The Steam Packet Inn

Hotels
8.7 (234 reviews)
The Steam Packet Inn Harbour row , Isle of Whithorn , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Fax/photocopying
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Kid meals
Outdoor furniture
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good evening meal
Great location
Cons:
Poor breakfast options
Room cleanliness issues
Noisy environment

Categories

Cleanliness
7.59
Room cleanliness issues noted, including broken windows and dated bathroom.
Service
9.56
Staff were friendly and responsive, but limited by resources at certain times.
Location
9.6
Perfect location by the harbour, with sentimental value for guests.
Room Quality
8.05
Rooms described as nice but with older fittings and cold temperatures.
Amenities
8.58
Basic amenities with room for improvement, particularly the breakfast offerings.
Value for Money
8.54
Overnight rates considered costly given basic breakfast and room issues.
Food and Beverage
8.59
Evening meals praised, but breakfast options were limited and disappointing.
Overall Experience
9.06
Enjoyable stay despite issues, friendly atmosphere, and good meals.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-09 02:52

Property Description

Welcome to The Steam Packet inn in Isle of Whithorn!

Charming Garden and Dining Options
Indulge in the tranquil garden setting or savor a delightful meal at the on-site restaurant. Unwind with your favorite drink at the cozy bar.

Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities
Relax in rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV, wardrobe, and plush bedding. The hotel ensures a comfortable stay with fresh bed linen and fluffy towels.

Outdoor Adventures Await
Explore the picturesque Isle of Whithorn with activities like hiking and cycling. Create unforgettable memories amidst stunning natural landscapes.

Ready to experience the charm of The Steam Packet inn? Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Airport code: GLA

Property Policies

  • Internet

    No internet access available.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for £0 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 16 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 234 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.59
Service: 9.56
Location: 9.6
Room Quality: 8.05
Amenities: 8.58
Value for Money: 8.54
Food and Beverage: 8.59
Overall Experience: 9.06
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Pat • couple • gb
8
2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
8
Great room, shame about the hospitality.
Pros:

The room itself was great - overlooking the harbour and very comfortable. It was reasonably priced an the staff were nice.

Cons:

There was no indication before we arrived that the pub wasn't doing food, so we had to drive back out to a local town for fish and chips in the car. It would have been much better if this had been explicit, either on Booking.com or on the pub website. The room was good, but the pub not so much.

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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david • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Location and staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Alister • couple • gb
1
No stay because we had to cancel , yet card payment still not cancelled and money returned.
Pros:

Cancelled booking but still no refund !

Cons:

As above, terrible.

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Audrey • couple • gb
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Philip • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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JAMES • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
9
A thoroughly relaxing pre Christmas stay.
Pros:

Food was excellent both the bar menu and the restaurant menu.
View from the room was superb.
Nice relaxing stay all round.
Staff were all pleasant and helpful.

Cons:

No complaints, we had a great stay.

2026-01-11 • via Nuitee
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caroline • couple • gb
8
2026-01-03 • via Nuitee
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Tracy • extended_group • ae
8
A place to call your own when not at home.
Pros:

The location was prime for our needs. The staff were friendly and accommodating. The rooms adequate for our requirements.

Cons:

Only criticism is the breakfast. A continental breakfast was provided where we would have enjoyed a full Scottish. The continental was sparse.

2026-01-01 • via Nuitee
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Alison • couple • gb
6
Beautiful location but total lack of anywhere to eat when restaurant closed. Room was good and view lovely over harbour
Pros:

Nice room and great view

Cons:

Restaurant closed and didn’t find out until after had paid non-refundable £135 for room!

Had to drive 30 min to pub in Garlieston as no food available nearer than that.

2025-12-31 • via Nuitee
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Stuart • couple • gb
6
Lovely place ,great food , dog friendly but very bad timing .
Pros:

Position. Views food room .

Cons:

Room 6 the door did not lock . It was opposite the ladies toilets . Our stay coincided with a 40th birthday party . So we were kept up until late .with noise and then a fight broke out under our window .

2025-12-31 • via Nuitee
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Beattie • couple • gb
10
2025-12-20 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • gb
5
Fine for a short work stay, but not for a leisure break. Pictures look better than it actually is.
Pros:

Evening meal

Cons:

Breakfast Basic. Coffee was one cup not a pot. No atmosphere. Fittings in room very old fashioned, room was cold. Bathroom freezing. Electric fan heater in Bathroom wall, wouldn't say it was up to code.

2025-11-28 • via Nuitee
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Jan • couple • gb
8
Enjoyed
Pros:

Quaint and friendly

Cons:

The toilet seat… cheap flimsy plastic

2025-11-23 • via Nuitee
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Kayley • couple • gb
10
Pros:

The location was perfect, food was incredible and the staff were lovely.

Cons:

Wish there was a full English option for breakfast

2025-11-10 • via Nuitee
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Janet • solo_traveller • gb
8
Enjoyable stay, pleasant staff, good location. Good meal in the restaurant and cosy bar.
Pros:

Nice room with a view over the harbour. Good restaurant with good menu and good food.

Cons:

Noisy until 12.10. Expected quiet after 11pm.
The door to the bar was left open so noise travelled.

2025-11-03 • via Nuitee
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Donna • couple • gb
7
Will return as the location has a sentimental draw and the rooms are nice and comfortable, evening meal very good but a
Pros:

The location and the staff and food

Cons:

It’s costly for the an overnight with a very sparing continental breakfast. Bread, one cheese, couple meats, rice crispies or Cheerios, dairy yogurts and mini pastries and bagels. No option of toast.
Stayed here many times previously and enjoyed a delicious hot breakfast which I highly rated. Options of eggs, kippers, full Scottish breakfast.

2025-09-29 • via Nuitee
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Keith • couple • gb
2
Very disappointed on a Special Birthday Trip
Pros:

Dinner was good, although menu depleted by 8 pm. The bar served a very good selection of real ales, most from the local brewery. Parking was convenient, free public spaces by harbour.

Cons:

Breakfast could be seriously improved. Breakfast was Continental buffet, and poor as well. No pot of tea or coffee, just a cup on request. No toaster, on request only. Poor choice of cereals - only 3 provided. Poor sweet pastries. No rolls, no croissants, no brown/wholemeal bread. Only one sliced cheese. Juices in opaque jugs, so difficult to see which was which. Only one member of staff covering everything at this time of day. Photo of full buffet table attached.

Most importantly our room was not checked properly in advance of arrival. We had a broken and jammed window in the bathroom, and a jammed window in the bedroom. Cold wind through night. Bathroom very dated, and no heating provision. Electrical services very dangerous. We had two 4-gang extension leads serving lights, kettle unit, and television plus our own USB charging adaptors. No USB sockets provided. Our complaints were headed, and attempts made to rectify, although because of the state of repair of the windows, apologies were made and accepted, and a significant refund was paid.

2025-09-29 • via Nuitee
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helen • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Cosy friendly

2025-09-11 • via Nuitee