The Tontine Hotel

3.0 star property
Suburban hotel with 2 restaurants and a bar

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Front of property
Food and drink
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Front of property
Reception
The Tontine Hotel offers a peaceful rural setting with two on-site restaurants and two bars. Guests enjoy the lobby fireplace, free WiFi, and convenient laundry facilities. Past visitors consistently praise the exceptionally helpful staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
High Street, The Tontine, Peebles, Scotland, EH45 8AJ

What's nearby

  • Peebles Golf Club - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Neidpath Castle - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • 7stanes - Glentress - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Leisure Club and Spa at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Traquair House - 14 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

  • Galashiels Station - 25 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Durty brewing - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪St Ronans Hotel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Neidpath Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Crown Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Traquair Arms Hotel - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Tontine Hotel

Hotel in a rural location
A terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at The Tontine Hotel. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and smoke-free premises
  • Free newspapers, a ballroom, and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 5 to 20 for adults and GBP 5 to 20 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle storage

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1808
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 5 to 20 for adults, and GBP 5 to 20 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Tontine Hotel
Tontine Hotel Peebles
Tontine Peebles
The Tontine Hotel Hotel
The Tontine Hotel Peebles
The Tontine Hotel Hotel Peebles

Frequently asked questions

Is The Tontine Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, The Tontine Hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Tontine Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Tontine Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Tontine Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Tontine Hotel located?

Situated in the suburbs, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Haylodge Park and Peebles Golf Club. Neidpath Castle and Kailzie Gardens are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The Tontine Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 252 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 252 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 252 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 252 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 252 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Difficulty with parking and no lift in the hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was good in a convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at Tontine very much! The central location was wonderful and we walked to the many shops. Our room was clean and cozy. We will definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One overnight at the Tontine hotel

Very pleasant one night stay The staff were first class and are a credit to the hotel The hotel is very conveniently situated in the High Street in Peebles
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the perfect location for a break in Peebles. Staff, accommodation, all great nothing to complain about. I will visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

old hotel

average 3 star.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Properly fine old hotel without being grand - handsome building and rooms, very good service and food. Super.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay away from the big city.

Great place. Shower was a bit sketchy but the corridor to get to the room was funny. Liked the bed, tv and the breakfast would bave been awesome bht we were in a rush and only got the quick continental bar.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel.

Such lovely, helpful staff. The surroundings were very comfortable, the food was first class. It’s evident it really is ‘Team Tontine’ with everyone working well together. The service in the restaurant was of a high standard, the tables are nicely spaced and the standard of cleanliness was exemplary. We were aware that dogs were catered for and those we encountered during our stay were very well behaved!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Gem in Peebles

Great hotel for a short break in the heart of Peebles. Easy access to all the surrounding amenities without the need of a car. Hotel has car parking. Overall service is good and friendly. Rooms are to a good standard. Restaurant food is good too. Would visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tontine Hotel in the heart of Peebles

Solo traveller staying for one night only. Only had the breakfast, of which there was a good selection of fruit, cereals, yoghurt etc. They also come round to take your order for hot food when seated and I have to say that was really good. Staff are young and very professional in their approach, appearance and manner. Beds nice and comfortable. Room was very clean, although the shower could do with upgrading. But, hey, warm water came out of it, so you could wash up 😉
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

OK, but time to modernize where it matters

Shower temperature regulation not working as it should (not warm enough) and clogged drain. Continental breakfast very basis and not enough qualty. Come on guys, not everybody wants bacon and eggs or beans early in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Norbert

Disliked: Cleanliness
Terribly hot, no AC. Unprofessional staff not even able to switch off the heater in the bathroom therefore even hotter
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location and great service

Hotel location is good, the room is updated and clean. Make to order breakfast is included. Great Service. On site parking is limited, but there are plenty of off site parking in the back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfasts were amazing Staff very friendly Loved the look of the hotel inside Rooms and bathrooms were lovely If you are a senior avoid top floor as there is a lot of stairs, no lift
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful two-night stay

Two-night stay in April, Peebles is a small town and the Tontine is centrally located with ~10 parking spaces behind it. The staff was very friendly and helpful with restaurant recommendations and assistance with have some laundry done overnight. The included breakfast was excellent and filling. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

KELLY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay! Staff was so friendly and nice! On the main street with the river behind it. Can't ask for a nicer location! Plenty of room to visit, play cards, have a drink or just reflect on your day!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Liz

Disliked: Amenities
My husband requested an accessible room due to having COPD. The room allocated was the ONLY room used for dogs, although the hotel was practically empty. Result my husband couldn’t sleep and was up both nights with palpitations and severe breathing problems. It was only on leaving I asked if this was a room used for pets and was shocked by the manager’s response. Unbelievable. Spoiled our holiday and won’t be back. Poor management.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff made us very welcome. Hotel very clean. Situated central to shops restaurants buses and walking areas. Parking area to the back. If stayed again though would ask for another room as we were in basement with no view.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Two night stay Feb 25

Location of hotel is central to Peebles town centre with free car parking to rear. The hotel is looking worn and in need of a refresh, throughout the hotel carpets need cleaning or replaced. Room (2) is also worn carpets and ceiling looks like water damage in one corner, bathroom ok but unable to close door as door frame tight
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Had a fantastic stay , staff couldn’t be more helpful.we will definitely be going again in the near future.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

The one word for this hotel is “impeccable “. The facilities are great and the food is excellent. None of the usual tepid buffet here! Everything is freshly cooked. Ten out of ten for everything. This is the first time I have ever given such a good review, and they deserve it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff excellent. Some firm chairs required in lounge area
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024