The food was fantastic! very tasty and really good value for the quality we received.
We had stayed clear of the Murray for several years due to the previous poor Management but with the new Management and with the 'face lift' the Murray is ten times better and I would recommend everyone to try their food when passing through Gatehouse Of Fleet. The service was quick and the staff all very polite and well trained. I would say the menu was quite fitting for a scottish restaurant, with many scottish themed dishes; but not entirely scottish which was nice to be able to have a choice. The only downside was the atmosphere, it was very quiet the night we went and it most likely didnt help that the weather was miserable too, but to be fair they cant help that it was Autumn.

One a whole I would certainly go again and i recommend everyone to try it. Great Stuff!

Have been staying and dining at this hotel for a long time now, and have watched it getting more tired each year. However it has recently come under the ownership of Mr Jim Stewart, who has an excellent track record in improving run down hotels in Galloway, and I believe he will make a good job of this one too. The signs were all there, pleasant and trained staff, efficient person in charge (Mr Stewart's daughter actually) and the food has improved dramatically. It was an imaginative dinner menu, and the quality was very acceptable. There was also a good breakfast choice. and it was presented nicely. The bedroom my wife and I occupied was very tired, but clean, and bedroom renovations are definetely on the 'to do list' I,m convinced that the future is bright for The Murray Arms.

The Murray Arms is a beautiful historic hotel with Burns connections but is currently experiencing a central heating breakdown. Just check it has been mended before you book. The waiting staff are friendly and cheerful (and cold themselves.) New management not in evidence. New chef doing well. Breakfasts very good. We had the duck and salmon at dinner - both good. We love Galloway, Gatehouse and the shabby charm of The Murray Arms - it`s just cold at the moment.

Staff were very smiley and helpful. However there was a degree of understaffing. For example girl on bar was also seating dinner guests, serving drinks, taking dinner orders resulting in slow service. Hotel needs refurbished. Very tired looking in parts but I understand it has just been taken over so hopefully it will be given a makeover. Overall enjoyed food and friendliness of staff made it a nice stay.