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The Thistle Inn

3.0 star property
Hotel in Castle Douglas with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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51-55 Main Street, Castle Douglas, Scotland, DG7 3AU
  • Place, Lock Ken
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Loch Ken Marina
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Threave Garden
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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9.4 out of 10
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(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Quadruple Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Basic Triple Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Castle Douglas

The Thistle Inn places you within a 10-minute drive of Lock Ken and Loch Ken Marina. This 3-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, a restaurant, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Lock Ken - 7 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Loch Ken Marina - 9 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Threave Garden - 9 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Galloway Activity Centre - 12 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Threave Castle - 16 min drive - 6.6 miles

Getting around

  • Dumfries Station - 26 min drive
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Designs Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Nikos - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Moore's Chip Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Laurie Arms Pub - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Street Lights - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Thistle Inn

Hotel in Castle Douglas with free breakfast and a restaurant
Free WiFi in public areas and an outdoor tennis court are featured at The Thistle Inn. If you plan to drive, free parking is available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor tennis court.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Feb 4 - Feb 5
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor tennis court

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

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 and cash
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-10:30 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free extended parking.

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 and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around The Thistle Inn?

This hotel is located in Castle Douglas, close to Threave Castle, Lock Ken, and Threave Garden. Loch Ken Marina is also within a driving distance of 4.6 mi.

Will I be able to park at The Thistle Inn?

Yes, self parking and long-term parking are offered for free at the hotel.

Does The Thistle Inn have a casino at the property?

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

Will I find an indoor pool at The Thistle Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Thistle Inn?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a bar plus some guestrooms include kitchens and free Internet access.

Are there hot tubs at The Thistle Inn?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Thistle Inn have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Thistle Inn serves free breakfast from its restaurant.

Will The Thistle Inn allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Thistle Inn.

Are there connecting rooms at The Thistle Inn?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Thistle Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Thistle Inn.

The Thistle Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities
Excellent communication and stay great food for evening meal and breakfast great sleep easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

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

Fantastic

Had a great nights sleep at the Thistle. Spotlessly clean, warm and a very comfortable bed. The area around the inn is quiet and there is plenty of parking. Communication from Michelle was great, giving easy instructions for check in. Room was warm, spacious, a good shower and even had a fridge! Breakfast was fantastic and freshly cooked. 10/10, will definitely stay when next in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Pieter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

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

Good value for money

Good , exceptionally clean, room with tv , WiFi & tea making facilities . Very good breakfast . Well worth the amount we paid .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Thistle Inn was the perfect stop for the night. We were greeted by the owner and the room was cool and quiet. Exactly what we needed after a long drive. Breakfast was cooked to order and delicious. Michelle is very pleasant and enjoyed talking about the area with great recommendations for other places to visit.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr D

Our hostess was delightful very helpful and made us very welcome. We had dinner in the bar which was excellent as was breakfast. Great overnight stay thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The accommodation was very clean and tidy. The bed linen smelled so clean and fresh, and beds were comfortable. We had a lovely breakfast in a lovely dining room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean good value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and food was amazing too. Highly recommend 👌
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice people and very nice food too with a pub , very quiet and grate location for heading out for local adventures will be booking again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good Value Stay

Good value pub room, with really helpful and friendly staff. Excellent breakfast. Sound insulation from adjacent rooms could have been better. We were advised less than an hour before arrival that the pub and restaurant would be closed that evening due to a family event, so we’d have to eat in Castle Douglas. No problem but the recommendations were all full - it would have been really nice if the Thistle Inn had offered to book a table for us. It must be stressed that this was a one off and doesn’t reflect normal service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay. I would recommend to other travelers. Room was clean, beds were comfortable, a delicious breakfast ... very good coffee!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine

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

Perfect

Homely, friendly, cosy and warm with amazing cooked breakfast. Lovely host x
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Good value hotel

Stayed one night in triple room on road trip around Dumfries & Galloway. Room clean and comfortable with a microwave and fridge a bonus. Only negative was lack of electric sockets, although this was not really problematic. Staff extremely helpful and friendly and with a good cooked breakfast. Parking was also easy. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Drew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff very friendly,room clean ,brilliant breakfast ( very important ) very nice place to be.Ideal position for roaming around Loch Ken
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

John Alexander Conway

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So quiet I drove straight past the place. Cosy wee well appointed room. Walls a bit thin though.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dessie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
friendly staff. food was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stopped here, as I was ill. The staff made me lemon herbal drink and brought it to my room, they very kind to me. The Anex room was basic but Very reasonably priced for a room with bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

john andrew

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little village inn. The proprietor and chef Michelle was welcoming and friendly. The attached restaurant was delicious. We had a beautiful dinner and Scottish breakfast the following morning. You definitely get a great glimpse of village life in this friendly little village pub. The room was clean and comfortable. You will enjoy it here! Thank you for your lovely Scottish hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024