Stayed here recently for a couple of nights as my husband and I were attending a wedding locally. We had a Standard room looking out the front of the hotel (as oppossed to the golf course side) on the entrance level and had a good view. We felt if you were on the two lower floors on this side you wouldn't have as a good a view due to the hilly bank. Our room was a good size with plenty of space to put everything and the en-suite bathroom had a bath as well as a seperate double shower which was very powerful! Didn't have breakfast or dinner at the hotel as we were on a room only basis however did use the bar and service was friendly and prompt. Peebles town centre is only a short drive away for local amenities. Also didn't get around to using the pool area or gym but did have a look and it seemed pleasant.

Just had the most relaxing night at the Cardrona. As soon as we arrived we were made to feel relaxed and really comfortable. Spa treatment was fantastic and we had a room on the terrace overlooking the golf course - luckily the weather was brilliant which made it even better. We booked to stay dinner, bed and breakfast, the service and food were lovely. Every member of staff we came across were friendly and helpful. This is the first place I have stayed where I really think nothing was too much trouble. The evening meal was delicious and you didn't feel at all hurried, and the food just kept on coming, breakfast was delicious too. I didn't have time to use the pool facilities as the weather was too nice to be indoors but my mum got up early the following morning and had it all to herself. The hotel was really clean and the rooms felt spacious. I would highly recommend this hotel.

Spent one night here with my partner during February 2008. The hotel is a fairly new build beside the River Tweed about 3 miles from Peebles. The rooms are great (we had a feature room overlooking the golf course, river and old railway line). Apart from the golf course and spa there is walking and cycling along the old railway line trackbed and mountain biking in the nearby forests. In addition to the cocktail bar/restaurant there is a golfers' bar in the basement. We have stayed in several MacDonald hotels over the years and whilst this might not have been our favourite, we would certainly return. It struck us as being in an ideal situation for get-togethers of families from Glasgow or Edinburgh who are into golf or mountain biking Bar prices did seem high, but not for this type of establishment. Food quality was excellent, from the sandwich prepared in the Golfers' Bar when we arrived to our dinner that night. My only complaint however would be the standard of some of the service and the fact that the restaurant is on the small side - despite booking dinner well before we arrived, we were unable to get a table until a "second sitting" at 8-30pm, and well after 9pm we were still sitting in the bar waiting for our table to be ready. I suppose the small dining room adds to the exclusivity of the place but be warned if you bring children. Interestingly we were warned that as the hotel was full there might be a delay at peak breakfast time the following day (it actually didn't seem that bad). Some of the service in the dining room was below average, but on the whole, once you attracted a waiter/waitress they were very attentive and helpful. The bar, reception and service staff were all excellent

Stayed for two nights in this excellent hotel! Check in was quick and very efficient and reception staff extremely helpful. The room was lovely, very clean and bed very comfortable. Only slight criticism was room was not made up until after 2pm on second day. There were two weddings on the weekend we were there and believe this resulted in the delay in servicing the room. My husband played golf whilst I had a massage which was great and extremely relaxing. The pool, sauna and steam room were also great, very clean and spacious! Food at breakfast and dinner superb. Would agree with other reviews that bar prices were a bit steep. All in all though a great hotel in lovely location with staff keen to ensure our visit was enjoyable.

We had looked for a hotel to chill & relax & the Macdonald Cardrona looked ideal. The service throughout the 4 days we were there was superb & the food excellent. The staff could not do enough for us. The golf course & leisure facilities are 1st rate & since the weather was great we had an really relaxing break. The only thing that we though was a wee bit pricey was when we sat down around 4pm for a quiet drink outside the golf bar. ?10.10 for a wine & a pint of beer!!!!!!!!!! We are used to paying increased bar prices in hotels, but we both found this a wee bit high. We had also booked a "Feature room", but compared to the normal rooms that we say, there was no real significant difference. Apart from having to curb our liquid intake, we would recommend the hotel to anyone wanting to relax. Great hotel, even though I left it a wee bit parched Ha! Ha!