About this property
With picturesque views across Loch Ryan, this hotel is situated in south-west Scotland, close to the ferry ports to Ireland. It has 2 spacious bars, free parking and free Wi-Fi. Each room at Craignelder Hotel has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. All rooms are en suite, and the bathrooms have toiletries and a hairdryer for guests to use. The restaurant serves traditional food, and is open for lunch and evening meals. A full cooked breakfast is available each morning in the eating area, which also has a flat-screen TV. A variety of shops and restaurants can be reached in 5 minutes on foot. Stranraer FC is also just 5 minutes’ walk from Craignelder Hotel.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Mark
United Kingdom
“The view was excellent. The food was superb and the staff were great.” - Keith
United Kingdom
“Staff are all fantastic, friendly, helpful, nothing too much travel. The food is amazing, literally everything is spot on... Great location.” - Julie
United Kingdom
“Situation very good, walking distance to centre town, and Oyster Festival which we were visiting. Food excellent, staff very friendly.” - Kevin
United Kingdom
“Location was good, I had lovely view of the loch from my room in the annex guesthouse Breakfast was good too” - Sharon
United Kingdom
“Perfect location, breakfast was super, bed was large and very comfortable” - Allan
United Kingdom
“On arrival, over 3 hours early as we were visiting for a festival, we were offered our room. I didn't get the young lady's name but she was so friendly and so helpful. She booked us in for dinner that night which was delicious. The room was...” - Philip
United Kingdom
“Great room with a great view across the bay. The room was generous with a modern and new en suite bathroom. Breakfast was generous in the morning. Convenient location for access into the town and ample parking on site and nearby for the car.” - Ian
United Kingdom
“Have used this hotel on several occasions for the convenience of getting to the ferry. It is very good for an overnight stay. Good dinner and breakfast.” - Pieter
United Kingdom
“Excellent food in the restaurant. Breakfast was great as well.” - Mark
United Kingdom
“Good hotel, good room and very good value. Very limited parking but easy parking on street by the side. Close to the station. Good restaurant (but book a table!)”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish • Scottish • Seafood • Steakhouse
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.



The fine print
Please inform Craignelder Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.