Cairnryan Stena Line Terminal - 22 min drive - 23.7 km
Getting around
Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 101 min drive
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 146 min drive
Stranraer Station - 17 min drive
Restaurants
Hong Kong City - 12 min drive
Henrys Bay House Restaurant - 13 min drive
Bar Pazz - 12 min drive
Custom House - 12 min drive
Starfish Restaurant - 12 min drive
About this property
The Harbour House Hotel
Situated on the bay, The Harbour House Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Stranraer. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Other highlights at this Georgian bed & breakfast include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English, French, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
11 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Onsite parking limited
Street parking available
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
What to do
Beach nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
Built in 1750
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Library
Georgian architecture
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Portable fan
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Slippers
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Bar & Bistro - Overlooking the ocean, this pub specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 10.00 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
HARBOUR HOUSE HOTEL Stranraer
The Harbour House Stranraer
THE HARBOUR HOUSE HOTEL Stranraer
THE HARBOUR HOUSE HOTEL Bed & breakfast
THE HARBOUR HOUSE HOTEL Bed & breakfast Stranraer
Frequently asked questions
Does The Harbour House Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Harbour House Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Harbour House Hotel?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Harbour House Hotel?
Yes. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Harbour House Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Harbour House Hotel and nearby?
The Harbour House Hotel has a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Harbour House Hotel?
Yes, Bar & Bistro offers British cuisine and ocean views.
What's the area around The Harbour House Hotel like?
The Harbour House Hotel is located on the waterfront.
Popular attractions include Cairnryan Port, which is 19 minutes away by car.
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Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
10 Feb 2025
Booked a last minute weekend away without even looking or caring where we went and have to say we were so pleased when we got here.
Went for the half board deal, breakfast was nice, dinner was delicious but the cheeseboard - I want to go back just for that!!
We were in one of the apartments and the place was so cosy and warm with everything that we needed and plenty of space.
Michelle
Michelle, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
20 Jan 2025
Good location
Location of hotel was ideally situated on harbour front close to local shops.
gary
gary, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
11 Jan 2025
Sreelal
Sreelal, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 Jan 2025
Great place , great staff lively breakfast .
John
John, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 Dec 2024
colin
colin, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
28 Dec 2024
Excellant, dog friendly hotel
Lovely two bed apartment attached to the hotel. Dog friendly making it a convenient stay for Cairnryan ferry port.
Very clean and tidy. Excellant heating system.
Portpatrick is a beautiful little town and would definitely go back.
Wendy
Wendy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Dec 2024
Judith
Judith, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
21 Dec 2024
Ferry stop over
Excellent room but a little draughty, but heating Excellent.
Staff helpful and friendly, good Scottish breakfast.
colin
colin, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
20 Dec 2024
Short stay
Excellent service, decent food, room was basic but had everything we needed for our short stay
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 Dec 2024
Andy
Andy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 Dec 2024
Graham
Graham, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
5 Dec 2024
Friendly and helpful staff
Frances
Frances, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 Dec 2024
Gillian
Gillian, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 Dec 2024
Perfect stay
Love Portpatrick for a night away, 2nd time staying here, can't fault anything about the hotel, great price for bed and breakfast, they had a band playing the night we stayed.
Staff are really friendly
Christine
Christine, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 Nov 2024
Great staff very hospitable. Good for dog owners
Graham
Graham, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
12 Nov 2024
disappointing self catering
basic self catering accommodation as we were not in the hotel itself. good service but unable to sort out the issues caused by hotel.com, ie we booked as B&B hotel .com. did not carry this through. beds clean but really poor mattress. needs a revamp and overhaul of beds and furnishing.okay overall for price we paid but would be really disappointed if peak prices were paid. excellent location
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 Nov 2024
Absolutely amazing stay. Would give more stars if I could. Just what we needed for a relaxing night away with the doggy! Thank you so much.
Katie
Katie, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
6 Nov 2024
Hotel was good for the price. Breakfast was good certain items bit overcooked. On the whole value for money
Rachel
Rachel, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
5 Nov 2024
Steven
Steven, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
3 Nov 2024
The hotel is nice and in a great location. The room is a dent size with a recently renovated bathroom. of good value. The restaurant is good as well
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
29 Oct 2024
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 Oct 2024
Great location, beautiful space
Fleur
Fleur, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 Oct 2024
This was our second visit this year. Enjoyed the whole experience and have already booked our return
Frances
Frances, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 Oct 2024
The staff, from check-in to departure were friendly and efficient. Our room was excellent - loved our seaview from the comfortable seats in the bay window!
Our stay was fantastic value and we are looking forward to our next visit.
Ainslie
Ainslie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
16 Oct 2024
Lovely overnight stay in Portpatrick
Had a really nice stay at the Harbour House. Staff were all very nice and helpful, building was exactly as I expected (homely) and bedroom was grand. Great view of harbour when I opened the curtains in the morning. Would definitely recommend and will be back for sure