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

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
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Double Room (Classic)

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

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)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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

Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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
  • ‪Wee Aird Dairy - ‬19 min walk

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
North West Castle
North West Castle Hotel
North West Castle Hotel Stranraer
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West Castle
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North West Castle Hotel Hotel Stranraer

North West Castle Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 450 out of 896 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 297 out of 896 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 896 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 896 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 896 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room clean, staff in restaurant at night very polite and good service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was a good size and we were lucky to be facing the loch. Looked to be have been updated recently. All the staff were excellent, especially in the restaurant. I would suggest you have a look at the water pressure for the showers though. I'd look to stay again if I was heading to Stranraer
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot tub was a little too cold room was a bit too warm, otherwise a very pleasant stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Chelsey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This stay was one our favorites just because of the history of the place and how everything was still set with antiques.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Adrian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed for one night, unfortunately arrived too late to make use of any of the facilities , but the room was lovely and warm and we had a well needed sleep before continuing our journeys the following day. Unfortunately too early to experience the breakfasts
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, pleasant staff, swimming opportunities, different venues for food
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Travelling down to get the early ferry with our dog. Great value for money, dog friendly and easy to get to ferry for Belfast. Decor, etc is bit old fashioned but wasn’t an issue. Great option for the early ferry. .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large bedrooms, friendly & helpful staff and, if travelling with pets, absolutely perfect. Have stayed overnight many times when catching the ferry .... wouldn't stay anywhere else AND the chef does a mean cooked breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Rose

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm, hot water and heating levels above many other hotels
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Darryl

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff great, good excellent, room clean but a little dated
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean, well appointed, spacious, comfortably warm and quiet. I was very happy with it. My evening dinner included vegetable soup and steak pie, both of which were tasty and nicely hot when served. Morning breakfast options were plentiful and hot food was tasty, well prepared and served promptly. Reception and dining room staff were considerate, polite and keen to assist as necessary. This hotel may be a little aged but but it is well appointed and has plenty of character and atmosphere that others of its generation and newer lack. In short, it ticked all my boxes.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We have stayed here many times before so we are pleased the high standard has been maintained, as well as some renovations taking place.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Business traveller
Cleanest hotel I have stopped in. Excellent Breakfast and evening food. Found out that they have a Curling Sports Centre where the sport of Curling is done. Currently this team are the world champions. if you are looking for a Hotel in Stranraer, definitely go to the North West Castle Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast a bit oily but a great place to stay; also staff really helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spot
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I loved the room! It was so spacious and very clean. The staff were friendly and helpful too.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

David

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