The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro

Property class: 3

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Take advantage of an adjacent golf course, a terrace and a garden at The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is €54
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a balcony with a view.

Standard Twin Room

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a telephone, and framed pictures on the wall.

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(25 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a bench, a window with curtains, and a poster on the wall.

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Standard Single Room

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Located in Stranraer, The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro is next to a golf course and on the beach. Castle of St John and Ardwell Gardens are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Portpatrick Beach and Agnew Park. Dunskey Garden and Gkenwhan Gardens are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Stranraer travel guide
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7 NORTH CRESCENT, Stranraer, Scotland, DG9 8SX

What's nearby

  • Portpatrick Beach
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Dunskey Garden
    3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • beach near Maidenhead Bay
    10 min drive - 1.7 km
  • beach near Moor Plantation
    10 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Cairnryan Stena Line Terminal
    29 min drive - 30.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Fig & Olive
    11 min drive
  • The Shoreline
    12 min drive
  • The Grapes
    11 min drive
  • The Coffee Bean
    11 min drive
  • Driftwood
    13 min drive

About this property

The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro

  • Hotel next 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 such as:
    • Free self-parking
    • A reception hall, a TV in reception and smoke-free property
    • Luggage storage
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have amenities such as free WiFi.
  • More amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro?

As of 24 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro on 8 Nov 2026 start from €54, 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 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: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro located?

Situated in Stranraer, this golf hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Portpatrick Beach and Dunskey Garden. Castle of St John and Stranraer Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 207 out of 503 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 503 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 503 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 503 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 503 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not a very friendly welcome and no help with luggage ( no elevator). Friendly breakfast gal and a pub and eatery downstairs and right next door. Waterfront walk if weather is nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff and good food
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Room perfect, staff polite and friendly, breakfast first class
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent stay. But the lock on the bedroom window didn't work..so the window didn't close. Good job we didn't stay in winter
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Classic double room king bed turned out to be a very small double, with just enough space for 1 person really..So a bit disappointing...Staff were very helpful and food in restaurant was good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful waterfront location with beautiful views. Friendly staff. Very relaxing, comfortable bed, nice amenities and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff and excellent food. Rooms pleasant though 2nd floor room had the smallest bathroom I’ve stayed at in a hotel. Excellent location for staying in the pretty village.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean room and really really comfortable bed!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent for a short stay, good value for money and central to the seafront.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay at the Waterfoot- all staff were really friendly and welcoming. Small room but clean and comfy. Ate both dinner and breakfast here and food was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was small, but it had everything we needed. The pillows were super comfy, we had a really lovely welcome and the place is just stunning. Breakfast was incredible! I'd stay here again in a heartbeat. We were so pleased with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place decent breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean hotel. Nice decor in room , toilet was very small but we managed fine as we are not large people. The food was very good and Staff were friendly. We will definitely go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vert clean, looked like it had a recent refurbishment. Comfortable night sleep, great sea view and harbour. Lovely breakfast, with friendly staff. Dog friendly. Couldn't fault the place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Hotel and excellent food in their restaurant👌
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room been upgraded comfortable Staff very pleasant nothing a problem breakfast freshly cooked to order Only had a couple of drinks as stayed one night looked well stocked bar
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, lovely sea view. Staff great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at the Waterfront. Staff lovely and so attentive. Being Coeliac i was well catered for and so much choice for dinner and excellent breakfast options. Room was compact but enough for an overnight stay and for the price really no complaints. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly welcome, great food. We had a standard room but it had everything we needed the only issue was that the shower room was small but we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast good dinner staff excellent bar was good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay , clean comfortable room , lovely breakfast, excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great value for money, good food. Only downside was very small en-suite
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff. Bfast great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026