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The Ship Inn

Property class: 4

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A serene riverside scene with lush greenery, a calm water body reflecting the sky, and a historic building in the background.
A dining area with a table set for four, chairs, a wall-mounted light, and a framed painting.
A backyard with picnic tables, lounge chairs, and a wooden deck.
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a wooden chair, and a door with a sign.
A white building with blue trim and a sign reading "The Ship Inn". There are three cars parked in front.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

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1 Fleet Street, Gatehouse-of-Fleet, Castle Douglas, Scotland, DG7 2HU
  • Place, Mill on the Fleet
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cally Gardens
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Galloway Forest Park
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city.

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • River view
  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with white and dark blue linens, a wooden headboard, and two bedside lamps.

Superior Double Room (Room 2)

  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a desk, a mirror, and a painting on the wall.

Superior Double Room (Room 3)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a mirror.

Double Room (Room 6)

  • River view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a desk, a mirror, and a TV.

Double Room (Room 7)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and artwork on the wall.

Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • River view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, a bathroom with a shower, and a trash bin.

Twin Room

  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden desk, and a chair.

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 193 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, a mirror, and a television.

Double Room (Room 9)

  • River view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Gatehouse-of-Fleet

The Ship Inn places you within a 10-minute drive of popular sights such as Laggan Outdoor and Cairn Holy Chambered Cairn. This 10-room, 4-star inn has in-room conveniences like sitting areas, coffee makers, and flat-screen TVs.
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What's nearby

  • Mill on the Fleet - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cally Gardens - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Laggan Outdoor - 7 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Galloway Forest Park - 49 min drive - 35.2 miles
  • Dalscone Farm Fun - 54 min drive - 39.7 miles

Getting around

  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 125 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Masonic Arms - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Skyreburn Teapot - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ice Dreamz - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Iron Brew - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tide and Table - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Ship Inn

At The Ship Inn, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a library. Staff members are on hand to provide concierge services and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls, an off-leash area, and pet-sitting services. Additional amenities include express check-out, a terrace, and a water dispenser.
Guests can expect to find 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Memory foam beds sport premium bedding and pillow menus, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Sitting areas, coffee makers, and portable fans are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Weekend English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • No. 1 Fleet Street

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • High chair
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Built in 1794
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Day bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Portable fan
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:30 PM and 7:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 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

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay (maximum GBP 25.00 per stay)
  • Dogs and cats only
  • Food and water bowls, an off-leash area, and pet-sitting services are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 40.00 per night
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 20 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay (maximum GBP 25.00 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:30 PM and 7:00 AM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 20 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 40.00 per night

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

You need to know

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
Cashless transactions are available
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
  • Check-in: 3:30 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Ship Inn Castle Douglas
Ship Castle Douglas
The Ship Inn Inn
The Ship Inn Castle Douglas
The Ship Inn Inn Castle Douglas

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Ship Inn?

The Ship Inn offers free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ship Inn?

As of Aug 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ship Inn on Sep 21, 2026 start from $175, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do around The Ship Inn?

This inn is located in Castle Douglas, just steps from Mill on the Fleet. You'll also find Cardoness Castle and Mossyard Beach within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Ship Inn?

Yes, there is an electric car charging station available.

Does The Ship Inn have a casino on the premises?

No, The Ship Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Ship Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

Is The Ship Inn a good place to stay for couples?

This riverfront inn offers many amenities for couples, including champagne service as well as a restaurant and proposal/romance packages.

Are there hot tubs at The Ship Inn?

No, this inn doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Ship Inn feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Ship Inn serves an English breakfast for a surcharge on weekend mornings at No. 1 Fleet Street.

Will The Ship Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at The Ship Inn for a fee of GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay. The property also provides an off-leash area and pet-sitting services.

Are there connecting rooms at The Ship Inn?

No, this inn doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Ship Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at The Ship Inn that offer a balcony.

The Ship Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 97 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly staff and great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay if looking somewhere close to the ferry. Restaurant is excellent and staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room excellent and clean staff very friendly and helpful food in restaurant also very good went there off season so not much open in village and surrounding areas but still found enough to do would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding staff service, very good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

ROGER

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

Relaxed, friendly stay in nice location

Nice small family run hotel, wonderful restaurant and super breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barry

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

Great dog friendly hotel

Great dog friendly hotel, restaurant meal really nice and breakfast very good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Excellent Overnight Stay

Lovely hotel, very warm welcome, spotlessly clean, large room and bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent restaurant at premises. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and accommodating staff. The room was lovely and clean - we really enjoyed our visit and would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay - it’s the 4th time we’ve stayed here when visiting the area and it’s always a pleasant experience. Good sized family room with my two sons, and overall a very clean and nice pub hotel with friendly staff.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfy, spacious room. Great food and lovely staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay overall was excellent, the food in the restaurant was 1st class. The room was spacious and comfortable. Would highly recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

TJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here! I will return in the future
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

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

Little gem

Great place to stay with excellent restaurant. Rooms well appointed, very clean and spacious. Staff very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal pub accommodation in lovely village. Super restaurant. Couldn’t fault it for a couple of nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Richard

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

Gatehouse of Fleet

Great Hotel, great service and food
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

The Ship Inn Accommodation and Restaurant

We were very comfortable and warm. Staff very friendly and helpful. Breakfast and evening meal very good and tasty. Hotel was in a good play for our needs to visit the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Euan

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

Excellent

Great place to stay, ample parking; quiet, lovely location; food is very good; staff are friendly and helpful. Very clean and good sized room with a very good modern shower.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

It is really in Gatehouse-of -Fleet, not CD!

Charming hotel, lovely room, very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent

One night stay to meet friends who live locally. Lovely place. Would highly recommend this hotel. Excellent facilities, great food, excellent customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly helpful staff . Good is great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

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

Quality, quality, quality!

We spent one evening and night at The Ship Inn as part of our Golden Wedding Celebrations. From the moment we checked in to the moment we left, the environment was welcoming, staff professional and friendly, rooms very clean and comfortable and breakfast perfect, giving more than adequate veggie options.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donald

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

Ship

Very comfortable, lovely place to stay with friendly helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

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

Perfect stay at The Ship Inn

Very clean,newly furnished, lovely bathroom, comfortable memory foam mattress Stayed in room 1 which was a good size with dual aspect windows. Food excellent evening meal and lovely breakfast of eggs florentine and Scottish breakfast for hubby. Quaint village ,would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023