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The White Swan Hotel

Property class: 3
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Duns guest house

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A bar area with a wooden counter, stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.
A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a decorative wall with framed pictures, and a staircase with a wooden railing.
A hotel with a reception area and a public bar.
A restaurant with wooden tables and black leather booths, large windows with frosted glass, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, and framed pictures on the wall.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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31-32 MARKET SQUARE, Duns, Scotland, TD11 3AL
  • Place, The Jim Clark Room
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Duns Castle Nature Reserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Northumberland Coast
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

A neatly made bed with two bedside tables, each with a lamp, in a room with light green walls and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

A small bedroom with two single beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

A neatly made bed with a striped headboard, two bedside lamps, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Room, Multiple Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Duns

In Duns .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of The Jim Clark Room and 2 miles (3 km) of Duns Castle Nature Reserve with a stay here. Manderston House is within 3 miles (5 km) and Whitsome Ark is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • The Jim Clark Room - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Duns Castle Nature Reserve - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Northumberland Coast - 47 min drive - 42.8 km
  • Lindisfarne Castle - 57 min drive - 57.8 km
  • Bamburgh Castle - 60 min drive - 67.7 km

Getting around

  • Berwick-Upon-Tweed Station - 20 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Woodlands Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The White Swan - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Waterloo Arms - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪China Palace - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wheatsheaf Hotel - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The White Swan Hotel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Duns guest house
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The White Swan Hotel also features dry cleaning/laundry services, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Duns guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Dry cleaning
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Pool or billiards table
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The White Swan Hotel offers 8 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. This Duns guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor tennis court

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

WHITE SWAN HOTEL Duns
WHITE SWAN Duns
THE WHITE SWAN HOTEL Duns
THE WHITE SWAN HOTEL Guesthouse
THE WHITE SWAN HOTEL Guesthouse Duns

Frequently asked questions

How close is The White Swan Hotel to the airport?

The White Swan Hotel is 52.8 mi (79-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The White Swan Hotel?

As of Aug 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The White Swan Hotel on Sept 17, 2026 start from CA $132, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The White Swan Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The White Swan Hotel.

How close is The White Swan Hotel to the beach?

This guesthouse is 13.8 mi (29-min drive) from Pease Sands and 18.1 mi (32-min drive) from Coldingham Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The White Swan Hotel offer free breakfast?

The White Swan Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The White Swan Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at The White Swan Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The White Swan Hotel?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does The White Swan Hotel have a pool?

The White Swan Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The White Swan Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The White Swan Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The White Swan Hotel to downtown Duns?

The White Swan Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Duns.

The White Swan Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 112 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff good beer and a comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room we had was number 8 which was over the bar. We could not get to sleep because of the loud music playing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

PAUL V

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It's always good to stay here, great food, and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking was easy, shower a bit wonky door but easy to use, was a bit hot in the night but very comfortable. Shame there was nowhere to get food.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff were friendly and the breakfast was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that it was with in walking distance of the place I wanted to visit the staff were friendly and helpful meals Hughes to much for me. Thank you for a lovely stay .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Gavin

Disliked: Amenities
The music was very loud downstairs and we had an early start in the morning. We had no prior warning about the noise and it was too late to book somewhere else. The water flow to the shower was non existant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

PAUL V

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
As always I had a lovely stay, nice food, good room and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Aga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing staff and delicious breakfast. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal for a couple day stay over in Duns. Central to all areas.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a very pleasant stay, with warm and friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything ,such friendly staff and great atmosphere I loved it
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel. Very comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tudor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Not as plush as the photos, but a nice clean place to stay, with great food and some nice beers.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean & comfotable ,lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming, excellent fish and chips, fantastic staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

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

Great base for Scottish Borders

Great location to explore the Scottish borders, great food and entertainment and very close to shops and food
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and obliging. My room was comfortable and breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

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

Great value hotel

Overall great value hotel. Free breakfast, lovely helpful staff, the decor is slightly dated but still very clean rooms and bedding. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Barrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An old building with lots of character and exceptionally friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Alan

Liked: Staff & service
Staff very friendly and helpful, room very dated, a lot of noise from the street, people talking loudly in corridor late at night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

shauna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very convenient in centre of Duns. Some renovation needed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly & welcoming staff. Clean room, clean bathroom. Lively bar. Breakfast amazing. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

R

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

Powerful shower and hearty breakfast! Just the job

Excellent stay - spacious room, great shower! breakfast was 1st class with plenty of choice, helpful staff so all in all no probs would certainly use again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022