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The Steam Packet Inn Harbour row, Isle of Whithorn, DG8 8LL, United Kingdom

#3 of 10 hotels in Isle of Whithorn

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 202 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: September 3, 2025

    9.0
    Great location. Superb evening meal. Altogether a great stay - thank you.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great 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

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pity 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

    8.0
    Stunning location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast 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

    7.0
    Very enjoyable despite the breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The 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

    10
    Had a lovely night stay here travelled around the surrounding area which is beautiful .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing 😊

    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

    7.0
    A nice place but the bed was very uncomfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The 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

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    We 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

    9.0
    Great place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast needs improvement

    Location , staff and good food

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 22, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The original dinner menu 3 years ago was better.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 17, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Friendly staff, great location, dog friendly. Nothing we didn't like.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: July 14, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Uncovered food at breakfast and a lot of flies in the room.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 3, 2025

    10
    Brilliant stay in a hidden gem
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The 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

    8.0
    Really comfortable, helpful staff, peaceful location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No 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

    9.0
    Enjoyed my stay. It was very comfortable. Room very nice with a lovely outlook. Food good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast was adequate.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 28, 2025

    9.0
    Lovely pet friendly stay
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Food was mixed.

    Staff are wonderful. Room generous size and lovely harbour view.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 27, 2025

    9.0
    Terrific Food in Comfortable Hotel in special setting
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing. 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

    9.0
    SWC 300 tour stopover
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Booking.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

    8.0
    Great place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Great location, nice pub, good staff

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 6, 2025

    7.0
    One night stay - glorious weather sat overlooking harbor outside for a couple of hours. Great view from bedroom window.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No cooked breakfast😔

    Wonderful location

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 14, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Says 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

    8.0
    Great for watching life at the harbour
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No 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

    7.0
    Very good food, bar & service.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Creaking floorboards & slamming doors

    Food, staff, location

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 20, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything ok

    Location perfect and very scenic next to harbour

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2025

    10
    Lovely place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Absolutely 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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