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The Harbour House Hotel

3.0 star property

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

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53 MAIN STREET, Stranraer, Scotland, DG9 8JW
  • Place, Dunskey Garden
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, beach near Maidenhead Bay
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, beach near Moor Plantation
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Family Room

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room, Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Harbour House Hotel

A restaurant, a bar/lounge and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free bed & breakfast. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a library, a garden and a picnic area are on-site.
The Harbour House Hotel offers 11 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary slippers. This individually furnished accommodation includes desks. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Stranraer bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Harbour House Hotel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Dunskey Garden. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant and a bar are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy British cuisine and ocean views while dining at Bar & Bistro
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a terrace and library
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Dunskey Garden and 12 minutes from Castle of St John
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at The Harbour House Hotel.

This 3-star Stranraer bed & breakfast is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a English breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Bar & Bistro – Overlooking the ocean, this pub specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Street parking available
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bar & Bistro

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1750
  • Georgian architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 11 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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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 English breakfast: from approximately GBP 10.00 for adults and from GBP 10.00 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
  • 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:30 PM.
Guests arriving after 11 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Property is also known as

HARBOUR HOUSE HOTEL Stranraer

The Harbour House Stranraer

THE HARBOUR HOUSE HOTEL Stranraer

THE HARBOUR HOUSE HOTEL Bed & breakfast

THE HARBOUR HOUSE HOTEL Bed & breakfast Stranraer

The Harbour House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 170 out of 317 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 317 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 317 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 317 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 317 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness
Super friendly, cosy & affordable hotel with great views & a good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable rooms and apartment. Friendly staff and lovely location. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KATIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I absolutely adored my stay here & everything was perfect. I just wish I’d booked longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and the view (room 8 ) amazing . We saw some beautiful sunsets. The staff were all lovely and very friendly. Breakfast every morning was delicious, especially the haggis.
Sunset view from our room.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were lovely and so helpful. There was a variety of choices for your breakfast.
Beautiful Portpatrik on New Year’s Day.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from the room was the best. The evening meal was the best, breakfast was the best, the dogs loved the place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing value for money. Overnight stay for hospital appointment - very spacious, comfortable and clean apartment. Comfy beds quiet surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel in a gorgeous village
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

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

Enjoyable stay

Enjoyed our overnight stay in Portpatrick at the Harbour House Hotel. Great location, very helpful staff, lovely food. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful apartments next door. Spacious, clean, all amenities. Quiet and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Scenic beautiful place. Lively pubs, lovely atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One night stay and great value for money would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent short break
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nicola

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in Beach view apartment, the rooms were a little bit dated, could do with a wee refurb. Litter was found in bedroom drawers and a dirty pair of ladies underwear was found under one of the single beds(by one of my children) Disgusting. Staff were lovely in hotel and the food was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely friendly staff. Wonderful view from our cosy room on the top floor. Very good value breakfast. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and lovely spacious room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Catriona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely welcome from Emma, who checked us in and aerved our foid and drink! All staff were friendly and helpful with lical knowledge. Had only booked double room, but upgraded to the family room. Great views over the harbour, but just above bar. Had been told about the live music.. glad i didnt have young kids. Delicious food, dog very welcome. Will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place , great staff lively breakfast .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location nice staff roof 5 sea view sleep & breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were very good and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfortable, the only slight issue is the room head height in room 7, but of course that can't be changed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LORNA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice seaviews
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025