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The Harbour House Hotel

3.0 star property
Beach bed & breakfast with a restaurant and a bar

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Beach/ocean view
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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53 MAIN STREET, Stranraer, Scotland, DG9 8JW
  • Place, Dunskey Garden
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Cairnryan Port
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Cairnryan Stena Line Terminal
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Family Room

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 42 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 68 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room, Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Stranraer

Located 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Dunskey Garden, The Harbour House Hotel is within a 15-minute drive of Castle of St John. This 11-room, 3-star bed & breakfast welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Dunskey Garden - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Cairnryan Port - 23 min drive - 16.6 miles
  • Cairnryan Stena Line Terminal - 28 min drive - 18.7 miles
  • Port Logan Beach - 30 min drive - 17.7 miles
  • Mull of Galloway Lighthouse - 52 min drive - 28.3 miles

Getting around

  • Stranraer Station - 17 min drive
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fig & Olive - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Henry's Bay House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Bean - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hong Kong City - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Crown - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Harbour House Hotel

Beach bed & breakfast with a restaurant and a bar
A local mainstay since 1750, The Harbour House Hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a library, and a terrace. Limited parking is available. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this beach bed & breakfast include laundry facilities, a picnic area, and a garden.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, and slippers. Coffee makers, portable fans, and ironing boards are also standard.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking available
  • Limited onsite 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 elevator

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
  • Slippers
  • 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

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 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 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 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
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: 3:00 PM—-9:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers limited 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, 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.

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.

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

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Harbour House Hotel?

The Harbour House Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at The Harbour House Hotel?

As of Dec 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Harbour House Hotel on Jan 11, 2026 start from $53.49, 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 within easy reach of The Harbour House Hotel?

This bed & breakfast 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 there parking available at The Harbour House Hotel?

Yes, though parking is limited.

Does The Harbour House Hotel have a casino on the premises?

No, The Harbour House Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Harbour House Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

What do couples enjoy most about The Harbour House Hotel?

This waterfront bed u0026 breakfast offers many amenities for couples such as a bar and an ocean-view restaurant with some guestrooms featuring fireplaces.

Does The Harbour House Hotel have a hot tub?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Harbour House Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Harbour House Hotel serves an English breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Bar & Bistro.

Does The Harbour House Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at The Harbour House Hotel for a fee of GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does The Harbour House Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this bed & breakfast.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Harbour House Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Harbour House Hotel.

The Harbour House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 295 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 295 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 295 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 295 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 295 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catriona

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent short break
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

8/10 Good

Nikki

Liked: Staff & service

Not too bad with excellent location & lovely staff

The hotel is decent. It is a little old looking and a touch run down however the staff are lovely and the location is perfect! So actually for what we needed it was great. We weren't sure about breakfast as nobody mentioned anything so we ended up not going for breakfast at all. The bar serve a good selection of drinks and there is music on at the weekend which is a nice touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

LAURA

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed with my child in a twin room, a lovely window seat on looking the sea to the side, tea and coffee with complimentary biscuits. Beds very comfy, warm and clean room with a large shower bathroom with complimentary hand soap, shower gel and body wash. Modern and clean areas, the door to our room was abit awkward to lock but after a few attempts we managed. The bar and restaurant area downstairs is inviting, staff friendly and helpful. Car parking is on the street or plenty car parks outside along the harbour and car parks in multiple places by the shore front, all easy access, easy walking distance and free.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Quarriers

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

George

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good meals and staff friendly. Upstairs 2 bed flat was clean and ideal for our needs. The enclosed garden at back was great for our dog. Will return to this hotel and the wonderful town of Portpatrick.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were very good and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Karl

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very informative. No fuss very pleasentand friendly .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lawrence

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

A little bit of consistency goes a long way!

The location was perfect, Port Patrick is a secret piece of happiness. The Hotel easy to get too, however no parking on-site but the surrounding area is FREE however its a free for all if you can get close enough if not the harbour carpark is just 2 min walk up the road and again its FREE! The Family room we were in was very big but the bathroom tiny. The view from the room was amazing. It was clean and all we needed for a 1 night stop over. The Breakfast was nice, however my partner asked for a pouched egg instead of fried and was told NO! Then the next table asked for Scrambled egg instead of fried and was told YES which angered my partner immensely! (Poached egg was also on the menu). The cleaner was very friendly the other staff ummmmm Would we stay again maybe not, their seems to be a few options in the close vicinity but don't let the non-poached eggs put you off for the money its not bad x
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent position overlooking seafront. Low ceilings and steep stairs to attic room but understandable given age of building. No dedicated parking but can park close by (free) provided not at a busy time with daytrippers. Excellent meals served in bar.
Views from room
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Derek

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

8/10 Good

David

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

10/10 Excellent

dave

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

10/10 Excellent

ben

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

Hidden gem

This is a hidden gem booked only as a stop over coming back from belfast to go home the next morning and glad i found this place . Staff brilliant they waited 2 hours after check in finished as we ran late, 3 people stayed in group we had a 2 bed apartment whixh had so much space and was really clean, breakfast was amazing the next day and portpatrick is a wonderfully beautiful little village. My only regrets was i didnt get there quicker and couldnt stay longer
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

LORNA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice seaviews
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susie

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

10/10 Excellent

kenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great vaue for money , in fact unbelievable to stay for under £60 , room for two inc breakfast . We were in room 7 , clean , warm and quirky due to sloped ceilings but that adds to character . Only blemish is repairs required around bay window but not the end of the world . Stairs to climb but worth it for a great view . Fantastic shower with loads of hot water and pressure . Breakfast was hot, plentiful and tasty with plenty continental choice as well . Would stay again in a heartbeat . Thanks for a lovely stay in a great wee village .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025