Name: Aberdour Guest House
Address: 16 20 Newall Terrace, Dumfries, DG1 1LW, GB

8/10

Excellent

24 Jul 2026

Blacklaws

A very decent hotel 5 mins from the train station.
Room was hot (July) even with the window open, which was not ideal due to the constant noise of the seagulls (an unfortunate consequence of them being protected for some reason!)
Nice staff/owner.
Good breakfast.
Good value for money.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2026

David

Owner was supurb from start to finish.Perfect location,near Train station and town centre

8/10

Excellent

23 Jul 2026

James

Comfortable stay in attic family room. Filling breakfast included. Guest house located only 5 minute walk from Dumfries town center.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Mr David R

Great place to stay, close to the town centre or train station. Really helpful landlady, allowed us to check in earlier, allowed us to check out late and then stay in the lounge for a while before our bus. Great breakfast as well

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Jun 2026

Elizabeth

Good breakfast

Friends

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2026

David

Great location and did the job for the night. The bathroom could have been much cleaner but it was serviceable.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Jorge

The stay was excellent. The lady who attenned me was extremely helpful.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2026

Jennifer

Aberdour is a lovely little old gem in an idyllic neighborhood, close to the train station. It’s run by the inimitable Amanda, who is the best host I’ve ever met. The place is older, and a bit frayed- but in the way the Velveteen Rabbit is frayed. It’s a lovely old place, simple, clean and cared for, and I was immediately made to feel that I was also cared for. The beds are comfortable. The bathroom’s not fancy but absolutely serviceable, with good hot water in the shower. The breakfast is incredible. Amanda is incredible. Her dog is incredible. I could not love it here more.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

Jon

Great building overlooking the bowling green.
Super friendly proprietor with a simple nice breakfast.
Easy access to town centre.

Self

8/10

Excellent

07 Jun 2026

Michael

My twin bed room was medium sized. It had a small TV, hot water kettle, no mini fridge. But, there is a fridge in the breakfast room that you can place food in. Breakfast is included and it begins at 8:00am, 8:30am on Saturday and Sunday. Both times were too late for me. Cooked eggs, toast, cereals, fruit, coffee, tea. Towels, coffee sugar cream and tea packets for your room are shelf service . They are in the closet on the third floor. No elevator, so you have to carry your suitcase up the stairs. Check in and out was easy and fast.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2026

Scott

Everything was fine the lady works way to hard but is very dedicated to service.
Breakfast was as I asked for.
Service was prompt and quick.
Coffee was French press at your table wondrous.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2026

Dril

Breakfast was great property was really warm and welcoming thank you again my first ever stay in Scotland highly recommend Beds comfy too

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2026

Paul

Clean and lovely room and the breakfast was excellent. Highly recommend especially for the price.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2026

Tracey

My room was great, brilliant size with ensuite. Staff are brilliant and breakfast was great.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2026

Lorraine

Fantastic place to stay. Warm comfy beds were brilliant. Breakfast was very good. Staff very helpful and welcoming. Will definitely stay again

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2026

Pauline

parking was easy and secure off street very central lovely breakfast and host was very helpful

Partner

4/10

Poor

20 Feb 2026

Claire

This is a VERY bare-boned place to stay - I was at the very top = many narrow stairs! Centrally located and quiet; but that was sheer luck, because the two other sparse rooms on either side of me happened to have quiet people in them thank goodness! ...not a lot to say; nice couple owns it...my bathroom was across the hall and I had to use a key each time to use it...VERY bare bones...heat was good...no real place to settle into the room, so stayed out most of the evening...

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2026

Kris

Clean tidy and comfy room for a nights stay. Very pleasant

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Feb 2026

Andreia

Comfortable room. Good amenities. Delicious breakfast. Recommend.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

26 Jan 2026

Jeremy

Clean, comfortable, excellent budget stay.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2026

Sharon

A warm welcome was followed by a warm and cosy room. The kippers for breakfast were piping hot and the egg poached to perfection. Breakfast was included in room price, and served to you table. The location is very central to the town, and the host was most helpful.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

01 Dec 2025

Sargon

I stayed at this hotel the room was nice it said English breakfast included I was told it was only continental so that was fine I went down to have breakfast there was no milk in the fridge or any bread only fruit and cereals but no milk or fruit juices this was disappointing I would definitely stay again but would ask they would leave milk and breakfast items out

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2025

Mike

Excellent room great value half mile from the centre

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

01 Oct 2025

Emma

Staff were friendly and welcoming. The rooms were a little dated but perfectly clean. Good for a one or two night stay.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2025

Kaitlin

Cute, quiet, quaint. What more do you want? Highly recommend

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Sep 2025

David

Good location for town center and railway stations. Quite, nice breakfast, helpful staff.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

06 Sep 2025

JUDITH

Older style property. No lift. Good breakfast provided. Shower a bit small for larger people
Lawn bowls club opposite. Welcomed my cousins who are bowlers in Australia. 10 minute walk to town. Visited Robert Burns museum free.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Sep 2025

Kieran

Room was comfortable, staff very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was great.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2025

John

Good value.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2025

Lindsey

Lovely welcome, made to feel very welcome. Lovely comfy beds, room was great. Thank you for your hospitality.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2025

Christina

Clean rooms. Excellent breakfast. Close to city centre. Friendly staff.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

18 Jun 2025

Lesley

Amanda was very friendly & helpful. Breakfast was lovely. Building is a bit rundown with weak shower.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Jun 2025

Audrey

It was in a good location near to town . Parking on the drive . Rooms big and comfortable . Breakfast very good choice and plenty of good. Staff very friendly

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2025

Maryanne

Excellent stay

Room was immaculate, had everything we needed.
Breakfast was delicious and a nice choice.
We had our own bathroom and were given a key to come and go from the building.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2025

John

Warm welcome on arrival. Parking outside the hotel.Nice clean room. Host very helpful and served up a lovely breakfast.

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2025

Brian

Bedrooms & decor of good quality, (though mattress had seen better days) but peripherals could benefit from attention -just one eg waste bin outside entrance full of butt ends & planters would benefit from sprucing up, breakfast area uninspiring & a bit tatty around the edges
Potential of being really nice stay with a bit more tiding up & attention to detail.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

06 Apr 2025

Saul

Great parking and access

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2024

Verified traveler

Staff friendly, clean, shower not great but fine for 1 nights stay. Great breakfast.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2024

Melanie

Breakfast was wonderful

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

25 Aug 2024

KAREN

Mattresses were terrible, room was tiny with a shower in the closet, shower fan kept going for hours and would not switch off, property was in process of being sold so no improvements would be made, was old and tired room. breakfast was lovely however

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Aug 2024

Donald

Will use again

Only fault wee had was it was on top floor up over 30 steps a lot for over 77 year old. Mattress needs updating
But service and extra large breakfast made up for small complaint

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2024

Guinemer

The breakfast was great

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2024

Celine

Amanda was very responsive our messages when we were delayed Great value for what we paid Lovely breakfast set us up for the long journey home

Business Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2024

Colin

Good location. Nice room. Good breakfast. Owner dried our wet clothes.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2024

Ian

I found Amanda attentive

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

04 Feb 2024

Darryl

Me and my son enjoyed our stay the property was nice and quiet and also very close to both town and also the football ground which was the reason for our stay

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

15 Dec 2023

Verified traveler

Breakfast wasn't available, I think she overslept

I was greeted by a nice bloke who said breakfast was from 7:30am. I thought that was great as I had to leave at 8:00am.

I went to the resturant at 7:30am and the lights were off and no food was available, there wasn't even milk or juice in the fridge! I finished chemo 2 months ago so it's so important that I eat to keep my energy/strength up. At 8:00am, I rung the bell on reception and 3 minutes later, a woman came to me and told me I was lying about being told what time breakfast starts! She didn't apologise. She was actually quite angry and flustered so I got the impression she'd overslept.

I would recommend staying down the road at Dumfries Villa - I have only ever had good experiences with the host called Colin who is really welcoming (unfortunately, he was fully booked!)

She said that she would ring me to refund it but never did!

Business

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2023

Stanley

Very hospitable owner great breakfast , very hospitable owner been and stayed here a number of times over the years even with my late border collie once 👍

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2023

Gillian

Good value for money and also included breakfast walking distance from show we were going to.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2023

Jim

A good place to stay, very much a home from home.

The hotel is a conveniently located near the centre of town, only a short walk from the train station.

Amanda is a wonderful host friendly and helpful.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2023

Ann

Brilliant B&B

Lovely room, very spacious and clean, brilliant for the price. The Breakfast which is included in the price was more than enough and Amanda was very accommodating. We only stayed for 1 night but I would highly recommend this B&B

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2023

Victoria

Amanda, the hotel owner was friendly, kind, helpful and understanding. She searched for more taxi numbers online for me as the numbers I had called earlier stated no taxi was available due to being on Sunday. She even went on to say if no taxi (taxis on Sundays are difficult to get) she would drive me to my destination from 9:30am when the breakfast time would be over. This is a good act of kindness.

Fortunately, I was able to get a taxi at 9am who took me to my destination.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

28 Sep 2023

Alex

Ok

One night stay, all ok

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2023

John

Very good location for town and railway station. Good sized room and well cooked breakfasts. Good value and friendly owner.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

24 Sep 2023

James

A nice welcome and a nice breakfast

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Sep 2023

Ian

Pleasant woman who welcomed us and served us breakfast.
Room slightly dated but fine for 1 night.
We had our own bathroom but not ensuite.
Breakfast nice.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Sep 2023

Evelyn

Very warm welcome and very clean facilities.No restaurant but very close to centre of town with many good eateries and pubs.After a good nights sleep under a feather duvet(lovely),we ate a great Scottish breakfast with plenty of choices of cereals,fruit juice etc.A lovely guest house!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2023

Susan

Great

Good quiet room in very good position for town. Lovely breakfast. Excellent for the good price Thanks

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2023

Lord Andrew

Great place

Cant falt the hotel lady running it is nice and helpful service is great breakfast lovely service very high standard place very clean i will definitely be back to stay here again with in walking distance of town centre

Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2023

Paul

Friendly and helpful staff.
Very good breakfast!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2023

Verified traveler

Friendly, convenient base

Very friendly. Amanda (host) always on the go, to serve people at breakfast especially.
A good base from which to explore the area. Comfy bed, good shower, but some decor/fittings a bit tired.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jul 2023

Jennifer

Cheap and cheerful but very messy.

Room was shabby and very dusty - probably not been stayed in for a bit and not cleaned? The bed sheets were clean though.
The staff were very friendly and quite helpful, but the downstairs including reception and several other visible areas were extremely messy with piles of clothes everywhere.
It was ok for the price but needs some attention.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2023

Kenny

Excellent stay

Had a very good stay. Landlady kindly reserved us a parking space . Quick check in and friendly welcome .
Breakfast was excellent, big portions and plenty of choice and very good quality

Partner

4/10

Poor

09 Jun 2023

Verified traveler

Needs an update

The good points - easy to find, parking right out side the door, the lady who greeted us was very friendly.

Unfortunately the room was very dated and in need of some TLC, there was a hole in the wall (and lampshade!?), handles missing off wardrobe doors, stains under the glass on the bedside tables. The paper on the ceiling was badly watermarked and starting to peel off. A good lick of paint and a few hours with a screwdriver would fix a lot of it though.

The bathroom had some mould growing on the ceiling and overall was poor. The shower doors stuck and the cold tap was very difficult to turn off!

Cleanliness: the main bits that matter - the bedding and towels were spotless and the carpet clean. A deep clean of the rest of the room is needed.

The room isn't the quietest and you can hear conversations from next door room.

We should have read some of the other reviews before booking and no doubt will receive a similarly curt response. None of the above would be too difficult to remedy in which case this would be a really nice place to stay.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2023

Martin

Stayed in a family room, very spacious so we were not sleeping in arms length of each other. Nice and quiet area. Very clean and tidy. Great breakfast.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2023

Adam

What a fantastic place! Wonderful location and great accommodations. Breakfast was fantastic, veggie options were available. Excellent staff as well, super nice and helpful!

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

02 Apr 2023

Stephen

Pleasant stay

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

19 Mar 2023

Gerry

I was up here on business, I had a very comfortable stay, bed was very comfy, be honest best nights sleep ive had for a while.

Staff were very accomodating, even a small issue was no problem at all. They have a lovely dog that was very soft and friendly. I love animals so made a new friend with him.

I would recommend to stay here very central, great price. Very clean.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2023

Allan

Made me so welcome did not have breakfast due to leaving before hand but left cereal out for me to help myself

Business

8/10

Excellent

23 Jan 2023

dean

Host were fine and nice breakfast, but could be cleaner and updated. Definitely only a 3 star.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Dec 2022

D

Small break in Dumfries

Good location for walking into town
Very good breakfast
Amanda the proprietor very friendly

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Dec 2022

Heather

So handy for the town. Great location, great host

A great wee overnight with friends. So handy for the town, no taxi needed!! Super clean and comfortable. Maybe a wee bit dated but quaint at the same time

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

17 Nov 2022

Eleanor

Visit

Clean and warm
Very basic
Friendly

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2022

David