick building with a garden in front, including a picnic table and tulips.

11. Buccleuch Arms

14.1 km from Kelso Racecourse

Matthew

AED 486

AED 583 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A bedroom with a bed, two chairs, a small table, and a TV.

A room with two plaid armchairs, a small round table, and a patterned carpet.

An outdoor seating area with picnic tables and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and stone buildings.

A reception desk with a wooden counter, a computer, and a sign indicating 'CASH ONLY'.

12. George and Abbotsford Hotel

17.8 km from Kelso Racecourse

Walter

AED 342

AED 410 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A stone building with a sign reading "Wheat Sheaf Hotel".

A wicker basket with mugs, a teapot, and bottles on a bedside table in a hotel room.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and a stone wall.

An outdoor patio area with a sofa set, a table, and chairs, surrounded by a fence and potted plants.

13. The Wheatsheaf at Swinton

16.3 km from Kelso Racecourse

Moyra

AED 440

AED 771 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A bar area with a wooden counter, stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A hotel with a reception area and a public bar.

A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, and framed pictures on the wall.

A restaurant with wooden tables and black leather booths, large windows with frosted glass, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

14. The White Swan Hotel

19.4 km from Kelso Racecourse

Matthew

AED 319

AED 383 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A narrow street with a building featuring a blue door, white-framed windows, and flower boxes on the windowsill.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table. A dining table with chairs is visible in the background. The kitchen area is equipped with white cabinets and appliances.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel sink, a toaster, and an oven.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a table set for two.

15. 21A High Street

16.6 km from Kelso Racecourse

Jeffrey A

AED 1,562

AED 1,874 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A room with a window, a white desk, a brown sofa, and a patterned wallpaper.

A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed with white bedding, two bedside tables with lamps, and a wall-mounted heater.

A dining table with plates, glasses, and a bowl set for two.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a kettle on a glass countertop.

16. Host Stay - Lime Cottage

11.5 km from Kelso Racecourse

AED 479

AED 902 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a dining area set for a meal.

A bedroom with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a chair, and a door leading to another room.

17. 85C Bongate

15.9 km from Kelso Racecourse

AED 1,707

AED 2,049 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A stone building with a wooden fence in front.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, floral bedding, a nightstand, and a fireplace.

A wooden staircase with a handrail and a white wall.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a built-in oven, a microwave, a sink, a toaster, and a dishwasher.

18. Kirk Cottage

17 km from Kelso Racecourse

AED 2,001

AED 2,402 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a wooden table, a TV, and a wood-burning stove.

A wooden door with a small window, a bench with a cushion, and a wall-mounted shelf with hooks.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a window with a view of a fence, and a painting of cows on the wall.

A stone building with a sloped roof and a paved driveway.

19. The Old Byre

16.6 km from Kelso Racecourse

AED 2,113

AED 2,536 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A traditional thatched-roof cottage with a white exterior, a small front porch, and a gravel driveway.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a quilted bedspread, and rolled towels. There are two framed pictures on the wall and a nightstand with a lamp.

A narrow kitchen with wooden countertops, a built-in microwave, and a window with hanging pots.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a television, and comfortable seating.

20. Rowantree Cottage

12.5 km from Kelso Racecourse

AED 3,719

AED 4,462 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Kelso Racecourse

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Ednam House Hotel	8.4 Very good 562 reviews	View
The Central Guest House	7.8 Good 63 reviews	View
Dryburgh Abbey Hotel	8.8 Excellent 982 reviews	View
The Blue Bell Inn	9.6 Exceptional 349 reviews	View
Newcastle Arms Hotel	8.8 Excellent 197 reviews	View

Top Kelso Racecourse Hotel Reviews

Ednam House Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Had a wonderful weekend in the hotel. Room was spotless and bath/ shower room first class with a huge walk in shower and large free standing roll top bath. Staff were respectful and helpful at all times. Breakfasts were excellent as were the bar meals and drinks. Lovely view from bedroom over the grounds and river. Plenty of parking and well situated in the town with excellent variety of shops."

Red Lion Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay, the staff and owners are really friendly and always go the extra mile to make your stay comfortable.highly recommended."

Dryburgh Abbey Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms were clean, the staff friendly and the food delicious"

The Central Guest House

8/10 Good

"Good location but flat was 3 storeys up so no good for disabled or unfit! It was clean and comfortable but little provided in terms of kitchenware"

The Townhouse Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We had a very comfortable stay at the Townhouse in this picturesque town. The bedrooms were lovely, beds and bed linens were sumptuous. And we enjoyed the dinner and large breakfast. We would definitley stay again."

The Blue Bell Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent in every way lovely room lovely evening meal lovely staff lovely breakfast lovely price"

Newcastle Arms Hotel

8/10 Good

"Old village pub with a great deal of charm. Excellent breakfast. Superb evening meals. Friendly and helpful staff."

Roxburghe Cottages, Part of Destination by Hyatt

10/10 Excellent

"What a perfect place to stay. We stayed in one of the two bedroom cottages which was perfect. I could not say a negative thing about the cottage. We only stayed for 2 nights while visiting near bye family. But we will be back for a proper break"

The Border Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel with excellent pub attached, particularly good for a drink but also served good food. Breakfast was also very good, and packed lunches are can be bought for anyone on a hiking trip if you arrange this the evening before"

Other attractions near Kelso Racecourse

A castle surrounded by a lush green landscape with sheep grazing.

Floors Castle

9.8/10 (33 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Floors Castle, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Kelso. Stroll along the riverfront in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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A stone tower with a steep roof, set on a rocky hill with yellow flowers in the foreground.

Smailholm Tower

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can find out about the history of Kelso with a visit to Smailholm Tower. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Kelso Old Parish Church

9.0/10 (8 reviews)

Kelso Old Parish Church is just one of the places to see in Kelso, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Kelso Abbey

8.6/10 (20 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Kelso with a trip to Kelso Abbey. Stroll along the riverfront in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Borders Abbeys Way

10.0/10 (4 reviews)

You can take time to visit Borders Abbeys Way during your travels to Kelso. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its bars.

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Mellerstain House

You can browse the exhibits at Mellerstain House, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Kelso. Stroll along the riverfront in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Hoselaw Loch and Din Moss

You can take time to visit Hoselaw Loch and Din Moss during your travels to Kelso. Wander the riverfront and gardens in the area.

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Clifton Park

Explore the great outdoors at Clifton Park, a lovely green space in Kelso. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's bars.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kelso Racecourse?

Kelso Racecourse is located in a welcoming area of Kelso known for its beautiful river views and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 25 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Kelso Racecourse?

The Central Guest House is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this guesthouse offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Kelso Racecourse. Other good options within a few miles include Ednam House Hotel and Schloss Roxburghe Golf Resort, Part of Destination by Hyatt.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Kelso Racecourse?

Expedia has 25 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Kelso Racecourse.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Kelso Racecourse, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Kelso Racecourse.

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Our top choices for Kelso Racecourse hotels

1. Ednam House Hotel

2. The Central Guest House

3. Dryburgh Abbey Hotel

4. The Blue Bell Inn

5. Newcastle Arms Hotel

6. The Royal Hotel

7. Roxburghe Cottages, Part of Destination by Hyatt

8. The Border Hotel

9. Schloss Roxburghe Golf Resort, Part of Destination by Hyatt

10. Burts Hotel

11. Buccleuch Arms

12. George and Abbotsford Hotel

13. The Wheatsheaf at Swinton

14. The White Swan Hotel

15. 21A High Street

16. Host Stay - Lime Cottage

17. 85C Bongate

18. Kirk Cottage

19. The Old Byre

20. Rowantree Cottage

Compare popular hotels close to Kelso Racecourse

Top Kelso Racecourse Hotel Reviews

Ednam House Hotel

Red Lion Inn

Dryburgh Abbey Hotel

The Central Guest House

The Townhouse Hotel

The Blue Bell Inn

Newcastle Arms Hotel

Roxburghe Cottages, Part of Destination by Hyatt

The Border Hotel

Other attractions near Kelso Racecourse

Floors Castle

Smailholm Tower

Kelso Old Parish Church

Kelso Abbey

Borders Abbeys Way

Mellerstain House

Hoselaw Loch and Din Moss

Clifton Park

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