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The Thistle Inn

8.2
Very good (439 reviews) |
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May 15, 2025 - May 16, 2025
2 adults, 1 room
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The Thistle Hotel Stranraer

Overview

  • free parking
  • free wifi
  • non-smoking rooms
  • facilities for disabled guests
  • family rooms
  • tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Intro

The 3-star The Thistle Stranraer hotel enjoys a great location within 5 minutes' walk of Castle Of St John and offers 8 rooms with views of the courtyard. There is a train station near the family-owned inn, and guests can easily reach Stranraer Museum which is merely 0.6 km away.

Rooms

The rooms comprise a seating area complete with an iron, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a radio. Nice touches to enhance your stay include a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, along with hair dryers and towels.

Relax

Beach facilities at the Thistle include free Wi-Fi.

Location

The accommodation is in the centre of Stranraer, nearly 25 minutes' walk from Stranraer Golf Club and relatively close to RSPB Mull of Galloway. From the Thistle Stranraer it will take merely 14 minutes to walk to Agnew Park.

Eat

This Stranraer hotel is approximately 300 metres from Indian Kebab House serving Indian dishes.

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Rooms

Double Room
Room size: 20 m2
Max capacity: +
Standard Twin Room
Room size: 20 m2
Max capacity: +
Family Room with Private Bathroom
Room size: 20 m2
Max capacity:
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Facitilies

Facilities

  • Flat-screen TV

Rooms

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Services

  • Housekeeping

Relax

  • Golf course

Activities for Kids

  • Cots

Reviews

Tourist VR

90 /100 (365 reviews)
3 /5 (84 reviews)
8.2 8.2 /10 (414 reviews)
8.2/10 Very good (439 reviews)
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  • Cleanliness 8.8
  • Comfort 8.6
  • Facilities 8.2
  • Free WiFi 8.4
  • Location 8.6
  • Total 8.1
  • Value for money 8.8
H

Humphrey

10/10
We enjoyed a clean and comfortable room. The bed was cozy, making for a great night's sleep. Parking was conveniently available right outside our door. The location was perfect for grabbing dinner nearby and catching an early ferry.
N

Natasha

9.4/10
We enjoyed the great location near the ferry terminal. The hotel was clean and well-maintained. Parking was free and secure, making our stay hassle-free. The staff were friendly and helpful, ensuring a pleasant experience.
N

Naomi

10/10
The parking was secure and directly outside our room, ensuring a hassle-free arrival. The bed was incredibly comfortable, and the facilities provided all we needed for a relaxing overnight stop.
B

Bryan

10/10
I found this hotel to be exceptionally clean and conveniently located, just a stone's throw from the town center and ferry port. Parking was ample right outside my room, which made everything so much easier. The host was friendly and attentive, ensuring I had what I needed for a comfortable stay.
J

Jessica

9.6/10
We had a great stay at the hotel. The location was ideal for catching the ferry, just a short drive away. The rooms were spotless and perfect for our needs. Parking was convenient and easy to access. We appreciated the close proximity to a lovely Italian restaurant and found the staff very friendly on the phone.
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Location

47 Dalrymple Street
Landmarks nearby
Restaurants nearby
Transportation
  • 1. Agnew Park 1.12 km (3675 ft)
  • 2. Stranraer Harbour 730 m (2395 ft)
  • 3. Castle Kennedy Gardens 4.97 km (3.09 mi.)
  • 4. RSPB Mull of Galloway 890 m (2920 ft)
  • 5. Castle Of St John 420 m (1378 ft)
  • 6. Stranraer Museum 580 m (1903 ft)
  • 1. Star Fish 420 m (1378 ft)
  • 2. The Ivy Leaf Chicken Bar 250 m (820 ft)
  • 3. The Central Cafe 420 m (1378 ft)
  • 1. Dalrymple Street 100 m (328 ft)
  • 2. Garrick 220 m (722 ft)
  • 3. John Niven Centre 220 m (722 ft)
  • 4. St John Street 240 m (787 ft)