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The Ship Inn

4.0 star property
Riverfront inn with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Superior Double Room (Room 2)
Lunch and dinner served, international cuisine
BBQ/picnic area
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$241
includes taxes & fees
1 July - 2 July

Explore the area

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1 Fleet Street, Gatehouse-of-Fleet, Castle Douglas, Scotland, DG7 2HU
  • Cardoness Castle
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Laggan Outdoor
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Mossyard Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room (Room 7)

Double Room (Room 7)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 21 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 24 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Superior Double Room (Room 3)

Superior Double Room (Room 3)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room (Room 6)

Double Room (Room 6)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Room 9)

Double Room (Room 9)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 22 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room (Room 2)

Superior Double Room (Room 2)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Gatehouse-of-Fleet

At The Ship Inn, you'll be 7 km (4.4 mi) from Laggan Outdoor and 11.3 km (7 mi) from Cairn Holy Chambered Cairn. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .No. 1 Fleet Street serves international cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as an off-lead area. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Castle Douglas inn include Greyfriars Episcopal Church and MacLellan's Castle.
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What's nearby

  • Cally Gardens - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Cardoness Castle - 1 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Laggan Outdoor - 6 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Mossyard Beach - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Threave Castle - 28 min drive - 26.9 km

Getting around

  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Galloway Lodge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Laggan Outdoor - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Masonic Arms - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Skyreburn Teapot - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Basecamp - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Ship Inn

Riverfront inn with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at The Ship Inn.

This 4-star Castle Douglas inn is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1794
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Ship Inn offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes day beds and desk chairs. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include free toiletries and portable fans. Hypo-allergenic bedding, an iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Polish

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Property grounds

Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 310 reviews
The price is NZ$262
includes taxes & fees
7 July - 8 July
Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • No. 1 Fleet Street

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Highchair
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 1794
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Day bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Portable fan
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 12.50 per pet, per stay (maximum GBP 25.00 per stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • An off-lead area is available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 40.0 per night.

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.

  • Pet fee: GBP 12.50 per pet, per stay (maximum GBP25.00 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 40.0 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Ship Inn Castle Douglas
Ship Castle Douglas
The Ship Inn Inn
The Ship Inn Castle Douglas
The Ship Inn Inn Castle Douglas

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Ship Inn?

The Ship Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ship Inn?

As of 23 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ship Inn on 1 Jul 2025 start from NZ$240.77, 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.

Are there any beaches close to The Ship Inn?

The closest beach to The Ship Inn is Mossyard Beach (6 km).

What makes The Ship Inn a romantic place to stay?

A champagne service and a lounge bar, as well as memory foam beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Ship Inn.

Is The Ship Inn family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a picnic area, as well as highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Ship Inn is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Ship Inn?

No, The Ship Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Ship Inn?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at The Ship Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Ship Inn?

Cats and dogs are welcome at The Ship Inn, with dog exercise areas on offer.

The Ship Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent restaurant at premises. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Euan

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

Excellent

Great place to stay, ample parking; quiet, lovely location; food is very good; staff are friendly and helpful. Very clean and good sized room with a very good modern shower.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and accommodating staff. The room was lovely and clean - we really enjoyed our visit and would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

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

Little gem

Great place to stay with excellent restaurant. Rooms well appointed, very clean and spacious. Staff very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

The Ship Inn Accommodation and Restaurant

We were very comfortable and warm. Staff very friendly and helpful. Breakfast and evening meal very good and tasty. Hotel was in a good play for our needs to visit the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

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

Gatehouse of Fleet

Great Hotel, great service and food
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

ROGER

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

Relaxed, friendly stay in nice location

Nice small family run hotel, wonderful restaurant and super breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jordan

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent

One night stay to meet friends who live locally. Lovely place. Would highly recommend this hotel. Excellent facilities, great food, excellent customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal pub accommodation in lovely village. Super restaurant. Couldn’t fault it for a couple of nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

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

Ship

Very comfortable, lovely place to stay with friendly helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

CAROL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfy, spacious room. Great food and lovely staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly helpful staff . Good is great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023