Selkirk Arms Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (576 reviews)
High Street , Kirkcudbright , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
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Amenities noted, but some out of date.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 576 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
J
Jennie couple gb
8
Great food - good menu- evening meals and breakfast quality and choice. Lovely staff. Great service, Very attentive Gr
Pros:

Great location. Lots of character. Quiet.
Comfy beds, good quality bedding and towels. Good shower..

Cons:

Nothing here to report.

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
D
Deborah couple us
10
Thoroughly enjoyed! Staff were excellent!
2026-05-13 via Nuitee
A
andy solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Ron solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Excellent meals. Well designed bathroom. Thoughtful touches such as weather, walks, on breakfast menu. Friendly staff.

Cons:

Bedroom (9), a bit noisy because of movement's outside it, window frame overdue for maintenance.

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
D
Dave extended_group gb
7
Nice place, great food
Pros:

The food was amazing

Cons:

Room 4 is not great!

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
G
Geoff couple gb
8
Brill will go again lovely staff
Pros:

Brilliant excellent Salmon and Kippers

Cons:

Nothinh

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
R
Ruth couple gb
9
Excellent value accommodation and food in the centre of a lovely town.
Pros:

Friendly, professional staff. Excellent dinner and breakfast. Clean, comfortable rooms. Very convenient location in the centre of town.

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
M
Mark couple au
10
Great location, great staff, outstanding food.
Pros:

Excellent location, outstanding staff and great food!

Cons:

I cannot fault this property. I’ve stayed here with my family 5 times.

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
S
Susan couple us
8
Convenient place to stay to explore Kirkcudbright
Pros:

Liked having the restaurant integrated in the hotel and that it was close to the town center.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
D
Deborah solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Good staff with lovely warm welcome. Great breakfast. Evening meal was tasty too. Bed very comfortable. Good central location for exploring with secluded garden and on site parking.

Cons:

Didn't seem to be any hot water early morning but loads by breakfast time and later on. Maybe we were just too early.

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
E
elaine solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-02 via Nuitee
B
brown couple gb
7
Cons:

DINNER SERVICE WAS A LITTLE SLOW, BUT FOOD VERY GOOD AND HOT WHEN IT ARRIVED.

2026-05-01 via Nuitee
C
Carole couple gb
9
Pros:

Breakfast was delicious and included in the price of the room. Regretted not having our evening meal in the hotel … local options for eating were disappointing by comparison. Location of hotel was ideal for strolling round this beautiful town. Art galleries, museum and friendly local pub all within easy reach of the accommodation. Staff were helpful and friendly. Would happily book again.

2026-04-29 via Nuitee
J
Janet solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

.Friendly staff, comfy rooms and fab food. Room were quite small but fine for just one night.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
C
Cynthia couple gb
9
A comfortable and friendly place to stay
Pros:

Friendly staff and excellent situation

2026-04-24 via Nuitee
V
Venu solo_traveller gb
9
Good place to stay if you are visiting Galloway or nearby places.
Pros:

Great location. The town itself has so many places to visit. There’s a car park right behind the hotel and it has a couple of Charge Scotland EV as well. Amazing breakfast included in the room rent.

Cons:

The room was very small. It didn’t bother me much because I was a solo traveller. But some may find it a bit claustrophobic.

2026-04-23 via Nuitee
A
Alastair couple gb
9
Happy Spring days!
Pros:

Staff were on good form. Good breakfast, dinner and drinks. Room was fairly easy to access (a consideration with age) and had what was needed. We've been a few times and this visit went very smoothly.

Cons:

The downsides are related to the age and style of the building. A historic place cannot have all the convenience and facilities of somewhere new but offers compensatory satisfactions that make it worth going.

2026-04-23 via Nuitee
C
Craig solo_traveller gb
10
2026-04-21 via Nuitee
P
Paula couple ca
9
We enjoyed our stay. The bed was comfy, the location was great and the staff was wonderful.
Pros:

The staff. So friendly and helpful. The toilet in our room wasn’t working and they moved us to a new room right away. We also had to deal with our Visa being compromised while we were there and we forgot to make a reservation for dinner which was recommended - when we came down for dinner, the accommodated us and we ended our not-so-great day in a good way. Thank you!

Cons:

Prior to moving rooms, first thing in the morning, there was a man on a ladder right outside our window scraping paint and working on the window sill (9 am). We were up and heading out but it was uncomfortable.

2026-04-18 via Nuitee
P
Philip couple gb
9
2026-04-15 via Nuitee