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The Thistle

3.0 star property
City centre Stranraer guesthouse with bar/lounge

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Exterior
32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV
Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, individually decorated
32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV
Exterior
In the heart of a shopping district, Thistle Inn offers an inviting atmosphere with a bar where you can unwind. Connect to WiFi, take advantage of express check-out and check-in, enjoy karaoke and free self parking. Past guests rave about their stay.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (2)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bar/lounge

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Free self-parking
The current price is ฿2,597
฿3,116 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct

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Double Room | Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, individually decorated

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, individually decorated

Family Room (X 3)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, individually decorated

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, individually decorated

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
47 DALRYMPLE STREET, Stranraer, Scotland, DG9 7EY

What's nearby

  • Stranraer Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Castle of St John - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Castle Kennedy Gardens - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Cairnryan Port - 9 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Cairnryan Stena Line Terminal - 13 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 87 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 132 min drive
  • Stranraer Station - 12 min walk
  • Barrhill Station - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fig & Olive - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hong Kong City - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Harbour House Hotel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Barista Coffee House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Crown - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Thistle

Located near a train station, The Thistle is a great choice for a stay in Stranraer. Free perks include WiFi and self-parking.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 8 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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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
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • On-site parking is limited
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No alcohol allowed on site

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Karaoke

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Memory-foam mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, Union Pay
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

Thistle Inn Stranraer
Thistle Stranraer
The Thistle Inn Stranraer
Thistle Inn
The Thistle Stranraer
The Thistle Guesthouse
The Thistle Guesthouse Stranraer

Frequently asked questions

Does The Thistle offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Thistle 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Thistle?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Thistle?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Thistle?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What's the area around The Thistle like?

The Thistle is in the heart of Stranraer, a short 6-minute walk from Stranraer Museum and 9 minutes' walk from Castle of St John.

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Reviews

The Thistle Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Very compact, but clean and cosy. A more budget option for ferry catchers.
Marc, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Couldn’t ask for more on a short notice booking
Thomas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely owner Sandy, very helpful, near town and ferry port just what we needed
Linda, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good stay
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Place was great. Clean and comfortable.

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly
Elaine, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Overnight stay.

Stay was good. Onsite parking good. Room comfortable. Small shower space but very clean and nice hot water. Bed comfortable. Pillows a bit saggy.
Susan, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Small & very basic
Dean, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

I was greeted with friendliness and helpfulness by the two people who care for the property. The town was much larger than I first imagined and am glad I stayed a second night so that I could wander the town on my second day.
Carol, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Car park very tight spaces
JAMES, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It is in a rundown area , and the road and pavements are very dirty, although the owner of the property was very kind and helpful.
ALAN, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Cheap and cheerful

Very friendly on phone although never seen the owner. There was no warm water and I felt cold overnight. Good location though but wouldn’t stay for any more than an overnight
Evelyn, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

A bit low rent and tired But this is most probably why it is a low cost. Had to ask for the reheating to be turned on and the beds were a bit tired.
Rod, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Out dated

Pictures very deceiving. Very out dated and tired. Friendly enough guy checked us in, gave advice about the area. If the nighly charge would be halved it would be about right.
Chris, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Not the best

We’re a family of three (13 year old child) and I’m also pregnant. We were expecting the stay to be basic due to the price, but the reviews looked ok and it seemed ok based on our purposes of staying to visit a relative in hospital for a couple of nights. We arrived at the hotel to find a dilapidated, boarded up old pub of the same name at the front. We arrived just before 6pm and the door had been left unlocked with the keys on the windowsill. The step and flower beds outside the room were covered in cigarette butts, the room smelled of smoke and damp and was generally run down. There were white stains on the curtains on the bathroom toilet mat, out of date buscuits with the complimentary teas and coffees, the walls were that thin we could hear the ‘neighbours’ argument very clearly at 2am in the morning on both nights (although there were ear plugs provided in the room which was helpful). We only had 2 towels despite there being 3 of us and despite requesting a third, we never received this. The bed was comfy enough and the shower worked although the bathroom was quite compact. The TV didn’t work and we just received pixelated images.
Sally, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Having travelled extensively across the UK this trip, this was the worst example of accommodation we have seen. We knew we had booked a budget hotel as we simply needed a spot to sleep close to early ferry to Belfast. We couldn’t imagine how bad things were based on the price paid. First, we had to call to get access to our room, which had been left unlocked and key sitting on shelf. We never did get the door to lock from outside when we went to leave for dinner. The towels could be used as sandpaper and were no longer white but dingy yellow. The room was very tired. Gobs of caulking around shower looked like it was applied by a child. Carpets had seen much better days. Critically, there was no heat. We asked and were told it would come on at 5pm. Didn’t happen. Asked again - message ignored. It is unthinkable that a room not have working heat in late September. Fortunately the bed covers were warm or we couldn’t have stayed. On a positive note, the shower water was hot but weak stream. Avoid if possible. The cheap price was not worth the poor accommodation and lost night sleep.
William, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

James, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Philip, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nicola, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Adrian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Will, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Kyle, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice stay really helpful host ideal for the town centre
Martin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wendy, 1-night trip