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Reviews of The Maxwell Arms Hotel

5 Maxwell Street, Dalbeattie, DG5 4AH, United Kingdom

#11 of 14 hotels in Dalbeattie

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 148 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free Wifi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: September 7, 2025

    7.0
    Cheap and effective for a one night
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    As we were warned live music downstairs could be heard. They seemed to be having a good time. Also as communicated after we had booked there was no breakfast. They would do better to take off the breakfasts included advertising on the listing.

    This place is unprepossessing from the outside but lively and functional inside. The room was clean and tidy with absolutely no frills. A comfy bed and a hot shower made for a cheap and quite cheerful stay. We parked round the back which was nice and private for two motorbikes.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 5, 2025

    8.0
    Clean, comfy bed in good size room, hop, skip & a jump from centre of Dalbeattie
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The loud music from bar/function room. No-one is going to say they ‘like’ that… however if you know in advance, it’s not an issue, it certainly wasn’t for us.

    Stayed 3 nights: 29 Aug ‘25 - 1 Sep ‘25 No breakfast at this hotel, however as we knew this in advance, it definitely wasn’t an issue, especially as there’s a great shop right opposite called ‘Thyme To Go’ which sells hot rolls etc. There’s a kettle in the room with tea bags, coffee sachets (including decaf) and the little milk pots. Our room was great, good size and the bathroom was huge! Clean room, really comfy bed, tv on the wall, vanity unit with mirror near electrical socket for hairdryer, plus it’s in a great location, practically in Dalbeattie centre. It was perfect for our needs, we would stay in this hotel again. Only one minus… and we knew about this in advance, so it was no surprise and didn’t spoil our experience as we knew what to expect… from our room you could heard music/people shouting over the music from the bar (or maybe the function room) downstairs. It was noisy, but everything shut down about 11.30pm. We don’t go to bed early so wasn’t an issue… no loud music Sunday night. As previously said, we would use this hotel again.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: August 30, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Solo traveler
    • Triple Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Ideal place for my work trip to the area. Clean room with everything needed

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 20, 2025

    9.0
    Very nice B&B in Dalbeattie
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Sadly no breakfast, since they had no chef available.

    Very spacious rooms, separate room for the third bed.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    WiFi not great in rooms noisy but all quiet by 11.30

    Central location, clean...near Birchtree which serves nice food.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 6, 2025

    7.0
    ok for a night or two
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No Breakfast available. Fabric conditioner was an irritant to skin and breathing

    Room very good and nicely decorated

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 8, 2025

    8.0
    Great room in a lovely wee town.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only negative I have is the size of the television in the room probably the same size as a small lap top screen but that aside would recommend this accommodation to anyone looking to stay in the area.

    The room was massive,spotless and the bed very comfortable. Great Central location,within walking distance to shops and places to eat.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 15, 2025

    7.0
    Clean room in the middle of town so could enjoy all the facilities on offer in town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No breakfast on offer and the bed could have been a little more comfortable.

    Location was good and the room was clean.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 21, 2025

    8.0
    Really nice place, excellent value for money. Highly reccomend
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Triple Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Few bits around by the main door that could have been tidied away - a small bar fridge, but we’re splitting hairs here

    Staff were super friendly, room was huge, clean and tidy with all the required items. Bed was comfy, shower was good. Really great place and 1000% value for money

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2025

    8.0
    Value for money - clean and tidy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Comfy beds, clean and tidy - spacious room and bathroom

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2025

    8.0
    happy stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great central location

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2025

    9.0
    Nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing really. We were quite comfortable and it had everything we needed

    Nice room with big window. Beds were comfy

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Yes there was a little bit of down stairs noise from the bar but i wasn't going to be there and by the time I got back from the function I was attending the bar was closed and all quiet

    Room was spotless , is what it is for the money

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 2, 2025

    7.0
    The Maxwell Arms was a nice and pleasant to stay at. Given similar circumstances would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    I didn't like the fact that the "double bed" was more literal that previously expected and instead was just two single mattresses put together. During the night's sleep there was an edge in between the two single mattress which became quite uncomfortable to sleep on at points. The other main issue was the internet that was provided first was only accessible from the main hallway so if you wanted to connect to the internet that was the only option. Second the signal from the wi-fi didn't reach the double bed in the room unless the mobile device was held next to the wall towards the door. Had a bit of trouble finding the B&B and actually missed the building before realizing you had to go into the bar in order to access the hotel side, more clear signing/information on the website would be appreciated.

    The rooms were larger than expected, very clean and pleasant to stay in with friendly staff who were very accommodating making sure we were comfortable. There was adequate sound proofing that helped mitigate the sounds of downstairs and outside. Very much liked how I was able to book a room on the same day within a couple of hours of our arrival.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: January 26, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was nothing I didn't like

    Friendly staff also helpful,room had all I needed and was very comfortable

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 20, 2025

    9.0
    Brilliant place to stay, wonderful location for our needs
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room bit too warm all night No breakfast tea, just earl grey

    Lovely big spacious room nicely decorated with towels, teas, coffees etc. massive bed, nice and quiet.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 14, 2024

    9.0
    Best nights sleep
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only thing I didn't like was the kettle it was so old, and it gave me an electric shock when I turned it on.

    The room was very clean, and the bed was super comfortable. I had a great nights sleep and will definitely be back again!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 18, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location and place to stay.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 4, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice staff clean room

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 7, 2024

    8.0
    Very good place to stay and friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Brilliant location and excellent rooms

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 21, 2024

    8.0
    Suited the purpose of my visit
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast not available

    Only drawback, no food available

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 15, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We didn't get breakfast 😕

    Plenty of room. Well worth the stay

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 2, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good size rooms with on suite bathroom comfy beds and very tidy

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 7, 2024

    7.0
    Lovely staff, clean and comfortable rooms but could do with updating.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The property is dated so in the evening you can hear the noise from downstairs and in the morning as the windows are so thin. The shower was also leaking and didn’t fit on properly so we had to hold it to use it.

    The rooms were really clean and the staff were all really nice, friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in July 2024

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