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Solway Lodge Hotel
Dumfries and Galloway · United Kingdom
Annan Road, 97-99View location
8.4/10Excellent338 Reviews
Cleanliness8.8/10 8.8
Service9.0/10 9.0
Comfort8.2/10 8.2
Condition8.0/10 8.0
Location8.4/10 8.4
Neighborhood8.0/10 8.0
Amenities8.2/10 8.2
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About Solway Lodge Hotel
Enjoy convenient amenities at the Solway Lodge Hotel, including complimentary Wi-Fi and wedding services. Dine at the onsite restaurant and unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Breakfast is available for a fee, and free self-parking is provided.
Each of the 13 guestrooms offers a comfortable home base for your stay in Gretna. You'll be within a 5-minute drive of the Old Blacksmith's Shop and Spoilt Spa at Smiths, and a short distance from attractions like Longtown Library (4. 5 mi) and The Devil's Porridge (4. 6 mi).
The nearest airports are Carlisle (CAX) and Newcastle International Airport (NCL).
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With a stay at Solway Lodge Hotel in Gretna, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Old Blacksmith's Shop and Spoilt Spa at Smiths. This hotel is 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Longtown Library and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from The Devil's Porridge.
Make yourself at home in one of the 13 guestrooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Banquet facilities
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
2:00 PM
Check-in until
11:00 PM
Check-out until
10:00 AM
Hotel policies
No elevators
Pets allowed
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Important information
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Special Instructions
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Instructions
- 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
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Spoken Language
English
Nearby attractions
Old Blacksmith's Shop
0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Spoilt Spa at Smiths
1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Longtown Library
7.2 km / 4.5 mi
The Devil's Porridge
7.4 km / 4.6 mi
A World in Miniature Museum
12.7 km / 7.9 mi
Annandale Distillery
13.8 km / 8.6 mi
Stanwix Bank Roman Wall
14.3 km / 8.9 mi
Canonbie Public Hall
14.8 km / 9.2 mi
The Sands Centre
15 km / 9.3 mi
Carlisle Castle
15.5 km / 9.7 mi
Tullie House Museum and Gallery
15.8 km / 9.8 mi
Carlisle Guildhall
15.9 km / 9.9 mi
Bitts Park
16 km / 9.9 mi
University of Cumbria
16 km / 10 mi
Carlisle Cathedral
16.1 km / 10 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 13
- hotel
- Car park
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Wi-fi
- Room serviceExtra charge
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Smoking areaExtra charge
- Meeting room
- Breakfast
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- Non-smoking establishment
- Horse ridingExtra charge
Meal plans
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SUITE TWO BEDSSUITE • TWO BEDSSUI.2B
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- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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- SUITE
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- TWO BEDS
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SUITE TWO BEDS
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- TWO BEDS
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Room code: SUI.2B
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SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARDSGL.ST
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- Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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- STANDARD
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SINGLE STANDARD
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Room code: SGL.ST
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DOUBLE SUPERIORDOUBLE • SUPERIORDBL.SU
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- SUPERIOR
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DOUBLE SUPERIOR
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- SUPERIOR
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Room code: DBL.SU
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Room CLASSICRoom • CLASSICROO.AS
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- CLASSIC
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Room CLASSIC
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- CLASSIC
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Room code: ROO.AS
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TWIN CLASSICTWIN • CLASSICTWN.AS
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- TWIN
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- CLASSIC
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TWIN CLASSIC
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- TWIN
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Room code: TWN.AS
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TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST
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Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST
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DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST
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- DOUBLE
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DOUBLE STANDARD
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SUITE BUNK BEDSUITE • BUNK BEDSUI.BK
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- SUITE
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- BUNK BED
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- BUNK BED
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FAMILY ROOM STANDARDFAMILY ROOM • STANDARDFAM.ST
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Solway Lodge Hotel
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kerry
Had a really nice stay, room was spotlessly clean, we ate in the restaurant in the evening, it was very nice, friendly staff, breakfast was very nice too, we would be happy to stay again.
Nathan
Breakfast was nice. Room was basic but we were hardly in there so was fine.
Rose
We stayed for 1 night with our dogs in a room in the annex building. The room was a decent size but the radiator didn't work and there was a piece of paper stuck on the hairdryer saying do not use. The bed and pillows weren't the comfiest. Breakfast was included and there was a good choice but the toast was burnt and the quality of the food was mediocre.
Shelly
Very accommodating for our dog and even gave him a sausage at breakfast.
Simon
A well stocked bar and an excellent menu for the food!
Catherine
The staff in restaurant on the evening were absolutely fantastic they were rushed off their feet as it was very busy but always very friendly and helpful nothing too much trouble
Scott
Clean room and nice shower. Restaurant and bar staff were lovely. The food was amazing and priced well.
Iain
Staff really helpful. Breakfast basic but okay
Linda
Good clean and quiet
Mrs Wendy A
Staff friendly and helpful
Food was great and rooms were clean could do with a bit updating
Food was great and rooms were clean could do with a bit updating
laura
A welcoming stay
The Solway Lodge was a welcoming place to stay. Lovely staff, nice food and a very welcome drink after travelling down from Fife. We stopped off on our way back home. The room was huge, recently renovated, comfortable. We were able to move our car right outside our room which was fab. Thank you. We will be returning.
Ian
Really terrible Wi-Fi connection remote working impossible
Alexander
The staff were so friendly and helpful, the room was lovely, the only thing was the door in the bathroom was awkward with it being a small space,!!
Howard
Nice place and well organised and a really good motel stop in the way to or from Scotland
Mr TAT F
Amazing . And staff very helpful
Dorothy
Lovely stay staff very helpful and friendly
James
Stayed here on a Sunday night so it was really quiet. The room has been redecorated recently and is painted in contemporary shades of grey. The bathroom is also modern.
David
Motel one not environmentally friendly.
Poor eco friendly at the motel one. Paper cups the get replaced daily, no option to plug wash basin in bathroom, just have to let the water run down the plug hole. Shower screen partial so shower mat gets soaking and needed to be replaced every day.bar only sell bottled beer, thus a glass bottle used every drink.
Richard
Solway Gretna Friendly
Stay was excellent and staff extremely friendly and kind.
HARRY
A pleasant stay - staff very friendly and helpful - would go there again - also, a nice bar in the hotel
Mr Paul
Food was good and plenty of choice
Ita
Property was nice and clean and all staff were lovely 😊
w
The room was a good size, very clean and close to all amenities.Would highly recommend.
Keith
The staff are outstanding- helpful & friendly
Nicola
Staff were great when you could find them. Very friendly. Very dog friendly encourage you to take dogs in the bar. Dogs get a sausage each for you to take out to them after breakfast. Food was lovely.
Bed not comfortable. We had very noisy neighbours next door carried on until early morning so didn't get much sleep.
Bed not comfortable. We had very noisy neighbours next door carried on until early morning so didn't get much sleep.
Janet
One night in Gretna
Only stayed one night but couldnt ask for more, staff friendly, their had been a mix up with them not knowing i was taking a dog but was sorted without fuss. Comfortable bed and with smart tv in room. Ate in the bar in the eveing and food was lovely with genorous portion, breakfast really nice..and there was even a sausage brought out for the dog. Thank you
Would definitly stay again.
Would definitly stay again.
Margaret
Gretna
We could see the sea in the distance but over the roof of the hotel. Warm welcome. Small but comfortable room.
Bacon was too hard at breakfast. In the restaurant at night we were sat beside a deciding door with a draft and door which banged when people went through it. Told staff we needed to move and they were so helpful and moved us. There shouldn’t be a table there. Everyone was lovely and welcoming. Close to shops and town centre.
Bacon was too hard at breakfast. In the restaurant at night we were sat beside a deciding door with a draft and door which banged when people went through it. Told staff we needed to move and they were so helpful and moved us. There shouldn’t be a table there. Everyone was lovely and welcoming. Close to shops and town centre.
Barbara
Lovely hotel with good food. Only downfall is lack of wifi
kathy
Excellent value for money. Lovely quiet room in annexe. Basic but well decorated and immaculately clean with everything you needed.
Trevor
Perfect
Perfect stay. Love this place food is fantastic too. And cheap
Gerald
Great place to stay
Stayed here while up on business.
Room was clean, had everything I needed, tea - coffee making facilities - biscuits - soaps - shampoos - a hairdryer.
Not the largest of rooms but more than adequate.
Staff are great - all very friendly from the time I checked in to the time I checked out, from reception to the food / bar staff.
I ate in the bar - their menu is excellent! I went for Balmoral Chicken, a winner in my eyes. (Chicken breast stuffed with freshly caught Haggis, wrapped in bacon and Peppercorn sauce.)
Bar is light and roomy, plenty of beers to choose from and of course plenty of Whisky too.
I'll be back
Room was clean, had everything I needed, tea - coffee making facilities - biscuits - soaps - shampoos - a hairdryer.
Not the largest of rooms but more than adequate.
Staff are great - all very friendly from the time I checked in to the time I checked out, from reception to the food / bar staff.
I ate in the bar - their menu is excellent! I went for Balmoral Chicken, a winner in my eyes. (Chicken breast stuffed with freshly caught Haggis, wrapped in bacon and Peppercorn sauce.)
Bar is light and roomy, plenty of beers to choose from and of course plenty of Whisky too.
I'll be back
Mary
Staff very friendly 💖
John
Nice visit
Only stayed for one night. Very friendly staff. Nice meal in the evening and very nice breakfast. We were in a chalet behind hotel but quiet and comfortable with good shower. Nice visit and would recommend.
Fiona
Great hotel
I would highly recommend this hotel.Its value for money .We stayed in the annex.The rooms are spotlesy clean and have all the facilities you need.
lovely breakfast in the morning with friendly service.
lovely breakfast in the morning with friendly service.
Daniel
Great hotel and staff were brilliant!
stewart
I have never stayed anywhere as bad.
The so called room was what looked like a converted stable. It was cold, smelly and dirty, I had to clean the toilet seat before I could use it. The carpets are filthy and the place stunk of dogs.
Sleeping was impossible due to 3 dogs in the next room, more like a kennel than a hotel.
The pub is unwelcoming and we were expected to have our evening meal next to the bar on a tiny bar table. We left and had a takeaway instead.
We didn’t go for breakfast after seeing what we did the night before so can’t comment on that.
I understand it was nye but if you are accepting guests you really should ensure you can cater for them.
I understand it is a dog friendly hotel but expecting guests to dine with dogs on the floor and sleep in poorly insulated rooms with 3 dogs in one room next door is pathetic and no excuse for the cleanliness.
An absolute horrible place and I pity anyone expecting to enjoy a wedding in this place.
Pathetic and disgusting and I don’t know how companies like Expedia can advertise places like this.
The so called room was what looked like a converted stable. It was cold, smelly and dirty, I had to clean the toilet seat before I could use it. The carpets are filthy and the place stunk of dogs.
Sleeping was impossible due to 3 dogs in the next room, more like a kennel than a hotel.
The pub is unwelcoming and we were expected to have our evening meal next to the bar on a tiny bar table. We left and had a takeaway instead.
We didn’t go for breakfast after seeing what we did the night before so can’t comment on that.
I understand it was nye but if you are accepting guests you really should ensure you can cater for them.
I understand it is a dog friendly hotel but expecting guests to dine with dogs on the floor and sleep in poorly insulated rooms with 3 dogs in one room next door is pathetic and no excuse for the cleanliness.
An absolute horrible place and I pity anyone expecting to enjoy a wedding in this place.
Pathetic and disgusting and I don’t know how companies like Expedia can advertise places like this.
Geraint
Staff are excellent and very helpful and welcoming
Good atmosphere and food 👌
Good atmosphere and food 👌
Susan
Good location for Carlisle.
Ian
We used The Solway Lodge as a stopover for one night. It had everything we have come to expect from a Scottish hotel, great welcome, clean and comfortable room, and great breakfast (wonderful haggis).
Graham
Great location with all the facilities required.
Have stayed here many times en-route to our home in the Highlands. It is conveniently located and provides all the facilities one would require for our needs such as restaurant for evening meal and breakfast along with a licensed bar!
matthew
Very friendly staff
Anne
Lovely clean external accommodation next to hotel. Food was excellent and staff very friendly
Kenneth
Very friendly staff really good dinner and breakfast. Lovely room good facilities
Diane
Arrived just after they had stopped serving food! Gentleman on reception said he would check and see if they could do us something and they did. Food was amazing huge plateful. Staff really nice and couldn’t be more helpful
Josie
Won’t be back.
Very pleasant lady at reception on arrival. However, we booked dinner for 7pm, waitress took order at 7.30pm, finally served at 8pm. Not waitress’ fault, only one working doing everything. They need to get more staff as this is not good enough. We won’t be back.
David
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Only problems were that we had booked for four nights and requested a ground floor room. It would appear that the hotel were only given a booking for three and no request for a ground floor room. Despite this the hotel accommodated us for four nights. There seems to have been a breakdown in communication between Hotels.com and the hotel. All credit to the hotel for their hospitality. We were made very welcome by all the staff.
Ronald
Nice stay
Had a great stay, hotel was nice and fresh, nice new paint work and and new carpet, staff were nice and relaxed and friendly, only thing I have to say bad and nothing to do with the hotel is that someone bumped into my car but it was caught on the hotel CCTV so someone will be getting a wee visit soon
John
Clean rooms, good food, great place to stay
Spotless rooms, we had dinner in the restaurant which was really nice, good selections of drinks at the bar. Breakfast was really nice and cooked fresh to order. Rooms could do with at little bit of modernisation but overall a great place to stay and will definitely stay here again
David
The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Dinner was excellent!
Debbie
Excellent Hotel, lovely food and great service. Even allowed us to leave our Dogs in the room as it was so hot outside. Looking forward to our return visit 😊
Margaret
The hotel was in a great location. Staff were friendly. Lovely comfy room. Very clean. Bar area great. Food lovely. Would recommend x
David Michael
Not a bad location for our visit to Carlisle races
Anne
Highly Recommend
It was clean, comfortable and supplied a great breakfast
Kevin
Gretna visit
Our stay was short, the staff were very cheery and friendly on arrival. Made us feel welcome. we went to the outlets which was about 3-5 minutes from the hotel. We stayed there for dinner, couldn't fault the service or the meal, I had a sirlion steak and my wife had balmoral chicken. both were very nice. Breakfast next day had a choice of cereals and porridge, fruit and various fruit juices and a full scottish breakfast. service was great. The girl behind the bar was very friendly and couldn't do enough for you. If i am in the area again, I will go back to the Solway Lodge.
Joanne
Lovely chalet option nice cooked breakfast / lots of dogs though which may put people off
John
Marvellous staff were brilliant no complaints
Henry
Overnight stay
No hassle service as expected
Jim
Excellent Hotel!
I Needed A One Night Stay In The Area.
Solway Lodge Was A Natural Choice! Handy For The
A/M 74/ M6
I Have Used In The Past and As Usual It Was Up To My Expectations !
A Comfortable Bed, + First Class Meal In The Evening & Breakfast Equally Good!
10 Out Of 10 Any Day.
Solway Lodge Was A Natural Choice! Handy For The
A/M 74/ M6
I Have Used In The Past and As Usual It Was Up To My Expectations !
A Comfortable Bed, + First Class Meal In The Evening & Breakfast Equally Good!
10 Out Of 10 Any Day.
Verified traveler
Tiny shower, no water pressure at all ( dribble at best) breakfast was not great
ALISON
We stayed in the bridal suite which looked like it had been refurbished recently, both the bathroom and bedroom looked very nice, great to have a bath and shower. We ate in the bar the evening we arrived which was good and had a tasty breakfast the day after. Would happily stay, and eat here again if we are in the area.
Kirsteen
Great stay
Great place for family. Very quiet room and good breakfast.
Verified traveler
Lovely staff but not what we expected
The staff at the hotel couldn't have been better but saying that , I was a little disappointed. The room was not in the hotel but a 'chalet type' room in the car park. The bathroom had a lovely walk in shower but was so small we could hardly get in past the door, not ideal as my husband has mobility issues. The wifi was non existent which is what happens when you have a poor signal and lots of rooms sharing the same log in. Having said that rhe meal in the dining room and the breakfast were both excellent so we did enjoy that but overall not what we were expecting as a special treat for the last night of our holiday.
Laura
Solway lodge
Excellent breakfast
andrew
Venue searching
Breakfast poor standard. Covered in grease so i was unable to eat it.
We found the Manager of the establishment very unfriendly and ignorant. Didnt make us feel very welcome.
Waiting staff polite but not very helpful.
We wouldnt return again , consider this hotel for our wedding nor recommend to anyone considering staying there.
We found the Manager of the establishment very unfriendly and ignorant. Didnt make us feel very welcome.
Waiting staff polite but not very helpful.
We wouldnt return again , consider this hotel for our wedding nor recommend to anyone considering staying there.
Verified traveler
Dont expect a lot for the price
You can't expect a lot for the price and that is exactly what you get. The place is in a pretty grim setting with a view overlooking the local council estate. Our room was ok compared with the rest of our party but even this was in need of a clear spruce up. I think our stay was mostly marred by the noisy 1970's disco circa beneath our heads until about midnight when it was stopped because a major fight broke out by the partygoers who had more than a few too many bevvies.
Graham
Great hotel and restaurant in convenient location
Great place to stay. Our room was in a small block of chalets, a short distance from the main building. It was well decorated, warm, quiet and comfortable - just what we wanted after a long drive. We had an evening meal in the restaurant that had extensive and varied menu options and was excellent quality and generous portions. The room rate included a cooked breakfast also of excellent quality and generous portions. This was our first stay, but as we travel several times a year I suspect we shall be staying again in the future.
Verified traveler
Cheap and not so cheerful.
Room was smelling of dampness as it was damp. Not clean, very dusty.
Above a very noisy fan .
This hotel really needs some TLC.
Cheap and not so cheerful.
Looks like the hotel is being run by young ladies as we only ever clapped eyes on them and no senior staff . The young ones were working their wee socks off running between reception, bar and waitressing. One young waitress soley covering a busy breakfast period .
Above a very noisy fan .
This hotel really needs some TLC.
Cheap and not so cheerful.
Looks like the hotel is being run by young ladies as we only ever clapped eyes on them and no senior staff . The young ones were working their wee socks off running between reception, bar and waitressing. One young waitress soley covering a busy breakfast period .
David
Staff Very Helpful
Needed a ground floor room and staff were very helpful and managed to change it without any trouble.
COLIN
Good location,easy to find,all your needs,nice fr
Bonnie
Needs updating
This place is very tired and needs updating. I stayed here 4 years ago and nothing has changed. The wifi was very poor and could only be accessed in the main lobby. The expelairs from the kitchens went all night keeping us awake and meant we couldnt open the windows on a hot stuffy night. The staff were friendly and the food was good but in future I,ll be staying elsewhere.
Sharon
Friendly staff, clean and tidy rooms, good food. Will definitely visit again.
Mark
A good hotel,food was good ,Service was good and rooms were very comfortable.
For the rate you pay it was what you get . No complaints .
The staff did make an exception effort to sort out a breakfast early as i was leavibg befor breakfast started. So great customer service.
For the rate you pay it was what you get . No complaints .
The staff did make an exception effort to sort out a breakfast early as i was leavibg befor breakfast started. So great customer service.
Brian
Good value stay. Staff excellent.
Adam
Great find. Will be back!
P
Very good food.
Andrew
Good
Everything was very good.
Verified traveler
Staff extremely pleasant. Clean linen, room and bathroom. Didn’t eat but seemed to be fairly busy. Room and bathroom was small but perfectly adequate for our needs.
PAUL
Lovely stay !
very pleasant stay at The Solway Lodge . Staff friendly, room clean and meal was tasty and well-cooked.
Only criticism was the young girl serving breakfast - she forgot several items, didn't know what was available, and generally did not give good service. (she did not smile once)
Overall, would recommend this hotel and we will return
Only criticism was the young girl serving breakfast - she forgot several items, didn't know what was available, and generally did not give good service. (she did not smile once)
Overall, would recommend this hotel and we will return
Verified traveler
Parking was good. Food in hotel very good. Staff helpful.
Graham
Decent hotel
Service was amazing here and the food was lovely. Had an evening meal and breakfast and loved it. The staff could not have done any more to make our stay great
Delma
Overnight stay
The room itself I could not fault, however it was a bit noisy, as wall did not seem to be thick. We got what we paid for.
We stayed in a room in the hotel and the stairs and corridor were quite narrow. They have rooms outside which would probably have been better.
We stayed in a room in the hotel and the stairs and corridor were quite narrow. They have rooms outside which would probably have been better.
Verified traveler
Hotel fine
The hotel and staff was nice , Hotel was a little bit dated, but a fan was working all night that kept me awake, I dont know where it was coming from in the hotel.
Laura
A good place to stay during a longer journey as just off the motorway. Friendly staff and room was adequate. Breakfast was great. Overall a good place and nice option.
Verified traveler
Service good. Breakfast very good. Very clean but very dated. No tv reception. Noise from en suite fan not good
Alex
Food was excellent couldnt fault it, especially the steak pie and burgers. Breakfast was also excellent and room was comfy. The only thing that let our stay down was that we were charged for 2 lots of drinks at the end of the bill
Amanda
A curate's egg, good in parts and bad in parts
Check in was a shambles, as no-one was around, and a mobile phone number to call was hidden amongst numerous notices on the outside door. Was made worse by a customer refusing to follow Covid rules and causing a ruckus - not the staff's fault. The mobile number needs to be more visible on the counter. The room was clean, but the furniture needs some touching up with black paint and the broken wardrobe door hinge needs more than an electric tape covering. The bathroom was fairly recently renewed, but the radiator hadn't been and was peeling / rusting badly. The temporary wood and tape in the doorway was also a let down. The towel holder had been fixed with mastic, and was coming away from the wall.
However, the bed was comfy, plenty of tea and coffee was provided, and the window opened more than the usual 3 inches (which was good on the very warm night we stayed).
Had an evening meal in the restaurant, and my husband said that the Hunter's Chicken was the best one he had ever had. My gammon was a substantial size and tasty. Prices were reasonable, but made better by the Eat Out to Help Out deal.
Breakfast was very good, and the service was speedy. As soon as we had finished the cereals, the breakfast was ready. It was a substantial traditional breakfast although the sausage did not match the quality of the rest.
With the faults mentioned, consider that the price paid was a little overpriced, but it is in a tourist area. Would stay there again, if back in that location.
However, the bed was comfy, plenty of tea and coffee was provided, and the window opened more than the usual 3 inches (which was good on the very warm night we stayed).
Had an evening meal in the restaurant, and my husband said that the Hunter's Chicken was the best one he had ever had. My gammon was a substantial size and tasty. Prices were reasonable, but made better by the Eat Out to Help Out deal.
Breakfast was very good, and the service was speedy. As soon as we had finished the cereals, the breakfast was ready. It was a substantial traditional breakfast although the sausage did not match the quality of the rest.
With the faults mentioned, consider that the price paid was a little overpriced, but it is in a tourist area. Would stay there again, if back in that location.
Sara
Solway lodge excellent
I don’t travel up to Scotland very often due to work commitments but when I do we always st the solway lodge as it’s a go to hotel and honestly wouldn’t recommend staying anywhere else the staff are so friendly the hotel is always clean we would highly recommend this hotel even if just for a short stay we’ve been staying there for 6 years and nothing has changed it is a very well run hotel
Wendy
otel near shops
Food was amazing, bedroom needed a paint , headboards uneven in twin room and beds way to soft for me only 1 pillow. Great location for Gretna outlet. Would have been nice to have background music in hotel would return even though I had a few issues
John
even tho breakfast was on the booking ,the owner refused to do it in the morning , understand about the coronavirus but hotel should not advertise breakfast then refuse to do it
Ross
Great value for money
Verified traveler
The owners made us very welcome. The food was excellent and breakfast was very good value.
Ron
Stayed 3 nites Home to home highly recommended.
Douglas
We stumbled upon a real gem here
We booked at very short notice due to being delayed on long drive and simply needed somewhere to stay. When we arrived there was a warm welcome. The lady walked us to our room and made sure we had everything we needed. Breakfast was one of the best I have had recently. We stumbled across this place by accident but will definitely be returning again soon but this time on a planned trip.
Verified traveler
Clean, comfortable and convenient.
We stayed overnight at the Solway Lodge on the way home from Edinburgh. Staff were extremely friendly and welcoming - could not do enough to help. Our room was in a recently refurbished annex - very clean and comfortable if a little cramped (it had a set of bunkbeds as well as a double bed, which could be crowded if a family of four were staying for any length of time, but absolutely fine for a family of three for one night). Breakfast was included in the price and was freshly cooked to order. We would be very happy to stay here again.
Karen
No frills comfortable hotel
Comfortable stay, room was clean and adequate. Hotel currently undergoing refurbishment and our room had not yet been done.
Anne
Very close to the Scottish border
Verified traveler
The very friendly welcome from Nikki at the reception. And the nice sausage provided for our dog at breakfast, ate in the room of course.
Nice evening meal and breakfast.
Nice evening meal and breakfast.
Richard
Staff were very good I would like to give a special mention to the receptionist for looking after me and my wife for our 25th wedding
Anniversary
Anniversary
Verified traveler
Stay here at least twice a year Were delighted to find this time that our usual room had had a thorough update/upgrade . Very stylish modern and comfortable One of the staff said that Rooms 1,2 and 6 in the annexe had been upgraded so far so mind and ask for them if booking!
Lovely breakfast as per usual and evening meal excellent and substantial.
This is a great hotel for a stay in Gretna.
Lovely breakfast as per usual and evening meal excellent and substantial.
This is a great hotel for a stay in Gretna.
C
Great place in Gretna
Great location for what we wanted. Good breakfast and we had a lovely meal in the bar in the evening. Rooms are great set just across from the main building. Staff very helpful especially the receptionist on arrival.
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Solway Lodge Hotel
Annan Road, 97-99, Gretna Green, United Kingdom
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