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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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
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Neele solo_traveller ie
9
Pros:

The staff were great, both for the hotel and the restaurant. Highly recommend making a reservation for dinner, the food was great and the staff were super friendly.
The room was recently renovated and spacious with a spacious ensuite. Check-In was easy and swift.
Great location and value for money if you are catching the ferry.

Cons:

Parking was on-street, we found a spot without issues but mindful it could be harder during busy times.

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Toni couple au
10
Great
Pros:

Clean tidy, good bar , great meal. Kept informed of all available.

Cons:

I had trouble walking and didn’t earlier there was 4 flights of stairs. That was my fault not Royal.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller ie
10
Perfect
Pros:

Everything was perfect Very clean and comfortable

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Nicola couple gb
10
Would return without any hesitation if I was needing accommodation in the locality.
Pros:

What a fantastic little find, right on the centre of Stranraer, although not noisy, despite Scotland playing a World Cup game that night with kick off at 11pm. The rooms (5 of them) are on the second floor of the building and have clearly recently been renovated to a high standard. Fresh and modern, spotlessly clean. The room was a good size too as was the shower room.
We were welcomed to the property by a lovely friendly young girl who gave us tips on where to find something to eat as, unfortunately, on the evening of our arrival there was a wedding party going on in the restaurant. Being in the centre of town, it was easy for us to find something to eat: we had a Chinese take away from the restaurant just on the opposite side of the road.

Cons:

We drove around a few times to find the best place to park as close by all the parking spots are restricted. We did easily find a parking ( unrestricted) spot opposite Morrisons car park entrance but it was about a 4 mins walk to the hotel. Not a problem for us as we’d packed light so only had a bag to carry, but could be an issue if you had lots of luggage you needed to bring to the hotel ( coupled with the fact the rooms are on the second floor and there’s no lift)

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Tony couple gb
10
Pros:

We stayed overnight for an early morning ferry crossing to Ireland.
Royal Hotel is one of,if not the cleanest hotels, we’ve stayed in worldwide.
Excellent staff, facilities. Everything you would need for a stopover.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Janet solo_traveller gb
9
We had a lovely relaxing comfortable stay
Pros:

The view of the sea from our window was lovely….the tea/coffee facilities were good & we enjoyed them quite often :)

Cons:

The shower had very poor pressure which was disappointing!!

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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JCS1001 solo_traveller gb
9
Ideal break for a journey
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
couple gb
10
Good hotel
Pros:

Brilliant restaurant,excellent food,helpful and very pleasant staff. Nicely appointrd room, very clean and comfortable.

Cons:

Quite difficult to find,despite directions.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Lorraine couple ie
10
Great place to stay close to the ferry port
Pros:

Great location close to the ferry port. Really lovely friendly staff and clean room with everything you could need.

Cons:

No lift

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

great hosts. nice clean room good location

Cons:

bar shut too early

2026-06-24 via Nuitee