When you stay at North West Castle Hotel in Stranraer, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Stranraer Museum and Mull of Galloway Trail - North. .This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Castle of St John and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Castle Kennedy Gardens.
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
The Crown - 11 min drive
Hong Kong City - 6 min walk
About this property
North West Castle Hotel
Hotel in Stranraer with 2 restaurants and bars
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.
An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.
Stay in one of 73 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands.
Satisfy your appetite at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 9:30 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Daily full breakfast available 8 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
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Gift shop/newsstand
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
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Ballroom
Banquet hall
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
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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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
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
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
Property is also known as
Castle North West
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North West Castle Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 438 out of 871 reviews
10 - Excellent
438
Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 871 reviews
8 - Good
289
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 871 reviews
6 - Okay
96
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 871 reviews
4 - Poor
39
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 871 reviews
2 - Terrible
9
8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Craig
3 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Its an old run down hotel , but clean and tidy , rooms need a massive uodate
Craig
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
DANIEL
3 Nov 2025
DANIEL
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Robert
Travelled with family
31 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Hotel looks and feels very tired. Needs modernisation.
Robert
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Salma
Travelled with family
29 Oct 2025
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.
Salma
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
MAGGIE
28 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic staff lovely hotel area quite but fine for us as we used this as base
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.
Staff were AMAZING all around. Room was large, clean & comfortable. Food was delicious
diane
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Raouff
25 Sept 2025
Raouff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Alan
24 Sept 2025
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.
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.
Owain
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
A
Travelled with family
22 Sept 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff are very nice, but the hotel needs work done on the decor.
A
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Heather
21 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed for one night on the way to N Ireland. The hotel is very dated, the room was however clean. Could hear other guests, conversations through the wall.
Very nice and quiet. Sadly only there for the night
Ken
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Eilish
21 Sept 2025
Eilish
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Alan
17 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Unusual building in a good location
Interesting building resembling a castle located right on the harbour front. Petrol station and supermarket nearby.
The reception staff were friendly, and the bar and restaurant staff were the right level of attentive.
I didn't have chance to use the gym or pool.
Alan
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
4/10 Poor
Alistair
17 Sept 2025
Disliked: Staff & service
One Night Stay
Stayed for one night. The meals we had in the restaurant were very disappointing to such an extent that we had to complain. The outcome was that we were not charged for the two meals. The room we had was spacious & comfortable if not some what dated. We will not be returning,