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The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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Double Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View | Individually furnished, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is SAR 202
SAR 242 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar

Room options

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Standard Twin Room | Individually furnished, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 19.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room | Individually furnished, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 19.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View | Individually furnished, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 19.00 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed | Individually furnished, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 19.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

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7 NORTH CRESCENT, Stranraer, Scotland, DG9 8SX

What's nearby

  • Dunskey Garden - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Castle of St John - 12 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Stranraer Museum - 12 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Cairnryan Port - 19 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Cairnryan Stena Line Terminal - 23 min drive - 23.8 km

Getting around

  • Stranraer Station - 13 min drive
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hong Kong City - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Henrys Bay House Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bar Pazz - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Custom House - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Starfish Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro

Hotel adjacent to a golf course
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a bar at The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, a TV in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • A reception hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
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Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

MONETIZATION_ON

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Waterfront Hotel Bistro Stranraer
Waterfront Bistro Stranraer
The Waterfront & Bistro
The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro Hotel
The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro Stranraer
The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro Hotel Stranraer

Frequently asked questions

Is The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro located?

Located in Stranraer, this beachfront hotel is next to a golf course, 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Dunskey Garden, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Mull of Galloway Trail - North and Castle of St John. Ringdoo Sands and Gkenwhan Gardens are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 359 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 135 out of 359 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 359 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 359 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 359 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay and for price with an excellent breakfast provided , room on smallish side but for the price it’s exc
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice peaceful stay not the room on website but comfortable enjoyed
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accessible. Breakfast is great. The staff were very obliging and the sea views were tremendous 👏 👌 👍 Oh, and the room was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hello, let's be fair, the property is in need of updates it's being done which is great it's not done over night possibly get it done then open after a shut down, it's a difficult situation l guess family and staff are great and they have not owned it long , fair prices and great food and drink so good luck with the updates, especially in the showers, and with water pressure without a pump on the top floor....
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In a stunning spot, the hotel staff were great and couldn’t do enough.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angus

Lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property was in a very central location ,beautiful views and the food was lovely and plentiful.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Booked for a last minute weekend that also had to be pet friendly and luckily we found The Waterfront. The room itself was clean & spacious with a great view (ensuite was small but they warn you about that) and breakfast was one the nicest I've had in a hotel. As for the staff, they were so friendly and helpful especially when we checked in late.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were so nice food drink were good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice cozy room. Located right on the harbor.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel good food and very friendly staff. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stay was excellent. Great service, great food, great staff - very friendly. The hotel is undergoing refurbishment - a working progress. The room was cosy and the bed very comfortable, a little tired in the ensuite, sea view more than made up for this - what’s not to like. Excellent value for money. Will return. 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasurable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Apart from extremely creaky floorboards hotel room was lovely loved the location staff were friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
En suite far too small, sitting on toilet with legs up against wash basin, couldnt bend down when brushing teeth bathroom door right behind you, shower cubicle to small couldnt bend down to wash feet. Breakfast served wasnt that warm, only white bread for toast. We payed for two nights but left after first night.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was poor and selection of wines only served some wines by the bottle went next door and got it by the glass
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, self contained room. Less than 100m from the Sea
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

William

Picturesque seaside village
Hotel is perfectly placed in the village. Staff were friendly. Room was a bit dated but clean enough. Shower room was very small and was probably a converted cupboard
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cornelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place!
Just one night stop over - off the ferry. Surprised by the distance between ferry and hotel (20min) as the address given on the website was Stranraer - but it actually is in Portpatrick. Fantastic view from the room!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short break
The hotel was clean. Service was friendly and good. Dinner was good as was breakfast. Room 6 is a cozy small room with nice sea views. Although the bathroom is a bit small.we had only booked one night,but it would be ok for a longer break
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely nights stay here. It’s in a great location. The only negative was that I had booked a table for 8 through hotels.com and when we got there the booking wasn’t there even though we had an email to confirm. Luckily we managed to get a table so all was ok in the end .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
To be honest the bathroom was too small and the toilet didn’t always flush, took time to fill up!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my break here with my partner and wee dog. Had to cut it short though due to circumstances. Our room which appeared to have been recently refurbished was lovely and immaculate. Loved the wee shower room which was so fresh. The staff were extremely helpful and extremely nice especially Lynsey. Only gripe here is that there was no matress protector on the bed but I'm sure they will put that right ASAP. Will definitely be going back. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Best value for money hotel i have ever stayed in. Thanks everyone. Joan
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect and fantastic value
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024