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The Harbour House Hotel

3.0 star property
Beach bed & breakfast with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Overlooking the ocean, The Harbour House Hotel is a charming seaside retreat. Savor British cuisine and take in the views at Bar & Bistro, relax on the garden terrace, or unwind with a book from the library.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is €61
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept

Room options

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fireplace
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 4 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 3 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
  • 4 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room, Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
  • 6 sq m
  • 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 curtains

Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Stranraer, The Harbour House Hotel is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Castle of St John and Ardwell Gardens are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Dunskey Garden and Gkenwhan Gardens. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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53 MAIN STREET, Stranraer, Scotland, DG9 8JW

What's nearby

  • Dunskey Garden - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Castle Kennedy Gardens - 21 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Cairnryan Port - 23 min drive - 26.7 km
  • Port Logan Beach - 26 min drive - 28.5 km
  • Cairnryan Stena Line Terminal - 27 min drive - 30.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Harbour House Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Crown - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Henry's Bay House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Bean - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The Harbour House Hotel

Bed & breakfast by the sea
At The Harbour House Hotel, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a library. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, Bar & Bistro, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and ocean views. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

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
  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 10.00 for adults and from GBP 10.00 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Is The Harbour House Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of 28 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Harbour House Hotel on 31 Aug 2025 start from €61.48, 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.

How much is parking at The Harbour House Hotel?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Harbour House Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Harbour House Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Harbour House Hotel located?

Situated in Stranraer, this beach bed & breakfast is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Dunskey Garden and within 9 miles (15 km) of Castle of St John and Stranraer Museum. Mull of Galloway Trail - North and Ringdoo Sands are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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The Harbour House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 146 out of 277 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 277 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 277 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 277 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 277 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

10/10 Excellent

Dorna

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

10/10 Excellent

dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel in a gorgeous village
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

10/10 Excellent

William

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

8/10 Good

George

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

8/10 Good

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
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

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

LORNA

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

10/10 Excellent

LAURA

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

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location nice staff roof 5 sea view sleep & breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean, quiet area. Sea view. Happy staff, willing to help. Very enjoyable 3 nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 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

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Right in the heart of the village
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Very well situated, wonderful sea view Room was attic conversion, with slanted ceilings and you had to watch in case you bumped your head. Terrible signal on TV, couldn't watch and enjoy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideally located close to the beach, the harbour, cafes, restaurants. Lovely view from top floor window. Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent apartment, all very good will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and helpful. There was live music in the bar on Saturday night, the band was very good, and there was a lively atmosphere, very enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean room and very spacious. Would definitely stay again x
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place sfaff very helpful very clean great place for all local amenities brilliant Scottish breakfast staying there this summer
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ailia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view of the harbour and out to sea. In the heart of the village so very central. Good breakfast for a reasonable cost. Quirky rooms using the space available well.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good location

Location of hotel was ideally situated on harbour front close to local shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025