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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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A room with a fireplace, two leather chairs, a table with glasses and a bottle, and a clock above the mantelpiece.
A courtyard with a white building featuring a stone facade and columns, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.
A formal dining room with a grand piano, multiple tables set for dining, and elegant chandeliers.
A swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and tiled walls.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a painting on the wall.

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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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a television, two chairs, a small table, and curtains.

Classic Double Or Twin Room-Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Classic Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(44 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Classic Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a neatly made bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden headboard, and floral wallpaper.

Family Double Room (Classic)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table with a bottle and tissues, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Family Double Room ( Loch View)

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a television, two chairs, and a window with curtains.

Classic Double or Twin Room, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, a chair, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

Double or Twin Room (Loch View )

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Two single beds with wooden headboards, white bedding, and floral-patterned pillows.

Double Or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Miscellaneous

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a painting on the wall.

Family Quadruple Room (Classic)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Suite | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets

Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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 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 - 0.4 miles
  • Mull of Galloway Trail - North - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Castle of St John - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cairnryan Stena Line Terminal - 12 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Mull of Galloway Lighthouse - 55 min drive - 29.3 miles

Getting around

  • Stranraer Station - 7 min walk
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Shoreline - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Fig & Olive - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Grapes - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Bean - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪D'nisi Coffee - ‬5 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
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • 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

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered 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.

Property class

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 57.5 mi (90-min drive) away from the Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at North West Castle Hotel?

As of Aug 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at North West Castle Hotel on Aug 27, 2026 start from $120, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 7.6 mi (17-min drive) from Ringdoo Sands and 10.2 mi (19-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. 511 out of 996 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 318 out of 996 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 996 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 996 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 996 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff lovely hotel lovely food.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really impressed stayed one night to be close to the ferry terminal would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this little hotel, which was within walking distance of the train station. They also provided a great breakfast and the view of the harbour is charming! The staff was very friendly and helpful as well.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old hotel but renovated rooms. Everything is in good shape and hotel has a nice atmosphere. Large comfortable rooms and staff were very pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was fantastic freshy cooked Staff friendly and helpfull
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room only as early start, evening meal was nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good. Breakfast was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean on suit was clean had a great nights sleep
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is a great place to stay, eat and play. Beds are great. Food was delicious. Location is handy and scenic.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

NICK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique & great value for money. Food was fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were really friendly and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Great location by the sea
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The dinner menu was varied . My wife and i had roast lamb. It was delicious and succulent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another wonderful stay. Great for pre or post sailing. The staff are fantastic and so helpful and friendly. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, lovely food. Very handy for the ferry. The hotel is a little old fashioned but they are doing renovations at the minute. I love staying here
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very comfortable stay, clean comfortable room, good food in the evening and at breakfast, friendly helpful staff, excellent amenities, however the hotel building and rooms were a little tired.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
We really appreciated the bright and helpful staff being available to show us our room in the very early hours of the morning
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was beautifully clean and freshly decorated. The staff were very welcoming and accommodating and really kind to my dogs. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room although ours was dated.hotel refurbishing rooms seen updated room, its fresh and beautiful decorated, pleasant helpful staff , function rooms nicely decorated. Very competitive prices . Food excellent quality and taste. Only negative for food was diet yogurt and not natural as said on menu and none in kitchen when checked.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chelsey

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here recently and had a really pleasant experience. The hotel is a bit dated, but I actually quite liked that—it has a bit of character. The staff were very friendly and welcoming throughout our stay. The price was reasonable, and the room was spacious and comfortable. My daughter especially loved the facilities, particularly the swimming pool and games room. There was plenty to keep her entertained with table tennis, snooker, pool, and even indoor bowls. Overall, a great stay and good value for money. Would happily return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely new refurbished modern room, smart tv, comfortable bed and modern bathroom with modern shower, have stayed here many times, never fails to deliver.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing hotel with excellent facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

I
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Nice hotel, close to the water with beautiful views. The pillows were not great however. It took me a while to get to sleep as they were flat, bumpy and too firm. But the room had everything else that we needed. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026