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The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro

3.0 star property

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Double Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour 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

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

  • Harbour view
  • 19.00 sq m
  • 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

  • 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 location and the helpful staff
  • 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.

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. 147 out of 367 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 367 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 367 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 367 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 367 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

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

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

Delena

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

6/10 Okay

keith

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angus

Travelled with partner
Lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John

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

10/10 Excellent

gerard

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

8/10 Good

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ranald

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

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bedroom clean & bed very comfortable,view was great (Room 5) on top floor overlooking the harbour. Staying for 2 nights. Had meal on 1st night and was very good. Fish and chips and steak pie. Beer garden on first night was very pleasant not so good next day (cold and windy) breakfast was delicious and friendly service from young lady. Compliments to all the staff for friendly service. Shower room on the small side.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024