North West Castle Hotel

3.0 star property
Stranraer hotel with 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges

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Building design
Family Quadruple Room (Classic) | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fireplace
Interior
Indoor pool
By the train station, North West Castle Hotel offers a warm retreat with a garden and arcade/game room. Unwind in the sauna or spa tub, work out at the gym, or enjoy local cuisine at one of two on-site restaurants.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub
  • 24-hour room service
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
$101 nightly
The total price is $121
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Showing 10 of 10 rooms

Classic Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Double Room ( Loch View)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

Classic Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Family Quadruple Room (Classic)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Family Triple Room (Classic)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

Double or Twin Room (Loch View )

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room (Loch View Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Classic Double or Twin Room, Accessible

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Family Double Room (Classic)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Port Rodie, Stranraer, Scotland, DG9 8EH

What's nearby

  • Stranraer Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Castle of St John - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Castle Kennedy Gardens - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Cairnryan Port - 8 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Cairnryan Stena Line Terminal - 13 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 71 min drive
  • Stranraer Station - 5 min walk
  • Barrhill Station - 44 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

Located near a train station, North West Castle Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Stranraer. After splashing around at the indoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at one of the 2 restaurants or unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Other highlights at this eco-certified hotel include a fitness center, a hot tub, and a sauna. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff and overall property condition.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 73 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (3 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8 AM–9:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Beach nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Fitness center
  • An indoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 13.00 per person

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night

Policies

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 credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

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

Also known as

Castle North West
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North West Castle Hotel Stranraer
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Frequently asked questions

Does North West Castle Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, North West Castle Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at North West Castle Hotel?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at North West Castle Hotel?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at North West Castle Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at North West Castle Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at North West Castle Hotel and nearby?

North West Castle Hotel has 2 bars, an indoor pool, and a sauna, as well as a fitness center, an arcade, and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near North West Castle Hotel?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring local cuisine.

What's the area around North West Castle Hotel like?

North West Castle Hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Stranraer Station and 6 minutes' walk from Stranraer Museum.

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North West Castle Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Room
Breakfast
Food
Bathroom
Ferry
Bed
Restaurant
Furniture
Location

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently praised for its quality, with many guests enjoying freshly cooked hot food and a wide selection of options. (30 reviews)
  • The pool was a pleasant and enjoyable feature, with many guests appreciating its presence and amenities. (11 reviews)
  • The hot tub was very good and a great addition to the property's amenities. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were very friendly and helpful and food was really good. The hotel has lots original and charming features and good on site parking too.
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff very friendly and helpful. Food at breakfast and dinner was excellent.
Ennis, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Charming hotel, beautiful decor, has a yesteryear feel to it but with modern touches.
Stewart, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent from start to finish, every single member of staff was a credit to you. Lovely hotel, fantastic pool/Jacuzzi/sauna, great food and a lovely bar to sit and enjoy a few drinks. Booked this just to let us get to an early ferry easily but it genuinely added on a very valued and enjoyable night to our Holiday.
Ann, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Convenient

Very friendly
Sheila, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ideally placed for us travelling by train. Very comfortable and welcoming. Good breakfast. Thank you.
Anne, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location

Nice enough place near cairnryan for the ferry service
Marc, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Superb breakfast Good to have other facilities such as snooker table. Large rooms.
Michael, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

One night stay

We spend one night in the hotel as we were booked on an early ferry. We booked a family room and this was located in the lodge at the back of the hotel. It had a small car park outside the lodge which was handy. The room was split into two sleeping areas which was a nice surprise. The rooms are very dates and rundown and in need of upgrade. The staff I met were very friendly and helpful.
Suzanne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel

Great hotel and staff. Enjoyed the meals. I love the grandeur of the old hotels.
Desmond, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A lovely stay, nice big room overlooking the bay, if a bit dated. Food in restaurant was excellent but the portion size was way too big, my husband and I couldn’t finish our meal, so on the second night we only had starters.
Valerie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
1-night trip

6/10 Good

Outside of the building looked run down, rooms where very dated and the mattress tog must of been very high as I was sweating all night. Couldn't see the TV from the bed as it was so small. Food was lovely though
Michael, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Friendly staff, good food, very handy for the ferry ports.
Alan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Booked for convenience to ferry. Staff absolutely lovely couldnt do enough for you. Although a tad dated hotel was spotless pool and hot tub very good. Rooms clean beds so comfy room warm. Reception staff pleasant and efficient. Ample parking over all a very good choice of hotel
1-night trip

6/10 Good

A dreadful bed but great breakfast

We stayed in a room in the 'new' part. The bed was dreadful which resulted in little sleep. There was no sound proofing in the 'new' area as we constantly heard people talking in the corridor and the banging of doors until around 1am as well as a droning noise like an extractor running all night. The breakfast was fantastic, all freshly cooked to order which makes such a difference. The staff were all extremely polite and customer focused and we made use of the leisure facilities which were a bit tired and could do with some updating, especially the showers in the ladies changing area with poor water pressure. A drying machine would certainly benefit the area to take the moisture from swimming costumes too. Overall an okay stay.
Ian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Overnight stay to meet a friend

One night stay to meet a friend. Hotel was recommended by her & didn’t disappoint. Thank you.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable stay . Great location.

This is a really lovely traditional hotel . All the staff are really friendly & at the same time very professional. Yes, it’s a bit old fashioned but I really like this about the hotel . I love its traditional values. A very comfortable stay & a delicious dinner in a beautiful dining room. Great service .
Sheila, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

NEC

My room was located in the Hotel Annex. The TV was poor quality and housed in a strange way on a coffee table. The Decor in the room was quite dated and the bathroom although functional was very tired. To me the annex which contained 3 bedrooms looked very much like staff accommodation.
Joan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, pool & games room. Very convenient for the ferry ports
Deborah O, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic hotel. Exactly what we were looking for.
Dalene, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Stranraer

Useful location
Joan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Polite staff and excellent breakfast
1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Although the hotel is clean it has certainly seen its day it requires a serious overhaul and upgrade
John, 1-night trip