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North West Castle Hotel

3.0 star property
Enjoy 2 restaurants at this 3-star Stranraer hotel

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Fireplace
Family Quadruple Room (Classic)
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Indoor pool
Property entrance

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Port Rodie, Stranraer, Scotland, DG9 8EH
  • Place, Stranraer Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Mull of Galloway Trail - North
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Castle of St John
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(38 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Twin Room

Classic Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Double Room (Classic)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Double Room ( Loch View)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double or Twin Room, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin Room (Loch View )

Double or Twin Room (Loch View )

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Quadruple Room (Classic)

Family Quadruple Room (Classic)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Family Triple Room (Classic)

Family Triple Room (Classic)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Stranraer

Close to the beach.Your stay at this Stranraer hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Stranraer Museum and Mull of Galloway Trail - North. Also, Castle of St John is within half a mile (1 km) and Castle Kennedy Gardens is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Stranraer Museum - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mull of Galloway Trail - North - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Castle of St John - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cairnryan Port - 8 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Cairnryan Stena Line Terminal - 12 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

  • Stranraer Station - 7 min walk
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fig & Olive - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Henry's Bay House - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Bean - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hong Kong City - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Crown - ‬11 min drive

About this property

North West Castle Hotel

Enjoy 2 restaurants at this 3-star Stranraer hotel
As a guest of North West Castle Hotel, you'll find an indoor pool, a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An arcade/game room, gift shops/newsstands, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly North West Castle Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Stranraer hotel is smoke free.

  • 73 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
North West Castle Hotel offers 73 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Stranraer hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 13 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 13.00 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Castle North West
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North West Castle Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 443 out of 882 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 882 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 882 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 882 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 882 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are so glad that we stayed in this gem of a hotel. It was such a special experience. The pool and sauna are nice to relax in after a day of travel. The dinner is 5 star and the view over the bay in the morning is priceless.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff, spacious room, nice restaurant and...Curling on site!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing hotel with excellent facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pool & sauna
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice building, staff very friendly and professional.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

The room was spotless, if a little old-fashioned The breakfast was superb, all bar and serving staff were attentive and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Its an old run down hotel , but clean and tidy , rooms need a massive uodate
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Hotel looks and feels very tired. Needs modernisation.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Salma

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
We were very pleased to know that the hotel was in the middle of a total refubishment of the bedrooms . It is needed. Staff were lovely and nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast was disappointing - it flattered to deceive. Continental had poor choice and cooked was not great. Staff, tho, did their best and the breakfast room was beautifully laid out.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

MAGGIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic staff lovely hotel area quite but fine for us as we used this as base
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Generously sized room, comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Shannon

Travelled with group
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

MAGGIE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff on both visits were really friendly and helpful We will definitely return perfect stay to catch the ferry Belfast .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Eileen

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal place to stay especially when travelling with a dog. Lovely food, perfect breakfast & great walks from the front door!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night. Wxcellent food
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was nice and the bed was comfy. Conveniently located close to the Cairnryan port, making it perfect for an overnight stay before a day trip in Scotland.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were AMAZING all around. Room was large, clean & comfortable. Food was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raouff

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lovely hotel in a prefect location

We had a lovely 3 night stay whilst attending the nearby Oyster Festival. The hotel is perfectly located close to the town. The staff were just fantastic. Very friendly and welcoming. As for the hotel itself, it is a little dated, but some refurbishment work was underway during our stay. It was very clean too. As for the breakfast, it was just wonderful. All freshly cooked and served piping hot.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Owain

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Okay but not worth the £120

Great breakfast and great service from both reception staff and the breakfast staff however the state of the room I stayed in was definitely not worth £120 a night. The bed was comfortable but the room felt very outdated and a little grubby because of the condition.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

A

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff are very nice, but the hotel needs work done on the decor.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025