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The Thistle

3.0 star property
Suburban guesthouse in Stranraer with free parking

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Exterior
Exterior
Double Room | Bathroom
32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV
Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, individually decorated

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$136
includes taxes & fees
30 June - 1 July

Room options

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32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

Double Room

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, individually decorated

Standard Room

Highlights

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

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Family Room (X 3)

Family Room (X 3)

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
  • 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

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
  • 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

  • Stranraer Station - 12 min walk
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hong Kong City - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Henrys Bay House Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Bar Pazz - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Custom House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starfish Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Thistle

Guest house in a shopping district
The Thistle provides a bar and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and smoke-free property
  • Karaoke
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Karaoke

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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 available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for 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

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Alcohol is not permitted at this property

Property is 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

Is The Thistle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Thistle?

As of 11 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Thistle on 30 June 2025 start from AU$136.24, 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 Thistle?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Thistle?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Thistle?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Thistle located?

Located in the heart of Stranraer, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Stranraer Museum and Castle of St John. Mull of Galloway Trail - North is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) away. Stranraer Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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The Thistle Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 87 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay really helpful host ideal for the town centre
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn’t ask for more on a short notice booking
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet property close to grocery store and restaurants. It was a short wslk from the train station. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely owner Sandy, very helpful, near town and ferry port just what we needed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Susan

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great. Good location and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was great. Clean and comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Odessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Dean

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small & very basic
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Car park very tight spaces
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

ALAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

allen

Liked: Cleanliness
Handy for ferry but no welcoming 😕
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

William

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nicola

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023