North West Castle Hotel

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Classic Double Room

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

Classic Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Family Double Room (Classic)

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

Family Double Room ( Loch View)

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

Classic Double or Twin Room, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Classic Double or Twin Room

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

Double or Twin Room (Loch View )

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

Family Quadruple Room (Classic)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

Family Triple Room (Classic)

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

Family Suite

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

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About the area

Stranraer

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

More

  • 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

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 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
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. 438 out of 871 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 871 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 871 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 871 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 871 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

6/10 Okay

Heather

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and quiet. Sadly only there for the night
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Eilish

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Alan

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Alistair

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,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Florida

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025