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North West Castle Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star eco-certified hotel with 2 restaurants

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Building design
Family Quadruple Room (Classic) | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Indoor pool
Fireplace
Interior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
Port Rodie, Stranraer, Scotland, DG9 8EH
  • Castle Kennedy Gardens
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Cairnryan Port
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Cairnryan Stena Line Terminal
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Double Room ( Loch View)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double or Twin Room

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

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Family Quadruple Room (Classic) | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Quadruple Room (Classic)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Family Triple Room (Classic) | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Triple Room (Classic)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Double or Twin Room (Loch View ) | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room (Loch View )

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

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room (Loch View Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double or Twin Room, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Double Room (Classic)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Stranraer

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

What's nearby

  • Stranraer Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Castle of St John - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Castle Kennedy Gardens - 7 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Cairnryan Port - 8 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Cairnryan Stena Line Terminal - 13 min drive - 8.1 miles

Getting around

  • Stranraer Station - 5 min walk
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hong Kong City - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Henrys Bay House Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bar Pazz - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Custom House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starfish Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

North West Castle Hotel

3-star eco-certified hotel with 2 restaurants
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 eco-certified 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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

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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

  • 24-hour room service
  • 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

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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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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Frequently asked questions

How close is North West Castle Hotel to the airport?

North West Castle Hotel is 55.4 mi (71-min drive) away from the Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does North West Castle Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at North West Castle Hotel.

How close is North West Castle Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 7.3 mi (16-min drive) from Ringdoo Sands and 10.2 mi (14-min drive) from Luce Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does North West Castle Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at North West Castle Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 13.00 per person. It's available every day from 8 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at North West Castle Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at North West Castle Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at North West Castle Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does North West Castle Hotel have a pool?

North West Castle Hotel features an indoor pool.

Does North West Castle Hotel have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like local cuisine and brunch.

Does North West Castle Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is North West Castle Hotel to downtown Stranraer?

North West Castle Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Stranraer.

North West Castle Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 377 out of 739 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 739 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 739 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 739 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 739 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Comfortable

Like others have said the hotel is in need of a refurbishment. Our twin room was clean & comfortable but dated. Some areas of the hotel had a real smell of dampness. Overall the place is okay & staff were all friendly & helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvin

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

8/10 Good

Matt

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Manus

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kristian

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

dalene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service and hotel is in a fabulous lication
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

8/10 Good

Tara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Joan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Stranraer

Useful location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Dominic

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden Gem

This hotel is genuinely a hidden gem, whilst it is an old building it has some much character. I’ve never had an evening meal watching a live curling game on ice - food was very good too !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Veronica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Rooms tired could do with being updated, could hear conversations of guests in the room next door, windows need replaced or draft excluders fitted but other than that sleep well and the staff where absolutely lovely
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Barry

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Poor facility, paper thin walls, old dated fixtures Restaurant quality was awful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Alister

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Dated hotel

Easy to find, plenty parking. Check in was straightforward. Big room, fairly comfortable but dated and worn. Took me ages to find the light switches hidden behind the pillows on the bed! Shower wasn't great. Didn't try the bar or restaurant and I left before breakfast was served.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was quiet, a bit of noise from, other guests but only to be expected. This is quite a large hotel but we visited in February so I cannot vouch for what it is like in summer. Location is good and is convenient for beach, supermarkets and public transport. The staff we dealt with were efficient and friendly. We would visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, good food, very handy for the ferry ports.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet break

Excellent break as normal.the staff makes the hotel.great to see Dorothy and Yvonne.always got a chat for you and so hospitable.Jill came down to see us.she has taken a different position in the hotel.its always good to see her smiling face.food was excellent as normal.had a few hours each day in the pool.even management had a wee gab with is.great to hear about Gail’s honour she works so hard.we will be back again this year.if anyone is looking for a small break to relax with good friendly staff then don’t go by here.a shout out to the young girl behind the bar in the curling rink.great service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

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

6/10 Okay

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrific stay

Stay was fantastic.Some small repairs needed in the leisure suite but it did not affect our enjoyment of it. Hotel is a bit dated in places but there was evidence of ongoing work. Hotel is very central to the town. Staff and food were excellent. We had a very relaxing few days and had a wonderful room overlooking the Loch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah O

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah O

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, pool & games room. Very convenient for the ferry ports
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

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

A character hotel

A fabulous character hotel that we return to every year as we love the pool. the rooms are spacious, comfortable and warm (we always have a winter stay) and the staff are very friendly and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025