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The Thistle Inn

Property class: 3

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A traditional building with a sign reading "THISTLE INN" and a visible entrance.
A small kitchenette with a wooden cart, a white refrigerator, and a kettle on the counter.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a dresser.
A bedroom with a double bed, a wardrobe, a mirror, and a dresser.
A small, cozy room with wooden paneling, a large window with a view of the street, and several tables and stools.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$188
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct

Explore the area

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51-55 Main Street, Castle Douglas, Scotland, DG7 3AU
  • Place, Lock Ken
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Galloway Forest Park
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Mossyard Beach
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Twin Room, Ensuite

A bedroom with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a TV mounted on the wall, and a mirror.

Comfort Twin Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Comfort Quadruple Room, Ensuite

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a dresser.

Comfort Quadruple Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Basic Triple Room, Ensuite

A room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television mounted on the wall, and a small kitchenette area.

Basic Triple Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free wired internet

About the area

Castle Douglas

At The Thistle Inn, you'll be 0.2 km (0.2 mi) from Lock Ken and 6.3 km (3.9 mi) from Carlingwark Loch. Highlights at this hotel include free breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and an outdoor tennis court. There's also the convenience of free extended parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Castle Douglas hotel include Loch Ken Marina and Galloway Activity Centre.

What's nearby

  • Lock Ken - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Galloway Forest Park - 29 min drive - 31.1 km
  • Laggan Outdoor - 34 min drive - 39.4 km
  • Dalscone Farm Fun - 36 min drive - 42.7 km
  • Mossyard Beach - 37 min drive - 39.4 km

Getting around

  • Dumfries Station - 26 min drive
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Designs Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Moore's Chip Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Street Lights - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Jewel in the Crown - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Halikarnas Fish & Chips - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Thistle Inn

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 3-star Castle Douglas hotel is smoke free.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Thistle Inn offers 3 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor tennis court

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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 and check-out are available

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 and cash
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, American Express and cash.

We should mention

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Thistle Inn?

Yep, The Thistle Inn has a free self car park and free extended parking.

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

As of 2 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Thistle Inn on 4 Oct 2026 start from NZ$188, 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 Thistle Inn?

The closest beach to The Thistle Inn is Kippford Beach (16.8 km).

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

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Thistle Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Thistle Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Thistle Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 54 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Genuinely nice people, easy, early check in--nice place to spend a night on a journey in the South of Scotland
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food, quick and friendly service, clean and comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super host Michelle great stay breakfast and dinner brilliant
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Almost a small self contained flat with living room, kitchenette and en-suite, friendly family owned and run in a quiet hamlet in the countryside. Generous portions of good food and a popular cozy bar. Great value for money. A good base for exploring the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent value for money. The facilities are reflected in the price. The proprietor, Michelle, was great and breakfast was excellent quality and the bacon & sausages were obviously from a butcher which was a really unexpected surprise. We wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Excellent communication and stay great food for evening meal and breakfast great sleep easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice people and very nice food too with a pub , very quiet and grate location for heading out for local adventures will be booking again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The whole package was excellent. Thank you 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit. The room was warm on our arrival, and had everything we required for our overnight stay. The room was clean and had plenty cupboard space. Breakfast the next morning was cooked freshly by Michelle, who was a great host. We will definitely be back on our next visit to the area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Our hostess was delightful very helpful and made us very welcome. We had dinner in the bar which was excellent as was breakfast. Great overnight stay thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and food was amazing too. Highly recommend 👌
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay. I would recommend to other travelers. Room was clean, beds were comfortable, a delicious breakfast ... very good coffee!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff very friendly,room clean ,brilliant breakfast ( very important ) very nice place to be.Ideal position for roaming around Loch Ken
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
friendly staff. food was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The accommodation was very clean and tidy. The bed linen smelled so clean and fresh, and beds were comfortable. We had a lovely breakfast in a lovely dining room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good value for money

Good , exceptionally clean, room with tv , WiFi & tea making facilities . Very good breakfast . Well worth the amount we paid .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean good value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Homely, friendly, cosy and warm with amazing cooked breakfast. Lovely host x
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Thistle Inn was the perfect stop for the night. We were greeted by the owner and the room was cool and quiet. Exactly what we needed after a long drive. Breakfast was cooked to order and delicious. Michelle is very pleasant and enjoyed talking about the area with great recommendations for other places to visit.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic

Had a great nights sleep at the Thistle. Spotlessly clean, warm and a very comfortable bed. The area around the inn is quiet and there is plenty of parking. Communication from Michelle was great, giving easy instructions for check in. Room was warm, spacious, a good shower and even had a fridge! Breakfast was fantastic and freshly cooked. 10/10, will definitely stay when next in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So quiet I drove straight past the place. Cosy wee well appointed room. Walls a bit thin though.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025