The Best Hotels Closest to Castle Kennedy Gardens in Stranraer for 2026

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A room with a fireplace, two leather chairs, a table with glasses and a bottle, and a clock above the mantelpiece.

A swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and tiled walls.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a painting on the wall.

A formal dining room with a grand piano, multiple tables set for dining, and elegant chandeliers.

1. North West Castle Hotel

3 mi from Castle Kennedy Gardens

John

$80 nightly

$95 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

Total with taxes and fees

A room with a grand piano, comfortable seating, and a large window overlooking a coastal town.

A spacious living area with a grand piano, comfortable seating, and large windows offering ocean views.

A coastal town with a large castle on a hill, boats docked at the harbor, and a paved walkway along the water.

A seaside patio with picnic tables overlooking the ocean.

2. The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality

8.2 mi from Castle Kennedy Gardens

Crispin

$81 nightly

$98 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

A dining area with a brick wall, a fireplace, and a colorful lion painting.

A bedroom with two beds, a chandelier, and a large mirror.

A two-story building with a gabled roof, dormer windows, and flower boxes on the second floor.

A clear glass bowl containing a white towel and two soap bars, with a plastic bag labeled "eden" beside it.

3. Lakeview Guest House

3.4 mi from Castle Kennedy Gardens

Thomas

$86 nightly

$104 total

Oct 24 - Oct 25

Total with taxes and fees

A window with white curtains, a view of the sea, and a rocky coastline.

A breakfast setting with a plate of eggs, bacon, mushrooms, and tomatoes, a glass of water, a vase with flowers, and a basket of bread.

A blue building named "The Waterfront" with outdoor seating and umbrellas.

A blue building with the sign "The Waterfront" on the front.

4. The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro

8.1 mi from Castle Kennedy Gardens

kenneth

$60 nightly

$72 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

A room with two armchairs facing a large window overlooking a coastal town.

A room with a bay window overlooking a coastal town, a green sofa, a wooden table with a vase of flowers, and a book.

A spacious living room with a large window offering a view of the sea and buildings, a leather sofa, striped armchairs, and a wooden coffee table.

A restaurant with a view of the sea, featuring white tables and chairs, and a glass ceiling.

5. Fernhill Hotel

7.9 mi from Castle Kennedy Gardens

Mrs Leanne

$78 nightly

$93 total

Oct 8 - Oct 9

Total with taxes and fees

A coastal town with a clear beach, a rocky shoreline, and a lighthouse in the distance.

The Harbour House Hotel with outdoor seating and a white facade.

A view through a window with a clear ocean and rocky coastline.

A restaurant with a view of the sea and rocky landscape.

6. The Harbour House Hotel

8.1 mi from Castle Kennedy Gardens

John

$74 nightly

$89 total

Oct 1 - Oct 2

Total with taxes and fees

A modern building with a glass conservatory, paved courtyard, and stone walls.

A spacious room with a wooden floor, a radiator, a mirror, and a staircase.

A spacious dining area with a long wooden table and multiple chairs, large windows offering a view of the outdoors, and a bar area with various items on the counter.

A hallway with a checkered carpet, a radiator, a framed picture on the wall, and a staircase with a metal railing.

7. The Kenmuir Arms Hotel

4.6 mi from Castle Kennedy Gardens

Robert

A swimming pool with a circular hot tub in the center, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants, with a view of the ocean through large windows.

A grand room with a marble column, a chandelier, and a large window with a view of greenery.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A white building with a lighthouse, a table with chairs, and a view of the sea.

8. Trump Turnberry

28.6 mi from Castle Kennedy Gardens

jonathan

$503 nightly

$603 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

A wooden deck with a grill and chairs overlooking a body of water.

A house on a rocky beach with a rainbow in the sky.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a television, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A cozy living room with two beige armchairs, a dining table, and a large window with curtains.

9. 2 Bedroom Lodge, Beach Location, Fabulous Views

15 mi from Castle Kennedy Gardens

Glenn M.

A hotel named Woodland Bay with a view of the beach and landscaped garden.

A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a desk, a kitchenette, and a view of the sea.

A window view of a coastal landscape with a clear sky, a road, and greenery.

A sunset over a beach with a large dome-shaped structure in the distance.

10. Woodland Bay Hotel

21.7 mi from Castle Kennedy Gardens

Ian

$148 nightly

$177 total

Oct 10 - Oct 11

Total with taxes and fees

A cozy living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black countertop, and a window.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a table set for two.

A bedroom with two wooden beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a radiator, and a window with blinds.

11. Quay Head View

3.3 mi from Castle Kennedy Gardens

A rocky shoreline with clear blue water and a pebbly beach.

A grassy area with a wooden structure, a leaning tree, and a view of the sea.

A stone building with a paved driveway leading to a grassy area with a white fence.

A window with a view of a green landscape and a road.

12. Knockinaam Lodge

7.7 mi from Castle Kennedy Gardens

BRIAN

$480 nightly

$576 total

Oct 24 - Oct 25

Total with taxes and fees

A view through a window with a metal grid, overlooking a paved area with a railing and a grassy field.

A lighthouse on a rocky coastline with a clear view of the sunset over the water.

A neatly made bed with a plaid blanket and two pillows, a painting of a deer on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A dining area with tables and chairs, a fireplace, and a view of the sea through a window.

13. Corsewall Lighthouse Hotel

10.9 mi from Castle Kennedy Gardens

Paul

$169 nightly

$203 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

Total with taxes and fees

A two-story building with a white exterior and black window frames. There is a front door with a small porch area.

A two-story building with a white exterior and black window frames. There are multiple windows on each floor, and a door is visible on the ground floor.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a cabinet with jars, and a painting on the wall.

A neatly made bed with white linens and colorful pillows, a grey headboard, and a chair with a white cushion.

14. No 4 Portpatrick

8.1 mi from Castle Kennedy Gardens

Ann

A cozy room with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a table set for dining.

A bar with a wooden wheel, multiple taps, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A building with multiple windows, a sign indicating 'Corsewall B738', and a hanging flower basket.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

15. Blue Peter Hotel

7.1 mi from Castle Kennedy Gardens

David

A hot tub area with a wooden deck, a covered seating area with cushions, and a wall with greenery and lights.

A kitchen with wooden walls, a window with blinds, a coffee machine, and a shelf with cups.

A tent-style room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a kitchenette.

A wooden interior with a spiral staircase, a large window, and a view of the outdoors.

16. Coorie Retreats

6.8 mi from Castle Kennedy Gardens

$359 nightly

$431 total

Oct 1 - Oct 2

Total with taxes and fees

A breakfast table with croissants, juice, and coffee, overlooking a coastal town with houses and cliffs.

A large, white, castle-like building with multiple towers and a central courtyard.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A balcony with a view of the sea, a white building, and a wooden deck.

17. Portpatrick Hotel

8.2 mi from Castle Kennedy Gardens

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area with patterned chairs, and a large window with a view of greenery.

A deck with wicker furniture, a round table, and a view of the sea and greenery.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a lamp.

A window view of a coastal area with a grassy field, a few buildings, and parked cars.

18. Seall Lodge – Family and Pet Friendly Luxury Lodge, Overlooking the Solway Firth

7.7 mi from Castle Kennedy Gardens

A modern living room with a large glass door leading to a balcony, wicker furniture, a leather sofa, and a wood-burning stove.

A modern living room with a wooden dining table, a vase of flowers, and a view of the ocean through large windows.

A spacious living area with leather armchairs, a dining table, and a kitchen in the background.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a skylight.

19. Shingle Lodge – Accessible, Luxury Self-Catering Coastal Lodge Near the Beach

7.7 mi from Castle Kennedy Gardens

A coastal landscape with a clear sky, rocky shoreline, and grassy terrain.

A living room with a TV on a wooden stand, a floral armchair, a sofa, and a round glass table.

A living room with a television, two floral armchairs, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

A wooden deck leading to a stone wall, with a grassy yard and a green building in the background.

20. Immaculate 2-Bed Static Caravan at Monrieth

19.8 mi from Castle Kennedy Gardens

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Compare popular hotels close to Castle Kennedy Gardens

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Lakeview Guest House	9.8 Exceptional 213 reviews	View
Knockinaam Lodge	9.8 Exceptional 26 reviews	View
Fernhill Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 251 reviews	View
The Harbour House Hotel	8.6 Excellent 334 reviews	View
The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality	8.2 Very good 612 reviews	View

Top Castle Kennedy Gardens Hotel Reviews

North West Castle Hotel

8/10 Good

"Loved the view from our deck!!! Very peaceful and relaxing atmosphere- would stay there again!!!!"

The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality

8/10 Good

"We had a nice 3 days at the Hotel. Staff helpful. Hotel nice and clean . A lovely view out of windows."

The Thistle

10/10 Excellent

"This property was perfect for us. Sandy was so nice when we arrived early. We love to be able to have a window open and see outside. It’s nothing fancy but it was clean and host was fantastic."

The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro

10/10 Excellent

"It is a small hotel that is well staffed who were all very helpful and welcoming very close to the beach , has two shops and a few bars for the visitors to use 👍"

Fernhill Hotel

8/10 Good

"Staff friendly and helpful, lovely food."

Dairy Cottage East Challoch Farm

10/10 Excellent

"It was a beautiful experience staying here, the cottage was immaculate and even had the condiments to make tea/coffee or hot chocolate with biscuits. The owners were very friendly and helpful.We look forward to visiting east Challoch farm again."

3 bedroom accommodation in Lochans, near Stranraer

10/10 Excellent

"Fabulous holiday cottage in a great location. Kathleen was lovely and could not do enough for us, even providing hot water for tea during a local power cut and making us some of her amazing home-made jam to take home! The cottage was lovely, spacious, clean and well equipped with everything we needed. We will definitely be returning!"

2 bedroom accommodation in Glenluce, Newton Stewart

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent holiday, fantastic accommodation."

Other attractions near Castle Kennedy Gardens

Stranraer Museum

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Stranraer Museum during your trip to Stranraer. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area.

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Mull of Galloway Trail - North

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can take time to visit Mull of Galloway Trail - North during your travels to Stranraer. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area.

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Gkenwhan Gardens

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Gkenwhan Gardens, a lovely green space in Stranraer. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area.

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Stranraer Marina

Explore the waterfront in Stranraer with a trip to Stranraer Marina. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area.

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Castle of St John

8.8/10 (20 reviews)

Castle of St John is just one of the places to see in Stranraer, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the waterfront and gardens in this quaint area.

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Agnew Park

Explore the great outdoors at Agnew Park, a lovely green space in Stranraer. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area.

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Glenluce Abbey

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Newton Stewart with a stop at Glenluce Abbey. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area.

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beach near Sole Burn

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Sole Burn during your trip to Stranraer? Wander the waterfront in this quaint area.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the top-rated hotels near Castle Kennedy Gardens?

Discover the top-rated hotels for a delightful stay near Castle Kennedy Gardens, perfect for travelers seeking comfort and convenience.North West Castle HotelNorth West Castle Hotel is a welcoming 3-star hotel located just 4.9 miles from Castle Kennedy Gardens, with an excellent review rating of 8.6. This hotel provides a cozy atmosphere with amenities such as an indoor pool, hot tub, and a fitness center, ensuring travelers can relax and recharge. The availability of 24-hour room service and complimentary toiletries enhances the convenience for travelers. Guests can unwind on their private balconies or enjoy the beautiful garden, making it a great choice for those looking to explore the natural beauty of Stranraer.The ThistleThe Thistle, rated 8.0 by travelers, is another excellent 3-star option located 5.0 miles from Castle Kennedy Gardens. This charming hotel offers daily housekeeping and free toiletries, ensuring a comfortable stay for travelers. Located near a shopping district, it provides easy access to local outlets. Guests can enjoy the spacious yard, perfect for relaxation after a day of exploring. With self-parking available and a focus on premium bedding, The Thistle is a great spot for travelers looking for a blend of convenience and comfort.

How much is a hotel near Castle Kennedy Gardens?

Staying near Castle Kennedy Gardens is a treat, with plenty of hotels from $72 offering incredible amenities. If you're leaning toward a little luxury, prices can rise, especially in peak season. Be sure to book in advance to enjoy more options and potentially better rates, especially if you're planning a vacation during weekends or around public holidays.

What are the most popular family-friendly hotels near Castle Kennedy Gardens?

Discovering top-rated family-friendly hotels near Castle Kennedy Gardens is a great way to make your stay enjoyable for all ages.North West Castle HotelLocated just 4.9 miles from Castle Kennedy Gardens, the 3-star North West Castle Hotel is a family-friendly haven for travelers. This hotel features an arcade game room and offers free amenities for children, making it perfect for families. Guests can also enjoy relaxing at the indoor pool or unwind in the hot tub. With a review rating of 8.6, this hotel ensures a comfortable stay with daily housekeeping, free toiletries, and accessible fitness facilities.The ThistleThe Thistle is a charming 3-star hotel situated 5.0 miles from Castle Kennedy Gardens, ideal for families looking to explore the area. This hotel offers daily housekeeping and free cribs for the little ones, ensuring a comfortable stay for families. Guests appreciate the premium bedding and free toiletries available in each room. With a review rating of 8.0, The Thistle also provides convenient access to nearby shopping and self-parking options.

What are the best affordable hotels near Castle Kennedy Gardens?

Discovering the best affordable hotels near Castle Kennedy Gardens can enhance your experience of this beautiful attraction. Whether you're looking for top-rated options or family-friendly stays, there are some great choices within easy reach.North West Castle HotelNorth West Castle Hotel is a charming 3-star hotel located just 4.9 miles from Castle Kennedy Gardens, rated 8.6 by travelers. This hotel is perfect for families, featuring amenities like free toiletries, WiFi, and complimentary self-parking. Guests can enjoy an indoor pool, hot tub, and a game room, making it a fun spot for both relaxation and entertainment. With daily housekeeping and a fitness center, it ensures a comfortable and convenient stay.The ThistleThe Thistle is another great 3-star option, situated 5.0 miles from Castle Kennedy Gardens and a review rating of 8.0 from travelers. Ideal for families, it offers free WiFi and toiletries, along with free self-parking. Guests will appreciate the comfortable premium bedding and daily housekeeping services. The hotel's location near shopping outlets adds to its appeal, making it a practical choice for your stay.

Are there any hotels with pools close to Castle Kennedy Gardens?

For travelers seeking hotels with pools near Castle Kennedy Gardens, Stranraer offers some delightful options for a refreshing stay.North West Castle HotelNorth West Castle Hotel is a charming 3-star hotel located just 4.9 miles from Castle Kennedy Gardens. This hotel is ideal for travelers looking to enjoy a relaxing swim in the indoor pool, perfect for families and solo travelers alike. Rated an impressive 8.6 by travelers, it also features a hot tub for unwinding after a day of exploration. Additional amenities include complimentary toiletries, 24-hour room service, and easy access to nearby beaches, making it a well-rounded choice for comfort and convenience.

What are the best pet-friendly hotels near Castle Kennedy Gardens?

For travelers seeking the perfect pet-friendly stay near Castle Kennedy Gardens, there are delightful options that cater to both you and your furry friends.North West Castle HotelNorth West Castle Hotel is just 4.9 miles from Castle Kennedy Gardens and stands out with a great traveler rating score of 8.6. This 3-star hotel welcomes pets, ensuring a comfortable stay with amenities like service animal support and pet-friendly policies. Guests can enjoy an array of facilities including an indoor pool, hot tub, and a fitness center. With spacious rooms featuring balconies and 24-hour room service, it offers a blend of relaxation and recreation for both pets and their owners.

Can I book a fully refundable hotel close to Castle Kennedy Gardens?

Most bookings on Expedia are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of arrival, though this depends on the hotel's individual cancellation policy, which you should check in your booking confirmation. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by going to "My Trips" and selecting your reservation. To find fully refundable hotel options, simply enter "Castle Kennedy Gardens", set your travel dates, and use the "Fully refundable" filter under "Deals & Discounts" on the results page. Alternatively, explore deals with free cancellation options on Expedia.

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Our top choices for Castle Kennedy Gardens hotels

1. North West Castle Hotel

2. The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality

3. Lakeview Guest House

4. The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro

5. Fernhill Hotel

6. The Harbour House Hotel

7. The Kenmuir Arms Hotel

8. Trump Turnberry

9. 2 Bedroom Lodge, Beach Location, Fabulous Views

10. Woodland Bay Hotel

11. Quay Head View

12. Knockinaam Lodge

13. Corsewall Lighthouse Hotel

14. No 4 Portpatrick

15. Blue Peter Hotel

16. Coorie Retreats

17. Portpatrick Hotel

18. Seall Lodge – Family and Pet Friendly Luxury Lodge, Overlooking the Solway Firth

19. Shingle Lodge – Accessible, Luxury Self-Catering Coastal Lodge Near the Beach

20. Immaculate 2-Bed Static Caravan at Monrieth

Compare popular hotels close to Castle Kennedy Gardens

Top Castle Kennedy Gardens Hotel Reviews

North West Castle Hotel

The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality

The Thistle

The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro

Fernhill Hotel

Dairy Cottage East Challoch Farm

3 bedroom accommodation in Lochans, near Stranraer

2 bedroom accommodation in Glenluce, Newton Stewart

Other attractions near Castle Kennedy Gardens

Stranraer Museum

Mull of Galloway Trail - North

Gkenwhan Gardens

Stranraer Marina

Castle of St John

Agnew Park

Glenluce Abbey

beach near Sole Burn

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