North West Castle Hotel

3.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with 2 restaurants and bars/lounges

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Building design
Indoor pool
Fireplace
Double or Twin Room (Loch View )
Banquet hall

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Pool
The current price is AU$163
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct

Explore the area

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Port Rodie, Stranraer, Scotland, DG9 8EH
  • Castle Kennedy Gardens
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Cairnryan Port
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Cairnryan Stena Line Terminal
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Double Room ( Loch View)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

Classic Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
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
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Family Quadruple Room (Classic)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Family Suite

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Triple Room (Classic)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

Double or Twin Room (Loch View )

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Classic Double or Twin Room, Accessible

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Family Double Room (Classic)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

About the area

Stranraer

At North West Castle Hotel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Stranraer Museum and Castle of St John. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and an indoor swimming pool. .Enjoy the gym, Hot tub and sauna. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available daily between 8 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Stranraer hotel include Mull of Galloway Trail - North and Cairnryan Port.

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

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hong Kong City - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Harbour House Hotel - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Barista Coffee House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Crown - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro - ‬11 min drive

About this property

North West Castle Hotel

Eco-certified hotel with 2 restaurants and bars/lounges
As a guest of North West Castle Hotel, you'll find an indoor pool, Access to hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness centre. 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/games room, gift shops/newsstands, and a garden are also featured at the eco-certified 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
  • Conference rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
North West Castle Hotel offers 73 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and complimentary bathrobes. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Stranraer hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and 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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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.

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: from 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 aged 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
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North West Castle Hotel Stranraer
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at North West Castle Hotel?

North West Castle Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 15 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at North West Castle Hotel on 5 Oct 2025 start from AU$163.32, 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.

Is parking available at North West Castle Hotel?

Yep, North West Castle Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to North West Castle Hotel?

The closest beach to North West Castle Hotel is Port Logan Beach (20.4 km).

Does North West Castle Hotel have a pool?

North West Castle Hotel has an indoor pool.

What luxury perks are available at North West Castle Hotel?

North West Castle Hotel features an indoor pool, 1 hot tub and 2 restaurants.

Does North West Castle Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, full brekkie is offered daily between 8 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at North West Castle Hotel?

No, North West Castle Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at North West Castle Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at North West Castle Hotel's onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at North West Castle Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

North West Castle Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 406 out of 803 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 264 out of 803 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 803 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 803 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 803 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

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

6/10 Okay

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie, Abilene

Travelled with family
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

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was easy to find, large car park and friendly staff Centrally located meaning wvweything was in walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideally placed for us travelling by train. Very comfortable and welcoming. Good breakfast. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were only at this hotel for a very short time but our experience was good. We stayed in a family room which was very spacious for us and our two teenagers.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

JOHN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff extremely friendly, helpful and very hard working. Lots of lounges to sit in and a good choice of food in the restaurant reasonably priced all well decorated. Rooms are very clean but could do with a few touches like pictures on the walls and update the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sam

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Feels as if the hotel is in need of TLC, but nobody wants to spend the money. The radiators may be switched off, but the pipework is still hot, so a summer's evening is very warm in the rooms. The bathroom glasses are plastic. The carpet has been around since Robert the Bruce's time. The toilet handle was hanging loose. Some of this can be easily fixed, some needs a bit more investment. If Stranraer had a Holiday Inn, it would be an instant preference.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ennis

Travelled with group
Staff very friendly and helpful. Food at breakfast and dinner was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

rebecca

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was full of dust tvs didn’t work and we very old Spoke to reception and they were not bothered about it at all Very grubby and unclean room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Superb breakfast Good to have other facilities such as snooker table. Large rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Carol

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

celine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Accueil chaleureux et sympathique, charmante chambre spacieuse et confortable, je suis venue plusieurs fois et je reviendrais...
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Joan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joyce

Travelled with partner
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

Michael

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable and convenient for travel to Ireland
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming hotel, beautiful decor, has a yesteryear feel to it but with modern touches.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Liam

Stayed 1 night in May 2025