When you stay at The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality in Stranraer, you'll be by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Portpatrick Beach and Dunskey Garden. .This hotel is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Castle of St John and 8.1 mi (13 km) from Stranraer Museum.
What's nearby
Portpatrick Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
beach near Maidenhead Bay - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
beach near Moor Plantation - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
Dunskey Garden - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
Cairnryan Stena Line Terminal - 29 min drive - 18.7 miles
Getting around
Stranraer Station - 14 min drive
Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 107 min drive
Restaurants
The Fig & Olive - 12 min drive
The Shoreline - 13 min drive
The Grapes - 12 min drive
The Coffee Bean - 12 min drive
Driftwood - 13 min drive
About this property
The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality
The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality offers 55 accommodations with hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.
Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 55 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hotel include an arcade/game room and a banquet hall.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 9:30 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Open daily.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
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
Bed sheets provided
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Electric kettle
More
Heating
Individually decorated
Individually furnished
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 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
Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6 for children
Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property class
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
The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Staff were excellent, wonderful views from the front rooms over the town and shore.
Nick
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Gary
Jul 14, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff excellent.. superb location....the place does need a bit of a refurb however as it's looking a bit tired. But would definitely stay again though simply because of the view from the hotel.
Gary
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Jeania
Apr 27, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast typical Scottish style
Location very nice
Views amazing from superior room.
Jeania
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Karen
Apr 5, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent breakfast choice, staff friendly.
Karen
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Jane
Jul 26, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bedrooms really need upgrading. Staff in dining room nice but very slow food was good perhaps a better setup for breakfast though too much food sitting under hot plates drying out. Lovely views of the port.
It’s an old hotel with modern upgrades so very clean and comfortable. Staff were very helpful and the food was good. The scenery is fantastic. We would happily stay there again.
Very tired hotel, seriously lacking staff though those there were very good. Only 1 draught beer available and pump hardly working, breakfast was very nice but overall needs effort from upper management/ owners.
Hotel was clean ,our bedroom was clean ,requested a sea view and it was lovely watching the boats ,some stopping to fish and others just sailing by, staff were all so friendly and helpful and nothing was a bother to them,there was also plenty of variety for breakfast,we had a lovely time. Only issue was drinking water was not too good.
Ian
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Anna
Jul 23, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Portpatrick Hotel was ok Staff were very friendly We arrived at about 3.30ish and hadn’t had any lunch and asked to have something to eat but kitchen was closed until 5.30 The room was clean enough but very dated Bed was a small double and not very comfortable however another couple we spoke to said their room was really nice so maybe we should have asked to be upgraded Breakfast was lovely but menu for dinner limited and my husband wasn’t impressed with dinners although mine was ok We had a dog too so would have preferred a room nearer the front door
Anna
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
JOHN
May 19, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Problems with hot water in room. Rooms basic but clean. Breakfast buffet basic but adequate. Hotel looks tired.
Staff very good, especially Niamh at reception.
Beautiful seaside Victorian hotel! Staff were stretched thin but very friendly, dinner and breakfast were great, high ceilings in the room, stunning views out the large original windows. Some parts of the room could maybe use a deep sanitize clean, bathroom had an odd aroma. Room and hotel were well appointed otherwise. The walk down to the lifeboat station at sunset was 👌and the hike to Dunskey castle the next morning was incredible.
My overall view is 'faded grandure'. Most of the hotel needs a complete refurbish. The staff were very helpful and did their best with poor facilities. Having stayed here before it was as I expected. My only negative feedback was the lack of clarity on 'half board' that does not include all courses for dinners this year (only starter and main - NOT pudding)
It's reasonably priced for the facilities and suited my group of 12 golfers
Had a great time, the chef Ian is an amazing cook food was delicious, his lovely wife tash served us dinner and drink’s and kindly wrote down place’s to visit. All the other staff were happy smiley especially the young staff Olivia from reception and Josh serving breakfast. The excellent staff definitely make’s the hotel a great place to visit.
The location the staff the breakfast was very good sea views will be back
Nigel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Russell
Apr 18, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property was situated on top of a cluff with a.axing views over the bay. Hotel was clean and tidy but in need of refurbishment. The bedside cabinet in my room was poorly made and looked like it could collapse any second.
I enjoyed my stay and would stay again if I'm ever in that area again