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The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro

3.0 star property
Stranraer beachfront hotel with bar/lounge

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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.
Enjoy a casual breakfast with a view of lush greenery.
Enjoy a casual dining experience in our outdoor seating area with tables and benches.
Situated on a street corner, The Waterfront offers a view of the surrounding area and features a prominent entrance and multiple windows.
Guests can enjoy access to the beach and scenic ocean views from this property.
Nestled near a golf course, The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro offers a charming retreat. Take in the scenery from the garden or unwind at the bar while staying connected with free in-room WiFi. Helpful staff and an ideal location have left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Bar/lounge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • TV in a common area
  • Reception hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Flat-panel TV
$90 nightly
The total price is $108
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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Two beds with white duvets and plaid blankets, a nightstand with a lamp and flowers, and a balcony door.

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Single Room

Two single beds with matching headboards and bedside tables, a sink, and a lamp.

Standard Single Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Double Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, wooden nightstand, and a bench at the foot of the bed.

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed

Comfortable room with a neatly made bed, bedside table, and lamp, featuring a window with curtains and artwork on the wall.

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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7 NORTH CRESCENT, Stranraer, Scotland, DG9 8SX

What's nearby

  • Dunskey Garden - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Castle Kennedy Gardens - 21 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Cairnryan Port - 23 min drive - 26.7 km
  • Port Logan Beach - 26 min drive - 28.5 km
  • Cairnryan Stena Line Terminal - 28 min drive - 30.1 km

Getting around

  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 101 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 146 min drive
  • Stranraer Station - 13 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

Adjacent to a golf course, The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro is a great choice for a stay in Stranraer. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Other features include a bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English, French, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 17 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 10:30 AM
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Special check-in instructions

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

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Street parking available
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

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

Does The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

What is there to do at The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as fishing. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.

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The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, great, and excellent by multiple guests. (25 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Good stay , clean comfortable room , lovely breakfast, excellent location
Alan, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Had a great stay in hotel and really friendly staff and food is amazing the location is amazing and parking just short walk away
james, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

The waterfront and staff are lovely. Parking isnt so good. Great stay with lovely harbor walks
Mrs Karen, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Nice clean basic room but had stunning view .Will definitely go back
John, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

A lovely view of the harbour from our room. You get what you pay for. Shower room a bit small but its what they have refurbed and only thing that would fit Not a lot of staff but lady who checks you in, serves behind the bar, takes and serves food orders for dinner and breakfast is amazing.
Alan, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Staff very friendly food very good nice quiet hotel would use again
Alfred, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay!

We were nicely suprise by the accomodation and hospitality! Highly recommending for a short break.
Kamila, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Excellent overnight stay, nice breakfast and dinner. Great location. Staff excellent, bar did not cater for my needs as no gluten free beer on tap or in bottles.
Alan, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice wee seaside hotel, getting renovated just now..never caused any issues whatsoever! Lovely food very nice staff...good value for money!
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Amazing hotel lovely room comfortable bed staff lovely and very welcoming food lovely great stay
Amanda, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely stay and for price with an excellent breakfast provided , room on smallish side but for the price it’s exc
Mark, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Loved the location! Our room had a view overlooking the harbor. Some remodeling going on but did not disturb our experience.
Edward, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Nice peaceful stay not the room on website but comfortable enjoyed
Peter, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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.
Charlie, 2-night trip

4/10 Poor

I had booked a classic room with king sized bed, pictures looked good. Arrived to find we weren’t even staying in the hotel but a cottage offering the smallest rooms I’ve ever stayed in with a shower and toilet in a cupboard. Place needed a really good clean, double bed was two singles pushed together, one had a wonky spring. Communal area in need of a good clean too.
William, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

The rooms are the smallest we have ever experienced, especially the bathroom.The photos on Expedia are misleading as they are for a family room not a room for two people. It was like being in a closet. Our first room the bed was old and uncomfortable. The manager and staff were helpful in changing our room to one that was upgraded with a new bed. We booked a king size bed but it definitely was smaller. The location is great-right next to the water. If you know the room is very small and you’re ok with that then it’s a nice place. We felt like we were in an airplane trying to pass each other in the room.
Marlene, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very accessible. Breakfast is great. The staff were very obliging and the sea views were tremendous 👏 👌 👍 Oh, and the room was excellent.
Derek, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

In a stunning spot, the hotel staff were great and couldn’t do enough.
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely stay
Angus, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Staff were so nice food drink were good value for money.
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely hotel good food and very friendly staff. Would definitely stay here again.
Alex, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

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....
Neil, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice cozy room. Located right on the harbor.
Delena, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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.
Michelle, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Apart from extremely creaky floorboards hotel room was lovely loved the location staff were friendly
Jamie, 3-night trip