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The Royal Hotel
Hotel in Stranraer
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.
Geraldine
United Kingdom
We had a fabulous stay... staff were very attentive.. rooms outstanding... 10/10 all round.. husband had stayed before & my 1st time but defo be back 👌🏻
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
553 reviews
Price from£65per night
Craignelder Hotel
Hotel in Stranraer
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.
Barbara Lynne
United Kingdom
Thought this might be busy & impersonal compared with a guest house, but it was very relaxed & the staff were lovely & chatty. One minor issue we had with the room was quickly & courteously resolved. Great to have full menus in our room so that we could choose meals in advance without feeling rushed. Food was good/varied & room was spacious, with an extra large bed & uncramped bathroom. Lovely view of the bay from dining room & plenty of parking space.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
610 reviews
Price from£115per night
North West Castle Hotel
Hotel in Stranraer
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.
Alex
United Kingdom
First time stayer and it’s fair to say it’s needing updating in some parts of the hotel but the cleanliness of the rooms, the staff and excellent food more than made up for any cosmetic shortcomings 👏👏👏
7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
1,896 reviews
Price from£89.10per night
Briar Brae Bed & Breakfast
Stranraer
Briar Brae Bed & Breakfast is set in Stranraer on the sea front, with views over Loch Ryan. The property is located 9 km from Portpatrick and 11 km from the ferry port.
Aly
United Kingdom
Lovely location, welcoming, attentive hosts. Big bright room over looking Loch Ryan, good shower. Teas, coffee, biscuits in our room & little extras like a sewing kit, scissors, sellotape, first aid kit, playing cards. Excellent breakfast made to order. Will deffinetly have a return visit..!x
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
516 reviews
Price from£75per night
Harbour Lights Guesthouse
Stranraer
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.
Craig
United Kingdom
Lovely place to stay, spotlessly clean. I dropped something under the bedside table and even under there it was clean! Great big bed too
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
440 reviews
Price from£69per night
Thornbank House
Stranraer
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.
David
United Kingdom
Kind & pleasant host.
Very clean
Good location
Super pool, again very clean
9.8
Scored 9.8
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
375 reviews
Price from£107.75per night
Lakeview Guest House
Stranraer
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...
Kirby
United Kingdom
Absolutely amazing little find, the room was amazing and the breakfast was amazing. We were unsure on what to do with the kids during our stay but the owner gave us some advice and what an excellent day we had. Friendly and helpful staff
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
1,023 reviews
Price from£75per night
Quay Head View Aparthotel
Stranraer
Quay Head View Aparthotel offers accommodation in Stranraer. Portpatrick is 6 miles away. Free WiFi is offered. All units include a flat-screen TV. There is a seating and/or dining area in some units....
Carolyn
Ireland
The property was ideal for us with 3 small children.
Spacious, clean and well-equipped.
Highly recommend
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
448 reviews
Price from£90per night
Balyett Farmhouse B&B
Stranraer
Balyett Farmhouse B&B offers spectacular views of Lochryan and the countryside. Guests benefit from free parking and free WiFi. The rooms feature an en suite or private bathroom.
robert
United Kingdom
Greatest breakfast, only stayed one night and handy for the ferry
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
394 reviews
Price from£90per night
Corsewall Arms Guest House
Stranraer
Corsewall Arms Guest House is situated in Stranraer and offers a terrace.
Allan
Canada
Was all newly remodeled. Very clean. Good sized rooms, huge bathroom. Great breakfast included.
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
357 reviews
Price from£90per night
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What guests said about Stranraer:
- 8.0Scored 8.0
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.
SiusaidhUnited Kingdom - 10Scored 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 - 4.0Scored 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.AAnonymous - 6.0Scored 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.DonaldUnited Kingdom - 6.0Scored 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.ElaineUnited Kingdom - 8.0Scored 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.SarahUnited Kingdom
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- From £75 per night8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 970 reviewsThe 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.RachealUnited States
- From £60 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 486 reviewsi have been to the thistle many times now and found it an ideal place to stay. there is a pub just over the road and it is very handy for the town. the room is well presented with shower/basin /and toilet. Parking is free and secure .Sandy the owner is very help full and after getting soaked on our motorcycles one year we took of our wet stuff and sandy dried it for us .good value/ comfy bed/handy pub/free parking/close to town/near ferry port/arrive any time/friendly staff. Cant go wrong.Mo Williams.
moUnited Kingdom - From £90 per night9.2Scored 9.2SuperbRated superb· 394 reviewsThe location is perfect, quiet with stunning views. Ideal for either popping into Stranraer for something to eat/drink, or local shops, also ideally located if your planning to catch the ferry to Ireland, and what a stop over first. The rooms are well laid out, with plenty of thought given to presentation, also having plenty of storage space, and the breakfast is fantastic with plenty of choices depending on what you wantdavidUnited Kingdom
- 9.8Scored 9.8ExceptionalRated exceptional· 375 reviewsWe liked everything. The accommodation was immaculate. The attention to detail and the thought that had gone into providing what guests would enjoy to have in their room (including biscuits & water every day, wine glasses & bottle opener, a fridge and bathrobes etc), was terrific. We have stayed in many hotels that have not come up anywhere near to the standards of Thornbank House.
SarahUnited Kingdom - 8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 14 reviewsBeautiful location very near the Loch so peaceful. Pool was out of order when we were there soft play was nice. Caravan itself well equipped we were fortunate to have a really sunny warm relaxing breakfast on the veranda. Good size boiler very nice hot shower with plenty of pressure. And of course a corkscrew.MaryUnited Kingdom
- From £75 per night9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 1,023 reviewsLuxurious 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.HallUnited States
- From £65 per night8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 553 reviewsSome 5star hotels I’ve done over the years could take a lesson from this hotel. Had to leave early for personal reasons but, welcoming, great locals in the communal bar, treated like a friend, can’t fault anything! Central location, cheery and fun. Top stuff!
EdwardUnited Kingdom - From £82.80 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 1,896 reviewsHuge hotel! With one night didn’t have time to experience all of the bars at the hotel! Nice room with view of the water. Quiet with all the necessities needed. Had a lift and an available wheelchair for my husband. Only 15 minutes from the Stena Ferry line.
LorraineUnited States - From £90 per night9.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 448 reviewsLovely 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
CharlesUnited Kingdom - 8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 1,020 reviewsThis was a wonderful place to stay very pleasant and would highly recommend it, myself and my friend stayed for one night only as was checking on my caravan near by. Definitely would return to this property.ClareUnited Kingdom
- 9.2Scored 9.2SuperbRated superb· 144 reviewsBeautiful place with stunning views and scenery. Perfect for a quiet getaway with great walks and plenty of lovely places to visit nearby. My wife and I and our dog thoroughly enjoyed our time away here.
AlanUnited Kingdom - 9.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 43 reviewsWilma was really welcoming and helped with parking right by the door. My room was at the back of the building, quiet and private. The hotel location was easy to find and close to main routes for ferry.
JanineUnited Kingdom - From £82.80 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 1,896 reviewsQuick check in and room had windows open for fresh air. Dinner was served quickly and staff were excellent. Breakfast was good and I would definitely recommend North West Castle HotelRaymaUnited Kingdom
- From £82.50 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 485 reviewsNicely decorated room with a good bathroom. Most seemed clean. Good location with food options nearby and close to Cairnryan ferry. Can self-check out really early which was useful.MichaelUnited Kingdom
- 9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 62 reviewsSELF CATERED. QUIET LOCATION. CLEAN, HAD EVERYTHING IN THE KITCHEN. ITS VERY RURAL SO IDEAL FOR WALKING, NEAREST TOWN IS PORTPATRICK. IDEAL FOR SOMEBODY HIDING AWAY READING A BOOK.DappaPUnited Kingdom
- From £60 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 486 reviewsThe lovely welcome from Sandy. He made us very welcome. We went to the cenotaph to pay our respects and the pipes and drums where lovely. Stranraer is a lovely place.
Franny.United Kingdom - 9.8Scored 9.8ExceptionalRated exceptional· 4 reviewsAbsolutely stunning cottage and the welcome pack was great as well. Quiet location and easy to get to from Stranraer.JohnUnited Kingdom
- 8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 1,020 reviewsBooked room . When I arrived someone else was in room . So I have to book another hotel . Don’t trust these peopleiinderjitCanada
- From £75 per night8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 970 reviewsGreat location with nearby free parking. Lovely quiet guesthouse, warm and cosy and the staff were just lovely.JoUnited Kingdom
- From £65 per night8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 553 reviewscentre of town, easy to park nearby, friendly helpful staffJamieUnited Kingdom
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