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Fernhill Hotel

3.0 star property

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Reception
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served
Balcony view
Flat-screen TV

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services

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Heugh Road, Stranraer, Scotland, DG9 8TD
  • Place, Dunskey Garden
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, beach near Maidenhead Bay
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, beach near Moor Plantation
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Twin Room, Balcony, Sea View

Superior Twin Room, Balcony, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double Room, Sea View

Superior Double Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite, Sea View

Junior Suite, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View (1)

Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View (1)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Classic Twin Room

Classic Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Sea View

Superior Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Sea View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Classic Single Room

Classic Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Classic Double Room, Sea View

Classic Double Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Basic Double or Twin Room

Basic Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Fernhill Hotel

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a meeting room. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a garden. Housekeeping is available on request.
Fernhill Hotel offers 30 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Fernhill Hotel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Dunskey Garden. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a meeting room, laundry facilities, and a terrace
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Dunskey Garden and 12 minutes from Castle of St John
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Fernhill Hotel also features a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Stranraer hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15.00 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 9:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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Fernhill Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 226 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 226 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 226 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 226 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 226 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Food really good. Room spotless and comfortable. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Romain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very polite and respectful. The entire building has been recently renovated; the rooms are comfortable and cosy, and the view is simply amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Elaine

Liked: Staff & service
The room was large, clean and comfy with a nice view of the harbour and sea. The staff were very courteous, hard working and helpful. Sadly the food left alot to be desired.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RAYMOND

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location rooms are great and comfortable. Food is great and staff are the best!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, excellent breakfast and superb view from the bedroom window and dining room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

William

The room was adequate,but could do with an upgrade, especially the bahroom,staff were polite,dinner menu choices and food were good,overall a bit disappointing compared to previous visits.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Nice hotel with fabulous views. The staff were great and made our stay very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morag

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All staff were first class and views from our bedroom amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were exceptionally helpful... Dining was a pleasure with excellent service and amazing views.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was very cold
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fernhill

Clean room, fantastic staff and great food.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff,great food and beautiful views
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhona

Liked: Amenities
Fabulous view from our bedroom & the hotel dining room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Moira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed out stay. The room was nicely decorated, food good and staff all helpful We would happily stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Great hotel, very clean, well maintained, excellent decor, breakfast fantastic, great bar, great prices, exceptional staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay. Great views.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovley location, friendly attentive staff, room fine
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A ver enjoyable weekend

The choice of breakfast was wide ranging and suitable for all tasts. Well presented. Staff really nice and friendly. Always on hand to help. Excellent accomodation to a high standard.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dog friendly and the harbour was picturesque
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely time staying at the Fernhill Hotel. The staff were friendly and the hotel location was just right for us.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The beautiful views and the friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay

Great hotel, food was excellent and the staff couldn't do enough for us. Will definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice stay

Stayed for 1 night, we were given room 7, a very nice large room with comfortable chairs and a sofa with a view of the harbour. Tea/coffee making facilities provided, bed was comfortable. Very large bathroom with a walk in shower. Had dinner in the hotel and breakfast, both very good and good service in the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

As soon as we walked into the hotel we were faced with a stunning view over Portpatrick from the huge window in reception. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Our room was bigger than expected and had a balcony with a view over Portpatrick and out to sea.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025