About this property
With picturesque views across Loch Ryan, this hotel is located in south-west Scotland, close to the ferry ports to Ireland. It has 2 spacious bars, free parking and free Wi-Fi. Each room at Craignelder Hotel has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. All rooms are en suite, and the bathrooms have toiletries and a hairdryer for guests to use. The restaurant serves traditional food, and is open for lunch and evening meals. A full cooked breakfast is available each morning in the eating area, which also has a flat-screen TV. A variety of shops and restaurants can be reached in 5 minutes on foot. Stranraer FC is also just 5 minutes’ walk from Craignelder Hotel.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Family rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Cynthia
Canada
“Location was easy to find, convenient for the ferry in Cairnryan. Breakfast was good, wait staff was excellent. View of the water.” - Bob
United Kingdom
“Absolutely first class service, we were leaving early and the lassie that checked us in, (think she was the owner) made us a packed lunch cos we’d left too early for breakfast. Best packed lunch and well prepared even down to the Prawn Cocktail...” - Ron
United Kingdom
“The bedroom and bathroom were of a very high standard. The food in the restaurant was delicious. Attend a funeral and they let us stay in our room till we left the wake” - Rennie
United Kingdom
“Upgraded to double room, well worth it. Great night's sleep Excellent food” - Laura
United States
“Great location, room was very clean and nice. Staff was super friendly and helpful, and the restaurant was delicious” - Steven
United Kingdom
“If there was a competition for Great Breakfast Table Views of the World This Hotel would win it The food is nice as well” - John
United Kingdom
“Breakfast was very good plentiful and tasty with all good quality ingredients, evening meal was also very good and restaurant is very popular with local people which speaks volumes” - Steven
United Kingdom
“Nice Breakfast Good rooms Pleasant staff Good value for money” - Steven
United Kingdom
“The room was excellent with a good view of the Loch and distance ferry port The breakfast was excellent and cooked to my liking No dogs were allowed witch was a good policy I also found it was quite at night” - Sandra
United Kingdom
“The room was large and airy with a gorgeous view of the hills and sea loch. The staff were helpful, cheerful and efficient. The hotel served evening meals with excellent variety and good food, with no notice or pre booking. Breakfast was good...”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish • Scottish • Seafood • Steakhouse
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.



The fine print
Please inform Craignelder Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.