Selkirk Arms Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (657 reviews)
High Street , Kirkcudbright , GB
+44 1557 330402

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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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Amenities noted, but some out of date.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.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 657 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
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Mike • couple • ca
10
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
7
I would stay again for the food and the public spaces in the hotel such as restaurant, bar & lounge
Pros:

Dinner was excellent

Cons:

The room was less spacious than expected

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Mike • couple • ca
10
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Frances • couple • ie
9
We were made very welcome.
Pros:

Plenty of choice.

Cons:

Coffee was too strong

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • family_with_children • gb
9
A great place for a night or two - a clean room, comfortable bed, and excellent choice at breakfast.
Pros:

Dinner, bed and breakfast were all great. An especially nice touch with the daily breakfast menu was a suggestion for a local walk, and a weather forecast with the tide times. The staff were helpful and friendly too.

Cons:

It would have been good to be able to park in the small car park, but we were able to park on the road.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Colin • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Neil • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Excellent food in the restaurant. Good selection of ales and beers. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Bathroom was newly renovated. Paper note on back of menu at breakfast table detailing a 'walk of the day' and weather forecast was an excellent touch.

Cons:

Room backed onto the alleyway that the kitchen is accessed on so some noise when the kitchen closed at the end of the night. Fire door slamming near room.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • couple • us
10
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Roger • couple • gb
8
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Adrian • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Location was great, Hotel steeped in history, very comfortable, food excellent and staff very attentive.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Stuart • couple • gb
8
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Amy • couple • gb
10
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

I liked the room, the bathroom, the quiet.

Cons:

I thought breakfast was a bit underwhelming. Service was slow, only one member of staff appeared to be taking orders, fruit salad seemed to be just diced apple in fruit juice and there was no brown bread for toast on one morning. Ordering coffee/tea separately from cooked options seemed to make things slow. Staff could be more cheerful and friendly - and maybe more relaxed..

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Blair • couple • gb
8
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • couple • gb
8
All good thanks
Pros:

Breakfast excellent. Don't park under a tree. Pigeons have huge arses in Kirkcudbright!

Cons:

Pigeons arses

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
R
roy • couple • gb
7
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Sigrid • couple • de
8
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • gb
8
Great place to go and visit, Will definitely return.
Pros:

Staff very friendly and helpful.
Food was excellent.

Cons:

No view from bedroom.
Mattress a bit soft for my taste.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Erno • couple • nl
6
Het gaat
Pros:

De ligging

Cons:

Redelijk vies en gedateerd

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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volker • extended_group • de
10
Pros:

Sehr gut ausgestattete Zimmer, die etwas klein waren
Super nettes Personal, sehr gutes Frühstück und ein tolles Restaurant
Parken direkt am Hotel kostenlos

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee