Craignelder Hotel, Stranraer ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Cairnryan Road, Stranraer, United Kingdom, DG9 8HA

Great

8.7

/10

4.5

4.6

“The hotel's prime location near the seafront made our ferry trip to Ireland so convenient and enjoyable!”view full review

Craignelder Hotel, a 3-star accommodation in Stranraer, offers 12 recently refurbished guest bedrooms, a restaurant, and two spacious bars. Guests can enjoy free WiFi and free parking. This hotel is situated close to ferry ports to Ireland.

Rooms & Amenities

Each guest bedroom has en-suite facilities and includes a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee-making facilities, and free toiletries. A ground floor double room is available for guests with mobility requirements.

Dining Options

The Contemporary Restaurant serves traditional dishes using locally sourced Scottish produce and is open 7 nights a week. Current offers include £18.00 for a two-course meal and one free child's course from the Children's Menu for one adult course purchased.

Services & Local Area

The hotel features room service, perfect for guests seeking convenience. Nearby landmarks include Stranraer Harbour (0.5 km), Agnew Park (1 km), and Castle Kennedy Gardens (5 km). Public transport options, like Stair Drive and Port Rodie bus stops, are within a short walk.

Transportation & Nearby Options

This Stranraer hotel is located opposite Loch and just 650 m from Stranraer railway station, providing easy access to Ayr and Glasgow. Various local dining options, including Star Fish and the Regency Dining Room, are within a 0.5 km distance.

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Craignelder Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Double or Twin Room

2 persons

165 sq. feet

1 Double bed

Shower

Heating

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Single Room

2 persons

130 sq. feet

1 Single bed

Shower

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Double Room

2 persons

130 sq. feet

1 Double bed

Shower

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Large Double Room

2 persons

325 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

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Facilities

Craignelder Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Meals!

“The evening meals were really good, offering a great variety of well-presented dishes that truly satisfied our appetites.” view full review

Stunning Views!

“Our room was beautifully decorated and featured a large bay window that provided amazing views of the bay.” view full review

Comfortable Sleep!

“The bed in my room was incredibly comfortable, ensuring I had a restful night's sleep to recharge after a long day.” view full review

Hot Showers!

“After a long day, the hot shower in my clean and bright bathroom was the perfect way to relax and unwind.” view full review

Facilities: Great

8.6/10Review score

General

No smoking on site
Free parking
Off-site car park
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Security
Luggage storage
Allergy-free rooms
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Babysitting/Child services
Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Live entertainment

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Heating
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Craignelder Hotel Location

Cairnryan Road, Stranraer, United Kingdom, DG9 8HA

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Cairnryan Road, Stranraer, United Kingdom, DG9 8HA

City landmarks

Museum

Stranraer Museum

2200 ft

Landmark

Stranraer Harbour

2300 ft

Landmark

Agnew Park

3600 ft

Landmark

RSPB Mull of Galloway

5100 ft

Garden

Castle Kennedy Gardens

2.9 mi

Nearby

Castle

Castle Of St John

1800 ft

Restaurants

Star Fish

1500 ft

13 Charlotte Street

The Ivy Leaf Chicken Bar

1800 ft

45 Hanover Street

The Royal Cafe

1900 ft

27 Castle Street

Coffee Bean Cafe

2000 ft

2-6 George Street

Getting around

City Centre

Stranraer5 min · 1400 ft

Airports

Glasgow Prestwick International Airport (PIK)134 min · 55.1 mi

Belfast (BFS)162 min · 66.7 mi

Train

Stranraer Railway Station8 min · 2000 ft

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 16:00-23:00

Check-out

from 06:00-11:00

Guest Parking

Private parking is possible on site for free.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.

Breakfast

The hotel Craignelder provides visitors with a free full breakfast.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Craignelder Hotel from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 278 verified reviews

8.6/10

Great

93%

Recommend

Breakfast

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.1/10

Comfort

9.1/10

Facilities

8.6/10

Free Wi-Fi

8.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Paid Wi-Fi

7.3/10

Staff

9.4/10

Value for money

8.9/10

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