Kingsknowes Hotel, Galashiels ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Selkirk Road, Galashiels, United Kingdom, TD1 3HY

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8.9

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4.8

“The hotel's location is perfectly nestled for easy access to charming local attractions and stunning views.”view full review

Kingsknowes Hotel, a 3-star Galashiels hotel with an 8.9/10 rating on Booking.com, features a beautiful Grade II listed Victorian mansion set in five acres of landscaped gardens. This family-friendly venue overlooks the River Tweed and the Eildon Hills.

Rooms & Amenities

Kingsknowes Hotel offers twelve individually furnished en suite guest bedrooms, including a family room, the Scott Suite, and various standard and superior double/twin rooms. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, electric kettle, and a private bathroom with free toiletries.

Dining & Nearby Options

Dining options include two elegant dining rooms featuring bay windows and ornate cornicing, offering beautiful vistas. Guests can enjoy a table d'hote menu prepared with local ingredients.

Leisure & Activities

Recreational activities nearby include the Borders Festival of the Horse and mountain biking at Glentress, known for some of the best trails in the UK. Visitors can also explore popular landmarks such as Melrose Abbey and Abbotsford House, home of Sir Walter Scott.

Services & Local Area

Kingsknowes Hotel provides free WiFi throughout the property and has a Four Seasons Cocktail Bar, ideal for relaxation. Local bus service is accessible, with stops at Kingsknowes Village and Gala RFC ground within a short walking distance.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Family Suite

2 persons

40 m²

2 Single beds

Heating

Bathtub

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Small Double Room

2 persons

10 m²

1 Double bed

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Superior Deluxe Double or Twin Room

2 persons

24 m²

2 Single beds

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Bathtub

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Superior Double or Twin Room

2 persons

20 m²

1 King-size bed

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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spacious Suites!

“Staying in the Scott suite was a unique experience with its huge, well-appointed rooms that provided really good comfort.” view full review

Delicious Breakfast!

“Breakfast in the orangery was a good experience, surrounded by grape vines and enjoying freshly brewed coffee.” view full review

Amazing Views!

“The room decor was stunning, with very nice views that made our stay feel truly luxurious and nice.” view full review

Immaculate Bathrooms!

“The immaculate bathroom featured a fantastic shower that made for a refreshing start to each day.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
Concierge desk
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Hiking
Horseback riding
Cycling
Golf course
Fishing

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Garden area

Room features

Sitting area
Garden furniture
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Selkirk Road, Galashiels, United Kingdom, TD1 3HY

Map view

Selkirk Road, Galashiels, United Kingdom, TD1 3HY

City landmarks

Landmark

Abbotsford House

3.6 km

Landmark

Gala Water

1.2 km

Church

St Peter's Episcopal Church

1.5 km

Landmark

Old Gala House

2.5 km

Landmark

Waverley Line Artwork

2.1 km

Landmark

Mercat Cross

1.8 km

Landmark

Gala Policies Community Woodland

2.1 km

Landmark

Waverley Line

1.6 km

Mall

Gala Water Retail Park

1.6 km

Historic Site

Melrose Abbey

4.1 km

Park

Bank Street Gardens

2.3 km

Landmark

Reiver statue war memorial

1.9 km

Landmark

Pavilion Cinema

1.9 km

Landmark

Torwoodlee Golf Club

2.5 km

Landmark

Cauldshiels Loch

2.6 km

Landmark

Eildon Hill

3.5 km

Landmark

Old Tweed Bridge

3.2 km

Landmark

Cauldshiels Hill Fort

3.2 km

Church

Holy Trinity

3.3 km

Landmark

High Cross Church

3.4 km

Landmark

Rhymer's Stone

3.8 km

Landmark

Melrose Parish Church

3.6 km

Garden

Harmony Garden

4.0 km

Church

Melrose Church

3.7 km

Landmark

Three Hills Roman Heritage Centre- Trimontium Museum

4.1 km

Landmark

Priorwood Garden

4.1 km

Landmark

Melrose Rugby Sevens

3.8 km

Gallery

The Gallery

4.1 km

Landmark

Borders Book Festival

3.8 km

Landmark

Buckholm Tower

4.0 km

Nearby

Borders College

860 m

Scottish Borders Campus

930 m

Heriot-Watt University

1.0 km

Restaurants

Ochiltree's Dining

3.6 km

Abbotsford House

Getting around

City Centre

Galashiels5 min · 3.0 km

Airports

Edinburgh (EDI)102 min · 67.8 km

Carlisle Lake District Airport (CAX)144 min · 95.4 km

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 14:00-23:59

Check-out

until 11 am

Guest Parking

Private parking is possible on site for free.

Internet

is available in for free.

Breakfast

The hotel Kingsknowes provides visitors with a free full breakfast.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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Dining & Nearby Options

Leisure & Activities

Services & Local Area

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Facilities

General

Sports & Fitness

Guest Parking

Services

Dining

Business

Children

Spa & Leisure

Room features

Bathroom

Self-catering

Media

Room decor

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