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The Murray Arms Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel in Castle Douglas with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Lobby lounge
Garden
Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds
Bar (on property)
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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High Street, Castle Douglas, Scotland, DG7 2HY
  • Cally Gardens
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Cardoness Castle
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Mossyard Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Gatehouse-of-Fleet

At The Murray Arms Hotel you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Mill on the Fleet and within 20 minutes of Cardoness Castle. Highlights at this hotel include a complimentary breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The restaurant, The Bistro, serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a library. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Castle Douglas hotel include Cally Gardens and Laggan Outdoor.

What's nearby

  • Cally Gardens - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Cardoness Castle - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Laggan Outdoor - 6 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Mossyard Beach - 10 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Galloway Forest Park - 39 min drive - 53.0 km

Getting around

  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 141 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Solway Tide Cafe & Garden - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Iron Brew - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Galloway Lodge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mulberries Coffee Shop & Chocolatiers - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Kirkcubright Bay Hotel - ‬13 min drive

About this property

The Murray Arms Hotel

Hotel in Castle Douglas with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The business-friendly The Murray Arms Hotel also features a library, a garden, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking is free.

This Castle Douglas hotel is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1760
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Murray Arms Hotel offers 13 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Castle Douglas hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Bistro

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Books
  • Games
  • Library

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1760
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Murray Arms Hotel?

Yep, The Murray Arms Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Murray Arms Hotel?

The closest beach to The Murray Arms Hotel is Mossyard Beach (6.5 km).

What makes The Murray Arms Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Murray Arms Hotel.

Does The Murray Arms Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, free full breakfast is on offer on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Murray Arms Hotel?

No, The Murray Arms Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Murray Arms Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Murray Arms Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there a golf course on site at The Murray Arms Hotel?

There is a golf course next to The Murray Arms Hotel.

Reviews

The Murray Arms Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda, Edinburgh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely clean and tidy rooms easy to find location good staff every helpful breakfast was good great choice of different foods
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t like no drinking water in the room, but love this hotel as my Granny used to run it in the 50/60ies so it’s like going to granny’s house for me .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

PHILIP

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

craig

Great spacious family rooms. Excellent breakfast and very friends owners and staff. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Murray Arms is the place to stay while in Gatehouse of Fleet. Kind people and a lovely village!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

6/10 Okay

Suzi, Glasgow

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Very dated. Poor quality food.

The Murray Arms requires updating and some investment. The decor is as it was when my in-laws were growing up in Gatehouse in the 50s, the menu is also stuck in this time vortex. Our family room was clean and basic. Unfortunately the Wi-Fi and the TV did not work. I have a feeling this is a common problem but no one is willing to spend the money to fix it. We had our evening meal in the 'refurbished' dining area with its damp ceiling and musty smell. The quality of food was poor and overpriced. The staff were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018