Is parking available at the hotel?

Yes, free self parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Breakfast is available for a fee at the hotel restaurant. Specific serving hours are not provided.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00 to 23:00, and check-out is by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What is the hotel's location in relation to nearby attractions?

The hotel is located within a 5-minute drive of Old Blacksmith's Shop (0.8 km) and Spoilt Spa at Smiths (1.4 km). It is approximately 4.5 miles from Longtown Library and 4.6 miles from The Devil's Porridge.

Are children allowed to stay at the hotel?

Children are allowed at the hotel, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age, although the specific age is not provided.

Solway Lodge Hotel in Gretna

Average nightly price at Solway Lodge Hotel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$95
February	US$92
March	US$95
April	US$118
May	US$124
June	US$120
July	US$117
August	US$125
September	US$115
October	US$119
November	US$104
December	US$101

What guests think

At Solway Lodge Hotel, travellers repeatedly praise the friendly, helpful team, generally clean and comfortable rooms (including annex/chalet options), and a convenient location for stopovers and shopping trips, with good value reported by several guests.

Room quality varies from recently refurbished to more dated, and Wi-Fi is repeatedly reported as weak or unavailable in some rooms. Food and breakfast receive consistent praise for quality and portions, though a few guests noted basic options or occasional delays when the restaurant was busy. The dog-friendly setup is appreciated by many, but it may not suit travellers who prefer pet-free spaces. Overall, expect a straightforward, comfortable stopover.

Facilities

Cleanliness

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Service

Location

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Facilities

On-site restaurant and bar are often praised, and the property is notably dog friendly.

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10

Scott

4 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room and nice shower. Restaurant and bar staff were lovely. The food was amazing and priced well.

10

Janet

14 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

John

27 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Gerald

18 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

8

Nicola

20 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Geraint

24 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff are excellent and very helpful and welcoming Good atmosphere and food 👌

10

Margaret

5 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was in a great location. Staff were friendly. Lovely comfy room. Very clean. Bar area great. Food lovely. Would recommend x

8

Graham

21 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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!

6

HARRY

12 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A pleasant stay - staff very friendly and helpful - would go there again - also, a nice bar in the hotel

10

Debbie

24 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

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 😊

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Cleanliness

Rooms and public areas are frequently described as clean, spotless or immaculately kept. A few isolated complaints mention odours or wear.

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10

Scott

4 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room and nice shower. Restaurant and bar staff were lovely. The food was amazing and priced well.

10

kathy

23 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent value for money. Lovely quiet room in annexe. Basic but well decorated and immaculately clean with everything you needed.

2

stewart

1 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Anne

18 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was clean, comfortable and supplied a great breakfast

10

w

24 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was a good size, very clean and close to all amenities.Would highly recommend.

10

Fiona

24 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Anne

17 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely clean external accommodation next to hotel. Food was excellent and staff very friendly

8

Linda

18 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good clean and quiet

8

Mrs Wendy A

17 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff friendly and helpful Food was great and rooms were clean could do with a bit updating

10

Ita

7 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Property was nice and clean and all staff were lovely 😊

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Rooms

Rooms range from basic to recently refurbished; many are comfortable and some are in quiet annex/chalet blocks. Recurring complaints cite weak or unavailable in-room Wi-Fi, and occasional notes about dated décor, small bathrooms, or noise.

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10

Barbara

30 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel with good food. Only downfall is lack of wifi

10

kathy

23 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent value for money. Lovely quiet room in annexe. Basic but well decorated and immaculately clean with everything you needed.

10

John

19 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

laura

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Ian

28 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really terrible Wi-Fi connection remote working impossible

10

James

13 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Cristina

26 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wifi is no available in rooms.

8

Nicola

20 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Fiona

24 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Alexander

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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,!!

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Service

Service is widely praised as welcoming and helpful across reception, bar and restaurant, with staff often accommodating special requests. A few reviews mention slow or thin staffing at busy times.

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10

Scott

4 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room and nice shower. Restaurant and bar staff were lovely. The food was amazing and priced well.

10

Janet

14 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Catherine

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Diane

15 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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

6

Josie

9 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

laura

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Nicola

20 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Margaret

5 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was in a great location. Staff were friendly. Lovely comfy room. Very clean. Bar area great. Food lovely. Would recommend x

8

David

8 Sept 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

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.

10

John

16 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Marvellous staff were brilliant no complaints

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Location

Handy for stopovers and visits to Carlisle, with shops/outlets a few minutes away for some guests.

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10

Howard

9 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place and well organised and a really good motel stop in the way to or from Scotland

8

David Michael

31 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Not a bad location for our visit to Carlisle races

10

Ian

25 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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).

10

w

24 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was a good size, very clean and close to all amenities.Would highly recommend.

10

Susan

25 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good location for Carlisle.

10

Margaret

5 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was in a great location. Staff were friendly. Lovely comfy room. Very clean. Bar area great. Food lovely. Would recommend x

8

Margaret

8 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Kevin

26 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Graham

21 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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!

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Dining

Food and breakfast are frequently praised for quality, generous portions and value, including popular bar meals. Minor downsides include basic options or occasional delays when busy.

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Mr Paul

5 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Food was good and plenty of choice

10

Scott

4 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room and nice shower. Restaurant and bar staff were lovely. The food was amazing and priced well.

10

Janet

14 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Iain

3 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff really helpful. Breakfast basic but okay

6

Josie

9 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Gerald

18 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Geraint

24 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff are excellent and very helpful and welcoming Good atmosphere and food 👌

10

Margaret

5 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was in a great location. Staff were friendly. Lovely comfy room. Very clean. Bar area great. Food lovely. Would recommend x

8

Margaret

8 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Trevor

29 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect stay. Love this place food is fantastic too. And cheap

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