Craignelder Hotel

Hotels
9 (895 reviews)
Cairnryan road , Stranraer , GB

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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 895 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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SMA • solo_traveller • fr
7
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Sheree • solo_traveller • gb
5
Disappointed with room especially for the money charged.
Pros:

It was close to town center

Cons:

Room 3 in windy ridge was run down. Chipped and stained skirting boards, grubby walls. Also ensuite was more a wash room with toilet sink and shower. Even hours after having shower, the whole bathroom area was still soaking. Got feet and trousers wet every time we wanted to use toilet. Blinds were difficult to close, tv was hard to work and the shower took forever to heat up and kept going freezing cold. Have stayed in room 5 before which was amazing. Room 3 was a let down.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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FORBES • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

A very pleasant, restful overnight stay. Excellent dinner and tasty breakfast. Cosy and comfortable room. Friendly and helpful staff. Thanks to all

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Jodi • couple • gb
9
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Smith • couple • gb
9
Excellent
Pros:

Everything

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Grant • couple • gb
8
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Bernard • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

The breakfast is very good.

Cons:

The mattress was rather soft for me/

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Ciaran • solo_traveller • ie
8
Comfortable stay
Pros:

Had a great sleep. Excellent breakfast.

Cons:

Single room felt a bit run down but I still had a very good nights sleep and it did the job .

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Hazel • solo_traveller • gb
8
This was a good base from which to explore this side of Dumfries and Galloway.
Pros:

Bed was comfortable;bedside lamps very good,particularly for reading in bed;TV worked well with a range of options (eg Netflix);view of Loch Ryan from my bedroom and the dining room;window could open really wide which is not always possible in hotels and was much appreciated;could walk into town from the hotel;staff very friendly.

Cons:

As often seems to be the case in hotels,there was not much storage space,no drawers,no shelves (missed particularly in the bathroom) ,no hooks to hang coats etc on and no full length mirror. Lack of mirror,shelves and hooks could easily be rectified without taking up much space.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Jean • family_with_children • gb
4
It was ok but the house needs a lot of upgrading
Pros:

Breakfast was good staff was nice

Cons:

We thought we was staying in the hotel but they put us in the house about 4houses long the road.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Jack • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

Large comfortable bed. Seaview.

Cons:

Hotel was in Stranraer - advertised on Booking.com under Portpatrick, our preferred destination. (Searched 'Portpatrick').

No good place to hang towels for a couple.

Shower had only two settings, hot and scalding.

Breakfast buffet was disappointing. Could have done with fresh fruit mix, also Muesli. Compared badly with our previous stay elsewhere.

Breakfast staff inexperienced and not very welcoming. Breakfast room atmosphere was like a morgue. Could have done with music playing. I played music from my mobile to break the silence which was greeted with scepticism by one of the staff who took a vote amongst Guests to see who were happy with music. They all were (except her).

Our original arrival into the Hotel could have had a better meet and greet.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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JAMES • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Food and cleanliness

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Audrey • family_with_children • gb
8
A really nice hotel for an overnight stay in Stranraer.
Pros:

Had a very good dinner in restaurant overlooking beautiful Bay. Staff were wonderful, young smart and well trained. Owner went out of her way to make things comfortable.

Cons:

We asked for an easy access room which we received and it was very nice but we were on full view to passers by and alternative blinds would have been an improvement

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Nigel • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Booking, check-in, room comfort, view, restaurant ambience, dinners and breakfasts staff cheerfulness and attention.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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P • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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steven • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Nicol • solo_traveller • gb
10
I have used this hotel for a number of years, and I am still satisfied that it is value for money.
Pros:

Staff were friendly and efficient but not intrusive
Rooms and facilities were well tended and consistent
Location ideal for local and wider access

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Roland • solo_traveller • ch
8
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Ann • extended_group • gb
10
Would return
Pros:

Service was excellent. Food very good

Cons:

Bedrooms were too hot

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee