# 97 Family-friendly hotels in Dumfries & Galloway (2026)

> 97 family-friendly hotels in Dumfries & Galloway, best reviewed first — including Hetland Hall Hotel. Ratings, locations and details.

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97 listed · best reviewed first

Updated 31 August 2026 · Ratings from Google · [All hotels and B&Bs in Dumfries & Galloway](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries-galloway/hotels)

[Dog-friendly 20](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries-galloway/hotels/dog-friendly) [Families 97](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries-galloway/hotels/family-friendly) [4-5 star 5](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries-galloway/hotels/four-and-five-star)

[Dumfries Hetland Hall Hotel ★ 4.6 (1,848) A country hotel at Carrutherstown with Solway views, recently refreshed rooms and a restaurant serving à la carte and afternoon tea.](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries/hotels/hetland-hall-hotel) [Newton Stewart The Harbour Inn ★ 4.7 (905) A relaxed harbourside pub-hotel in Garlieston, well suited to families and dog owners after a quiet Dumfries and Galloway break with sea views.](https://staycation.co.uk/garlieston/hotels/the-harbour-inn) [Stirling Lion and Unicorn Hotel ★ 4.7 (899) A traditional pub-hotel on Thornhill's Main Street, with a games room, garden and free parking on site.](https://staycation.co.uk/thornhill/hotels/lion-and-unicorn-hotel) [Gretna Smiths At Gretna Green Hotel ★ 4.3 (1,448) A 50-room hotel in Gretna Green, right by the border, with restaurant, bar and free parking for an easy overnight stop.](https://staycation.co.uk/gretna/hotels/smiths-at-gretna-green-hotel) [Stranraer Crown hotel ★ 4.3 (1,448) A characterful hotel on North Crescent in Portpatrick, with sea views and a bar right on the harbourfront setting.](https://staycation.co.uk/portpatrick/hotels/crown-hotel) [Gretna Gretna Hall Hotel ★ 4.3 (1,444) A historic hotel right in Gretna Green, moments from the famous village, with gardens, a bar and a long tradition of weddings.](https://staycation.co.uk/gretna/hotels/gretna-hall-hotel) [Kirkcudbright Selkirk Arms Hotel ★ 4.6 (896) A High Street hotel in Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway, offering traditional rooms with a restaurant and bar, close to Galloway Forest Park.](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkcudbright/hotels/selkirk-arms-hotel) [Newton Stewart The Steam Packet Inn ★ 4.6 (868) A 7-room harbourside inn on Harbour Row in Newton Stewart, with sea views and a bar-restaurant right at the water's edge.](https://staycation.co.uk/newton-stewart/hotels/the-steam-packet-inn) [Stranraer Tigh Na Mara Hotel ★ 4.6 (866) A small 7-room hotel in Sandhead near Stranraer, handy for Dunskey Golf Club and the Portpatrick coastline.](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/hotels/tigh-na-mara-hotel) [Moffat Buccleuch Arms Hotel ★ 4.7 (703) A traditional hotel on Moffat's High Street, with secure parking and drying rooms that make it a favourite stop for bikers and cyclists.](https://staycation.co.uk/moffat/hotels/buccleuch-arms-hotel) [Moffat The Famous Star Hotel ★ 4.6 (809) Small High Street hotel in Moffat with a well-regarded restaurant known for hearty classics like steak pie and Sunday roast.](https://staycation.co.uk/moffat/hotels/the-famous-star-hotel) [Castle Douglas Masonic Arms Gatehouse ★ 4.5 (923) A straightforward inn in Gatehouse of Fleet, good for families or golf-and-fishing breaks with free parking on site and Threave Gardens close by.](https://staycation.co.uk/gatehouse-of-fleet/hotels/masonic-arms-gatehouse) [Dumfries Premier Inn Dumfries ★ 4.2 (1,457) Premier Inn Dumfries on Annan Road offers easy access to Caerlaverock Castle, Mabie Forest and the Solway Firth, with free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries/hotels/premier-inn-dumfries) [Moffat Balmoral Hotel ★ 4.6 (728) A High Street hotel in Moffat with roast dinners and fish and chips locals rate highly, plus free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/moffat/hotels/balmoral-hotel) [Annan The Powfoot Golf Hotel ★ 4.6 (701) Hotel on Links Avenue in Annan, backing onto a golf course with countryside and coastal views across Dumfries and Galloway.](https://staycation.co.uk/annan/hotels/the-powfoot-golf-hotel) [Dalbeattie The Anchor Hotel ★ 4.3 (1,101) A traditional hotel in the sailing village of Kippford near Dalbeattie, with a bar and restaurant and coastal walks on the doorstep.](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/hotels/the-anchor-hotel) [Dumfries Mabie House Hotel ★ 4.7 (554) Hotel by Mabie Forest near Dumfries, with spacious, spotless rooms and a peaceful woodland setting for walks and cycling.](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries/hotels/mabie-house-hotel) [Castle Douglas The Ship Inn ★ 4.7 (546) A 10-room pub-hotel on Fleet Street in Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway, with its own bar and garden for outdoor drinks.](https://staycation.co.uk/gatehouse-of-fleet/hotels/the-ship-inn) [Newton Stewart Creebridge House Hotel ★ 4.6 (591) A former country house in Minnigaff, just over the river from Newton Stewart, with Galloway Forest Park on its doorstep.](https://staycation.co.uk/newton-stewart/hotels/creebridge-house-hotel) [Dumfries Holiday Inn Dumfries ★ 4.3 (914) A modern chain hotel set within the parkland of the Crichton Estate, ten minutes from Dumfries town centre with a restaurant and event spaces.](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries/hotels/holiday-inn-dumfries) [Stranraer Craignelder Hotel ★ 4.6 (543) A practical stopover for ferry travellers, this Stranraer hotel on Cairnryan Road sits under half a mile from the harbour with free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/hotels/craignelder-hotel) [Moffat Moffat House ★ 4.5 (587) A townhouse hotel on Moffat's High Street, surrounded by Dumfries and Galloway countryside, within reach of Drumlanrig Castle.](https://staycation.co.uk/moffat/hotels/moffat-house) [Moffat Black Bull Hotel ★ 4.2 (879) A dog-friendly hotel on Churchgate in Moffat, Dumfries and Galloway, known for its hearty carvery and cosy bar.](https://staycation.co.uk/moffat/hotels/black-bull-hotel) [Thornhill Buccleuch and Queensberry Arms Hotel ★ 4.5 (557) A straightforward pub-hotel in Thornhill for travellers touring Dumfries and Galloway, handy for Drumlanrig Castle and happy to take pets.](https://staycation.co.uk/thornhill/hotels/buccleuch-and-queensberry-arms-hotel) [Castle Douglas The Inn on the Loch ★ 4.4 (643) Hotel in Crocketford near Castle Douglas with a restaurant, bar and hearty breakfasts, plus rooms looking out over the loch.](https://staycation.co.uk/castle-douglas/hotels/the-inn-on-the-loch) [Gretna Solway Lodge Hotel ★ 4.4 (642) Solway Lodge Hotel is a 13-room hotel on Annan Road in Gretna, with en-suite rooms and free on-site parking close to Gretna Green.](https://staycation.co.uk/gretna/hotels/solway-lodge-hotel) [Dumfries Cairndale Hotel & Spa ★ 4.2 (846) A large town-centre hotel with an award-winning spa, three dining venues and 86 rooms, a short walk from the High Street.](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries/hotels/cairndale-hotel-spa) [Castle Douglas Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course ★ 4.4 (621) Hotel with its own golf course in Gatehouse of Fleet, near Threave Gardens, offering an indoor pool, spa and free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/gatehouse-of-fleet/hotels/cally-palace-hotel-golf-course) [Stranraer North West Castle Hotel ★ 4.2 (822) A castellated hotel in Stranraer with sea and mountain views, a spa, games room and gym, close to the harbour.](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/hotels/north-west-castle-hotel) [Lockerbie Days Inn Lockerbie Annandale Water ★ 4.1 (961) A 42-room motorway hotel at Annandale Water services on the A74(M) near Lockerbie, with a lakeside garden and free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/lockerbie/hotels/days-inn-lockerbie-annandale-water) [Sanquhar Nithsdale Hotel ★ 4.5 (511) A High Street hotel in Sanquhar with restaurant, bar and pool, plus free parking for exploring Dumfries and Galloway.](https://staycation.co.uk/sanquhar/hotels/nithsdale-hotel) [Stranraer The Harbour House Hotel ★ 4.2 (784) A harbourside hotel on Portpatrick's Main Street with sea-view rooms, a bar and restaurant, though there's no on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/portpatrick/hotels/the-harbour-house-hotel) [Stranraer The Portpatrick Hotel ★ 4.1 (871) A hotel above Portpatrick's harbour in Dumfries and Galloway, with sea views and coastal walks right on the doorstep.](https://staycation.co.uk/portpatrick/hotels/the-portpatrick-hotel) [Stranraer Corsewall Lighthouse Hotel ★ 4.6 (412) A working lighthouse hotel near Kirkcolm, Dumfries and Galloway, with sea views and Stranraer Harbour around 11 miles away.](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkcolm/hotels/corsewall-lighthouse-hotel) [Gretna Days Inn Gretna Green ★ 3.9 (1,205) A no-fuss motorway stopover at Gretna's Welcome Break services, suited to overnight breaks and pet-friendly road trips across South Scotland.](https://staycation.co.uk/gretna/hotels/days-inn-gretna-green) [Gretna Gables Hotel ★ 4.2 (697) Gables Hotel is a 31-room property in Gretna, less than a mile from Gretna Green, with free on-site parking and its own gym.](https://staycation.co.uk/gretna/hotels/gables-hotel) [Gretna Greens at Gretna ★ 4.4 (517) A 38-room hotel on Glasgow Road in Gretna, close to Gretna Green, with a bridal suite for those marrying nearby.](https://staycation.co.uk/gretna/hotels/greens-at-gretna) [Gretna The Gretna Chase Hotel ★ 4.4 (517) Hotel in Gretna near golf at Stony Holme and the famous Gretna Green, with free parking and a garden setting.](https://staycation.co.uk/gretna/hotels/the-gretna-chase-hotel) [Lockerbie Somerton House Hotel ★ 4.6 (378) A traditional hotel on Carlisle Road in Lockerbie, set amid Dumfries and Galloway countryside, with garden grounds and free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/lockerbie/hotels/somerton-house-hotel) [Newton Stewart The Crown Hotel ★ 4.4 (484) A straightforward base for exploring Galloway Forest Park, this Newton Stewart hotel suits walkers, cyclists and families travelling with pets.](https://staycation.co.uk/newton-stewart/hotels/the-crown-hotel) [Dalbeattie The Birchtree Hotel ★ 4.4 (471) Family-run hotel on Maxwell Street in Dalbeattie with en-suite and accessible rooms, a garden, and free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/hotels/the-birchtree-hotel) [Castle Douglas The Market Inn Hotel ★ 4.6 (357) 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.](https://staycation.co.uk/castle-douglas/hotels/the-market-inn-hotel) [Kirkcudbright The Kirkcudbright Bay Hotel ★ 4.4 (453) Hotel on St Cuthbert Street in Kirkcudbright with en-suite rooms, close to golf, fishing and Sweetheart Abbey.](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkcudbright/hotels/the-kirkcudbright-bay-hotel) [Dalbeattie The Mariner Hotel ★ 4.4 (407) A traditional hotel on Kippford's Main Street, with mountain views, a restaurant and bar, and free parking in Dumfries and Galloway.](https://staycation.co.uk/kippford/hotels/the-mariner-hotel) [Lockerbie Cressfield Country House Hotel ★ 4.7 (273) Country house hotel in Ecclefechan, Dumfries and Galloway, handy for Stony Holme Golf Club and local fishing spots.](https://staycation.co.uk/ecclefechan/hotels/cressfield-country-house-hotel) [Kirkcudbright Arden House Hotel ★ 4.7 (248) Small nine-room hotel on Tongland Road in Kirkcudbright, with its own restaurant and bar and free parking on site.](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkcudbright/hotels/arden-house-hotel) [Stranraer Lakeview Guest House ★ 4.8 (207) Guest house on Agnew Crescent in Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway, about 1.45 miles from Stranraer Harbour with free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/hotels/lakeview-guest-house) [Ecclefechan Ecclefechan Hotel ★ 4.5 (283) A straightforward High Street stop in Ecclefechan for golfers, walkers and drivers breaking a journey through Dumfries and Galloway.](https://staycation.co.uk/ecclefechan/hotels/ecclefechan-hotel) [Newton Stewart The Bladnoch Inn ★ 4.4 (310) Small five-room inn near Newton Stewart, handy for exploring Galloway Forest Park, with free parking and a garden bar.](https://staycation.co.uk/newton-stewart/hotels/the-bladnoch-inn) [Dumfries Woodland House Hotel ★ 4.3 (354) Woodland House Hotel in Newbridge, Dumfries pairs spotless, modern rooms with a quiet garden setting near Silloth on Solway Golf Club.](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries/hotels/woodland-house-hotel) [Moffat Annandale Arms Hotel ★ 4.5 (272) A traditional High Street hotel in Moffat, well suited to families and walkers wanting hearty food and easy parking on a Galloway break.](https://staycation.co.uk/moffat/hotels/annandale-arms-hotel) [Stranraer Fernhill Hotel ★ 4.5 (266) Family-run hotel above Portpatrick with en-suite rooms, sea views over the harbour, and free on-site parking in Dumfries and Galloway.](https://staycation.co.uk/portpatrick/hotels/fernhill-hotel) [Annan Corner House Hotel ★ 4.3 (324) Hotel on Annan's High Street with 18 rooms, a spa and indoor pool, close to Maryport Golf Club and the town's own pubs and restaurants.](https://staycation.co.uk/annan/hotels/corner-house-hotel) [Lockerbie The Kings Arms Hotel ★ 4.2 (357) Traditional 13-room hotel and bar-restaurant on Lockerbie's High Street, with free on-site parking and a garden.](https://staycation.co.uk/lockerbie/hotels/the-kings-arms-hotel) [Castle Douglas Ernespie House Hotel ★ 4.5 (217) Ernespie House Hotel in Castle Douglas has its own bridal suite and wedding venue, plus free parking and a restaurant and bar on site.](https://staycation.co.uk/castle-douglas/hotels/ernespie-house-hotel) [Dumfries Caledonian Hotel ★ 4.1 (355) A straightforward hotel on Annan Road in Dumfries, with free on-site parking, an on-site bar and golf nearby at Silloth on Solway.](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries/hotels/caledonian-hotel) [Kirkcudbright The Garret ★ 4.3 (262) A period High Street building in Kirkcudbright, The Garret pairs en-suite rooms with a restaurant and bar close to Sweetheart Abbey.](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkcudbright/hotels/the-garret) [Dumfries Travelodge Dumfries ★ 3.7 (619) Budget hotel on the A75 in Dumfries, close to forest walks, Dumfries Museum and golf, with free on-site parking and pet-friendly rooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries/hotels/travelodge-dumfries) [Stranraer Neptunes Rest Guest Hotel ★ 4.8 (136) A B&B on Agnew Crescent in Stranraer with sea views and free parking, close to Dumfries and Galloway's coast and countryside.](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/hotels/neptunes-rest-guest-hotel) [Castle Douglas Balcary Bay Hotel ★ 4.2 (270) A 20-room hotel in Auchencairn, Castle Douglas, with sea-view rooms and free parking near Dumfries and Galloway's coast.](https://staycation.co.uk/castle-douglas/hotels/balcary-bay-hotel)

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## Quick answers

How many family-friendly hotels are there in Dumfries & Galloway?+

We list 97 in Dumfries & Galloway. The best-reviewed are shown first.

Which family-friendly hotels in Dumfries & Galloway are best reviewed?+

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: Hetland Hall Hotel (4.6/5, 1,848 reviews), The Harbour Inn (4.7/5, 905 reviews) and Lion and Unicorn Hotel (4.7/5, 899 reviews).

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