With picturesque views across Loch Ryan, this hotel is situated in south-west Scotland, close to the ferry ports to Ireland. It has 2 spacious bars, free parking and free Wi-Fi.
Stuart
United Kingdom
Breakfast was good, room was perfectly adequate for the amount that was charged
Situated in town centre of Stranraer, The Royal Hotel features a beer garden and bar. Stranraer train station is a 10-minute walk away and the Stena and P&O ports are located nearby.
Erin
United Kingdom
The property was in a great location, the rooms were modern & the staff were brilliant!
Featuring its own curling ice rink and an indoor pool, North West Castle Hotel is located opposite Stranraer harbour, which serves as the main ferry port between Scotland and Ireland.
Julie
United Kingdom
Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Food excellent.
Ideally situated on Stranraer seafront, overlooking Loch Ryan and just 5 minutes' walk from the town centre and train station, this family-run guest house offers free Wi-Fi, ample, free, off-street...
Patricia
United Kingdom
Elaine was friendly and welcoming. The room was spotless and so comfortable with everything we required. Cosy and very quiet. Even a lovely decanter with a wee dram!! Breakfast was cooked to perfection. A very reasonable price, its worth more. Location was spot on with plenty parking. Planning to return later in the year.
This friendly, family-run inn offers a mix of well-equipped rooms and en suite chalets. The Thistle Inn has a reputation for hospitality that brings back valued guests year after year.
Offering beautiful views of Loch Ryan, Harbour Lights Guesthouse is located in Stranraer. Free WiFi access is available. Rooms at Harbour Lights Guesthouse are en suite with a shower.
Featuring a bar and views of quiet street, The Swan Inn is a bed and breakfast situated in a historic building in Stranraer, 200 metres from Stranraer Beach.
Sandra
United Kingdom
The staff were helpful and friendly. It was a good location for my travel on the ferry.
Situated in Stranraer, in a historic building, 700 metres from Stranraer Beach, Thornbank House is a guest house with a fitness centre and indoor pool.
Alistair
United Kingdom
Lovely room with a view over Loch Ryan. Pool and hot tub were great and host very friendly
Stranraer is a ferry port with good bus links to Dumfries.
Stranraer is a ferry port with good bus links to Dumfries. The tow, itself had a "sedate ' feel to it. Traffic was slow and polite. Lots of fish and chips shops. The central castle / tower house is the only place of interest and museum. Famous centre for curling with rink open in winter months.
Siusaidh
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Absolutely highly recommend this beautiful stylish hotel,...
Absolutely highly recommend this beautiful stylish hotel, very clean, great food with a warm welcome
Excellent location on the sea front and lots of parking spaces. Beautiful reception area and staff were very welcoming and helpful. Room was very spacious with a small table and two chairs, large comfy bed and good facilities. Evening meal was lovely, very tasty and well presented with good choices; as was breakfast the next morning, absolutely perfect. The dining room is beautiful and set out nicely. The bars were both superb to have a drink and relax. Absolutely highly recommend this charming hotel, simply one of the best we have stayed in! We will definitely return!
Bryan
4.0
Scored 4.0
Stranraer is wet and windy and very rundown.
Stranraer is wet and windy and very rundown. There is not a restaurant open past 9 o’clock. Very few takeaways and a Tesco’s and a Morrisons. There is nothing to do past 1730. Once the shops are closed our hotel we arrived at 2045 And the restaurant had already closed, there was no room service we had to go out in the pouring rain and wind to get a takeaway as they would not allow takeaway delivered to the hotel or to be eaten in hotel bar area which only one was open. We had to eat it in a room and it was cold by the time you got back so complete waste of money. This hotel is rundown and has been the same for the last 20 years. Last time we visited it. Stranraer was bustling, then as the port was in town. But no, there is only cairn Ryan you can leave from and it is 6 miles out of the village. All it’s good for is getting the ferry to Belfast.
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Anonymous
6.0
Scored 6.0
Firstly, ships no longer berth in Stranraer as your photo...
Firstly, ships no longer berth in Stranraer as your photo depicts.Nothing wrong with Stranraer or the people who are very friendly, but industry and employment is desperately needed together with an improvement of the road network, in particular the 100 mile long A75. All thanks to the Scottish government who are spending the money on the capital City.
Donald
United Kingdom
6.0
Scored 6.0
We were quite sad at how downtrodden Stranraer looked since...
We were quite sad at how downtrodden Stranraer looked since we were there in 2019. It seems very little shops survived the pandemic and there is now very little to do. The buildings could do with a clean or a repaint. This once bustling town is a bit sorry for itself.
Elaine
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
Stranraer itself has become very shabby and rundown.
Stranraer itself has become very shabby and rundown. However there are wonderful attractions all around it. Logan Botanic Garden was brilliant with a decent cafe. Portpatrick is a beautiful small village with lots of cliff walks while Sandhead has a fabulous beach. Castle Kennedy Gardens and Glenwhan Gardens are also nearby while Wigtown Book Town isn't too far away.
The owner was absolutely lovely and accommodated our early check-in as we had just driven two hours with two small children. There was a Park with a Cafe just across the street from the hotel, which was perfect when you have little ones that want to stretch their legs or go for a walk by the seaside. Very walkable to local restaurants or the grocery store. We would definitely stay here again or recommend it to anyone visiting the area. It was about a 15 minute drive to the ports as we were taking a ferry the next day so it was very convenient.
Perfect location for us as we were arriving in Scotland from the Belfast to Cairnryan ferry. We were greeted by the hostess at the door when we arrived, which was lovely. Parking was available on the street just outside the hotel, which was convenient. We ate at the Blue Peter hotel just up the hill. Great food but very quiet. Breakfast at the Corsewell arms was great, including haggis!
The hotel has excellent facilities, with swimming pool gym and even curling. The restaurant was very good with good food and a beautiful and very grand room. The staff were pleasant. The room was a good size. The location is excellent (right opposite the road to the station, near the main bus stops and the town centre and also with free parking). The wifi worked well.
We were in room 6 which was a family room at the top of the building. (Not suitable for anyone with mobility issues)
The room was lovely decorated and very clean, facilities very good, it was also very warm and comfortable bed...
The house was quiet and we had a lovely stay, near city centre.
Luxurious rooms and a hearty home-cooked breakfast. Beautiful décor and comfy beds. Decanter of whiskey in you room! Views overlooking the bay and the park. Stranraer is a lovely town, with high street, good restaurants, free museum, and free castle to explore. Parking is free and abundant.
The host is really nice and have a warm welcome with willingness to help me everything. The hostel and the room is super clean and great stay. The place is near by the park that have a fantastic view of the gulf and mountains. I wish I can go back again, if I have a chance.
We had a very comfortable stay at the Craignelder Hotel. There was a high level of cleanliness throughout. Food, including breakfast and dinner are exceptional. Compliments to the chef! All staff were very friendly and helpful in providing us an excellent service.
We had a lovely view of the yard from this small, but comfortable upstairs room. It was nice being on a farm and the location was perfect for an early trip to the ferry. We had a quiet and peaceful nights sleep. Parking was free and near the entrance.
The guesthouse was very much what we had been looking for for an overnight, passing through stay. Convenient location, welcoming and efficient hosts, good parking nearby. Breakfast was fine and the whole visit experience very positive. Thank you
Brilliant location if you have a car. Stranraer is a couple of miles away for food shopping, and south is some fabulous little towns like Portpatrick. The scenery was amazing, and the cottage is very near the Southern Uplands Way walking route.
Lovely clean apartment with great views over the harbour. Free parking close by is a plus too. Everything is provided for the stay including a nice big smart tv, we’d surely come back here if returning to this part of Scotland
Location was excellent. Nice walk to beach. Near enough everything we wanted to visit. Quiet location. Nice lodge, big enough for two adults and child. Suited us perfectly.
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