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Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Spa

Peebles · United Kingdom

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7.8/10Very good994 Reviews
Cleanliness8.2/108.2
Service8.0/108.0
Comfort8.2/108.2
Condition7.6/107.6
Location8.6/108.6
Neighborhood8.8/108.8
Amenities8.2/108.2
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About Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Spa

Nestling on the banks of the River Tweed, in a beautiful valley just three miles east of Peebles, Cardrona welcomes you to one of the most relaxing areas of Scotland.

Despite this peaceful setting, it is only 20 miles from Edinburgh on a major roadway and so is within easy striking distance of Scotland's vibrant capital city.

Lying at the heart of an 18 hole golf course, the hotel and country club offers luxurious accommodation, wonderful food (AA rosette-awarded Renwicks restaurant) and drink, impressive business centre, and state of the art Spa and leisure facilities.

The bedrooms come as standard with satellite TV, direct dial modem and ISDN lines, tea/coffee making facilities, bathrobes, trouser press and ironing board. Please note that the hotel doesn't accept any cash payments

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With a stay at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Spa in Peebles, you'll be in the mountains, just a 1-minute walk from Macdonald Cardrona Golf Course and 9 minutes by foot from Leisure Club and Spa at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel.

This golf hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from 7stanes - Glentress and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Go Ape Peebles Adventure Park. Make yourself at home in one of the 99 guestrooms. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment.

Bathrooms have separate bathtubs and showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks. Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Gym
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 4:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 11:00 AM

Hotel policies

Green Tourism Program Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
    • Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
    • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 24 per person
    • Fee for in-room wireless internet: GBP 10.00 per stay (rates may vary)
    • Pet fee: GBP 20.00 per pet, per night
    • Service animals are exempt from fees
    • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per night

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

  • Spoken Language

    Arabic

    English

Nearby attractions

Macdonald Cardrona Golf Course 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Leisure Club and Spa at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Go Ape Peebles Adventure Park 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Kailzie Gardens 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
The Peebles Quadrangle 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Tweeddale Museum and Gallery 5.6 km / 3.5 mi
John Buchan Story Museum 5.6 km / 3.5 mi
Cross Kirk Ruins 6 km / 3.7 mi
Robert Smail's Printing Works 6 km / 3.7 mi
Traquair House 6.1 km / 3.8 mi
Traquair House Maze 6.1 km / 3.8 mi
Haylodge Park 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
St Ronan's Wells 6.5 km / 4 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Number of floors (main building): 4
  • Double rooms: 99
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  • Small pets allowed (under 5 kg)Extra charge
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
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  • Room service
  • Laundry service
  • Hotel safe
  • Lift access
  • Garden
  • Gym
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking area
  • Conference room
  • Meeting room
  • Business centre
  • Indoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Sauna
  • Steam bath
  • Turkish bath (hamam)
  • Spa treatments
  • Green Tourism
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Golf practice facility
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

SB

Scottish Breakfast

This meal plan may be available depending on the selected room/rate.

HB

Half Board

Usually includes breakfast and one additional meal.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

Upon availability

Room types

These are the hotel's room types, rather than live offers. Choose your travel dates to see available rooms, prices and booking conditions. Check availability

  • FAMILY ROOM WITH DOUBLE BEDFAMILY ROOM • WITH DOUBLE BEDFAM.DB

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    FAMILY ROOM WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    FAMILY ROOM
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    WITH DOUBLE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: FAM.DB

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Spa

    Room STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BED • 1 Bedroom • 20 m²DBL.KG
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    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    20 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.KG

    Room amenities

    • Bathroom
    • Hairdryer
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Central heating
    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Wi-fi

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG-1

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    Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Spa

    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.KG-1

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  • DOUBLE AccessibleDOUBLE • Accessible • 1 Bedroom • 20 m²DBL.H6
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    DOUBLE Accessible

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    20 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    Accessible

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.H6

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi
    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Central heating
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathroom

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  • FAMILY ROOM DELUXEFAMILY ROOM • DELUXE • 1 Bedroom • 22 m²FAM.DX-1
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    FAMILY ROOM DELUXE

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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    22 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 2
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width, Sofa bed
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: FAM.DX-1

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi
    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Central heating
    • Bathroom
    • Hairdryer
    • Direct dial telephone

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • FAMILY ROOM STANDARDFAMILY ROOM • STANDARDFAM.ST

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    Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Spa

    FAMILY ROOM STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: FAM.ST

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  • FAMILY ROOM STANDARDFAMILY ROOM • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 20 m²FAM.ST-1
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    FAMILY ROOM STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    20 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–3 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width, Sofa bed
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: FAM.ST-1

    Room amenities

    • Central heating
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathroom
    • Wi-fi
    • Wheelchair-accessible

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE DELUXEDOUBLE • DELUXEDBL.DX-3

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    Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Spa

    DOUBLE DELUXE

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.DX-3

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  • DOUBLE Accessible KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • Accessible KING SIZE BEDDBL.H6-KG

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    Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Spa

    DOUBLE Accessible KING SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    Accessible KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.H6-KG

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  • FAMILY ROOM DELUXEFAMILY ROOM • DELUXEFAM.DX

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    FAMILY ROOM DELUXE

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: FAM.DX

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST-1

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    Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Spa

    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST-1

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 20 m²DBL.ST
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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    2 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    20 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST

    Room amenities

    • Bathroom
    • Hairdryer
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Central heating
    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Room DELUXERoom • DELUXEROO.DX

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    Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Spa

    Room DELUXE

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.DX

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE DELUXEDOUBLE • DELUXE • 1 Bedroom • 25 m²DBL.DX-1
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    DOUBLE DELUXE

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    2 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    25 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.DX-1

    Room amenities

    • Direct dial telephone
    • Bathroom
    • Hairdryer
    • Central heating
    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE DELUXE KING BEDDOUBLE • DELUXE KING BED • 1 Bedroom • 22 m²DBL.DX-KG
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    Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Spa

    DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED

    Room photos

    2 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    22 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE KING BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.DX-KG

    Room amenities

    • Bathroom
    • Hairdryer
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Central heating
    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Spa

7.8
Very good
994 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.2 /10
Service
8.0 /10
Comfort
8.2 /10
Condition
7.6 /10
Location
8.6 /10
Neighborhood
8.8 /10
Amenities
8.2 /10
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10/10
Exceptional
27 Jul 2026
Bruno
L'arrivée et le départ s'était très bien passé. La chambre qu'on avait pour 3 personnes était confortable et bien aérée. Les lits étaient douillets. Ma fille a bien apprécié la piscine et la trouvait grande et parfaite. Tout était propre et accueillant. On avait aussi une belle vue sur le golf.
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jul 2026
Andrew
Unfortunately only stayed for one night. Great stay large comfy room. Would have liked to have stayed longer as the facilities all looked very good.
6/10
Pleasant
26 Jul 2026
Bipul
Great location. Lots of parking space. However the property needs a makeover. Cracked tiles in bathroom and torn curtains are not expected in four star hotel.
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jul 2026
keith
We had a great time on our 1-night stay. The staff is so kind and the pool is AMAZING!!!! We highly recommend.
6/10
Pleasant
22 Jul 2026
Jonathan
Very uncomfortable in restaurants with no air con , it was hot, second night we eat out to avoid it. Lack of food on menu was annoying, no veg side dish! Bed very uncomfortable. Great golf bar area, great course and leisure things, stunning location
Business
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2026
Elaine
Great location lovely staff
Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jul 2026
Ryan
We had an ovrrnight with our 11 year old son and dog (great dane pup) we were all made feel very welcome and accomodated especially our dog. Lovely grounds to walk about. Great amenities and food was spot on. We used the swimming pool and spa clean and very relaxed environment. Will be back!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2026
Nicholas
Good overnight stay plus golf - twin room a good size, worked well, Cardrona golf course in great condition…!
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2026
Steven
The hotel staff were very helpful and polite. The location was stunning. The room needed a wee bit of TLC was starting to show signs it needed refreshed.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2026
Nicolette
Staff were very helpful, location is stunning and room was comfortable. Even in the heat, we were provided a fan and the pool helped cool us down. Travelled with a 1yr old and helped so many times, it was hard to keep track.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jul 2026
Gillian
Stayed for one night. Room was very clean and spacious. Great service from all the staff. Excellent room service. The food was delicious. Will definitely stay again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2026
Vicky
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Staff were all helpful and polite.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 Jun 2026
Aileen
Our room was ready early which was very good. The room itself was clean spacious and comfortable with a lovely view over the golf course. Dinner was excellent and all the staff friendly and efficient, and the golf course was looking very good. However the decor could do with an update. The doors and woodwork in the public areas are a bit tatty, and the exterior of the building could do with a bit of maintenance. Although this did not detract from our enjoyment of this peaceful place.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 Jun 2026
Mairi
Clean room, staff were helpful & friendly. Breakfast was delicious, although the menu wasn't offered everyday, which had alternative choices on it. We had an evening meal there, which was amazing. Drinks a bit expensive though. Rooms are spacious & clean.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jun 2026
Andrew
Nice and quiet, outside need revamp, staff very friendly, gold was great
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jun 2026
Fiona
Lovely hotel, very friendly staff everywhere, spacious, very clean bedroom and bathroom, very comfortable bed. Good selection of food at breakfast.
Bar area nice but drinks expensive.
Nice path behind hotel for walking into Peebles.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jun 2026
Peter
Excellent all round …
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2026
julian
Great property, very clean spacious rooms in a beautiful setting with free parking.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
02 Jun 2026
Philip
Room was cold and dark in the basement furthest away from Reception
Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 Jun 2026
Fred
Great base to explore the area in good weather, hotel is a little dated if planning to stay and relax through the day. Breakfast was good quality and good service. Access to walking, running and golf fantastic.

Could do with a revamp and renovation, especially the pool/sauna/steam room. Golf course looked in great condition although I was too busy to play!
Partner
4/10
Poor
14 May 2026
Richard
Not being able to charge to the room is a real pain and puts me off visiting hotels. Like the last Macdonald hotel chain I stayed at this week week the food selection was minimal but the quality was good.
10/10
Exceptional
12 May 2026
James
Wonderful views to relax in
Greeted with a great reception
And staff were very hard working maybe doing more than they should.
8/10
Excellent
03 May 2026
Gemma
The room was large, clean and comfortable, with a great view. The staff were lovely and helpful and the breakfast was really good. The hotel itself was nice but would benefit from a freshen up. Some of the decor needed touching up or redecoration.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
28 Apr 2026
Charles
Very poor. The list could be endless.

One TV Channel even after phoning to get the TV fixed.

No phone so had to use my own phone to call reception.

No WiFi

No fridge.

No robes.

One biscuit packet.

No safe.

Very tired.

A poor experience. This hotel lives on its attraction to the golf course not patrons who might expect a good hotel. Dreadful.
Partner
4/10
Poor
23 Apr 2026
Williamina
Breakfast was excellent plenty of choice. We had issue with original room but staff eventually changed twin room to one I asked for ie king bed. Bedding clean but issue with room being cleaned (bed making,clean towels etc)
Parking good
Partner
4/10
Poor
20 Apr 2026
John
Worst and most expensive dinner I have ever had .
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Apr 2026
John
Lovely view over the course from the room. Pool, steam room and sauna all excellent. Bar service very good. We only ate for breakfast and could not fault it
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
29 Mar 2026
Julie
Hotel just outside Peebles, good location if you have a car. Parking at hotel was fine.
Room felt a bit tired and needed a little attention. Good size and outlook.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
12 Mar 2026
Maggie
Whole property a bit tired and needs work doing.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Mar 2026
Sophie
Restrant food and service second too none brilliant
Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 Mar 2026
Kirsty
Immaculate and spacious room, comfy bed and pillows, great shower. Breakfast was just okay (potato scones were raw).
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Feb 2026
Aurelia
Oh my goodness everyone who works here is just so nice!! We had the best rime celebrating my husband's big birthday! Thank you.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Feb 2026
Ian
Room was perfectly clean, very spacious rooms with beautiful view of the hills that you can view from your room a patio
10/10
Exceptional
16 Feb 2026
June
Everything just right.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 Feb 2026
Bruce
Clean rooms excellent service polite staff
Partner
8/10
Excellent
14 Feb 2026
David
Rooms clean, staff very friendly and courteous. Only observation was lack of clarity on menu and choices.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jan 2026
David
Reception Staff Member who welcomed me at 2am, and the Daytime Reception who saw me out, were both very friendly, and accommodating to my late arrival and departure.
The Leisure Facility is all excellent, and staff encountered there were friendly and eager to please.
Room Service Staff also very friendly.
The Hotel is truly a lovely place to stay in all respects, and i look forward to returning!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jan 2026
Linda
Receptionist staff very pleasant and helpful. Room lovely and spaceous.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
13 Jan 2026
paul
Food options.
Radio on the TV
Business
6/10
Pleasant
30 Dec 2025
Rae
Receptionist on arrival said breakfast was available at £13
In fact that was only the case if previously booked. It cost £18
There was no give and take when I made my complaint.
For this reason, I would hesitate before choosing your hotel again.
4/10
Poor
30 Dec 2025
Darren
Rooms Way overpriced for what you get. Food was nice but pricey, eat before you go there though because you don’t get much. Sorry to all dog lovers (I love dogs) but having to watch a women feed her dog off her plate in front of you while your trying to enjoy your dinner is not ideal either, especially when your paying $200AUD for your meal and $400AUD per night for your room. Animals should be outside, have you not heard of hygiene. Staff had little to no idea about local area. No assistance with bags, no lifts so carry your bags up and down stairs yourself. Would not consider staying there again.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Dec 2025
Eric
Great place
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Dec 2025
Yvonne
Cleanliness of room the staff very attentive very warming and nothing too much bother very professional
Lots to do gym swimming pool food exceptional and breakfast excellent
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Dec 2025
Bruce
Room was excellent and clean .. staff were helpful
Food was amazing ..
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Nov 2025
Colin
Xclnt stay good hospitality and golf course all superb
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
09 Nov 2025
Evonne
Room was very tired. Leather was flakey. Bad chemical smell in room.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
03 Nov 2025
Robert
Overall impression was of a dated, dirty hotel in serious need of updating, maintenance and investment. Some staff clearly need training.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Nov 2025
Matthew
Didn't have the breakfast but an amazing hotel to stay at! Room's are really clean and spacious
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
02 Nov 2025
Gilbert
Functionality for connecting to WIFI is user unfriendly, I was the third person having to return to Reception to have it enabled. Room cold on arrival, room heater functionality complex, no instructions availability. Toilet cracked, bathroom tiles cracked, rust on the handles for people with limited mobility. Everything about the Cadrona indicates faded glory with petty efforts to squeeze further savings out of running costs
Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Nov 2025
Joan
Not much choice for hot vegetarian breakfast
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
31 Oct 2025
erkan
The rooms were so dirty and outdated no staff available at night.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Oct 2025
stuart
Nice room thou pretty cold on arrival. Receptionist was friendly as were the heath Spa team. Argentinian guy behind the bar was quite annoying. Hotel a little tired in places but served its purpose
Self
10/10
Exceptional
22 Oct 2025
Ceri

Nice

Nice
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Oct 2025
Sheila
Excellent stay . Spacious room . Good shower , very comfortable bed .
Blissfully quiet & beautiful view .
Business
8/10
Excellent
15 Oct 2025
Diana
Nice spacious room though a bit tired. Comfortable and clean. Nice atmosphere in the hotel. Evening meal not so so in parts. Lovely setting and decent golf course.
8/10
Excellent
14 Oct 2025
Elaine
A lovely hotel even if tiles in the entrance are strange as they look like mucky footprints . Evening dinner menu was limited and food awful . Don’t order Chicken tikka ! Room was lively but things like the muck round the soap dispenser were a bit concerning as to when it was last cleaned or filled . Breakfast choice and quality of food lovely but the areas around the Bain Marie’s were littered with spoiled food and clogged serving spoons and the food was always cold and even on our two week days busy from 9 am so had to wait over twenty minutes for a table .
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Oct 2025
kimberley
The only complaint we had was the expensive meals inc b’fast and dinner,
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 Sep 2025
Pamela
There was nobody at reception to check me in and I had to wait a while but the staff were friendly. Ordered room service which was not great as dish was slightly cold and I was charged quite heavily for the convenience! Room was quite noisy as above the area of the bar where people could sit outside.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
26 Aug 2025
joseph
Decent stay. Main reason I chose here was that it listed it had laundry facilities (according to its details on Expedia), only to come and find out there are no laundry facilities. Ended up having to find a hacky way to get my laundry done. But other than that, it’s a decent place for the night: spacious, comfy bed, front desk was really nice. It was good for a night, but wouldn’t really want to stay any longer honestly
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
25 Aug 2025
Fiona
Lovely hotel in beautiful surroundings.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
24 Aug 2025
Craig
Properly needs attention, unclean restaurant tables dirty not cleaned. Staff can do better
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
24 Aug 2025
James

Prepare to work for your stay

Even though it was a little dated, the hotel was nice and comfortable. It’s a beautiful location and we did lots of walking and enjoyed the pool and steam room.

However the service was poor at best. Breakfast was pure comedy. On the night of stay, I was frustrated to have to wait 15 mins plus to order a drink and then despite sitting patiently at the bar for 15 mins, the bar served someone who arrived behind me.
We waited so long to be served we went to another local pub for more drinks.
Breakfast was hilarious. We waited 30 mins to be seated in a queue, whilst looking at at least 10 empty tables. The food was quite nice but the service was so slow to clear tables that other hotel guests started clearing and cleaning tables to help get the queue moving. Never seen anything like a child cleaning tables at a hotel his parents paid for. Some young lass was literally telling staff what to do. Then to top it off one of the candle heaters under the food somehow grew to an actual fire. Another guest in a strong Scottish accent shouted ‘Fire. There’s a fire. Is there a fire extinguisher or a blanket’ to which no staff responded. Some guy put out the fire and everyone cheered. Breakfast was funny and quite tasty.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Aug 2025
Maureen
Beautiful views.Plenty parking and excellent service .Staff more than helpful at reception and food first class.
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
08 Aug 2025
Pam
For a 4* hotel the building, in a lot of places, was tatty. In my room there was a lot of paint which had flaked off the windowsill, one of the windows didn’t close, there were chips on both the shower tray and sink, and the radiator was covered in rust. Some areas of carpet in communal areas was fraid.
There was a very limited amount of tv channels and the lift didn’t work the whole time I stayed. The receptionist originally directed me to the lift. I was up two flights of stairs, I am an OAP but there was no offer to help me with my luggage on arrival or departure.
I was asked during my stay to give feedback from the company and did. I got no response.
For the price I paid I was extremely disappointed.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
07 Aug 2025
Susannah
Very aged, limited breakfast, not worth the price
2/10
Poor
03 Aug 2025
Sarah

Give the hotel a wide berth

Bits falling off the entrance door, toilet door, bin broken, wardrobe door broken, wc broken/cracked gutter leaking, iron plug broke.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
28 Jul 2025
Paul
I felt the hotel was tired and the furniture dated, the food menue was poor and bar was very expensive.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
19 Jul 2025
Adrienne
Staff were insular and not helpful. We were not aware checkout was at 11 am and they actually opened our door and yells at us to get out.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jul 2025
Katrina
Great break with my husband
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 Jul 2025
Verified traveler

Bar prices

Great hotel, swimming pool really good size that you can actually swim in. jacuzzi would be good in the future.
Bar prices unrealistic - spirit with mixer and zero beer just less than £20, won't pay that again.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
14 Jul 2025
Verified traveler
Won’t be back. Initial bedroom dated and very poor wifi. Managed to get another room with good wifi but again the room was dated. Lift was not working but luckily I was on the ground floor. No biscuits with the coffee/tea in 2nd room. At one breakfast sitting no water available to drink next to the juices, they had ran out of some hot breakfast food and I had to ask for more (usually the food is checked and topped up regularly at other hotels). Bedroom view was lovely.
Self
8/10
Excellent
07 Jul 2025
Jed
Outstanding venue, location, staff and facilities but the sad part was the food which was very very expensive and so disappointing.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Jul 2025
Richard

Short 2 day Spa break

Have stayed here many times

A good location for walking and quite

Needs to be refreshed, parts of the hotel are currently being redecorated but furnishings in the bedroom starting to show their age!

Spa and pool facilities good and staff there very accommodating and friendly



Partner
2/10
Poor
30 Jun 2025
Charles
The location is what we wanted.
Things that could have been better reception needing new flooring looked very dirty with tired looking furniture.
Further upgrade to rooms required extra keys,fridge,safe,,decor.
Why we wont be back served drinks in dirty glasses machine fault i guess.
Waiters not really trained enough, also BO personel hygine not coverd at dinner and breakfast.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
28 Jun 2025
mark
We booked a rare overnight stay to celebrate my birthday, having arranged childcare for our two young children — but the experience was incredibly disappointing from start to finish. Upon arrival, there was no one at reception and we waited nearly 10 minutes before anyone acknowledged us. Our room was dirty: the safe didn’t work, there was no fridge, visible mould in the bathroom, and a stained headboard that left us uneasy. When we complained, we were told no other rooms were available and the only solution offered was a re-clean.

The hotel felt run-down. The lifts were out of service, the pool area was unclean, the steam room didn't function, and the spa itself was in poor condition. My massage was interrupted by scratched, skipping CD music and noise from an adjacent waiting area. Worst of all, the therapist ignored my request for lighter pressure, leaving me in pain.

Staff at Spikes Bar were rude when we asked about food, replying simply “not today.” We ended up paying £10 for four dry, stale chicken wings at the main restaurant — a total rip-off. In the morning, the kettle in our room was full of mouldy water and the mugs were dirty.

This was meant to be a relaxing birthday treat, but instead it was a stressful, unhygienic and disappointing experience. I am requesting a full refund and hope the hotel takes serious steps to improve. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone based on our stay.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
26 Jun 2025
Verified traveler

Needing a good hoover

Our room was clean and comfortable, cannot fault the room.
The dining area/restaurant was not clean. We were seated at the window on tuesday early evening and I looked down and noticed the carpet particularly grubby with lots of crumbs, we had the same table next morning, the same crumbs plus more, by our final morning on thursday we were siting further back so could see all along under windows, wrappers, chips, crisps etc all still lying. It felt like no attention to detail, place getting quick hoover in middle of floor. They are in the middle of painting the stair well so some attempt to freshen it up. The lift was out of order however this didnt effect our stay. Our bedroom had no faults however we wouldnt stay here again, much nicer hotels for the money
Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 Jun 2025
Richard
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Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
17 Jun 2025
Caroline
We arrived late after a long drive. Reception was indifferent Room was fine if a little tired . Comfortable bed
Business
6/10
Pleasant
16 Jun 2025
Tracy
Friendly staff and very comfy bed. Room seemed a little dated. Breakfast lovely. Disappointing that pool was closed but overall nice stay
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
06 Jun 2025
Gillian
No plug for sink and outsidr windows needed cleaning
Apart from this it was ok.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
05 Jun 2025
Jordan
I booked the superior room and it was anything but. Dirty linen, holes in the divan, shelving was battered, bathroom panels in a terrible state, no leather left on headboard, chairs were in a right state and a dusty smell to boot.
I asked to change rooms and was taken to the only other superior room which was in just as bad state. The hotel worker even commented on how bad the smell was.
Had to downgrade my room to find one that was clean enough to stay in.
The surrounding area is beautiful but this hotel needs a major refurbishment it’s tired and dated and I wouldn’t waste my money staying at another Macdonald any time soon.
Business
6/10
Pleasant
03 Jun 2025
Verified traveler

Overpriced.

Room was fine, zero WiFi on the lower ground floor. Breakfast was extortionate (and not particularly good). Website said pool and sauna were being renovated but I didn’t go to check if they were open (no reduction in price of stay).
8/10
Excellent
27 May 2025
sanjeev
There was a pungent smell in our room as you opened the door maybe the fabric chairs need washed tv is out of date as no Bluetooth facilities the bed in our room was two singles bases joined together the latch that should lock them together was not fixed so the beds were splitting apart when we were about to use them bathroom nice and large clean food in restaurant is overpriced Indian section bland tasteless service in restaurant great manager and waiting team location is beautiful where to hotel is chefs need to be trained better carpets in rooms need washed so that rooms feel fresh
Business
6/10
Pleasant
27 May 2025
mark

Average

Rooms are tired, now also cashless
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
26 May 2025
Susan

Okay stay

Could do with some improvement, carpet in rooms very worn and stained. Same with upholstery, sofa in room had holes in the upholstery and appeard dirty. Beds comfortable, ensuite clean and nice shower with Elemis products. Reception staff very helpful. Pool, sauna and spa unavailable for use but we werent informed either before our stay or at check in.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
21 May 2025
Howard

2 night stay neat Peebles

2 night stay. First room had view of car park and a large stain on carpet. We were moved to a room with a lovely view of golf course. Breakfast was nice but our main complaint is to Hotels.com for not advising us that the pool was closed for a few weeks.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 May 2025
Elaine

Hotel nice ,breakfast disappointing.

Reception welcome was very good .
Room was very good ,nice and comfortable.
Restaurant for dinner was very pleasant.
Breakfast was shocking ,we were seated, waiter wanted our hot drinks order and hot food order ( we had only sat down and haven't even seen the menu).
We waited a long time for our hot order to be taken ,in fact 2 clients stopped the waitress to give there order .We went for fruit and cereal, while awaiting our hot order.
Hot order came and our finished cold food plates were still on the table we had to move them ,because the waiter only has 2 hands !!!!.
No supervision of tables ,tables left with dirty plates and cutlery.
I went to get bread to toast ,,no tongs to lift any bread or pastries .
Nobody came to ask if everything was okay .
I wouldn't class the breakfast as busy ,,just not enough helpful staff that know what they are doing .
Very disappointing..
Im glad the breakfast price was included in the room price because £24 per person is very expensive.
Partner
4/10
Poor
17 May 2025
Carole

Go elsewhere that deserves your business

Such a shame McDonald Hotels are not investing any money into their properties. They should be ashamed of themselves. We visited here in 2021 and found it to be charming. Such a beautiful location and service as a 4 star hotel should be. We returned for another 1 night stop over this week and were so disappointed to find the hotel tired and grimey with dreadful carpets and faded drapes, cracked tiles and even a hand towel hanging on the back of the bathroom door from the previous guests! The reception staff were pleasant and welcoming but the prices in the bar and restaurant were terrible. Breakfast was £24 Person if you didn’t book it with the room, but then also they had a £6 supplement for certain dishes like avocado on toast, eggs Benedict and eggs royale etc and the moment I ordered one of these dishes I was immediately asked if I realised this incurred a £6 surcharge. Obviously being able to read I could see this and said yes, and to my amazement, instead of adding it to the room bill for checkout, the card machine was whipped straight out and we had to pay there and then before breakfast was even cooking. Having then tasted the poor excuse for this dish with hard poached eggs, a measly amount of hollandaise sauce, a far from fresh muffin with very strange textured salmon, I could then understand why, as frankly I wouldn’t have paid £15 for such a sub standard offering let alone £30. Thank god we were only there for one night. We won’t be returning again as frankly I be
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 May 2025
J

Super Hotel

Super place and super staff
Business
8/10
Excellent
05 May 2025
Cath
Great stop off for family wedding at Kailzie gardens. Thanks
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Apr 2025
Susan
Very quiet, checkin was seem less, very easy and room was beautiful. I had booked a king and required it to be a twin, this was no problem and the ‘late maid’ setup the room perfectly! Highly recommend this hotel.
8/10
Excellent
24 Apr 2025
Charles

Cardrona - mostly good.

The facilities were very good and we were very comfortable. The restaurant experience was poor - long waiting times to be served, had to ask more than once for water, menus etc. Customer focus was missing. Seemed like the restaurant staff needed more training & supervision.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Apr 2025
Jane

Feet Up.

Lovely 3day break. Food was lovely, serviing was very helpful, staff were excellent willing to go the extra mile. Really nigh time with no hassles recommend it to anyone.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Apr 2025
Verified traveler

Excellent location

Great short break in a lovely hotel in beautiful surroundings
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
18 Apr 2025
Amanda
The location and staff at the hotel were brilliant but sadly the rooms (at least my room) was badly in need of renovation and a good clean. The bed was super-comfy and I liked the water fountains on each floor, although sadly none of them had gas for the sparkling water option. Breakfast was lovely, plenty of choice and served piping hot.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
11 Apr 2025
Serena
Location of outstanding beautt
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
06 Apr 2025
Katie
Hotel is on beautiful grounds and in a stunning location. However, the rooms are a bit aged and need some work to really be a top level hotel. It felt as though it had mostly new staff working - service reflected lack of experience and thought. There were some experienced staff who were excellent but not enough of them. Lack of attention to detail, lack of dining options, lack of those nice touches that make a hotel special. Overall, a safe and pleasant stay, but wouldn’t necessarily choose to return to the area to stay here.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
29 Mar 2025
Helen
The deluxe room overlooking the golf course with opening patio doors was excellent and made our stay memorable.

Leisure facilities such as swimming pool, steam room and sauna were good and the spa staff wonderful.

On arrival, Bob on reception made us feel welcome and was brilliant.

Dining in the restaurant in the evening was pleasant and with good menu options however breakfast service disorganised with being asked to wait while a table was made available which was annoying as never experienced this before at other hotels we have stayed at.

The hotel is perfectly located for hiking and beautiful views so scenic. We couldnt fault any of the staff they were all wonderful and polite.

We will certainly be visiting again as one of the best hotels we have stayed in.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
21 Mar 2025
Vicki
Spa facilities were basic and not very clean, a bit disappointing. Room was a good size and bed very comfortable
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 Mar 2025
Steve
Loved the Spa, 18 metre swimming pool, sauna and steam room.
Leisure Partner

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Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Spa
Cardrona, Peebles Near Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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