Terrific location, central to exploring the area. Food in the bar area was decent and the breakfast was good. Hosts were friendly. Top floor room which was very spacious, more like a small flat, lovely refurbished bathroom.

boiler was in the bathroom and was noisy and sometimes you could smell diesel, but I appreciate the boiler has to go somewhere.

Breakfast was excellent plates were hot and the food was too. Cereal, toast fresh orange juice. Pot of tea or coffee. Plenty of choices of spreads for your toast, Followed a cooked breakfast which was 2 rashers of bacon and a sausage and tomatoes and beans and a hash brown.There was a bowl of fruit and yoghurts on offer. I certainly didn’t need any lunch after such a feed. Service was excellent and David and Ang were lovely people that made you feel welcome.

Maybe a choice of black pudding or tattie scone or a hash brown could please peoplle. But for me it was grand.

Good location, with nice view out of the window. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We greatly appreciated the fact that there was no piped music.

It took us a couple of nights to get used to the beds, which seemed rather springy. There were a couple of cold nights after a heat-wave, and we were pleased to find the fleeces in the wardrobe The room wasn't serviced during our 5-day stay and we had to ask for replacements of towels, tea-bags, etc. There could have been more choice for vegetarians and those who don't want a cooked breakfast.

Location was perfect with beautiful views over the estuary and beyond. Staff at the hotel were great, very friendly and ensuring you had everything you needed. Breakfast was a good start to the day and the Galloway steak and ale pie is to be highly recommended. There is a lovely beer garden which we enjoyed on the Saturday when the weather was nice and sunny and the views were spectacular.

Nothing that we didn’t like

The staff were tremendous and couldn't do enough for our walking group. From our arrival to departure Tom, Dave, Ang & Carol were so friendly and obliging, which really made a significant difference to ensuring our walking trip was such a special few days away whilst based in the beautiful scenic Kippford. We've told all our walking friends what a fantastic place The Mariner is to stay and they all want to join us when we do it again next year!

Having to leave!

What a wonderful stay at The Mariner. The staff are so friendly and happy. Angela in particular works so hard to make your stay the best. The room we had gave us the lovely views of the river and the hills beyond. Breakfast is amazing, served on hot plates. We also had dinner twice and that was just as good. We will be back, soon I hope.Nothing

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Really enjoyed my stay. Fantastic hosts. It isn’t the fanciest place but it is unbelievable value for money. Good breakfast. It is clean and doesn’t have daft things like cushions and runners on beds. It gets important things right…bed linen is pretty good and the shower is powerful. Thank you, you exceeded my expectations by a long, long way.

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Very well appointed hotel, and easy to find. Clean room with Tea and coffee making provided. All as described on the booking form. An excellent reception on arrival. Breakfast was prompt, hot and plentiful. A separate entrance was available to the hotel section, which was very acceptable.. The day / evening food was superbly cooked and of high quality. A great variety of choice on offer and very generous portion sizes. Highly recommended.

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This was the third time I had visited Kippford, but was the first time staying at the Mariner Hotel. The owners were really nice and helpful, the room I stayed in was spotless with a nice large shower and tea and coffee making facilities and complimentary biscuits. The breakfast was excellent as was the evening meal we had. All in all a very enjoyable and relaxing few days on the Solway coast.

Wonderful staff who couldn’t do enough for us - faultless! The meals we had were, in all honesty, the best we have ever had, the portion sizes were too much for us and the food was exceptional! Will definitely go back again - brilliant!

Nothing! An older hotel but obviously very well maintained!