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Reviews of The Ship Inn - Winner Best Hotel Experience 2024 Visit Scotland This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

1 Fleet Street, Gatehouse of Fleet, DG7 2JT, United Kingdom

#3 of 30 hotels in Gatehouse of Fleet

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 245 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free Wifi

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: September 4, 2025

    10
    Perfect overnight stay with excellent hospitality!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    More than happy with every part of our stay!

    Overnight stay at The Ship Inn..we stayed in Room 8 upstairs access to a lovely spacious family room with nice view towards the river everyone had a peaceful night’s sleep in very comfy beds..shower in bath..lovely fluffy towels. Nice menu choice for both evening meal and breakfast..great value for money staff very welcoming and helpful and would definitely recommend as perfect base to visit that surrounding area of Dumfries and Galloway

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 31, 2025

    8.0
    Very good for short stay but disappointed in room, staff wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room very small with vaulted roof, husband 6’ 2 so bumped his head on several occasions, would not have stayed longer than one night in that room which is a pity as it was spotless. No fridge, as a frequent traveller…. this is not good! Even a small mini fridge would have been ideal, a real shame.

    It had a lovely local feel, traditional, but modern dining room, very clean, nice touches in room. The staff were exceptional. Sarah and Alina, correspondence excellent. Fabulous welcome at breakfast and excellent breakfast.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2025

    10
    Overnight stay visiting relatives
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful, clean and comfortable hotel

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2025

    10
    An Enjoyable Stay at The Ship Inn
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We were disappointed with the shower. It was an overhead shower, with no hand held shower combo.

    We arrived on a sunshine day. We ordered lunch, which was very tasty. The staff were friendly, accommodating and helpful. We finished our drinks outdoors in the beer garden, by the river Fleet. It was picturesque, idyllic and charming. We enjoyed our time outdoors. Check in went smoothly. We continued to sit outdoors, soaking in the rays and enjoying the wildlife. Dinner was pre-booked. It was suggested that we could book a few starters and a main meal, as we were still satisfied from lunchtime. We chose seafood dishes. They were delicious! Our wine was selected well. The desserts did not disappoint. The staff were fantastic. We chilled in the lounge, before retiring. Breakfast was satisfying. It set us up for our next journey. We visited The Ship Inn at Easter time. After enjoying a late lunch, we said that we hoped to visit the hotel for an overnight stay. The opportunity arose. We are so pleased we did. We hope to visit again.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very small shower. Only 2 electricity points not next to bed so no way to charge phones

    Wonderful location. Lovely staff

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 8, 2025

    9.0
    Stunning
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not applicable.

    Location was great, beer garden fantastic, but the room was the highlight, spacious, light, with a wonderful bathroom.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2025

    8.0
    Overall good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No quiet residents only space.

    Food was generally good.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The reception desk seemed disorganised, although a member of the waitresses staff was very helpful. I do not like a room only price and prefer a B and B rate.

    The bedrooms / bathrooms were very well presented . The seating area in the bar could be better, but the beer garden by the river was delightful.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean comfortable with

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 13, 2025

    8.0
    Lovely location in Gatehouse of Fleet
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No lift, which could be a problem for some travellers as some rooms are up two flights of stairs

    Very good, and the option of packed lunch instead was excellent

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: July 10, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some road noise from main street.

    Friendly staff, restaurant open on Monday, sufficient parking, safe parking

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 6, 2025

    10
    Would recomend
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No air conditioning, although I like the flowers outside on window ledge not so keen when the window is open Bottles of water in the room.

    Very central for wedding venue Comfy bed and pillows Good tea/ coffee facilities Good breakfast Dog friendly- they had left a bag with a ball, biscuit and waste bags - a nice touch

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 5, 2025

    10
    Hotel, staff, and food lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Everything about this hotel was lovely.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 1, 2025

    10
    A fabulous stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing!

    Everything. However the food was amazing

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 29, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    EV charging point did not work but alternatives were available close by.

    Food was good, particularly breakfast.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 27, 2025

    10
    Great room extremely comfortable in wonderful location, amazing food and exceptional food
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Lovely spacious room, very clean, amazing facilities including lovely garden. Staff were fantastic, food was amazing, would highly recommend

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 25, 2025

    9.0
    An amazing weekday getaway!!
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing - was a great experience.

    Everything. Very clean and exceptionally helpful and friendly staff.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 18, 2025

    9.0
    Great short break
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Could possibly benefit from a dedicated bar area

    Location, food

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 24, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very helpful and friendly staff , great facilities and fabulous breakfast

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 23, 2025

    9.0
    Great hotel, lacklustre restaurant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    As above

    Hotel great. Restaurant lacklustre. Probably good if you like steak or fish and chips, otherwise awful. Perhaps keep up with the times? Trying hard, but, I’m afraid, failing on common fronts

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 17, 2025

    9.0
    Fab!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My room was really hot - top floor and one of the hottest days of the year!! Fan provided for the second night- when requested! Excellent thank you!

    Breakfast and food overall was amazing! Beer garden by the river lovely. Takeaway pizza in room (from the hotel restaurant) was fabulous!!!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 16, 2025

    8.0
    Beautiful rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lack of standard plugs near bed Dining area staff not the most welcoming, and very disorganised

    Beautiful rooms really well equipped Comfortable beds Amazing bathrooms

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2025

    10
    exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing

    The room we stayed in at this hotel exceeded my expectations it appeared spacious and recently refurbished and even had a coffee pod machine so was more luxurious than our usual choices and was well worth paying a bit more for. The restaurant had good quality and value for money meals with very friendly service. The location is excellent at the heart of a village which has a lot of redeeming features. I would love to return here one day.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 10, 2025

    8.0
    Good stay elongating our holiday by making the travel comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room suffered from street noise during the night.

    Great position leaving ample time to catch ferry. Fabulous weather enabled wine by the river in the beer garden

    Stayed in May 2025

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