Skip to main content

The Harbour House Hotel

3.0 star property
Travelers enjoy the freshest seafood while gazing at ocean vistas from this coastal retreat, where attentive staff enhance every moment of the experience

Choose dates to view prices

The Harbour House Hotel sits right at the ocean's edge, offering a genuine coastal escape. Guests can enjoy British dishes while taking in water views at the Bar & Bistro, find quiet moments on the garden terrace, or borrow a good book from the hotel's library collection.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$152
includes taxes & fees
3 June - 4 June

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 7 of 7 rooms

View all photos for Double Room

Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double or Twin Room

Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Suite

Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room

Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Family Room

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room, Sea View

Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room, Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

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. Visit our Stranraer travel guide
View more B&B in Stranraer
Map
53 MAIN STREET, Stranraer, Scotland, DG9 8JW

What's nearby

  • Dunskey Garden
    3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • beach near Maidenhead Bay
    12 min drive - 3.3 km
  • beach near Moor Plantation
    12 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Cairnryan Stena Line Terminal
    28 min drive - 30.1 km
  • Mull of Galloway Lighthouse
    60 min drive - 51.7 km

Getting around

  • Stranraer Station
    18 min drive
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick)
    106 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Fig & Olive
    11 min drive
  • The Coffee Bean
    11 min drive
  • Henry's Bay House
    12 min drive
  • The Grapes
    11 min drive
  • Kismet
    11 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

Similar properties

Lobby lounge
The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality
Stranraer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
8.2 out of 10, Very good, 557 reviews
The price is AU$140
includes taxes & fees
7 June - 8 June
The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality
Compare similar properties

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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 30 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Harbour House Hotel on 3 June 2026 start from AU$152, 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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

The Harbour House Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 170 out of 317 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 317 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 317 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 317 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 317 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First ever visit to Scotland. Blessed with amazing weather. Staff were friendly, talkative and helpful. The food was great. Port patrrick was calm, a great place to just relax, turn off and rest. Lovely cliff top walks. Would deffinatley return and stay at the harbour house hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness
Super friendly, cosy & affordable hotel with great views & a good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable rooms and apartment. Friendly staff and lovely location. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and the view (room 8 ) amazing . We saw some beautiful sunsets. The staff were all lovely and very friendly. Breakfast every morning was delicious, especially the haggis.
Sunset view from our room.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were lovely and so helpful. There was a variety of choices for your breakfast.
Beautiful Portpatrik on New Year’s Day.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful apartments next door. Spacious, clean, all amenities. Quiet and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nicola

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in Beach view apartment, the rooms were a little bit dated, could do with a wee refurb. Litter was found in bedroom drawers and a dirty pair of ladies underwear was found under one of the single beds(by one of my children) Disgusting. Staff were lovely in hotel and the food was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely friendly staff. Wonderful view from our cosy room on the top floor. Very good value breakfast. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susie

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

8/10 Good

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely welcome from Emma, who checked us in and aerved our foid and drink! All staff were friendly and helpful with lical knowledge. Had only booked double room, but upgraded to the family room. Great views over the harbour, but just above bar. Had been told about the live music.. glad i didnt have young kids. Delicious food, dog very welcome. Will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfortable, the only slight issue is the room head height in room 7, but of course that can't be changed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LORNA

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

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet location with a really great restaurant and good choice of meals.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ainslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location, great value.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little dog friendly hotel, food was beautiful staff are lovely & the view is beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fleur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, beautiful space
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfortable bed and friendly staff. We arrived late after a ferry delay. The staff were very accommodating and even advised us on where we could get a late takeaway in Stranraer. Port Patrick was wonderfully peaceful and relaxing (we visited in late Autumn). We ended up staying until dinnertime rather than leaving straightaway as planned. We enjoyed walking the seafront with our children and dog. An overnight stop that turned into a nice break.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

Great place.

Excellent service all round. The food was brilliant, the beds comfy and the staff couldn't be more helpful. The apartment we were in was beautiful and very spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location, view from room and dining room was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

3 lads, the bikes and a lighthouse.

Stayed in lighthouse apartment. Easy check in, staff were brilliant, location amazing. Food fantastic on evening, breakfast was fantastic. Apartment was big, clean and very comfortable. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Amenities
Stayed for two nights. Good food, clean,helpful staff. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024