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The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality

3.0 star property
Travelers find a perfect coastal retreat at this Scottish hotel where hearty meals complement sea views and entertainment options keep everyone engaged

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The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality, on Scotland's coast, offers a restaurant serving breakfast and dinner daily. Guests can enjoy the garden, play games in the arcade room, and use free WiFi throughout. Staff assist with luggage storage when needed.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Room options

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Suite, 3 Bedrooms (with Sea View)

  • Sea view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms (with Sea View)

  • Sea view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double Room (with Sea View)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Twin Room (with Sea View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room (with Sea View)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room (with Sea View)

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Double Room (with Sea View)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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24-Hour Stay Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Stranraer, The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality is by the sea. Mull of Galloway Trail - North and Ringdoo Sands reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Dunskey Garden and Ardwell Gardens. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Stranraer travel guide
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Heugh Road, Portpatrick, Stranraer, Scotland, DG98TQ

What's nearby

  • Port Of Larne roundabout and Harbour highway Co Antrim Northern Ireland 02-02-2023
    Cairnryan Port
    24 min drive - 16.6 miles
  • Dunskey Garden
    3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Castle Kennedy Gardens
    23 min drive - 14.8 miles
  • Cairnryan Stena Line Terminal
    28 min drive - 18.7 miles
  • Port Logan Beach
    31 min drive - 17.7 miles

Getting around

  • Stranraer Station
    14 min drive
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick)
    102 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Fig & Olive
    12 min drive
  • Henry's Bay House
    13 min drive
  • The Coffee Bean
    12 min drive
  • Hong Kong City
    13 min drive
  • The Crown
    5 min walk

About this property

The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality

Hotel by the sea
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room at The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises, a front-desk safe, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 55 individually furnished rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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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

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Portpatrick Hotel Apartments Stranraer
Portpatrick Stranraer
Portpatrick Hotel
The Portpatrick Hotel Apartments
The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality Hotel
The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality Stranraer
The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality Hotel Stranraer

Frequently asked questions

Is The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality located?

Situated by the sea, this hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Dunskey Garden and within 9 mi (15 km) of Castle of St John and Stranraer Museum. Mull of Galloway Trail - North and Ringdoo Sands are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 233 out of 531 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 167 out of 531 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 531 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 531 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 531 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time, the chef Ian is an amazing cook food was delicious, his lovely wife tash served us dinner and drink’s and kindly wrote down place’s to visit. All the other staff were happy smiley especially the young staff Olivia from reception and Josh serving breakfast. The excellent staff definitely make’s the hotel a great place to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rafal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Mattress very uncomfortable. Good breakfast and serving.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The nearby harboir town had quite a few bars and restaurants for a small town. Sports bar great and people exceptionally welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

John

Our room was spotlessly clean and the staff couldn’t have been more helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very old and outdated furniture and fittings. Not a lot of staff members but very nice, pleasant people. Fantastic views and setting but let down by the decor and furnishings.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elevated position overlooking harbour and village. Friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Dining staff are a credit to the hotel, reception area very friendly and it was a pleasure to stay in a stunning location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property very friendly and helpful staff lovely breakfast great parking over exceeded my expectations and had a beautiful pictuise scenery and view and very easy to find
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kenneth

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

Good one night stay

Food good, room comfortable, internet access good - only gripe was being charged for parking
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Doreen

Hotel a bit dated. Water only lukewarm on the days of our stay. The staff were excellent , very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location the staff the breakfast was very good sea views will be back
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. Loved the room with a few of the ocean!! Everyone was great and the hotel and restaurant were so nice. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was spacious and clean and all the staff were polite and accomodating. Special mention and thanks to Milly for lovely welcome each day and her friendly chat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff where very helpfull and freindly and nothing was a bother to them 5 stars from me😍😊
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely loction overlooking the harbour of Portpatrick. Staff are friendly and the service was good ie bar and restaurant.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely girly relaxing weekend away jn Portpatrick hotel with excellent staff who couldnt do enough for you all very young but so polite and thoughtfully obliging will definitely be back soon thabk you to all.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel service really good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff amazing very cheery and welcoming car park slopes a lot so does my room floor particularly the bathroom only to be expected in an older building surroundings outwith car park very overgrown doesn’t look good but all in all very enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely view
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No food in the restaurant and no hot water in the morning to have a bath or shower
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, friendly and lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like the menu and all the different rooms Made our dogs welcome Bed was not the best but overall enjoyed the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view of sea, harbour and village.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service nice staff and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025