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The Waterford Arms

4.0 star property
Guests find attentive staff ready to enhance their stay at this welcoming inn, whether enjoying a hearty breakfast or sipping drinks in the inviting bar atmosphere.

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Located near Seaton Delaval Hall, The Waterford Arms offers comfort and convenience with an on-site restaurant and bar, WiFi in public areas, and a smoke-free environment. Extended parking adds practicality, and the helpful staff consistently earns praise from visitors.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
The current price is €115
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Pet friendly
Desk
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, Ensuite (Sleeps 3)

Suite, Ensuite (Sleeps 3)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Pet friendly
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Suite, Ensuite (Sleeps 4)

Suite, Ensuite (Sleeps 4)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Single Room, Ensuite, Sea View | Bathroom

Single Room, Ensuite, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Pet friendly
Desk
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Whitley Bay is home to The Waterford Arms. Castle Keep and The Glasshouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Seaton Delaval Hall and Tyne Bridge. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at St. James' Park. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling and other activities like birdwatching.
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Collywell Bay Road, Whitley Bay, England, NE26 4QZ

What's nearby

  • Seaton Sluice Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • South Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Seaton Delaval Hall - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • St. Mary's Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • St. James' Park - 24 min drive - 23.2 km

Getting around

  • Cramlington Station - 11 min drive
  • Benton Station - 14 min drive
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Beach - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coastline Fish And Chips - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Hastings Arms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Crescent Café - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rendezvous Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Waterford Arms

Upscale inn near Seaton Delaval Hall
The Waterford Arms provides amenities, such as a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge) and smoke-free property

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per accommodation, 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
This property accepts credit cards
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the property's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Waterford Arms pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at The Waterford Arms?

As of 15 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Waterford Arms on 17 Jan 2026 start from €115.30, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Waterford Arms?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Waterford Arms?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Waterford Arms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Waterford Arms located?

Situated in Whitley Bay, this inn is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Seaton Delaval Hall, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Newcastle Racecourse and Northumbria University. University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Quayside are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Reviews

The Waterford Arms Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 238 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 238 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 238 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 238 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 238 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A pleasant pub by the shore. Very welcoming with good food and comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything spot on as usual. Stayed many times staff great food lovely so clean. Definitely be going back soon. So peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a quick one night stay. A lovely room, great food served at dinner and a very good breakfast too. The staff were excellent, couldn’t have done more to make us feel welcome. We will definitely stay again to see more of this beautiful coastline. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Belinda jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a lovely stay at the waterford arms, great food,dog friendly and and excellent staff,would definitely recommend 😁
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lively stay

Lovely friendly hotel Very clean Food great Good voice of vegetarian food
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay

Very good value for the room, food and drink. Would highly reccomend this hotel. Staff were friendly and helpful and also a big bonus of being dog friendly. Lovely location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice views from room to the sea and harbour and staff are great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay again

Have stayed here before as can take dogs. Great location very friendly staff and nice big rooms. Great breakfast as always.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Great staff excellent food a lovely area for walking we'll definitely be going again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

super sluice

the staff were excellent very professional food really good & very large portions excellent value for money
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was excellent food unbelievable good Very professional
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Meeting family

Nice room friendly staff amd great food
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views across the bay from our room were terrific, the food was good, room was spotless and comfortable, ensuite modern. What really made our stay though was the friendliness and helpfulness of the hard working staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and fresh room with sea view. Plenty of space for adults and 3 kids and 2 dogs! Although I have a dog I could smell that the room allows dogs, maybe needs airing or room spray more often. Nice new bathroom suite but height not adjustable abd I'm short! Lovely food and brought to room because late in the evening for my youngest. Staff were helpful and friendly at every turn. Back door for evening use but able to use to unload our car. Quite narrow so a larger access would be good but really it was very helpful. I would definitely go again and it was affordable through the App.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and polite staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay

The staff were fantastic. Nothing was too much trouble, for them. The food was great and portions were massive. We could not finish our food. The only downside and we meant to say, before we left, but shower rod was quite loose.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place!

Lovely place to stay, we’ve stayed here a few times and will do again. The food in the restaurant is excellent and great value. The room (that we had) is small but has everything you could need and a comfy bed. Staff are really friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

North East diamond pub/hotel

A great find just off a fantastic beach on the outskirts of Whitley Bay. Friendly and professional staff team, proper pub/hotel .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were fantastic and the food was superb. Very generous portions too. Breakfast included in price meant the overall price was excellent value. Location is great and the views to the beach lovely (plus beach was easy walking distance). Room was basic but had everything needed. Whole place had a friendly and relaxed vibe from start of our stay to the end. Would happily recommend to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Breakfast

We loved the breakfast of smoked fish. Very cozy room but a bit small of 4 persons. It was ok to stay one night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Brady

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Happy

Caring personal welcome and service. Helpful when needed. Arrived too late for food at 7.45pm there and at other pubs in vicinity. No room cleaning on a 2 night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you are looking for 4 or 5* ratings then the Waterford Arms isn't for you. If you want honest, no frills accommodation with wonderful staff and great food then you're onto a winner. We had a great stay and when the area had a power cut on a fully booked restaurant on Saturday night the staff were amazing. Despite a considerable loss of income they kept smiling and coped very well. Seaton Sluice itself is very popular at the weekend. Not surprising really as it is very picturesque. We would be happy to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Helen Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overnight stay

Pleasant helpful staff, at check in and breakfast. We did not have an evening meal. We booked a sea view double room. The view was the highlight for us. The room was a good size, with a decent bathroom. An electric shower, so not as powerful as a rainfall shower. Tea, coffee, hot chocolate and bottled water provided- with the largest mugs we’ve ever had in a hotel room.A good selection of cooked breakfast choices along with cereal and juices that you helped yourself to.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was surprised by the Waterford. Great food, lovely staff, very comfortable bed, quiet room, great shower, and working central heating (something MANY hotels get wrong!)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Value

Staff very friendly and helpful Food was really nice good value for money very large portions Restaurant very busy in evenings You need to book the night before Will stay again when in area
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023