# Hotels & B&Bs near Dalbeattie — Where to Stay

> Handpicked hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in Dalbeattie. Compare ratings, prices and locations, then check availability on Booking.com.

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Dalbeattie is a good base for exploring the quieter, less-visited corner of Dumfries and Galloway, and the choice of places to stay reflects that: small hotels, family-run guesthouses and self-catering cottages rather than big chain hotels. In the town itself you will find a handful of traditional hotels with granite-built exteriors, some dating back to the same quarrying boom that built the rest of Dalbeattie, offering straightforward bed and breakfast accommodation with a bar downstairs. A few miles out towards the coast, hotels in Kippford and Rockcliffe trade town convenience for sea views, sitting right on the water's edge and popular with the sailing crowd who use the local harbours.

Self-catering cottages are common throughout the area and are often the more practical choice if you are visiting to mountain bike or walk, since many come with secure storage for bikes and equipment and enough space to dry out wet kit after a day in the forest. Options range from traditional stone cottages within walking distance of Dalbeattie town centre to more remote lodges set back in the countryside, some looking directly onto the forest itself. Whichever type of accommodation you choose, book ahead for peak periods: the town fills up around 7stanes biking events and during the main summer season, when rooms in both Dalbeattie and the coastal villages go quickly.

Updated 31 August 2026 · Ratings from Google; [how we list](https://staycation.co.uk/about#how-we-list)

We list **7** hotels and B&Bs in Dalbeattie. 7 have a Google rating, averaging 4.6/5.

## Most recommended hotels and B&Bs in Dalbeattie

Ranked by Google rating weighted by the number of reviews (4.3+ from at least 15 reviews).

- [1 The Anchor Hotel ★ 4.3 · 1,101 reviews](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/hotels/the-anchor-hotel)
- [2 The Birchtree Hotel ★ 4.4 · 471 reviews](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/hotels/the-birchtree-hotel)
- [3 Clonyard House Hotel ★ 4.3 · 216 reviews](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/hotels/clonyard-house-hotel)
- [4 The Maxwell Arms Hotel ★ 4.4 · 72 reviews](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/hotels/the-maxwell-arms-hotel)
- [5 Craignair Cottage ★ 5.0 · 16 reviews](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/hotels/craignair-cottage)

## [The Birchtree Hotel](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/hotels/the-birchtree-hotel)

Hotel · 1 Maxwell Street, Dalbeattie

Family-run hotel on Maxwell Street in Dalbeattie with en-suite and accessible rooms, a garden, and free on-site parking.

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## [The Maxwell Arms Hotel](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/hotels/the-maxwell-arms-hotel)

Hotel · 5 Maxwell Street, Dalbeattie

A traditional hotel bar and comfortable rooms in Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway, with free on-site parking and a garden for outdoor drinks.

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## [Dalbeattie Guest House](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/hotels/dalbeattie-guest-house)

Guest Accommodation · 13 Maxwell Park, Dalbeattie

Small guest house in Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway, with just three rooms and free on-site parking for exploring the surrounding countryside.

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## [Buittle Castle](https://staycation.co.uk/castle-douglas/hotels/buittle-castle)

B&B · Buittle Castle, Castle Douglas · 0.9 miles away

Adults-only B&B at Buittle Castle near Castle Douglas, with breakfast included and countryside views from the garden.

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## [Craignair Cottage](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/hotels/craignair-cottage)

B&B · Craignair Cottage, Dalbeattie

Adults-only B&B in Dalbeattie with a private garden and free parking, close to golf, pubs and restaurants in Dumfries and Galloway.

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## [Ernespie House Hotel](https://staycation.co.uk/castle-douglas/hotels/ernespie-house-hotel)

Hotel · Ernespie Road, Castle Douglas · 3.7 miles away

Ernespie House Hotel in Castle Douglas has its own bridal suite and wedding venue, plus free parking and a restaurant and bar on site.

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## [The Mariner Hotel](https://staycation.co.uk/kippford/hotels/the-mariner-hotel)

Hotel · Main Street, Kippford · 3.8 miles away

A traditional hotel on Kippford's Main Street, with mountain views, a restaurant and bar, and free parking in Dumfries and Galloway.

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## [The Anchor Hotel](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/hotels/the-anchor-hotel)

Hotel · Kippford, Dalbeattie

A traditional hotel in the sailing village of Kippford near Dalbeattie, with a bar and restaurant and coastal walks on the doorstep.

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## [The Market Inn Hotel](https://staycation.co.uk/castle-douglas/hotels/the-market-inn-hotel)

Hotel · 7 Queen Street, Castle Douglas · 4.1 miles away

A small, no-fuss hotel in Castle Douglas for travellers who want a comfortable base near Threave Castle and Galloway Forest Park without the fuss.

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## [Clonyard House Hotel](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/hotels/clonyard-house-hotel)

Hotel · Colvend, Dalbeattie

A relaxed hotel in Colvend near Dalbeattie, well suited to golfers, walkers and dog owners after a quiet Dumfries and Galloway base.

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## [Douglas House](https://staycation.co.uk/castle-douglas/hotels/douglas-house)

B&B · 63 Queen Street, Castle Douglas · 4.2 miles away

For travellers who want a well-kept, no-fuss base in Castle Douglas, this B&B on Queen Street pairs comfortable rooms with a hearty breakfast.

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## [The Imperial Hotel](https://staycation.co.uk/castle-douglas/hotels/the-imperial-hotel)

Hotel · 35 King Street, Castle Douglas · 4.2 miles away

Central Castle Douglas hotel with en-suite and family rooms, a restaurant and bar, and free on-site parking, though some rooms are showing their age.

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## Where to eat in Dalbeattie

The best-reviewed of 5 we list · [see them all](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/restaurants)

[Sandyhills Caravan Site Shop ★ 4.5 · 510 reviews](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/restaurants/sandyhills-caravan-site-shop) [Birch Field Garden Centre & Tearoom ★ 4.6 · 311 reviews](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/restaurants/birch-field-garden-centre-tearoom) [Rose Garden / Ship Inn ★ 4.7 · 183 reviews](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/restaurants/rose-garden-ship-inn) [Seahorse Chinese Restaurant ★ 4.5 · 99 reviews](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/restaurants/seahorse-chinese-restaurant)

## Other places to stay in Dalbeattie

### [8 campsites →](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/camping)

- [Castle Point Caravan and Camping Site](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/camping/castle-point-caravan-and-camping-site) ★ 4.7 (527)
- [Sandyhills Bay Holiday Park](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/camping/sandyhills-bay-holiday-park) ★ 4.5 (508)
- [Gorsebank Glamping](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/camping/gorsebank-glamping) ★ 4.8 (285)

## Nearby towns

[All of Dumfries and Galloway](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries-galloway/hotels) [Dumfries 34](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries/hotels) [Stranraer 17](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/hotels) [Castle Douglas 14](https://staycation.co.uk/castle-douglas/hotels) [Moffat 13](https://staycation.co.uk/moffat/hotels) [Lockerbie 10](https://staycation.co.uk/lockerbie/hotels) [Newton Stewart 10](https://staycation.co.uk/newton-stewart/hotels) [Gretna 9](https://staycation.co.uk/gretna/hotels) [Kirkcudbright 8](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkcudbright/hotels)

## Quick answers

How many hotels and B&Bs are there in Dalbeattie?+

We list 7 hotels and B&Bs in Dalbeattie. 7 of them have a Google rating, averaging 4.6 out of 5.

What are the most recommended hotels and B&Bs in Dalbeattie?+

Weighing Google rating against the number of reviews, the most recommended are The Anchor Hotel (4.3/5 from 1,101 reviews), The Birchtree Hotel (4.4/5 from 471 reviews) and Clonyard House Hotel (4.3/5 from 216 reviews).

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