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.
Thomas
Germany
Staff were very friendly and welcoming, took the time to give us a few pointers for our trip. Room was good size, clean, modern and with a large bathroom. All recently renovated and to a high standard. Coffee and tea facilities were available and were refilled every day.
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.
RS
United Kingdom
Our departure was very early morning but the staff provided a packed lunch for the next day.
The staff were excellent and very friendly.
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.
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.
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.
Helen
United Kingdom
Convenient. Welcoming. Efficient. Very good breakfasts.
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.
Andrew Peter
United Kingdom
Amazing facilities. Everything has been thought of for you to have a great stay.
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...
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....
Mark
United Kingdom
Lovely top floor apartment (12) views of the loch from the windows, very clean spacious rooms.
Corsewall Arms Guest House is situated in Stranraer and offers a terrace.
Merv
Ireland
Fantastic property - perfectly located, well-appointed, spacious and thoughtfully presented. A friendly and accommodating service. Great breakfast too.
There are nice scenic spots to visit near / around Stranraer...
There are nice scenic spots to visit near / around Stranraer, such as Castle Kennedy gardens,
Port Logan, Logan House estate whose owner donated part of their gardens to become today’s Stranraer Logan Botanic Garden. You can also visit
Castle St John in the town centre, as well as the museum. You can even come to join us for African drumming fun every fortnightly Thursday ! I myself travel 3.5 hours every fortnight on Thursday to practise African drum with this group whose drumming standard is very very high ! Always great fun ! That’s why I am willing to travel 7 hours door to door for my drumming fun every two weeks !
And, although I bring my own home-cooked food here, I also eat at some nice bistros and cafes.
Su-Chen
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
A small, interesting working town on the west bank of Loch...
A small, interesting working town on the west bank of Loch Ryan, visited right at the beginning of the season. Henry's Bay House Restaurant is excellent for food and the Ryan Centre has a swimming pool as well as a theatre/cinema with a good programme. There is a great view of the loch and Stranraer is ideally situated for exploring all of Dumfries and Galloway. The people are very friendly, helpful and welcoming.
Bellringer
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
The people.
The people. Roy came out of his store and greeted us and then walked us to two great places to eat. At the Caslte Hotel we were treated like royality. It was before supper time so they made fixed up our table and served us in style. The food and service was wonderful. David was our taxi driver for all our stay and was also a wonderful guide to the area.
Shirley
United States
8.0
Scored 8.0
Traveled over to Belfast by Stena line, excellent service...
Traveled over to Belfast by Stena line, excellent service getting motorcycles secured on deck by helpful crew, good restaurants and rest area at front of ship both clean and hygienic, price was value for money £110 bike and passenger and 2 1/2 hour crossing.
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Anonymous
8.0
Scored 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.
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!
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.
Found at a great price!
Looks bigger in person than shown in the pictures.
Lovely remote location and is still roughly a 10 minute drive away from the harbour/beach, shops, and civilisation.
It was a cosy ground floor cottage with everything you needed.
Everything was very clean and smelled fresh.
Friendly owners, there if you need them.
Beautiful view of the nearby horses out of the kitchen window.
I would definitely stay again
The 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 want
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!
We 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.
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.
Room small, bathroom very cold no heater. Radiator in room needed bled reported to staff had no one that could repair it, after reporting a second time we were given a electric heater. Staff did not let us know how the outside door worked to let us in and we had to stand outside for nearly 15 minutes before anyone came, on a cold evening
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.
Stranraer feels unloved, arriving at the outside of the hotel my husband pulled out his phone to see if we could find another hotel near by however ignore the appearance outside and go in you wont be disappointed. Family room was spacious (2 adults, 1 child) as was ensuite bathroom.
Some 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!
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
Spacious comfy stop.
Nice outdoor space with a little view of the loch/inlet.
Very extensive dvd collection for movie nights.
Not too far from Stranraer, your best chance at groceries and restaurants (8-10 minute drive)
It was in easy reach of Cairnryan ferry port whilst on the way to Mull. The staff throughout were very approachable and welcoming. Both Dinner and Breakfast had plenty of choice and were a good quality and portion size.
This a gem of a hotel which is perfect for the cairnryan ferry or walks along the loch Ryan paths. It is in Stranraer and near the picturesque coast. The owners are extremely helpful abd friendly.
This is a very friendly hotel with excellent rooms and facilities. Great choice for breakfast and good value for money. Our room had a view over the sea. would definitely stay again.
Nicely 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.
Location is great, short Walt to town centre. On street parking nearby. Easy access to the place, very clean and comfy room, great shower with super hot water!
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