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The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro

3.0 star property

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Enjoy a serene view of the coastline from the comfort of your room, with an outdoor seating area just outside your window.
Situated on a street corner, The Waterfront offers a view of the surrounding area and features a prominent entrance and multiple windows.
Enjoy a casual breakfast with a view of lush greenery.
Guests can enjoy access to the beach and scenic ocean views from this property.
Enjoy a casual dining experience in our outdoor seating area with tables and benches.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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7 NORTH CRESCENT, Stranraer, Scotland, DG9 8SX
  • Dunskey Garden
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cairnryan Port
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Cairnryan Stena Line Terminal
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Twin Room

  • 19.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Standard Single Room

  • 19.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 19.00 sq m
  • Harbour 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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • 19.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro

Beachfront hotel for sun and fun
A bar/lounge, a garden and a picnic area are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a TV in a common area and a reception hall.
The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro offers 17 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Dunskey Garden. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a bar. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include a terrace and TV in a common area
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Dunskey Garden and 12 minutes from Castle of St John
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
As a guest of The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro, you'll find a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Stranraer hotel is smoke free.

Languages

English, French, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift

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

Policies

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: GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 cots/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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host'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

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 382 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 143 out of 382 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 382 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 382 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 382 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This two-day break was perfect. Although the rooms and bathrooms were quite small, the space was cleverly utilised. We were fortunate with the beautiful weather, which allowed us to enjoy hiking along the coastline before retuning to sunset dinners. The staff were incredibly friendly, and the room was spotlessly clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kamila

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

Great place to stay!

We were nicely suprise by the accomodation and hospitality! Highly recommending for a short break.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived the staff were very helpful, and although we had arrived a couple of hours before check in, they advised us that the room was ready and we could drop our luggage off. They informed us that the car parking is anywhere in the public parking area, and there were plenty of spaces directly across the road from the Hotel. The Hotel itself is right on the Waterfront, although the name may give that away, and there is an outside seating area, to enjoy the sunshine with a few drinks from the bar. Some renovation work was ongoing in the hotel, but this did not affect our stay. The room was small but comfortable and the bathroom whilst very small was well thought out in the space allocated. The bed was comfortable, allowing for a good nights sleep and the shower was powerful. Breakfast was the usual mix of a cooked breakfast, along with a selection of cereals, yoghurt, bread and pastries, the cooked breakfast was very enjoyable and filling. We also had a meal in the restaurant one evening, the menu was extensive, and the quality of the food was very good. All in all a very nice stay, with friendly staff and we would definitely return in the future. .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly food very good nice quiet hotel would use again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Hayley

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Port Patrick always a beaut

Stay every year in PortPatrick & this year booked a seafront room thinking would be better. Apart from the views it really isn’t. Building work in the room next door which disturbed my Sunday afternoon. Dogs are allowed to stay and one dog opposite my room didn’t stop barking! The loud noise on Sunday after in the bar below was terrible, I really though a fight had broken out, the language was disturbing. I’ll be booking Harbour again next year or Crown, as the waterfront is in poor condition. There is some work going on. However my room wasn’t very clean (wasn’t dirty) just didn’t feel fresh. Bed sheet just constantly came off as it was too small! The bathroom is a disgrace!! The size is ridiculous for a more expensive room! The mould in the shower cubicle. So dated and far too small for the price. The shower water pressure cannot be described as pressure as there was none! Like trickles coming out! The hairdryer is dated and again no pressure. Gave up trying to dry my hair!
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

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

Mark

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel lovely room comfortable bed staff lovely and very welcoming food lovely great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Janice

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

rafath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Dec 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
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

4/10 Poor

CLAIRE

Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Travelled with family
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

MOIRA

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024