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A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.

A grassy outdoor area with picnic tables and umbrellas, a building with windows, and a car parked nearby.

A living room with two brown leather armchairs, a small side table with a vase, a fireplace, and a television mounted above it.

A bedroom with two beds, a large artwork on the wall, and a view of trees through the window.

1. Ernespie House Hotel

Castle Douglas

Jeremy

CA $164

CA $196 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A riverside terrace with stone walls, outdoor seating, and a view of a river.

A modern living room with a stone accent wall, a large TV, and a bar area with a tap.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, a view of the outdoors, and a sign indicating the restaurant's name.

A cozy living room with a stone wall, a fireplace, and a Christmas tree.

2. The Birchtree Hotel

Dalbeattie

Steve

CA $151

CA $181 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A traditional building with a sign reading "THISTLE INN" and a visible entrance.

A small, cozy room with wooden paneling, a large window with a view of the street, and several tables and stools.

A small kitchenette with a wooden cart, a white refrigerator, and a kettle on the counter.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a dresser.

3. The Thistle Inn

Castle Douglas

ian

CA $125

CA $150 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A historic building with multiple windows, a central entrance, and flags.

A restaurant with wooden paneling, framed pictures on the walls, and blue patterned flooring.

A neatly made bed with a blue blanket and two white towels, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A bar area with a wooden counter, multiple liquor bottles, a clock, and two stools.

4. Imperial Hotel

Castle Douglas

eddie M.

CA $117

CA $141 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A neatly made bed with white and yellow pillows, a white headboard, and a floral wallpaper pattern. There are two bedside lamps on either side of the bed.

A modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and bathtub.

A white building with a sign reading "Stranraer (A75)".

A white plate with a salad on a checkered tablecloth.

5. The Kings Arms Hotel

Castle Douglas

philip

CA $241

CA $289 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A large, historic building with a reflection in a pond, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and trees.

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and tiled floor, surrounded by seating areas and potted plants.

A spacious conservatory with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central dining table surrounded by chairs.

A large building with a reflection in a pond, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

6. Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course

Castle Douglas

Atepheh

CA $132

CA $159 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

An outdoor patio area with wooden picnic tables and seating arrangements.

A hallway with a fire extinguisher, a staircase, and a door leading to another room.

A white building with large windows and a door.

A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a staircase with blue railings, and a lizard decoration on the wall.

7. The Garret

Kirkcudbright

Carol

CA $186

CA $223 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A large, historic building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a prominent central tower.

A table with a cup of coffee, a plate with cake, a vase with flowers, and a tablet.

A hotel dining area with multiple tables set for dining, chairs, and framed pictures on the walls.

A hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a bedside table with a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

8. Holiday Inn Dumfries by IHG

Dumfries

Karen

CA $136

CA $163 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A restaurant with a counter, chairs, and tables.

A brick building with a sign reading "Anerdour Hotel". There are cars parked in front.

A grand staircase with ornate railings and carpeted steps leading to a landing.

A bedroom with two beds, a dresser, and a door with a notice.

9. Aberdour Guest House

Dumfries

Andrew

CA $106

CA $127 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A dining area with a view of a garden, equipped with tables, chairs, and dining utensils.

A brick building with a wooden door and a potted plant inside.

A snow-covered outdoor area with a brick structure and bare trees.

A wooden staircase with a desk and lamp in the lower level.

10. Hamilton House

Dumfries

Neil

CA $148

CA $177 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A building with a sign reading 'Premier Inn' and a welcome sign outside.

11. Premier Inn Dumfries

Dumfries

James

CA $80

CA $96 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A garden with a stone bridge, lush greenery, and various flowering plants.

A white building with multiple windows and a signboard. There are outdoor tables with umbrellas and potted plants.

A living room with a TV, a wooden coffee table, a leather sofa, and a fireplace with stacked logs.

A white building with black trim, a bench outside, and flower baskets.

12. 79 Laurel Bank

Castle Douglas

CA $420

CA $504 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 14 - Nov 15

13. Star Hotel

Kirkcudbright

Eric

CA $188

CA $188 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A riverside view with a playground, a tree, and buildings in the background.

A bedroom with a bed, a wardrobe, a television, and a window with a view.

A riverside town with a prominent bridge, a road with parked cars, and residential buildings.

A modern living room with grey sofas, yellow cushions, and a wooden coffee table.

14. Caul View Apartment in Dumfries

Dumfries

"This is a cracking flat within a short walk of Dumfries town centre. From the outside, the flats don’t look too inspiring, but it’s clearly been renovated recently and it’s been done really nicely. The two rooms are pretty much identical doubles, and the living room/kitchen is a good size. Nice views of the river from most rooms, and a lovely small balcony coming off the main living area. Would definitely come back if in the area."

keith

CA $104

CA $215 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A traditional brick building with a red awning and a shop on the ground floor.

A room with a sofa, a small armchair, a globe on a stand, and a wooden cabinet.

A hallway with a carpeted staircase, a fire exit sign, a telephone, and a fire extinguisher.

A wooden bed with white bedding and a large floral artwork on the wall.

15. LSO GUEST HOUSE

Dumfries

Janice

CA $137

CA $164 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A building with a sign reading "the Queensberry."

A narrow, carpeted hallway with a wooden door on the right and a framed picture on the left wall.

A two-story building with a ground-floor shop and upper residential units.

A neatly made bed with white linens and two pillows, a wooden headboard with wall-mounted lights, and a purple carpeted floor.

16. The Queensberry Hotel & Restaurant

Dumfries

Andy

CA $282

CA $338 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A serene riverside scene with lush greenery, a calm water body reflecting the sky, and a historic building in the background.

A backyard with picnic tables, lounge chairs, and a wooden deck.

A dining area with a table set for four, chairs, a wall-mounted light, and a framed painting.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a wooden chair, and a door with a sign.

17. The Ship Inn

Castle Douglas

Laura

CA $148

CA $448 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A bedroom with a bed, wooden wardrobe, and a blue vase on a shelf.

A white two-story building with a dark brown door, a chimney, and a blue door on the left.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a sink. There's a fireplace with a stone surround, a television on a stand, and a floor with a checkered pattern.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a fireplace with a stone surround, and a large mirror above it.

18. 2 Burnside Place

Kirkcudbright

Katy

CA $408

CA $490 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A cozy restaurant with wooden walls and a bar area.

A serene lake surrounded by dense forest.

A white building with the sign "Cross Keys Hotel" and a black roof.

19. The Cross Keys Hotel

Castle Douglas

Stephen

CA $181

CA $218 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A hotel room with two beds, a clock on the wall, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A staircase with white balusters and a chandelier with multiple light fixtures.

A two-story stone building with a traditional design, featuring a prominent entrance and a small porch area.

A room with a wooden dresser, a small table with a plant, a basket of books, and a wall-mounted birdcage.

20. The Huntingdon B&B

Dumfries

Keith

CA $113

CA $135 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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Hotels recommended for families in Gelston

The Birchtree Hotel

Dalbeattie

CA $151

CA $181 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Ernespie House Hotel

Castle Douglas

CA $164

CA $196 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Imperial Hotel

Castle Douglas

CA $117

CA $141 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

The Thistle Inn

Castle Douglas

CA $125

CA $150 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

The Garret

Kirkcudbright

CA $186

CA $223 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course

Castle Douglas

CA $132

CA $159 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Holiday Inn Dumfries by IHG

Dumfries

CA $136

CA $163 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern living room with two grey sofas, a glass coffee table, and a view of a kitchen and dining area.

A modern kitchen with a built-in stove and oven, a glass chimney, and a large window overlooking a garden.

A spacious living area with a grey sofa, white chairs, a glass table, and a bookshelf.

Oyster Bay Lodge

Dalbeattie

CA $735

CA $883 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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Top Gelston Hotel Reviews

Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course

10/10 Excellent

"The period furnishings and decor in the lounges were very impressive. Some areas of the property are looking a little tired, but the Cally Palace have an abundance of excellent staff. They were all so friendly and welcoming. Nothing was too much trouble for them - definitely 5* staff. We had a lovely large bedroom, with great views at the rear. We had four evening meals in the dining room which were really good and the Cullen skink was excellent. Cally Palace was a great base for our four day break in a really lovely part of the country. Thank you to everyone at the Cally Palace."

The Cross Keys Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent hotel clean throughout, staff very friendly and helpful breakfast delicious"

Cottage with stunning views over Kirkcudbright Bay, a short walk from the beach.

10/10 Excellent

"Cosy cottage in spectacular location with stunning views. Ideal for visiting the various attractions that south west Scotland has to offer."

Holiday Inn Dumfries by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel, great peaceful location."

Ernespie House Hotel

8/10 Good

"Nice room, pleasant staff, only issue was that the shower took an age to get warm and when it did the pressure was literally zero, room 21"

The Huntingdon B&B

10/10 Excellent

"Great location - approx. 50m from the railway station and 400m from Loreburn Hall, the venue for the gig we went to. Quality breakfast. Lovely B&B - our bedroom had a proper-sized TV, the central lounge was bright and tastefully furnished, the breakfast room had great bay windows and quality furniture. Doonhamer hospitality. Adequate on-site parking."

Dumfries Villa

10/10 Excellent

"Colin and the Dumfries Villa was an absolutely delight! It was such an easy walk from the train station, incredibly convenient! Colin made us feel like we were family-the villa was quiet and peaceful, the room was perfect! As two traveling women, we felt incredibly safe and cared for. Colin also let us know about all the wonderful sites to see in town and gave us a map to be able to get around easily. The breakfast was a true/traditional Scottish breakfast, made to personal preferences, by Colin himself! I will definitely be staying here again if I ever happen to be in the Dumfries area in the future! Thanks so much, Colin!"

Aberdour Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"The room was lovely but the sink in the en-suite was tiny & hard to get a wash or clean your teeth in without getting water everywhere. The front of the sink unit was already water damaged. The shower was good & easy to use. The lady who greeted us was very helpful & friendly especially as we forgot to take our key out with us & had to ask her to let us in to our room. Nothing seemed like too much trouble for her. There was a good choice for breakfast which was cooked to order"

The Kings Arms Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Good breakfast and the restaurant was really good"

More cheap stays in Gelston

Cally Palace

Harpers Wood Laurieston Road Castle Douglas SCT

CA $204

CA $204 total

Nov 4 - Nov 5

includes taxes & fees

The Queensberry Hotel & Restaurant

12-16 English Street Dumfries Scotland

CA $282

CA $338 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

includes taxes & fees

4.8/10 (71 reviews)

Dershel Lodge

Park Dean Holiday Park Southerness Dumfries Scotland

CA $594

CA $713 total

Nov 7 - Nov 8

includes taxes & fees

Knockendoch

Knockendoch New Abbey Dumfries Scotland

CA $1,120

CA $1,344 total

Oct 31 - Nov 1

includes taxes & fees

The Ship Inn Self Catering

Planetree Park Castle Douglas Scotland

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10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)

Fleet Townhouse

69 High Street Gatehouse of Fleet Castle Douglas Scotland

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6/10 (1 review)

Frequently asked questions

What's the best place for a stay in Gelston?

Located 11.5 mi (18.4 km) from the heart of Gelston, Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course is a top choice for your stay based on our traveler data. Other good choices for your stay in the area are Holiday Inn Dumfries by IHG and White Hart Hotel. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Gelston.

What are some of the best vacation rentals in Gelston?

Beautiful 5BR Rural Cottage with Outstanding Views - Pass the Keys: This vacation home rental near Gelston is located in a rural location and has a garden, a selection of games, and laundry facilities to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 5 bedrooms as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge, and an oven, so you can cook with friends or family. See all vacation rentals in Gelston.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Gelston, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Gelston.

What's it like staying in Gelston?

Visitors to Gelston are sure to find plenty to explore and enjoy. There are 692 hotels and other accommodations in the surrounding area. Find out more about Gelston.

What is there to see in Gelston?

Places to visit in the wider area include Kippford Beach, Rockcliffe Beach, and Sandyhills Beach. You'll also find Lock Ken and New Abbey Corn Mill in the area. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's Gelston guide.

What's the seasonal weather like in Gelston?

The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 56°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 40°F. Average annual precipitation for Gelston is 53 inches.

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Our top choices for Gelston hotels

1. Ernespie House Hotel

2. The Birchtree Hotel

3. The Thistle Inn

4. Imperial Hotel

5. The Kings Arms Hotel

6. Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course

7. The Garret

8. Holiday Inn Dumfries by IHG

9. Aberdour Guest House

10. Hamilton House

11. Premier Inn Dumfries

12. 79 Laurel Bank

13. Star Hotel

14. Caul View Apartment in Dumfries

15. LSO GUEST HOUSE

16. The Queensberry Hotel & Restaurant

17. The Ship Inn

18. 2 Burnside Place

19. The Cross Keys Hotel

20. The Huntingdon B&B

Hotels recommended for families in Gelston

The Birchtree Hotel

Ernespie House Hotel

Imperial Hotel

The Thistle Inn

The Garret

Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course

Holiday Inn Dumfries by IHG

Oyster Bay Lodge

Learn more about Gelston

Top Gelston Hotel Reviews

Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course

The Cross Keys Hotel

Cottage with stunning views over Kirkcudbright Bay, a short walk from the beach.

Holiday Inn Dumfries by IHG

Ernespie House Hotel

The Huntingdon B&B

Dumfries Villa

Aberdour Guest House

The Kings Arms Hotel

More cheap stays in Gelston

Cally Palace

The Queensberry Hotel & Restaurant

Dershel Lodge

Knockendoch

The Ship Inn Self Catering

Fleet Townhouse

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