Craignelder Hotel

Hotels
9 (864 reviews)
Cairnryan road , Stranraer , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great food and beverage
Clean and fresh environment
Cons:
Limited parking
Some rooms may need updates

Categories

Cleanliness
8.21
The hotel was clean and fresh based on multiple positive mentions.
Service
9.68
Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.22
Great location with proximity to the ferry terminal and the sea front.
Room Quality
8.17
Some rooms are smaller and in need of updates, but overall comfortable.
Amenities
9.2
Well-equipped bar and restaurant; the breakfast was highly appreciated.
Value for Money
9.16
Guests expressed that the food and accommodations offered excellent value.
Food and Beverage
9.21
Food quality was frequently praised, with dinner and breakfast highlighted.
Overall Experience
9.18
Overall positive experiences mentioned throughout the reviews.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 15:51

Property Description

Picturesque Views and Convenient Location
Located in south-west Scotland overlooking Loch Ryan, Craignelder Hotel offers stunning views and easy access to ferry ports to Ireland.

Comfortable Rooms and Dining Options
The hotel features en suite rooms with flat-screen TVs and complimentary toiletries. Guests can enjoy traditional meals at the on-site restaurant and start their day with a full cooked breakfast.

Local Amenities and Attractions
Within a 5-minute walk, guests can explore various shops, restaurants, and even catch a Stranraer FC game nearby.

Ready to experience a relaxing stay with breathtaking views? Book your stay at Craignelder Hotel now!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 864 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.21
Service: 9.68
Location: 9.22
Room Quality: 8.17
Amenities: 9.2
Value for Money: 9.16
Food and Beverage: 9.21
Overall Experience: 9.18
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I589MTgrahamd Couples Selby, Selby District, North Yorkshire, England
10
Great Place - Definitely recommend
Pros:

We wanted a hotel with nice rooms and a restaurant close to the ferry port.

This hotel delivered and some.

If you choose to stay in this hotel see if room 9 is available the views are spectacular.

The staff in reception, bar and restaurant were both efficient but extremely friendly we were made to feel vet welcome.

The food in the restaurant was extremely good quality and reasonably priced.

The room itself was well appointed and vey clean.

A very good stay - a very good hotel

2026-07-24 via Tripadvisor
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Rob solo_traveller gb
9
Nice hotel very helpful staff
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Breakfast was too late for me to be able to use facility.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Wigcor Family Wigtown, Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
10
Excellent food
Pros:

Food was first class, no complaints. We all had an early bird meal, however extremely disappointed to discover that veg is not included with a roast dinner and incurs an extra charge! I do understand that a lot of people do not always want veg but I think if it is an option to have it, it should be included in the price of meal.

2026-07-23 via Tripadvisor
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Colin solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Colin solo_traveller gb
9
Excellent value, helpful staff
Pros:

Exactly what we wanted (cyclists starting the C2C). Great value and staff sprang into action when we asked to have evening meal at virtually the time the kitchen was due to close.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Lordbold Couples
8
Good rest, great breakfast
Pros:

Nice little hotel that provided us with what was required for a short stay.
The car park is off road but small however there is free parking in the street which is quiet and well lit at night. The room was fine although a little tired in places but we slept well enough .
The staff were really helpful and accomodating . The breakfast was superb ! Filled me up until the evening and in particular the full cooked Scots fry was on point. Quality produce well cooked and presented. I would imagine the meals served in the resteraunt during the day would be as good too. We did not dine here in the evening as we were out with family most of the day but the menu we saw was extensive. The public areas were well presented and provisoned .
Stranraer people are just so friendly . We would stay here again.

2026-07-22 via Tripadvisor
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glasgow solo_traveller gb
10
Very nice hotel
Pros:

The craignelder hotel is a very nice, clean and friendly hotel. The breakfasts are brilliant and plentiful. The staff are all very friendly and tidy also very efficient. I didn't have a dinner as I had other plans but the menu is excellent and the food looked incredible. I have no hesitation to recommend this hotel to anyone.

Cons:

I did have an issue whereby I came back one day and discovered an A4 size paper stuck on the dressing table with a message about smoking in the room and anyone found to be doing this would be FINED £50 for extra cleaning. I had been out for the day and when smoking I put my used cigarette ends in a pocket on the side of my bag to dispose of sensibly. However on returning to the hotel I disposed of the cigarette ends in the waste bin. I was fuming when I saw the message and confronted the manager and explained why there were cigarette ends in the bin. I said a better way would have been to ask me to my face for an explanation which I wouldn't have had a problem as I could have cleared up any misunderstanding instead of having a sarcastic note left in my room. By the way I am a 67yrs old pensioner. I did get an apology which I accepted. Also there isn't a lot of car parking on site (room for about 7 vehicles) . However there's car parks nearby. Apart from this little mistake by the hotel everything else was very good.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Colin solo_traveller gb
8
Great place for the ferry to Ireland
Pros:

It's close enough to the local shops but far enough away to still be quiet.
The rooms are nice and clean and the bed was quite comfy.
I stayed there only for one night as I had a ferry to catch in the morning and that's only 10 mins away.

The breakfast was great, very filling, fresh and hot.

Cons:

There is a kettle in the room but in my room there wasn't a plug socket close enough to use it where it was so I had to either put the kettle over by the bed or on the floor.

It's not their fault but parking is very limited (4 cars out front) so bear that in mind, especially if you have a larger vehicle.

Overall it's a great little hotel and I'd definitely use it again

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Philip solo_traveller gb
10
Excellent 👌
Pros:

Great hotel, good food, fantastic staff. Will stay here again.👍👍

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Pat solo_traveller gb
9
The hotel is small and friendly, which is ideal for sole travellers like myself.
Pros:

Breakfast offered a great selection of hot and cold food.

Cons:

I had to park on the street one night as the car park was full. However being on a corner site, the hotel does not have a lot of parking.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Axel couple de
9
Ideal, um am nächsten Tag die Fähre nach Irland zu nehmen
Pros:

Sehr nettes Personal, gutes Essen, ruhig und sauber.

Cons:

Es gab nichts zu beanstanden. Alles war zufriedenstellend.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Mark solo_traveller gb
5
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Martin solo_traveller at
10
Preis und Leistung sind okay 👍
Pros:

Die gute Verkehrsanbindung.
Das Personal ist freundlich und das Frühstück ausreichend. Der Parkplatz am Hoteleigenen Gelände ist sehr von Vorteil.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Andrew solo_traveller gb
9
Friendly Hotel. Great food service in bar
Pros:

Very friendly staff

Great food - breakfast included : also chose to eat my evening meal here which was excellent

Room comfortable but was very aware of noises from other rooms in the corridor- was awake until after 0100 as a result of disturbances

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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M C couple ie
10
Staff were fantastic
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No beer garden

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Lorraine couple gb
10
Our room was comfortable and had a lovely view over the water. Staff were great amd nothing was a problem, was also impr
Pros:

Easily accessible, and no problem parking

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Ohagan solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Lovely hotel and staff

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Jill couple gb
10
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Hector solo_traveller gb
10
Great Stay
Pros:

Fantastic little spot. Staff were super friendly and made our stay perfect. We had a fantastic evening meal and the breakfast was perfect

Cons:

Not that we didn't like but the room was small and could be updated but wouldn't let that put me off .

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Simon solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-11 via Nuitee