The Thistle Inn

3.0 star property

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Comfort Quadruple Room, Ensuite
Exterior
Comfort Twin Room, Ensuite
Bar (on property)
Room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
51-55 Main Street, Castle Douglas, Scotland, DG7 3AU
  • Lock Ken
    5 min drive
  • Threave Garden
    9 min drive
  • Threave Castle
    11 min drive

Room options

Comfort Quadruple Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

Comfort Twin Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Basic Triple Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

The Thistle Inn

Hotel in Castle Douglas with free breakfast and a restaurant
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and an outdoor tennis court are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include free breakfast.
The Thistle Inn offers 3 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor tennis court.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at The Thistle Inn, you'll be close to RSPB Ken-Dee Marshes Reserve. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are available.
  • Free breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet in some public areas
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Onsite recreation includes an outdoor tennis court
  • 5 minutes by car from Lock Ken and 6 minutes from Loch Ken Marina
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Self parking is free.

This Castle Douglas hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free breakfast.
The Thistle Inn has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and public transport

  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Outdoor tennis court

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 and cash
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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The Thistle Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very hardworking and lovely little B&B stay
This room (or at least the one we had which was a sort of loft conversion, accessed by metal plane style stairs) was absolutely fine either for people who are absolutely fit and mobile and on a budget, or people staying one or two nights only. We were only booked for one night and that was fine. The metal stairs are slippery in the rain BUT the owners in showing us up to the room helped carry cases etc. It is not difficult but if you have any mobility challenges, be sure to ask for ground floor room. Bathroom was shower, loo, small sink - very clean and some in room toiletries also provided which was a nice touch. Our room had several beds and I think was the family room, which makes it ideal for some groups, but as a couple we'd have preferred one larger double bed - however, we had to book this fairly late in our planning, it was the only room available and it was really well priced for the area. Food downstairs in the pub is nice, my tip would be stick to the classics like the burgers and lasagna. More ambitious looking dishes like the scallop and black pudding starter were OK but felt less good in terms of value for money - I had burger envy of my husband's choice! Staff cannot do enough for you and given how tiny the place is in terms of two or so people running the bar, kitchen and dealing with on site accommodation queries they do a smashing job. Our breakfasts in the morning were DELICIOUS.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
The breakfast was very poor, no cereals, no juice or extra toast and Jam etc. Our sons room had no windows plus the laundry room next door was noisy all night so he didn't get much sleep. His shower wasn't working but they did knock the price down.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The personal service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm welcome and friendly reception Food was good 'pub' grub
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thanks to Michelle for being so kind and helpful. Nice clean room. Fab breakfast: award winning poached eggs
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
I have stayed at the Thistle Hotel on previous visits to Castle Douglas and find it welcoming and i always book a room here if availability is good , will be staying again if and when I am on business nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay with decent food and drink
Friendly staff, nice room, decent food, decent price, all good!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

The Thistle Inn was perfect for me. Clean, excellent value, good food and a very friendly and helpful host.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Mr R Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and informal
Nice stay with excellent food and good bar chat. Do not be put off by the external appearance of the building. Very warm hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Som hemma fast bättre!
Detta är en pärla. Maten är fantastisk, puben är full av underbara människor från byn. Ägarna gör allt för att vistelsen ska bli bra. Man känner sig verkligen välkommen.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023