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North West Castle Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Stranraer with 2 restaurants and bars

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Located near the train station, North West Castle Hotel offers a peaceful garden setting and entertainment options. Guests can relax in the sauna or spa tub, stay fit at the gym, or enjoy regional specialties at the two on-site restaurants.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym

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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 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

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 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
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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

Family Suite

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Port Rodie, Stranraer, Scotland, DG9 8EH

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 - 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

Hotel near a train station
Take advantage of a garden, an arcade/game room, and dry cleaning/laundry services at North West Castle Hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and local cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as 2 bars and a gym.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A billiards/pool table, a gift shop, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 73 rooms boast comforts such as bathrobes, as well as perks like free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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

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

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.
  • 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

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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

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

Property 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

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

Does North West Castle Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is North West Castle Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at North West Castle Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is North West Castle Hotel located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Stranraer Museum, Castle of St John, and Mull of Galloway Trail - North. Castle Kennedy Gardens and Cairnryan Port are also within 6 mi (10 km). Stranraer Station is 5 minutes by foot.

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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

10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great bed, great breakfast, great staff, great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

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

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

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel to stay in for our
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely comfortable hotel. Rooms are quite dated however very clean and comfortable. The friendliness of the staff was the highlight of our trip, alongside a fantastic fry up with good quality ingredients. Thanks for a lovely stay, we will remember our swimming costumes next time to use the facilities!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just used this hotel as an overnight before the ferry. Very comfortable and helpful friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was clean and the front desk staff was extremely pleasant. We enjoyed the restaurant cuisine and the game room downstairs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

8/10 Good

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We only stayed for one night as we were catching the ferry the next morning. Lovely room, friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was my first visit to Stranraer. The hotel was really convenient for the train station, and the town centre.The staff were very welcoming and helpful. The room was very spacious and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dalene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel. Exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

North West Castle Hotel

Lovely clean room, we had dinner in the hotel which was excellent as was breakfast the following morning. The hotel is a little old fashioned & dated but we really enjoyed our stay and couldn’t fault anything. Didn’t have time to use the facilities but the swimming pool looked very good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent staff, very good dinner and cooked breakfast. After 4.5 hours drive up from Yorkshire The welcome was very good. Parts of the hotel are a little tired and need repainting and some refurb. But as a stopover before my ferry to Ireland: Good Thank You
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
very friendly and helpful staff. rooms could do with updating and soundproofing. dog was very welcome
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vipul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's was a wonderful stay me and my partner enjoy the stay. Room was nice and tidy and the view was adorable from property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Overnight stay to meet a friend

One night stay to meet a friend. Hotel was recommended by her & didn’t disappoint. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

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

A hotel with so much character

A very comfortable hotel with so much history, ambience and character. The added bonus is the free on-site parking and swimming pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harriet

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

Short break

Short break hotel very good 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

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

Great hotel with so many bonuses

Always loved this hotel for the ambience and character. The added bonus is a bath as most hotels have done away with them...
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. Stay here all the time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

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