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Cairnryan Bed and Breakfast, hotel in Cairnryan

This 4 Star Visit Scotland bed and breakfast is a 2-minute drive from ferry ports with crossings to Belfast, Larne and Cairnryan. Free parking and complimentary Wi-Fi is available at this property.

Pat was so accommodating. She hooked us up with a meal after hours and was just delightful.
9.8
Scored 9.8
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
532 reviews
Price from$107.94per night
Rhins of Galloway, hotel in Cairnryan

Rhins of Galloway offers high-quality accommodations in a garden setting overlooking Loch Ryan. It is located between the ports of Stranraer and Cairnryan, and offers free on-site parking.

Great attention to detail, loved the Churchill suite, fantastic breakfast menu. We have stayed before and will definitely be back!
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
565 reviews
Price from$162.54per night
Cairnryan Heights t-a Brae Holiday Homes, hotel in Cairnryan

Cairnryan Heights t-a Brae Holiday Homes in Cairnryan provides accommodations with a terrace and a bar.

Margaret, picked us up at the ferry and took us back. This is not a promised or expected benefit, but she was great in helping us.
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very Good
Rated very good
141 reviews
Price from$120.64per night
The Royal Hotel, hotel in Cairnryan

Located in town center of Stranraer, The Royal Hotel features a beer garden and bar. Stranraer train station is a 10-minute walk away and the Stena and P&O ports are located nearby.

Excellent location downtown. Good jumping off point for exploring the area. And the guy that runs the place (I never did get his name) was really helpful with suggestions for places to see.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
561 reviews
Price from$82.54per night
Craignelder Hotel, hotel in Cairnryan

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.

Spacious room with lovely view over the loch. Good breakfast. Good value for money.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
614 reviews
Price from$146.03per night
North West Castle Hotel, hotel in Cairnryan

Featuring its own curling ice rink and an indoor pool, North West Castle Hotel is located opposite Stranraer harbor, which serves as the main ferry port between Scotland and Ireland.

staff were friendly and helpful
7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
1,923 reviews
Price from$107.43per night
Briar Brae Bed & Breakfast, hotel in Cairnryan

Brier Brae Bed & Breakfast is set in Stranraer on the sea front, with views over Loch Ryan. The property is located 5.6 mi from Portpatrick and 6.8 mi from the ferry port.

Friendly owner. Nice location. Lovely breakfast. Value for money.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
517 reviews
Price from$95.24per night
Harbour Lights Guesthouse, hotel in Cairnryan

Offering beautiful views of Loch Ryan, Harbor Lights Guest house is located in Stranraer. Free WiFi access is available. Rooms at Harbor Lights Guest house are en suite with a shower.

Convenient and picturesque location. Close to restaurants. Host was accommodating.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
448 reviews
Price from$87.62per night
Quay Head View Aparthotel, hotel in Cairnryan

Quay Head View Aparthotel offers accommodations in Stranraer. Portpatrick is 6 miles away. Free WiFi is offered. All units include a flat-screen TV. There is a seating and/or dining area in some...

Location Facilities Helpful staff let us leave bikes there
9.3
Scored 9.3
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
452 reviews
Price from$114.29per night
Thornbank House, hotel in Cairnryan

A 8-minute walk from Stranraer Beach in Stranraer, Thornbank House offers accommodations with access to a hot tub, fitness room, and steam room.

Room was very comfortable and well appointed; TV needed a wee bit of attention but then worked perfectly (previous guest had been fiddling with it!); breakfast was one of the best cooked breakfasts I have enjoyed when staying away from home - freshly cooked to order and very tasty! A big 10/10 - eggselent!
9.8
Scored 9.8
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
372 reviews
Price from$136.83per night
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What Guests Said About Cairnryan:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    Homey, friendly and immaculately clean accommodations.

    Homey, friendly and immaculately clean accommodations. Pat was so helpful. The driveway is a bit hard to see on the way by but the place is scenic and convenient for leaving on the ferry. Ate a great meal at the Custom House pub.
    Chris
    Canada
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Our stay was very good. Hosts were helpful and friendly.

    Our stay was very good. Hosts were helpful and friendly. Room was excellent,it’s our personal choice that we don’t care for black bedding. The room was immaculately clean,shower good. His and her sinks which we liked very much. Rooms were spacious light and comfortable.
    Brenda
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    The location is great, especially for access to the ferry...

    The location is great, especially for access to the ferry ports. We visited Logan Botanic Gardens, Glenwhan Gardens and Castle Kennedy which are all within a short drive from Cairnryan. We had a lovely meal at Henry's Bay House restaurant in Stranraer. Also had a nice snack from Subway in Stranraer and delicious soup with home made bread at Glenwhan Gardens. Would avoid trying to find somewhere to eat in Stranraer town as there are few restaurants that looked appealing.
    Marion
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    It was where we caught the ferry to Ireland and if ever...

    It was where we caught the ferry to Ireland and if ever going again I would definitely use Cairnryan. We used a restaurant by the name of Henry’s Bay 10 mins away and it was very nice would recommend they did a teatime special that was excellent value for money and the staff were very attentive. The route to Ayr from Cairmryan has a beautiful coast way and well worth a drive to. There were some breathtaking views.
    Peter
    United Kingdom
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Cairnryan sits on the side of Loch Ryan and is therefore one...

    Cairnryan sits on the side of Loch Ryan and is therefore one sided. The village is 10-15 minutes from Stranraer which has plenty of pubs, cafes and restaurants. As a touring base or a stopover for the ferry Cairnryan is ideal but if you want nightlife that’s out. We ate in Henry’s Bay House Restaurant which is very good. As for activities for young couples my wife and I are 73 and 70 years young so no advice on that. On the other side of the loch there are quite a few nice beaches within a 12 mile drive but take a picnic. As stated above touring is ideal. Portpatrick and the Mull of Galloway are well worth a visit in fine weather, as are Castle Kennedy and Logan gardens. The picture is taken from Cairnryan Bed and Breakfast.
    Ian
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    The whole experience was made easy by the friendliness of...

    The whole experience was made easy by the friendliness of all. The only problem I had was it was too short. I would have liked to have been able to stay for a few days. But was unable to do so because of the nature of my travel reason.
    Colin
    United Kingdom

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Cairnryan

  • From $107.94 per night
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 532 reviews
    Very nice and clean lodging with a beautiful view. Pat and Bill are excellent hosts and they are very helpful and accommodating. From the original booking 5 months ago, keeping in touch in the months leading up to our trip, picking us up at the ferry and dropping us off to catch our bus the next morning, they made sure that we were looked after. And we can’t forget about the delicious Scottish breakfast in the morning! We would definitely recommend the Cairnryan B & B. 🇨🇦🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
    Karen
    Canada
  • From $107.94 per night
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 532 reviews
    This is an excellent guesthouse. I couldn’t fault it in any way. The owner, Pat, could not have been more helpful with organising a booking for dinner and directing me how to get there. I believe this is presently the only B&B in Cairnryan, which is the closest village to where Stena operates its ferries to Belfast. The Stena terminal is less than 5 minutes away (which was relevant to me because I was travelling to Belfast).
    Anthony
    Australia
  • From $162.54 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 565 reviews
    Incredibly large room with true American king-sized bed. Living area and soaking tub in our suite with TV above the soaking tub. We had very early departure for a ferry and our to-go breakfast was at our door when we were ready to leave. Ferry is less than 5 mins from the property. Host was helpful and accommodating to help us with local resources.
    Lisa Michelle
    United States of America
  • From $162.54 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 565 reviews
    There was a friendly welcome. The room was spacious and had sofa seats for watching TV. Bottled water was provided, so were chocolates, biscuits and a good range of hot drinks including a nice coffee machine. The proprietors were thoughtful & there was great attention to detail. The hotel is close to the Cairnryan ferry port.
    Dichelle
    United Kingdom
  • From $162.54 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 565 reviews
    Outstanding place. Everything catered for. Facilities commensurate with 5 star hotel. Loved the add touch of TV in the bathrooms. Breakfast amazing, great choice and quality of items superb. Beds luxurious and comfortable. Owners lovely they go beyond to welcome you and cater for your needs. We loved the place ❤
    Mary
    United Kingdom
  • From $107.94 per night
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 532 reviews
    Pat and Bill are very welcoming hosts. The bedroom was spotless. They had thought of everything. All the modern conveniences of a high class hotel in a charming Bed and Breakfast. Pat made us a taste packed breakfast to take on our early ferry the next morning. We would definitely stay here again.
    Julie
    United Kingdom
  • From $162.54 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 565 reviews
    Superb location for the ferries. Every possible facility needed exceeding that of a major city hotel stayed in the previous night. Ok, so there is no pool nor fitness centre but there is a multi multi channel tv many towels and bathrobes, great breakfast and a warm welcome. We'll be back.
    andrew
    Ireland
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 67 reviews
    Lovely place, exceptionally easy for the ferry I needed to catch the next day. Maggie is a gem and made me feel right at home immediately! The room was lovely and much larger than I had anticipated. I only wish I could have stayed longer.
    JMPTravels
    Ireland
  • From $162.54 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 565 reviews
    The location is perfect for the ferry from Cairnryan. The property is clean, big and located in a great spot The owners are nice and friendly The room was big and clean Breakfast was terrific: ample choice of cooked and cold food.
    TravellersforFood
    Ireland
  • From $162.54 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 565 reviews
    The breakfast in this lovely hotel is top of the pops ! Everything cooked to order perfectly . Paul and John are such brilliant hosts . Cheerful and they gave thought of everything that you could possibly need . Great place
    Christina
    United Kingdom
  • From $107.94 per night
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 532 reviews
    perfect location and pat and bill were the perfect hosts even let us sit in there own personal sitting room while we waited for ferry breakfast was first class couldn’t ask for better hosts thanks again pat and bill
    A
    Anonymous
    United Kingdom
  • From $107.94 per night
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 532 reviews
    Pat was very welcoming and friendly. The room was equipped with all the amenities expected of a good B&B. Access (to and from) was convenient i.e. without disturbing others. I would book Cairnryan B&B again.
    Adrian
    Botswana
  • From $107.94 per night
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 532 reviews
    Pat was extremely welcoming , friendly. and we felt very much at ease. The room was immaculate and very comfortable. Pat provides some extra touches that make a stay in Cairnryan B&B special.
    Elaine
    United Kingdom
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 141 reviews
    Absolutely ideal for travellers heading on the early ferries from Cairnryan. Great night's sleep, nice to relax after the journey with a well appointed kitchen and comfy sofa.
    Ian
    United Kingdom
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 67 reviews
    Lovely family room on the top floor. Two very large rooms with a bathroom in between. Perfect for a family and less than a 5 minute drive to the ferry.
    Lori
    Ireland
  • From $107.94 per night
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 532 reviews
    Warm and friendly reception. Location perfect (for Stena Line ferry). Clean and comfortable room, and excellent breakfast.
    Harry
    United Kingdom
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 141 reviews
    Right off the docks of the ferry. A quiet rural setting with sheep calling in the hills behind the facility.
    Douglas
    United States of America
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 141 reviews
    Very conveniently located opposite the entry to Cairnryan P & O Ferry terminal. Friendly and helpful host.
    Ian
    United Kingdom
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 141 reviews
    Roger collected us from ferry port to the location. provided us with pint of milk for coffee and tea.
    Kimberly
    United States of America
  • From $162.54 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 565 reviews
    very cosy and comfortable room, just 3 miles from our ferry.
    Adriana
    Ireland