# Hotels & B&Bs near Stranraer — Where to Stay > Handpicked hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in Stranraer. Compare ratings, prices and locations, then check availability on Booking.com. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/hotels (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. 14 handpicked places to stay [Guide](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer) [🏨 Hotels](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/hotels) [🏡 Cottages](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/cottages) [⛺ Camping](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/camping) [🎟️ Attractions](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/attractions) [🍽️ Restaurants](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/restaurants) As a former ferry town, Stranraer has a decent spread of hotels and guesthouses in and around the centre, mostly modest and reasonably priced rather than luxurious, with a few overlooking Loch Ryan itself. If you'd prefer a more scenic base, Portpatrick, around 20 minutes away, has a good choice of harbourside hotels and inns with sea views and easy access to the coastal path, while Castle Kennedy and the wider Rhins peninsula offer a scattering of country house hotels and farm-based B&Bs set among the gardens and farmland. Self-catering cottages are plentiful across the area, from traditional stone cottages to more contemporary conversions, and many owners are used to guests basing themselves here for walking, birdwatching or simply touring the coast road. Booking ahead is sensible in summer, when the Rhins draws walkers tackling the Southern Upland Way and visitors timing their trip around the gardens' flowering seasons, but outside peak months availability is generally good and prices drop noticeably. Given the modest size of the town itself, most visitors treat Stranraer as a comfortable, well-connected base rather than a destination to spend all their time in, using it as the hub for day trips out to Portpatrick, the Mull of Galloway and Luce Bay. Updated 31 August 2026 · Ratings from Google; [how we list](https://staycation.co.uk/about#how-we-list) We list **17** hotels and B&Bs in Stranraer. 16 have a Google rating, averaging 4.6/5. ## Best for [Families 7](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/hotels/family-friendly) ## Most recommended hotels and B&Bs in Stranraer Ranked by Google rating weighted by the number of reviews (4.3+ from at least 15 reviews). - [1 Tigh Na Mara Hotel ★ 4.6 · 866 reviews](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/hotels/tigh-na-mara-hotel) - [2 Craignelder Hotel ★ 4.6 · 543 reviews](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/hotels/craignelder-hotel) - [3 Lakeview Guest House ★ 4.8 · 207 reviews](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/hotels/lakeview-guest-house) - [4 Cairnryan Bed and Breakfast ★ 4.9 · 125 reviews](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/hotels/cairnryan-bed-and-breakfast) - [5 The Swan Inn ★ 4.5 · 192 reviews](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/hotels/the-swan-inn) - [6 Neptunes Rest Guest Hotel ★ 4.8 · 136 reviews](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/hotels/neptunes-rest-guest-hotel) - [7 Thornbank House ★ 4.9 · 122 reviews](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/hotels/thornbank-house) - [8 Harbour Lights Guesthouse ★ 4.8 · 102 reviews](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/hotels/harbour-lights-guesthouse) ## [The Ivy House Ferry Link](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/hotels/the-ivy-house-ferry-link) B&B · 3 Ivy Place, Stranraer Adults-only B&B in Stranraer with breakfast included, en-suite rooms and the harbour under a mile away by the listed route. [Read more about The Ivy House Ferry Link](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/hotels/the-ivy-house-ferry-link) [Check availability at The Ivy House Ferry Link on Booking.com](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DThe%2520Ivy%2520House%2520Ferry%2520Link%252C%2520Stranraer%252C%2520United%2520Kingdom) ## [The Thistle Inn](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/hotels/the-thistle-inn) Hotel · 47 Dalrymple Street, Stranraer A straightforward budget hotel on Dalrymple Street, Stranraer, suited to overnight stops, ferry travellers and golf trips with free parking. [Read more about The Thistle Inn](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/hotels/the-thistle-inn) [Check availability at The Thistle Inn on Booking.com](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DThe%2520Thistle%2520Inn%252C%2520Stranraer%252C%2520United%2520Kingdom) ## [North West Castle Hotel](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/hotels/north-west-castle-hotel) Hotel · Portrodie, Stranraer A castellated hotel in Stranraer with sea and mountain views, a spa, games room and gym, close to the harbour. [Read more about North West Castle Hotel](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/hotels/north-west-castle-hotel) [Check availability at North West Castle Hotel on Booking.com](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DNorth%2520West%2520Castle%2520Hotel%252C%2520Stranraer%252C%2520United%2520Kingdom) ## [Windsor house](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/hotels/windsor-house) Guest Accommodation · 8 Windsor Terrace, Stranraer Windsor House is a terraced guest accommodation on Windsor Terrace in Stranraer, under a mile from the harbour, with free parking on site. [Read more about Windsor house](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/hotels/windsor-house) [Check availability at Windsor house on Booking.com](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DWindsor%2520house%252C%2520Stranraer%252C%2520United%2520Kingdom) ## [Craignelder Hotel](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/hotels/craignelder-hotel) Hotel · Cairnryan Road, Stranraer A practical stopover for ferry travellers, this Stranraer hotel on Cairnryan Road sits under half a mile from the harbour with free parking. [Read more about Craignelder Hotel](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/hotels/craignelder-hotel) [Check availability at Craignelder Hotel on Booking.com](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DCraignelder%2520Hotel%252C%2520Stranraer%252C%2520United%2520Kingdom) ## [Harbour Lights Guesthouse](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/hotels/harbour-lights-guesthouse) Guest Accommodation · 7 Agnew Crescent, Stranraer Adults-only guesthouse on Agnew Crescent in Stranraer, with free on-site parking close to the town's pubs and restaurants. [Read more about Harbour Lights Guesthouse](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/hotels/harbour-lights-guesthouse) [Check availability at Harbour Lights Guesthouse on Booking.com](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DHarbour%2520Lights%2520Guesthouse%252C%2520Stranraer%252C%2520United%2520Kingdom) ## [Lakeview Guest House](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/hotels/lakeview-guest-house) Guest Accommodation · 19 Agnew Crescent, Stranraer Guest house on Agnew Crescent in Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway, about 1.45 miles from Stranraer Harbour with free on-site parking. [Read more about Lakeview Guest House](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/hotels/lakeview-guest-house) [Check availability at Lakeview Guest House on Booking.com](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DLakeview%2520Guest%2520House%252C%2520Stranraer%252C%2520United%2520Kingdom) ## [Neptunes Rest Guest Hotel](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/hotels/neptunes-rest-guest-hotel) B&B · 25 Agnew Crescent, Stranraer A B&B on Agnew Crescent in Stranraer with sea views and free parking, close to Dumfries and Galloway's coast and countryside. [Read more about Neptunes Rest Guest Hotel](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/hotels/neptunes-rest-guest-hotel) [Check availability at Neptunes Rest Guest Hotel on Booking.com](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DNeptunes%2520Rest%2520Guest%2520Hotel%252C%2520Stranraer%252C%2520United%2520Kingdom) ## [The Swan Inn](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/hotels/the-swan-inn) Hotel · 17 Streuchan Street, Stranraer A pet-friendly Stranraer inn near Dunskey Golf Club and Stranraer Harbour, with free parking and an on-site restaurant and bar. [Read more about The Swan Inn](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/hotels/the-swan-inn) [Check availability at The Swan Inn on Booking.com](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DThe%2520Swan%2520Inn%252C%2520Stranraer%252C%2520United%2520Kingdom) ## [Briar Brae Bed & Breakfast](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/hotels/briar-brae-bed-breakfast) B&B · Broadstone Road, Stranraer Adults-only B&B on Broadstone Road, Stranraer, with a cooked breakfast, sea views and free parking on site. [Read more about Briar Brae Bed & Breakfast](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/hotels/briar-brae-bed-breakfast) [Check availability at Briar Brae Bed & Breakfast on Booking.com](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DBriar%2520Brae%2520Bed%2520%2526amp%253B%2520Breakfast%252C%2520Stranraer%252C%2520United%2520Kingdom) ## [Thornbank House](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/hotels/thornbank-house) Guest Accommodation · Thornbank Road, Stranraer Guest accommodation in Stranraer with its own indoor swimming pool, gym and spa/sauna, close to Dunskey Golf Club near Portpatrick. [Read more about Thornbank House](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/hotels/thornbank-house) [Check availability at Thornbank House on Booking.com](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DThornbank%2520House%252C%2520Stranraer%252C%2520United%2520Kingdom) ## [Balyett Farmhouse B&B](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/hotels/balyett-farmhouse-b-b) B&B · Cairnryan Road, Stranraer A working farmhouse B&B on the Cairnryan Road outside Stranraer, with sea views and free parking for a quiet Dumfries and Galloway base. [Read more about Balyett Farmhouse B&B](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/hotels/balyett-farmhouse-b-b) [Check availability at Balyett Farmhouse B&B on Booking.com](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DBalyett%2520Farmhouse%2520B%2526amp%253BB%252C%2520Stranraer%252C%2520United%2520Kingdom) ## [Rhins of Galloway](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/hotels/rhins-of-galloway) B&B · A77 Coastal Road, Stranraer Eight-room B&B on the A77 Coastal Road near Stranraer, with an indoor pool, spa and gym rare for a property this size. [Read more about Rhins of Galloway](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/hotels/rhins-of-galloway) [Check availability at Rhins of Galloway on Booking.com](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DRhins%2520of%2520Galloway%252C%2520Stranraer%252C%2520United%2520Kingdom) ## [Cairnryan Bed and Breakfast](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/hotels/cairnryan-bed-and-breakfast) B&B · Main Street, Stranraer A small Stranraer B&B on Main Street, handy for the ferry port, golf, walking and cycling routes, with just two rooms and free parking. [Read more about Cairnryan Bed and Breakfast](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/hotels/cairnryan-bed-and-breakfast) [Check availability at Cairnryan Bed and Breakfast on Booking.com](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DCairnryan%2520Bed%2520and%2520Breakfast%252C%2520Stranraer%252C%2520United%2520Kingdom) [See every hotel in Stranraer on Booking.com](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DStranraer%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) ## Things to do in Stranraer The best-reviewed of 6 we list · [see them all](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/attractions) [Logan Botanic Garden ★ 4.8 · 1,649 reviews Scotland's most exotic garden showcases rare southern hemisphere plants thriving in a mild coastal microclimate, with tree ferns and palms creating a subtropical paradise at Port Logan.](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/attractions/logan-botanic-garden) [Agnew Park ★ 4.5 · 915 reviews A wheelchair-accessible park in Stranraer offering families outdoor play space with convenient parking and toilet facilities, though picnics aren't permitted and baby changing isn't available.](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/attractions/agnew-park) [Castle Kennedy Gardens ★ 4.6 · 338 reviews Discover sweeping landscapes across 75 acres where historic ruins meet tranquil lochs and manicured grounds in Galloway, with family-friendly activities including bird feeder making workshops.](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/attractions/castle-kennedy-gardens) [Ryan Leisure Centre ★ 4.3 · 241 reviews This Fairhurst Road leisure facility offers swimming and fitness activities, though visitors should note limited accessibility features and amenities are currently available on-site.](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/attractions/ryan-leisure-centre) ## Where to eat in Stranraer The best-reviewed of 30 we list · [see them all](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/restaurants) [Glenwhan Tearooms ★ 4.8 · 494 reviews](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/restaurants/glenwhan-tearooms) [Papa Rabs Restaurant ★ 4.6 · 417 reviews](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/restaurants/papa-rabs-restaurant) [Corsewall Social Hub ★ 4.6 · 411 reviews](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/restaurants/corsewall-social-hub) [Fig & Olive ★ 4.7 · 342 reviews](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/restaurants/fig-olive) ## Other places to stay in Stranraer ### [15 campsites →](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/camping) - [Sands of Luce Holiday Park](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/camping/sands-of-luce-holiday-park) ★ 4.8 (718) - [New England Bay Caravan and Motorhome Club Site](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/camping/new-england-bay-caravan-and-motorhome-club-site) ★ 4.6 (535) - [Coorie Retreats](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/camping/coorie-retreats) ★ 4.9 (299) ## Nearby towns [All of Dumfries and Galloway](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries-galloway/hotels) [Dumfries 34](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries/hotels) [Castle Douglas 14](https://staycation.co.uk/castle-douglas/hotels) [Moffat 13](https://staycation.co.uk/moffat/hotels) [Newton Stewart 10](https://staycation.co.uk/newton-stewart/hotels) [Lockerbie 10](https://staycation.co.uk/lockerbie/hotels) [Gretna 9](https://staycation.co.uk/gretna/hotels) [Kirkcudbright 8](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkcudbright/hotels) [Portpatrick 7](https://staycation.co.uk/portpatrick/hotels) ## Quick answers How many hotels and B&Bs are there in Stranraer?+ We list 17 hotels and B&Bs in Stranraer. 16 of them have a Google rating, averaging 4.6 out of 5. What are the most recommended hotels and B&Bs in Stranraer?+ Weighing Google rating against the number of reviews, the most recommended are Tigh Na Mara Hotel (4.6/5 from 866 reviews), Craignelder Hotel (4.6/5 from 543 reviews) and Lakeview Guest House (4.8/5 from 207 reviews). Are there family-friendly hotels in Stranraer?+ Yes. We list 7 in Stranraer, including Tigh Na Mara Hotel, Craignelder Hotel and North West Castle Hotel. 🏨 Know a hotel / b&b in Stranraer that's missing? Run one yourself or know a good one? Suggest it and we'll review it for the site. Listings are free. [Add a hotel / b&b](https://staycation.co.uk/add-listing?type=hotel&destination=Stranraer)