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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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Building design
Fireplace
Banquet hall
Indoor pool
Double or Twin Room (Loch View ) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Classic Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room

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

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Classic Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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

  • 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

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

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Double or Twin Room (Loch View ) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room (Loch View )

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

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Family Quadruple Room (Classic) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Quadruple Room (Classic)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Family Triple Room (Classic) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Triple Room (Classic)

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

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

Family Suite

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

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
  • Mull of Galloway Trail - North - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cairnryan Port - 8 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Cairnryan Stena Line Terminal - 12 min drive - 8.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fig & Olive - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hong Kong City - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Henry's Bay House - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Crown - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro - ‬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.

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.

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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

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

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. 415 out of 830 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 273 out of 830 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 830 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 830 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 830 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

8/10 Good

Neil

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan-Charles

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

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

A lovely hotel w/ charm and amenities

We came to Stranraer for just one night, and this hotel was our pick. On arrival, it genuinely looked like a quaint little castle - even more charming than the pictures suggested. Our room exceeded expectations, complete with a lovely view over what I think was the Stranraer port or perhaps the sea. The amenities were far more than we expected: a fun game room, a pool, a gym, plenty to keep you entertained. I actually found myself regretting that we were only staying for one night. The hotel seems to be a hub for special occasions like wedding receptions; during our stay, there was a wedding anniversary being celebrated. While you could hear the festivities from certain areas, it was never loud enough to disturb us in our room. Convenience was another plus, there's a Greggs right next door for a quick coffee and sausage roll in the morning. Parking is plentiful in the hotel, too. For me, the highlight was the bar lounge area. We stayed there until midnight, enjoying great drinks and great service from the friendly bartenders. All in all, this hotel was a delightful find that I would highly recommend if you find yourself in Stranraer!
View from our room
In the bar lounge
In the bar lounge
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Elke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

6/10 Okay

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The plumbing waste pipes in our room were choked . You let the w h basin to empty and it Came up into the bath . Leaving a disgusting mess . Was reported and looked at, but still not clear .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

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

Really nice

Great stay here and lovely location , loved it
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value, good restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First class service from all staff, good food, location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rachael

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

Works stay

Normal place of stay. Nice stay as always.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

william

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel does require upgrading and decorating. Breakfast poor - half rasher of bacon, 1 very small sausage,1 potato scone, half fried tomato and a boiled egg was my choice (although you could have the addition of haggis and black pudding) a very meager breakfast. Also Alpen stated on Menu was not offered, no alternative to butter on display - had to request alternative. Overall not a very good selection and set up.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ash

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

Lovely staff and hotel

Lovely clean friendly hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you. It’s a beautiful place with lots of history to it. I would definitely stay there again and
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvin

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

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location with walking distance into town, a great nights entertainment laid on as well
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marcial

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ash

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

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

6/10 Okay

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lorna

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was great with hot food cooked to order. Our quadruple family room was very dated with a strange arrangement of 4 single beds! The games room was similarly very dated and windowless in the basement. It was fine for 1 night, but at the high price, not good value for money. We were certainly expecting better quality rooms from the hotel website photos.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Samantha

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Shockingly poor

My family stayed here for 1 night only (2 children and 2 adults) Thankfully. On arrival the hotel looks quite grand. Ladies at reception were lovely. However, got to the room - very dated, dusty and wallpaper coming away from the walls. It gets worse. Following day we use the swimming pool. To find the place filthy. Dirt and mould in the changing rooms to the point I didnt want to walk bare foot. Mould all along the side of the swimming pool and foam matts beside swimming pool all mouldy and dirty. Swimming pool area looks like it’s used as a dumping ground, ladders, wheel barrows lying around and furniture dumped in no particular order. Absolutely appalling charging people good money to stay here. I paid £80/£90 for an overnight and can’t believe the state of the place. Only managed 1 photo
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025