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Imperial Hotel

3.0 star property

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2 bars/lounges
Exterior
Interior
In-room safe, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi
A neatly made bed with a blue blanket and two white towels, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$176
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June

Explore the area

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35 King Street, Castle Douglas, Scotland, DG7 1AA
  • Place, Carlingwark Loch
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Mossyard Beach
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Galloway Forest Park
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room

Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Castle Douglas

At Imperial Hotel you'll be 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Threave Garden and 3.8 km (2.4 mi) from Threave Castle. Highlights at this hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a restaurant and free self-parking. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a games room and a picnic area. Plus you'll find laundry facilities and a front desk safe. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Castle Douglas hotel include Loch Ken Marina and 7stanes - Dalbeattie.

What's nearby

  • Carlingwark Loch - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cardoness Castle - 23 min drive - 26.4 km
  • Dalscone Farm Fun - 30 min drive - 36.6 km
  • Mossyard Beach - 32 min drive - 32.9 km
  • Galloway Forest Park - 35 min drive - 38.1 km

Getting around

  • Dumfries Station - 23 min drive
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Roae Garden - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Moore's Chip Shop - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Designs Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Street Lights - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Schoolhouse - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Imperial Hotel

There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. Imperial Hotel also features an arcade/games room, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Castle Douglas hotel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Games room or arcade
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Imperial Hotel offers 12 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 12.95 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available on Monday for a fee

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 12.95 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Imperial Hotel Castle Douglas
Imperial Castle Douglas
Imperial Hotel Hotel
Imperial Hotel Castle Douglas
Imperial Hotel Hotel Castle Douglas

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Imperial Hotel?

Imperial Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Imperial Hotel?

As of 28 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Imperial Hotel on 29 Jun 2026 start from NZ$176, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Imperial Hotel?

Yep, Imperial Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Imperial Hotel?

The closest beach to Imperial Hotel is Kippford Beach (11.2 km).

Is Imperial Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an arcade and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Imperial Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Imperial Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, full breakfast is offered weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM and weekends from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Imperial Hotel?

No, Imperial Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Imperial Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Imperial Hotel's onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Imperial Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Imperial Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 74 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff and clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the quietness of the hotel. Comfortable beds, good breakfast and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lind

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent trip, thoroughly enjoyed my stay, very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Mohammed

Room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff. Great night at the pub, good music, friendly locals.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Imperial Hotel

Nice and friendly hotel, with good facilities and great location and price. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Although the hotel is dated I have stayed before so knew what to expect. It’s very central to Castle Douglas & that is the main reason I stayed there!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Pleasant stay in old hotel. Nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A convenient place to stay in the high street, a clean bed, a wonderful breakfast, friendly staff, good value. The building itself is old with some quirky features but I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Dermot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Friendly welcome and a pleasant stay

Warm welcome from David who showed me to my room. A large double room; basic and quite dated, but clean and safe which as a solo female traveller is important to me. I had a full Scottish breakfast which was huge and really set me up for the day. The service staff were attentive and friendly. For what I paid, I really can’t complain about the hotel and I had a pleasant overnight stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Over night stay

Room waa spacious clean. Bed comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff superb
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kym

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating and made to feel very welcome - the room had everything you would need for a 1 night stay - decor very dated in need of a bit of paint - had a great shower - en-suite dated but spacious - bedding was clean and crisp - bed was hard so not for us but could suit someone else. Cheap and cheerful - breakfast was great - very friendly all round
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ivor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a 200 plus year old listed building so a little old fashioned and quirky. I was initially in room 9 but Patricia the owner moved me to room 1 because when the bar is busy at weekends room 9 is pretty noisy until 1130 or so. Room 1is very peaceful. Excellent food at the Olive Retreat 5 minutes walk away. Everything you need is close at hand. The staff are delightful. If I find myself in the area I would return.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Lynda

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were hard it was not up to standard. The room was not very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly Recommended

Lovely find in Castle Douglas. The staff were friendly and helpful. The locals were friendly too. Bar was well stocked. Room was clean and large with everything you need in it. Easy to come and go as you please. Breakfast (and the service) was 10/10. Plenty of parking at the rear. Can't recommend enough.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant & Friendly. Steep stairs (fpr 80 year olds)
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Staff are lovely... hotel is tired

Hotel is somewhat stuck in a time warp... rooms are definitely 70s and need kicking and dragging into 21st century... breakfast came on hot plates but food was lukewarm... for £70 a night there is much better out there
Verified

6/10 Okay

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid

Awful hotel. Tatty, no restaurant, pokey room, tiny shower with poor water pressure. The WiFi kept cutting out.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Weekend off

We were greeted with a friendly smile from Heather. Made to feel welcome instantly. Staff were lovely. Bedroom was clean and the bed comfy. Yes there's room for an update of the bathroom but it all works. Breakfast was good and a friendly smile and welcome each morning from Martin. Hotel bar was good with banter from the locals. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Duncan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very dated property. Shower was practically useless, a trickle of water going in various directions. Washbasin cracked, dirty and extremely unhygienic. Noise from outside until very late. Noises on several occasions throughout the night - each time lasting ten minutes or more. Will never return…!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kirsty

Disliked: Room comfort

Disappointing

The hotel is in desperate need of an upgrade. We had a heater in the room that kept switching on and off if we moved. It wasn’t the quiet Wednesday night we expected. The bar played the juke box until 2245 and you could here all the pub goers until they left at 2320.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jaqui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a nice little room for our stay. Friendly people who gave us good information, however a few things that could be deal-breakers: - No sockets next to the beds. - The bathroom tap would drip all night and the water from it was always freezing cold, the flush on the toilet felt too weak to do anything. - The doors were very loud&creaky, trying to leave the room quietly is impossible. - Karaoke downstairs went on until gone midnight 2x days. We could hear a drunk guy banging on the table downstairs from our room and anyone talking outside, cars etc. If you don’t mind these things then it was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

William

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It is with a very heavy heart that I must leave a poor review of this hotel. The staff are lovely and the breakfast is great but I'm afraid the standard of accommodation is unsatisfactory! No hot water for three days! Boiled kettle to heat bath water! Bed has left me with shoulder and neck pain! The bed frame is burst, with wood and stuffing exposed and I felt the bed was sloped! The window had a gap and failed to close properly which made the room more noisy. ( busy road which is no fault of hotel). The Saturday night karaoke is horrendous which again Saturday night entertainment is unavoidable in most establishments! Dirty hand prints on wall and torn duvet! I didn't check the bed further as I didn't want to know! This is budget but standards must improve as it does not reflect the lovely personalities of the owners and staff! You deserve better! Please, please give your treasure a bit more attention.
Wall defect
Poor shutting window
Bed wall
Furniture
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025