North West Castle Hotel

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Indoor pool
Property entrance
Double or Twin Room, Balcony (Loch View Plus) | View from room
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

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Port Rodie, Stranraer, Scotland, DG9 8EH
  • Place, Stranraer Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Mull of Galloway Trail - North
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Castle of St John
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

Classic Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(38 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Family Double Room (Classic)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

Family Double Room ( Loch View)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Classic Double or Twin Room, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Double or Twin Room (Loch View )

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Family Quadruple Room (Classic)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

North West Castle Hotel

This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, an indoor pool and 2 bars/lounges. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a fitness centre, a sauna and a hot tub are 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.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at North West Castle Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Stranraer Museum. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 2 restaurants.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at one of the 2 restaurants, or stop for a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include meeting rooms, a gift shop and laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and a sauna
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Stranraer Museum and Mull of Galloway Trail - North
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
As a guest of North West Castle Hotel, you'll find an indoor pool, a 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 business-friendly North West Castle Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Stranraer hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 8 AM to 9:30 AM.
On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 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 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

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
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
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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 Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 446 out of 886 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 886 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 886 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 886 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 886 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rose

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm, hot water and heating levels above many other hotels
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Darryl

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff great, good excellent, room clean but a little dated
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean, well appointed, spacious, comfortably warm and quiet. I was very happy with it. My evening dinner included vegetable soup and steak pie, both of which were tasty and nicely hot when served. Morning breakfast options were plentiful and hot food was tasty, well prepared and served promptly. Reception and dining room staff were considerate, polite and keen to assist as necessary. This hotel may be a little aged but but it is well appointed and has plenty of character and atmosphere that others of its generation and newer lack. In short, it ticked all my boxes.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We have stayed here many times before so we are pleased the high standard has been maintained, as well as some renovations taking place.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Business traveller
Cleanest hotel I have stopped in. Excellent Breakfast and evening food. Found out that they have a Curling Sports Centre where the sport of Curling is done. Currently this team are the world champions. if you are looking for a Hotel in Stranraer, definitely go to the North West Castle Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast a bit oily but a great place to stay; also staff really helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spot
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I loved the room! It was so spacious and very clean. The staff were friendly and helpful too.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. Friendly staff. Room correct temperature (on a cold night outside) and bed very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are so glad that we stayed in this gem of a hotel. It was such a special experience. The pool and sauna are nice to relax in after a day of travel. The dinner is 5 star and the view over the bay in the morning is priceless.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff, spacious room, nice restaurant and...Curling on site!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing hotel with excellent facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pool & sauna
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice building, staff very friendly and professional.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

The room was spotless, if a little old-fashioned The breakfast was superb, all bar and serving staff were attentive and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Its an old run down hotel , but clean and tidy , rooms need a massive uodate
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Hotel looks and feels very tired. Needs modernisation.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025