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North West Castle Hotel

Portrodie, Stranraer, DG9 8EH, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
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North West Castle Hotel
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Pets allowed Parking WiFi Swimming pool

About this property

Featuring its own curling ice rink and an indoor pool, North West Castle Hotel is located opposite Stranraer harbour, which serves as the main ferry port between Scotland and Ireland. Other benefits include a sauna, spa bath and a gym.

Free WiFi is provided in each room at North West Castle Hotel, as well as an en-suite bathroom, a TV and tea/coffee making facilities.

Dishes made with fresh local produce are served in the hotel’s 2 restaurants, and accompanied by an extensive wine list. Musical accompaniment comes in the form of the hotel’s pianist, who will play your song requests. Guests can also relax in The Residents Lounge which boasts views along the entire length of Loch Ryan.

Stranraer town centre is just a 5-minute walk from the hotel and features an ancient castle, cafés and shops. Scenic walks can be taken in the local area and day trips to Belfast are made easy by the frequent ferries which sail back and forth.

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Languages spoken

English

Availability

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Couples particularly like this property — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

House rules

You are kindly requested to inform the property in advance about your estimated arrival time. You will be able to insert this information in the section Special Requests box at the time of booking or you can contact the property directly.

When booking 4 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

The leisure facilities will be closed from 16/11/2026 to 30/11/2026.

The gym will be closed from 16/11/2026 to 30/11/2026.

Smoking

Not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed

Children

Children of all ages are welcome.

Groups

When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Accepted payment methods

Credit card CVC required

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

• In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Legal information

This property is managed by North West Castle Hotel.

Located in Stranraer, United Kingdom.

FAQs about North West Castle Hotel

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed at this property.
North West Castle Hotel is 0.5 km from the center of Stranraer.
Yes, couples have rated this property 8.6 for a two-person trip.

Guest reviews

8.6

Very good

2750 reviews

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Ann

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

1 week ago
9.0
+ Room was big, spacious and good storage space. Comfy, big bed. Food good. Staffe helpful. Room was big, spacious and good storage space. Comfy, big bed. Food good. Staffe helpful.

review category group of friends · Family Room

Z

Zhe

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

2 weeks ago
8.0
+ Everything was good but just one thing: false fire alarm twice at midnight!!! Everything was good but just one thing: false fire alarm twice at midnight!!!

family with young children · Classic Quadruple Room

Facilities of North West Castle Hotel

Indoor swimming pool Non-smoking rooms Restaurant Facilities for disabled guests Fitness centre Internet services Bar

Wellness

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna

Food & Drink

  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Physical distancing in dining areas

Internet

  • Internet services

General

  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Activities

  • Table tennis
  • Games room

Media & Technology

  • Trouser press
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Packed lunches
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Health & Safety

  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • First aid kit available
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
  • Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities

Living Area

  • Parking

Other

  • Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Cashless payment available
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus

Guest reviews for North West Castle Hotel

8.6

Very good

2750 reviews

All reviews verified

Categories

Staff 9.1
Facilities 8.4
Cleanliness 8.8
Comfort 8.8
Value for money 8.6
Location 9.1
Free Wifi 7.9

Score distribution

Superb
1258
Good
1128
Okay
244
Poor
79
Very poor
41

Scores by traveler type

Solo travelers 8.7
With friends 8.7
Business travelers 8.5
Couples 8.6
Families 8.7

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Guest reviews

A

Ann

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9.0
Family Room Family Room 1 week ago review category group of friends
+ Room was big, spacious and good storage space. Comfy, big bed. Food good. Staffe helpful.
Z

Zhe

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8.0
Classic Quadruple Room Classic Quadruple Room 2 weeks ago family with young children
+ Everything was good but just one thing: false fire alarm twice at midnight!!!
J

Jo

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8.0
Double or Twin Room - Disability Access Double or Twin Room - Disability Access 2 weeks ago solo traveller
+ Perfect location for the ferry food was good and staff very pleasant and it was dog friendly
J

Joe

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9.0
Classic Double Room Classic Double Room 2 weeks ago young couple
+ A charming throwback to what hotels used to be. The hotel bar overlooking the curling rink is straight out of The Shining, in a good way. Staff were very friendly upon our later-than-planned arrival, and we were walked to our warm and comfy room. The hotel was staging a jazz festival all weekend which added to the feeling of days gone by. Got up early for porridge and a swim in the warm pool. Also biscuits in the room, which always guarantees top marks from me!
− Parking was tight, but only because of the jazz festival.
A

Alice

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9.0
Classic Quadruple Room Classic Quadruple Room 2 weeks ago review category group of friends
+ Great location close to train station and town centre. Fabulous leisure facilities - pool and gym were the main reasons we stayed here and we loved the freedom of being able to make use of it everyday - even after we had checked out. My kids and I were happy to have our rooms in a 2 bedroom bungalow adjacent to the main hotel - so much nicer than being all crammed together in one room. Most of the staff were friendly and welcoming.
− The decor in the bungalow was a wee bit dated and really could've done with some artwork on the bare walls as it did have a bit of a half-way house feel to it but it was fine for a short stay. Also - the fixed hairdryer in the bathroom was pretty useless so I just stuck to using the ones in the pool changing room. The coffee at breakfast wasn't the greatest.