The Steam Packet Inn Harbour row, Isle of Whithorn, DG8 8LL, United Kingdom
#3 of 10 hotels in Isle of Whithorn
Guests' ChoiceBased on 202 hotel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.6
Facilities
8.4
Staff
9.4
Value for money
8.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: September 3, 2025
Giles
United KingdomGreat location on the harbour. Welcoming staff & help with bike storage. A truly superb evening meal and a huge range of specialist beers on tap too.
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: September 1, 2025
Amanda
United KingdomPity about the breakfast with so much great Scottish produce locally as demonstrated by the fantastic dinners, it was disappointing to be offered rice crispies, salami, croissants etc.
Fabulous location, friendly staff and great restaurant with lovely beer
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 22, 2025
John
United KingdomBreakfast was continental and ok - we always prefer a full Scottish as a treat when away for a few days but we knew upfront that wasn't an option so no complaints. The idyllic location & view made up for that.
Stunning location with a seafront view. Friendly & welcoming staff/owners.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 22, 2025
Neil
United KingdomThe breakfast was poor. Is it not possible to provide a cafetiere or pot of coffee rather than just a cup. The continental breakfast was disappointing: juice watered down, pastries unappetising.
The room and the view were excellent
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 17, 2025
Suzann
United KingdomNothing 😊
Just a lovely gem of a place . The staff are ALL so lovely . Nothing was a bother .The food was really good and any requests eg for smaller portions etc was no problem . Excellent views and comfortable rooms .Will definitely go back .
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 12, 2025
Diane
United KingdomThe furnishings are poor and there is evidence of damp on the walls in the bedroom and bathroom. The bed was very soft and uncomfortable. It was a long night!
The location of this inn was second to none! The evening meal was delicious and can highly recommend. The staff were very friendly and efficient and made our stay.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: July 30, 2025
Martin
United KingdomWe have stayed here several times over the yeas. Dissapointing to see that they no longer serve lunch, at least not on the day we visited. The evening meals were also not as good as previous.
lovely comfortable hotel wiht decent sized rooms.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 24, 2025
Patricia
United KingdomBreakfast needs improvement
Location , staff and good food
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 22, 2025
Kaderali
United StatesThe original dinner menu 3 years ago was better.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 17, 2025
Julie
United KingdomFriendly staff, great location, dog friendly. Nothing we didn't like.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: July 14, 2025
Sheena
United KingdomUncovered food at breakfast and a lot of flies in the room.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 3, 2025
Pam
United KingdomThe bed was a bit soft for my taste like a feather nest..once you were in getting out was a challenge.
Everything at this inn was fantastic. We knew in advance that the restaurant was closed so were prepared for a walk out to find our evening meal, they were offering tapas in the bar and so we decided to risk it... it was delicious and combined with the locally brewed beers and the busy bar led to a fab evening. The room overlooked the harbour so my little dog and i spent a couple of hours just watching the boats and the wildlife in the bay.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 1, 2025
Louise
United KingdomNo problems
Great location, wonderful view from room, comfortable chairs in the room to appreciate the harbour activity
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 1, 2025
Jane
United KingdomBreakfast was adequate.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 28, 2025
Caroline
United KingdomFood was mixed.
Staff are wonderful. Room generous size and lovely harbour view.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 27, 2025
Roger
United KingdomNothing. Some may prefer a full cooked breakfast, but we were okay.
The quality of the dinner was top restaurant quality, absolutely amazing. Great location on the harbour front. The hotel is really comfortable with comfy beds, a good shower and a great bar. Breakfast was continental but fine. The fittings in the hotel have been clearly upgraded. The staff were great too. Thank you and we shall be back.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 10, 2025
Keith
United KingdomBooking.com says cooked breakfast every day but this is wrong. The proprietor only serves continental breakfast, which is very good. He has tried to change the listing.
Lovely welcoming atmosphere when arriving. Comfortable bar and lounge with good selection of drinks. Room had great view of harbour.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 7, 2025
Russell
United KingdomNothing
Great location, nice pub, good staff
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 6, 2025
David
United KingdomNo cooked breakfast😔
Wonderful location
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 14, 2025
Paul
United KingdomSays on room facilities, mini bar NO, coffee maker ,NO , the room rate was breakfast included. Disappointing is the word ,if not just rubbish, especially on the Monday morning, as the main event was a stale hard bagel, and some stale Danish pastries, there was some wet ham and plastic cheese to go with the bagle ,no butter,no toast let alone a cooked breakfast , we weren't even told it would be a "continental breakfast , I presume because we had our dog with us at this "dog friendly inn " we were sent to eat alone in the bar and walk through 2 rooms and the entrance hall to collect our meager b/fast , on the Tuesday morning we were offered butter and toast after we asked for the butter So I would not recommend staying at the Steam Packet Sunday or Monday nights as your breakfast will be "disappointing" a great shame as the rest of it was good ,oh except the pie I had for my dinner on the Sunday was not good ,the mash was nice
Paide extra for a great room large room,, ,large comfortable bed , and clean. Room and bathroom lots of tea and instant coffee etc
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 7, 2025
Arthur
United KingdomNo evening meals are available on Mondays or Tuesdays
Located at the harbour within a short walk of St Ninian’s Chapel. Comfortable room. Free sample of local beer.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: April 30, 2025
Michael
United KingdomCreaking floorboards & slamming doors
Food, staff, location
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 20, 2025
Robert
United KingdomEverything ok
Location perfect and very scenic next to harbour
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 10, 2025
Adrian
United KingdomAbsolutely amazing view . Great beer on offer , no food on Monday and sties day but I had eaten I believe the food is amazing so will time it better next time. Continental breakfast was nice.
Stayed in April 2025
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