The Royal Hotel

Hotels
9 (876 reviews)
Royal Hotel 24 Hanover Street , Stranraer , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and attentive staff
Great location near amenities
Cons:
Uncomfortable beds
No breakfast option available

Categories

Cleanliness
8.5
Most reviews highlighted cleanliness as being very good, though some mentioned issues related to noise affecting experience.
Service
9.5
Numerous reviews praised the attentive and friendly staff, contributing positively to the guest experience.
Location
9.5
Reviewers frequently noted the great location, close to central amenities and attractions.
Room Quality
8.5
Rooms are generally described as comfortable and well-decorated, though there were mentions of issues with some beds.
Amenities
8.5
Some amenities were noted, but limited breakfast options affected the score.
Value for Money
9.5
Many comments indicated that the hotel offers great value, especially for a short stay.
Food and Beverage
8.5
Food received positive feedback in some reviews, but absence of full dining services was noted.
Overall Experience
9.5
Overall guest experiences are positive with many stating they would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 09:35

Property Description

Central Location in Stranraer:
Conveniently located in the heart of Stranraer, The Royal Hotel offers easy access to various attractions and transportation hubs.

Relaxing Beer Garden and Bar:
Unwind in our charming beer garden or enjoy a refreshing drink at the on-site bar, perfect for socializing and unwinding after a day of exploring.

Nearby Golf Courses and Ports:
With 3 golf courses just a short drive away and proximity to Stena and P&O ports, guests can experience the best of Stranraer's leisure and travel opportunities.

Experience comfort and convenience at The Royal Hotel. Book your stay now for a memorable visit to Stranraer!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children ages 5 and older are allowed.
    Children from 5 years old to 16 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 876 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.5
Service: 9.5
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 8.5
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 9.5
Food and Beverage: 8.5
Overall Experience: 9.5
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Simon couple gb
10
Great stay. Sad it was only for 1 night. Stranraer is a great town.
Pros:

The staff were proper friendly. Made you feel really welcome. Couldn’t do enough for you.

Cons:

No Parking but I knew this before I booked. So nothing really. It was great.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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President Proper Chips couple gb
9
greatvalue will surely return..............
Pros:

great bar and restaurant fabulous owner (Janet) and staff

Cons:

not staying longer..........

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Claire solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Clean, friendly staff

Cons:

Parking, not the hotels fault though

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Carlo solo_traveller nl
6
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
10
Super friendly staff, great beer and only a short walk to the main town. Parking at the ASDA was easy and free.
Pros:

Great bar and garden areas to relax in.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Mark solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

All good and very clean

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Diane solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Lovely friendly staff. Very clean comfortable

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Linsey solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Seija solo_traveller gb
10
A very pleasant saty
Pros:

I liked the very central location and the very friendly staff. The room was very modern and very clean. There was a restaurant to have your evening meal. There was no breakfast available but in my case it did not matter.

Cons:

The room was on the second floor and no lift. It was okay as did not have much luggage but had I had there would have been a lot of steps.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Julie solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Room nice and clean, food was lovely so was the staff

Cons:

No parking, had to try an park on main street which was difficult as everywhere had double yellow lines. Also did not do breakfast.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Gail solo_traveller gb
6
Clean ans comfortable but some cons and wouldn't stay here again, especially not on a hot day!
Pros:

The staff member who greeted me on arrival at thr pub was friendly. The room was clean and comfortable. Easy to find in the middle of Stranraer.

Cons:

I can't say I enjoyed my stay, for a few reasons. There was a heat wave, and no fan or air conditioning in the room. It was unbearably hot. I know there are very rarely heat waves in Scotland, but would suggest the hotel purchases some fans! The other things I didn't enjoy were the location, in terms of having to enter and check in through a quite depressing pub. As it was a hot day, people were quite drunk and lary when I arrived to check in. Finally, a smaller thing but the shower was so small it was quite hard to not nudge the tap when you turned around. And nobody cleaned and replaced the towels, which I would really have benefitted from.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Janine solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

The room was bright & airy. The bed was comfortable. The bathroom had a nice clean shower.

Cons:

The seagulls were a nuisance.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Brigid solo_traveller ie
10
Pros:

A little gem of a place! Super staff too!!

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Anna couple gb
10
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Handy for everything

Cons:

N/A

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Seija couple gb
9
A. Comfortable night
Pros:

Very clean and very friendly and helpful staff

Cons:

Nothing to say

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Lisa family_with_children ca
10
Loved our stay! We’d happily stay here again and highly recommend it.
Pros:

Spacious rooms in a great location, with restaurants, grocery stores and public transport just a short walk away. The beds were comfortable, everything was spotless, and the staff were incredibly friendly!

Cons:

There was some street traffic noise, but it quieted down considerably after 11 p.m.

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Steven solo_traveller de
10
Pros:

I slept real good, that is the main thing. Also the food at the restaurant was very good. It was very conveniant to get a bus from there to the ferry.

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Lee solo_traveller gb
10
Kennedy party
Pros:

Very clean tidy hotel. Great value for money. Comfortable nights sleep. What more could you ask for. Will definitely be back.

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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MANDYNALLY solo_traveller gb
10
Royal stranraer
Pros:

Everything about the stay was lovely no faults with location staff and cleanliness

Cons:

The shower was the only down side with not a lot of pressure

2026-07-06 via Nuitee