I have just stayed at the crown hotel with my wife and child. We arrived at the hotel and the front can do with some decorating. This was very easily forgoten with the service the we received. The hotel has just been taken over by a young couple and they are trying there hardest. The bar was cosy and friendly... More

As of July 2010 this hotel is closed at present, until futher notice.

I booked this hotel for myself and 2 colleagues for 3/4 nights. My first thoughts on arrival were "my god, why did I pay in advance," second thoughts were "my colleagues are going to kill me!!" Horrible entrance with an ancient old carpet which looks like it's been there since they built the place. Signs on the doors advising any... More

The Crown is a small 14 bedroom hotel which has an excellent restaurant and a lively bar. You are made most welcome by the Manageress Margaret who is vey obliging.

Recently taken over by a young couple who have started a long overdue redecoration of the hotel. The couple couldn't have been more pleasant. Our dinner on Saturday was excellent and I would recommend the Crown Hotel, Castle Douglas to anyone who wants an excellent meal. I am sure that when the decoration is complete this hotel will be worth... More

i stayed at the Crown hotel in Castle Douglas in February,initially with my husband and three teenage chidren for a night, and then by myself for a further three nights while i had some family obligations to attend to.The rooms were pleasant and comfortable, and the triple room shared by my three teens was especially spacious.Our double bed was perhaps... More

Online booking not confirmed until followup email produced "sorry, very busy" phone call. (Only one other room occupied when we were there!) Entry difficult because of two large black plastic bags which lay in doorway for some hours. Evening meal (in bar - restaurant not in use) overcooked (my steak pie gravy was burnt onto the plate at the edges).... More

The Crown Hotel in Portpatrick offers probably the finest dining in the small Galloway village. Unfortunately the calibre of the waiting staff does not match the sophistication of the menu. On a recent trip where we had a group of over 20 diners at the restaurant over 2 nights we found the staff to be ignorant, rude & keen to... More

I recently stayed at the crown hotel, i found the owners very offhand and rude. I was berated by the landlady for simply forgetting my card pin number, a hanging offence for a buisness person!!! O n paying my bill not once was i asked if i enjoyed my stay or if everything was ok. It appears the owners are... More