When visiting Castle Douglas, Imperial Hotel is a great choice to consider. You can relax with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 126 min drive
Dumfries Station - 23 min drive
Restaurants
Designs Cafe - 9 min walk
Roae Garden - 10 min drive
Moore's Chip Shop - 12 min walk
Brambles Cafe - 11 min drive
Schoolhouse - 9 min drive
About this property
Imperial Hotel
When visiting Castle Douglas, Imperial Hotel is a great choice to consider. You can relax with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.
At a glance
Hotel size
12 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:30 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Hosted evening meals each Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday for a surcharge
2 bars/lounges
Restaurant
Room service
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Picnic area
Arcade/games room
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Free cot/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 12.95 per person
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
Also known as
Imperial Hotel Castle Douglas
Imperial Castle Douglas
Imperial Hotel Hotel
Imperial Hotel Castle Douglas
Imperial Hotel Hotel Castle Douglas
Frequently asked questions
Does Imperial Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Imperial Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Imperial Hotel?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Imperial Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Imperial Hotel?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at Imperial Hotel and nearby?
Imperial Hotel has 2 bars and an arcade, as well as a picnic area.
Are there restaurants at or near Imperial Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers local cuisine.
What's the area around Imperial Hotel like?
Imperial Hotel is located a short 17-minute walk from Carlingwark Loch.
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Reviews
Imperial Hotel Reviews
7.2
Good
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7.4
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
8.6
Staff & service
6.2
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
Verified review
8/10 Very good
26 Aug 2026
I don’t think the Imperial Hotel has had a makeover since the demise of Empire, but - the room was clean, the bed comfy, the staff were lovely, and we had a cooked breakfast - all for £75. Excellent value for a one-night stopover.
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10/10 Exceptional
20 Apr 2026
Clean and tidy room, very helpful staff, tasty breakfast and a well stocked bar what more do you need for your stay
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6/10 Good
14 Aug 2026
Tired hotel poor decor and poor matress on the bed though clean sheets and pillows. Bed base was dirty . Carpets in toilet was stained. No bath mats in shower/ bath so never used it but water flow was terrible.
Breakfast was good and breakfast staff were nice. Would not choose to stay again.
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6/10 Good
20 Apr 2026
Friendly helpful staff. Good breakfast. Property is a pub and as such can get some noise from the revellers.
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8/10 Very good
5 Jan 2026
Friendly staff and clean room
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8/10 Very good
18 Sept 2026
My friend and I spent Wednesday night there, and received a VERY friendly welcome from a nice lady at the reception desk. Unfortunately, there are no lifts and the stairs are rather steep and spiral too, which as two elderly men with walking sticks we found quite hazardous with our luggage. When we got to our room, which was on the first floor, the light in the shower room and loo was broken, resulting in complete darkness with the door shut. I went back and spoke to the lady who had welcomed us and her surprise at the light not working seemed 100% genuine and she apologised profusely and said she would "get it fixed". Then she very quickly and efficiently got us moved to another room, also on the first floor, which was absolutely perfect. I would recommend this hotel for its cleanliness and friendliness but disabled people need to be aware of the stairs.
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10/10 Exceptional
19 Aug 2024
Excellent trip, thoroughly enjoyed my stay, very friendly staff
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10/10 Exceptional
4 Jul 2024
Imperial Hotel
Nice and friendly hotel, with good facilities and great location and price. Would stay again.
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6/10 Good
16 Jul 2025
Although the hotel is dated I have stayed before so knew what to expect. It’s very central to Castle Douglas & that is the main reason I stayed there!
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8/10 Very good
11 Oct 2024
Friendly staff
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8/10 Very good
13 Sept 2025
Friendly welcome and a pleasant stay
Warm welcome from David who showed me to my room. A large double room; basic and quite dated, but clean and safe which as a solo female traveller is important to me. I had a full Scottish breakfast which was huge and really set me up for the day. The service staff were attentive and friendly. For what I paid, I really can’t complain about the hotel and I had a pleasant overnight stay there.
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10/10 Exceptional
21 May 2024
Very accommodating and made to feel very welcome - the room had everything you would need for a 1 night stay - decor very dated in need of a bit of paint - had a great shower - en-suite dated but spacious - bedding was clean and crisp - bed was hard so not for us but could suit someone else. Cheap and cheerful - breakfast was great - very friendly all round
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8/10 Very good
3 Jul 2025
It’s a 200 plus year old listed building so a little old fashioned and quirky. I was initially in room 9 but Patricia the owner moved me to room 1 because when the bar is busy at weekends room 9 is pretty noisy until 1130 or so. Room 1is very peaceful.
Excellent food at the Olive Retreat 5 minutes walk away.
Everything you need is close at hand.
The staff are delightful.
If I find myself in the area I would return.
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8/10 Very good
15 Aug 2023
Weekend off
We were greeted with a friendly smile from Heather. Made to feel welcome instantly.
Staff were lovely.
Bedroom was clean and the bed comfy.
Yes there's room for an update of the bathroom but it all works.
Breakfast was good and a friendly smile and welcome each morning from Martin.
Hotel bar was good with banter from the locals.
Thank you
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6/10 Good
11 Oct 2024
It was a nice little room for our stay. Friendly people who gave us good information, however a few things that could be deal-breakers:
- No sockets next to the beds.
- The bathroom tap would drip all night and the water from it was always freezing cold, the flush on the toilet felt too weak to do anything.
- The doors were very loud&creaky, trying to leave the room quietly is impossible.
- Karaoke downstairs went on until gone midnight 2x days. We could hear a drunk guy banging on the table downstairs from our room and anyone talking outside, cars etc.
If you don’t mind these things then it was great!
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2/10 Poor
21 Sept 2025
It is with a very heavy heart that I must leave a poor review of this hotel. The staff are lovely and the breakfast is great but I'm afraid the standard of accommodation is unsatisfactory! No hot water for three days!
Boiled kettle to heat bath water! Bed has left me with shoulder and neck pain! The bed frame is burst, with wood and stuffing exposed and I felt the bed was sloped! The window had a gap and failed to close properly which made the room more noisy. ( busy road which is no fault of hotel). The Saturday night karaoke is horrendous which again Saturday night entertainment is unavoidable in most establishments! Dirty hand prints on wall and torn duvet! I didn't check the bed further as I didn't want to know! This is budget but standards must improve as it does not reflect the lovely personalities of the owners and staff! You deserve better! Please, please give your treasure a bit more attention.
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6/10 Good
25 May 2026
Very tired property, probably reasonable value for money for Scotland but compared to most of UK it's quite overpriced for what you get.
On the plus side, the bed was clean, the shower worked fine, and the breakfast was good.
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10/10 Exceptional
23 Aug 2025
We liked the quietness of the hotel. Comfortable beds, good breakfast and friendly staff.
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8/10 Very good
17 Jul 2025
Lovely staff. Great night at the pub, good music, friendly locals.
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8/10 Very good
28 May 2023
Pleasant stay in old hotel. Nice breakfast
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2/10 Poor
6 Dec 2025
Room
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8/10 Very good
15 May 2023
A convenient place to stay in the high street, a clean bed, a wonderful breakfast, friendly staff, good value. The building itself is old with some quirky features but I would definitely stay there again.
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8/10 Very good
24 Jul 2022
Over night stay
Room waa spacious clean. Bed comfortable.
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10/10 Exceptional
24 Mar 2023
Highly Recommended
Lovely find in Castle Douglas.
The staff were friendly and helpful.
The locals were friendly too. Bar was well stocked.
Room was clean and large with everything you need in it.
Easy to come and go as you please.
Breakfast (and the service) was 10/10.
Plenty of parking at the rear.
Can't recommend enough.
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10/10 Exceptional
20 Mar 2024
Pleasant & Friendly.
Steep stairs (fpr 80 year olds)