Selkirk Arms Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (542 reviews)
High Street , Kirkcudbright , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Packed lunches
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Excellent food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Small room sizes

Categories

Cleanliness
8.24
Some guests reported cleanliness issues, particularly with housekeeping.
Service
9.21
Staff were frequently mentioned as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.05
Location noted as convenient for exploring the area.
Room Quality
8.2
Some rooms reported as small and chilly, with noise issues.
Amenities
8.73
Amenities noted, but some out of date.
Value for Money
8.69
Reviews suggest good value for the quality of food and service.
Food and Beverage
9.24
Food received high praise for quality and variety.
Overall Experience
9.01
Most reviews indicate a positive experience despite some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-09 02:53

Property Description

Historic 18th-Century Townhouse in Kirkcudbright

Cosy Restaurants and Bar
The Selkirk Arms Hotel boasts 2 cosy restaurants and a bar, providing guests with a charming and convenient dining experience during their stay.

Individually Furnished Rooms
Each room at the Selkirk Arms Hotel is uniquely decorated, offering a cozy and personalized ambiance for guests. From comfortable leather sofas to stylish chairs, the rooms provide a comfortable retreat after a day of exploring the town and nearby national park.

Fine Dining and Local Ales
Guests can indulge in fine food and wine at Aristas restaurant or unwind by the open fire with local real ales. The bistro also serves fresh and hearty dishes made from local ingredients, ensuring a delightful culinary experience.

Book your stay at Selkirk Arms Hotel for a historic and cozy retreat in Kirkcudbright.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: GLA

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    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

8.8
Based on 542 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.24
Service: 9.21
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 8.2
Amenities: 8.73
Value for Money: 8.69
Food and Beverage: 9.24
Overall Experience: 9.01
M
matt couple gb
10
A wonderful stay
Pros:

Staff were outstanding and very welcoming

Cons:

N/A

2026-03-21 via Nuitee
J
Julian solo_traveller gb
8
2026-03-16 via Nuitee
W
wendy couple gb
7
2026-03-09 via Nuitee
L
Lorraine couple gb
8
Great hotel, lovely staff, fab food, definitely recommend
Pros:

Great central location, lovely hotel. Food was delicious.

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
G
George couple gb
10
Brilliant
Pros:

Very nice hotel and nice room

Cons:

Just shower not working properly

2026-01-28 via Nuitee
R
Richard couple gb
10
Exceptional quality service
Pros:

The staff could not do enough for you, nothing was to much trouble, always polite, friendly and professional, the hotel was excellent, my wife is hard of walking and needs easy access which the staff / management made for her, and adviced the room to have the next time we come, which we will as this is the place for us when visiting friends

Cons:

Nothing, everything was great for us, the menus for breakfast, snacks and dinner were great, the delivery was even better, its the many extra little touches that make it all so good example breakfast menu has things to do today, the expected weather, tides etc, great thought goes into the well being of the customer, on the last day I invited a friend to join us for breakfast before we left for the long drive home, nothing was a problem.... This is quality service, thank you very much

2026-01-24 via Nuitee
L
Lynne couple gb
9
Excellent stay.
Pros:

It all went very well, the room was good and nice and warm and comfy. the food was great and tasty.

Cons:

There was nothing not to like.

2026-01-21 via Nuitee
E
Elizabeth couple gb
10
Our second stay in the Selkirk Arms and it didn’t disappoint
Pros:

Stayed in room 1, it was cosy and comfortable, shower excellent.

Cons:

N/A everything was great

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
J
Jennifer family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

Lovely room, clean and tidy. Staff were lovely- we had to be up early and they arranged early breakfast and check out without any hesitation.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
A
Andrew extended_group gb
10
Nice hotel tucked away in a lovely location
Pros:

Lovely restaurant and garden at the back of the property.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
A
Anne couple gb
9
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
J
John couple gb
9
We have stayed at The Selkirk Arms a number of times and always enjoy our visits.
Pros:

The breakfast was excellent and offered several choices and used high quality local produces .
The location in a quiet picturesque street close to the harbour and town centre of Kirkudbright is very good and offers both an hotel car park plus ample on street parking with no restrictions.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
J
Jean couple gb
8
I like the hotel and location
Pros:

Excellent hotel and evening meal

Cons:

Very small room
Vegetarian breakfast not recommended
No vegetarian haggis on both days
One tasteless vegetarian sausage

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
T
Trevor couple gb
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
G
Guy couple gb
10
Excellent will definitely stay again should we head that way.
Pros:

One of the best, if not the best, hotel we have stayed in for many years.

Quiet, comfortable, attentive staff, good food and sensible prices.

What's not to like?

Cons:

Nothing to report.

2026-01-15 via Nuitee
R
Rory solo_traveller gb
6
2026-01-11 via Nuitee
H
Hunt solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

The hotel is very good and staff are excellent. Very helpful and friendly

Cons:

Shower was a little disappointing. Water flow was poor

2025-12-29 via Nuitee
J
Jenni couple gb
9
Friendly cosy hotel, lovely town 🥰
Pros:

Lovely overnight stay visiting family, cosy atmosphere, delightful staff, so friendly and helpful, would definitely recommend 🥰

Cons:

Hot water took a while to come through in the morning, maybe just a heads up to run the tap for a long time 🥰piping hot when it came through!!

2025-12-23 via Nuitee
J
Julie couple gb
10
Very good
Pros:

Very comfortable room.
Welcome good.
Nice breakfast
Would definitely return

2025-12-21 via Nuitee
A
Andrew couple my
10
Warm, comfy, cosy. Great welcome and great food.
Pros:

Warm and cosy. Rooms nice, comfortable. Hotel is lovely. Bar abd resturant were excellent with variety of local produce alongside the Christmas menu.

Cons:

Nothing - all was good.

2025-12-15 via Nuitee