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The Harbour House Hotel

3.0 star property

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A coastal town with a clear beach, a rocky shoreline, and a lighthouse in the distance.
A restaurant with a view of the sea and rocky landscape.
The Harbour House Hotel with outdoor seating and a signboard.
A view through a window with a clear ocean and rocky coastline.
The Harbour House Hotel with outdoor seating and a white facade.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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53 MAIN STREET, Stranraer, Scotland, DG9 8JW
  • Place, Dunskey Garden
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, beach near Maidenhead Bay
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, beach near Moor Plantation
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room

A neatly made bed with white linens and a plaid bedspread. There are two bedside tables with lamps and a door in the background.

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a wardrobe, a television, and a painting of a sunset over water.

Double or Twin Room

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

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a plaid bedspread and white linens. There is a chair with a floral pattern and a wooden nightstand with a lamp.

Family Suite

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a nightstand, and a lamp.

Family Room

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A cozy living room with a sofa, a chair, a table, and a fireplace.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A living room with a sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a black armchair.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a plaid bedspread and white linens. There is a chair with a floral pattern and a wooden nightstand with a lamp.

Double Room, Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Harbour House Hotel

A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free bed & breakfast. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a library, a garden, and a picnic area are onsite.
The Harbour House Hotel offers 11 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Stranraer bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Harbour House Hotel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Dunskey Garden. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant, and a bar are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy British cuisine and ocean views while dining at Bar & Bistro
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a terrace, and Library
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Dunskey Garden and 12 minutes from Castle of St John
  • Cats and 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. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at The Harbour House Hotel.

This 3-star Stranraer bed & breakfast is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy English breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Bar & Bistro - Overlooking the ocean, this pub specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Street parking available
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bar & Bistro

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1750
  • Georgian architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • 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 English breakfast: approximately GBP 10.00 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
  • 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:30 PM.
Guests arriving after 11 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. 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.

Property is also known as

HARBOUR HOUSE HOTEL Stranraer
The Harbour House Stranraer
THE HARBOUR HOUSE HOTEL Stranraer
THE HARBOUR HOUSE HOTEL Bed & breakfast
THE HARBOUR HOUSE HOTEL Bed & breakfast Stranraer

The Harbour House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 176 out of 330 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 330 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 330 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 330 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 330 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Really good breakfast, room very comfortable and clean, staff very helpful and polite overall a lovely stay at a beautiful location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ANNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic overnight stay in a beautiful seafront village, very helpful and friendly staff in the hotel and a plentiful selection for breakfast delivered by staff who genuinely cared about your meal and your experience. Definitely worth a visit and we will certainly return again soon.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Food was excellent quality and value
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cracking value for money. Nice big breakfast. Rooms are spacious and well equipped. Not the most modern but decent for the price. Can’t grumble.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness
Super friendly, cosy & affordable hotel with great views & a good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable rooms and apartment. Friendly staff and lovely location. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don't book through Expedia. They ask for a review but won't publish it. No problem. Trust Pilot review now published. So many terrible reviews of Expedia. Awful company
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KATIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I absolutely adored my stay here & everything was perfect. I just wish I’d booked longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from the room was the best. The evening meal was the best, breakfast was the best, the dogs loved the place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel in a gorgeous village
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were lovely and so helpful. There was a variety of choices for your breakfast.
Beautiful Portpatrik on New Year’s Day.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and the view (room 8 ) amazing . We saw some beautiful sunsets. The staff were all lovely and very friendly. Breakfast every morning was delicious, especially the haggis.
Sunset view from our room.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

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

Enjoyable stay

Enjoyed our overnight stay in Portpatrick at the Harbour House Hotel. Great location, very helpful staff, lovely food. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One night stay and great value for money would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing value for money. Overnight stay for hospital appointment - very spacious, comfortable and clean apartment. Comfy beds quiet surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Scenic beautiful place. Lively pubs, lovely atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent short break
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful apartments next door. Spacious, clean, all amenities. Quiet and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel is tired and needs some refurbishment, cracked tiles in entrance. Furniture walls knocked and marked . Bedroom spacious and clean but dated , bed lined poor, beds with sagging mattress. Furniture knocked and worn, newest bathroom but cracked wobbly floor tiles, broken cabinet, rusty towel rail, shower door would not close. Staff very friendly, views from hotel superb. Breakfast is quantity over quality.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place , great staff lively breakfast .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely friendly staff. Wonderful view from our cosy room on the top floor. Very good value breakfast. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and lovely spacious room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025