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The Ship Inn

Property class: 4

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Located close to Laggan Outdoor and Cairn Holy Chambered Cairn, The Ship Inn provides a terrace, a garden, and a hair salon. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, No. 1 Fleet Street, offers lunch and dinner. In addition to a library and a bar, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Room service

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city.

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • River view
  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with white and dark blue linens, a wooden headboard, and two bedside lamps.

Superior Double Room (Room 2)

  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a desk, a mirror, and a painting on the wall.

Superior Double Room (Room 3)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a mirror.

Double Room (Room 6)

  • River view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a desk, a mirror, and a TV.

Double Room (Room 7)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and artwork on the wall.

Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • River view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, a bathroom with a shower, and a trash bin.

Twin Room

  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden desk, and a chair.

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 193 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, a mirror, and a television.

Double Room (Room 9)

  • River view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Located in Castle Douglas, The Ship Inn is in a regional park and on the waterfront. Cairn Holy Chambered Cairn and MacLellan's Castle are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ross Bay and Brighouse Bay. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Laggan Outdoor. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Gatehouse-of-Fleet travel guide
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1 Fleet Street, Gatehouse-of-Fleet, Castle Douglas, Scotland, DG7 2HU

What's nearby

  • Mill on the Fleet
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cally Gardens
    3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Laggan Outdoor
    7 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Galloway Forest Park
    49 min drive - 35.2 miles
  • Dalscone Farm Fun
    54 min drive - 39.7 miles

Getting around

  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick)
    125 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Skyreburn Teapot
    3 min drive
  • Ice Dreamz
    1 min walk
  • Iron Brew
    6 min walk
  • Tide and Table
    9 min drive
  • Bank of Fleet Hotel
    4 min walk

About this property

The Ship Inn

  • Upscale inn near Laggan Outdoor
  • Located close to Cairn Holy Chambered Cairn and MacLellan's Castle, The Ship Inn provides a terrace, a garden, and a hair salon. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, No. 1 Fleet Street, offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and a bar.
  • Other perks at this inn include:
    • English breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and an electric car charging station
    • Express check-out, concierge services, and an off-leash area
    • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and meeting rooms
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as perks like desk chairs and separate sitting areas.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Highchairs and cribs/infant beds
    • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
    • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
    • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Weekend English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • No. 1 Fleet Street

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • High chair
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

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 elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Built in 1794
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Day bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • 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
  • 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
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:30 PM and 7:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay (maximum GBP 25.00 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls, an off-leash area, and pet-sitting services are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 40.00 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 20 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay (maximum GBP 25.00 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:30 PM and 7:00 AM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 20 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 40.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ship Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of Aug 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ship Inn on Sep 14, 2026 start from $160, 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.

What time is check-in at The Ship Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 10:30 PM–7:00 AM for a fee.

What time is check-out at The Ship Inn?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Ship Inn located?

Situated on the waterfront, this inn is within 9 mi (15 km) of Laggan Outdoor, Cairn Holy Chambered Cairn, and Greyfriars Episcopal Church. MacLellan's Castle and Ross Bay are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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