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The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality

3.0 star property
Hotel in Stranraer with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Terrace/patio
Daily English breakfast (GBP 12 per person)
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Heugh Road, Portpatrick, Stranraer, Scotland, DG98TQ
  • Place, Dunskey Garden
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Cairnryan Port
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Cairnryan Stena Line Terminal
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 3 Bedrooms (with Sea View) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 3 Bedrooms (with Sea View)

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms (with Sea View) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (with Sea View)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room (with Sea View)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room (with Sea View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room (with Sea View)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room (with Sea View)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Double Room (with Sea View)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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24-Hour Stay Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Stranraer

Located 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Dunskey Garden, The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality is within a 15-minute drive of Castle of St John. This 55-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Dunskey Garden - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Cairnryan Port - 24 min drive - 16.6 miles
  • Cairnryan Stena Line Terminal - 28 min drive - 18.7 miles
  • Port Logan Beach - 31 min drive - 17.7 miles
  • Mull of Galloway Lighthouse - 53 min drive - 28.3 miles

Getting around

  • Stranraer Station - 14 min drive
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fig & Olive - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Henry's Bay House - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Bean - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hong Kong City - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Crown - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality

Hotel in Stranraer with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality features free WiFi in public areas, an arcade/game room, and a terrace. Self parking is offered for GBP 6.50 per day. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with luggage storage and securing valuables. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include a banquet hall and a garden.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Electric kettles, hair dryers, and phones are also available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 6.50 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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 welcomes pets for GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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 12 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • Self parking fee: GBP 6.50 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

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. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Portpatrick Hotel Apartments Stranraer
Portpatrick Stranraer
Portpatrick Hotel
The Portpatrick Hotel Apartments
The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality Hotel
The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality Stranraer
The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality Hotel Stranraer

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality?

The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality?

As of Dec 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality on Jan 18, 2026 start from $60.17, excluding 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 is there to do near The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality?

This hotel is located in Stranraer, close to Dunskey Garden, Castle of St John, and Stranraer Museum. You'll also find Mull of Galloway Trail - North nearby.

Is parking available on site at The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality?

Yes, parking is offered for GBP 6.50 per day.

Does The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality include a casino at the property?

No, The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a bar plus some guestrooms include kitchens and sea views.

Does The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality have a hot tub?

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

Does The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality serves an English breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality for a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality have connecting rooms?

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

Are there rooms with balconies at The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality.

The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 224 out of 515 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 165 out of 515 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 515 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 515 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 515 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Louise

Nice location, seemed short staffed

Had to ask for milk and plates at breakfast, limited selection, coffee not great. Our sea view was a tiny window and in the eaves of building as was windy in evening had disturbed sleep from roof rattling.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elevated position overlooking harbour and village. Friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Traveled with partner
Room a bit dated and dark.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Not worth what they charge

Parking charge is a joke. Can park anywhere else in the area for free. They charge £6.50 per day so our overnight stay cost £16 as the site you need to use charge a service charge. We arrived at 6pm and left next morning at 11am. They are severely short staffed which made breakfast a very disappointing experience. Had to search for cutlery, take condiments off other tables, queue for plates and also queue and a lengthy wait for food to be replenished and it was only 9am. We had a superior room with sea view with a very impressive large window. Down side to this original feature was the wind howled through all night. The bed was comfortable and room was clean. Can’t say the same about all the tables in restaurant as there wasn’t enough staff to keep on top of it. Many guests were saying the same. We weren’t asked how our stay was at check out or I would have fed these observations back. On our arrival home, I contacted the hotel via 2 different platforms and we are oe on day 4 and still no response. Definitely not worth the money or the stress at breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with partner
Our room was spotlessly clean and the staff couldn’t have been more helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

julie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robett

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

4/10 Poor

Brendan

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tony

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very small room,very dated,carpet not clean in the room. Bar service was terrible the same girl who wasn't
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a great wee break..no complaints about hotel apart from evening meals..but still had a great stay and will be back 💙
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Martin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Too hot in the room on a warm day

This was my second visit during the week to this hotel, the first stay was in a premium double room and then this stay was in a more budget single room, it was a warm summers day. I opened the room to be hit by the heat coming from the bathroom, sadly the bathroom window handle was broken and could not be opened, the bathroom also had a large hot water pipe along the wall that was not insulated, thus it just radiated heat into the room, I think this was the mains supply for the entire floor. The only other window in the bedroom could only be opened by a couple of centimetres, so not great for a warm night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

William

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

A very comfortable hotel with classic furnishings!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
Dinner wasn’t nice to little choice. Service wasn’t great though the was courteous they were very busy,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Weekend golf break

Great position above Portpatrick with amazing views and the team at reception were brilliant. Allowed me early check in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Patrick

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

BEDBUGS! AVOID!

I checked into the Portpatrick Hotel for a two-night stay from August 1st to 3rd, and unfortunately, it turned out to be a nightmare from the start. On the first night, I discovered bedbugs in the room. I was promptly moved, but the new room appeared to be an area not typically open to guests. The room lacked basic essentials: no bed sheets, no pillowcases, a visibly dirty duvet, and no duvet cover at all. I was then moved again, only to be told the following morning that we had to vacate the room because it had been double-booked. This led to a fourth move during our short stay. The issues didn’t stop there… the shower in the final room didn’t work. While one of the presumed managers was quite rude and dismissive, the night porter, who remained attentive and genuinely tried to help resolve the ongoing issues. Overall, I would not recommend the Portpatrick Hotel based on this stay. As the harbour house and the waterfront hotel are much more reliable options for overnights in Portpatrick. A Serious review of housekeeping and management practices is clearly needed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Karin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was basic and not what we were expecting for the price. Shower needs modernising and door between bedroom and bathroom needed fixing. TV very small. Much of the cooked breakfast was cold. You have to pay to park in the hotel car park even if you are a guest.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Chris

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly staff but dated hotel

Check in staff was amazing. We got in later than expected but was accommodation for the silly hour of arrival. Room 2 was damp smelling like a wet dog. Bed could do with a new mattress. The room was run down and dusty around the floor.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

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

Good one night stay

Food good, room comfortable, internet access good - only gripe was being charged for parking
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Doreen

Hotel a bit dated. Water only lukewarm on the days of our stay. The staff were excellent , very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely terrible to the point where we decided to leave and go home
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Everything OK
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

kusha

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
not clean, staff are not helpful to upgrade the room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alyse

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness
Impressive 100 year old hotel sitting on top of the hill. Very good value, clean and great staff. However, walls were thin, my neighbour turned on their tv at 05:45am every morning and when they ran their bath it sounded like roadworks with the pipes vibrating. Great value though and Staff were pleasant and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025