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The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro

3.0 star property
Stranraer beachfront hotel with bar/lounge

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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
$43 nightly
The total price is $52
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

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

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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
(16 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Standard Single Room

Highlights

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

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Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees
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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 - 23 min drive - 23.8 km
  • Cairnryan Port - 24 min drive - 26.7 km
  • Cairnryan Stena Line Terminal - 28 min drive - 30.1 km
  • Port Logan Beach - 31 min drive - 28.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fig & Olive - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hong Kong City - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Henry's Bay House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Crown - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro - ‬1 min walk

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.

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: 8:00 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 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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: 8:00 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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Reviews

The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, enjoyable, and filling by multiple guests. (29 reviews)
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Port

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Adequate size room for a few days stay, in a lovely quiet location with a good view of the harbour. Enjoyed the breakfast and we also the meals when we ate there one evening.
Christopher, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Room was small & bathroom tiny , we already knew that . Carpets need replacing , was pleasant stay & reasonable for 1 night . Good breakfast
Iris, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay!

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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 Exceptional

Lovely hotel right at the water front. Nice for an overnight stay
Amanda, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Well run, centrally placed hotel. Very pleasant staff and very pleasant surroundings
Margaret, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the view of the Harbour. Comfortable bed , en-suite was very small but manageable, lovely breakfast .
Gayle, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Pleasant stay for only one night.
Anne, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Short Break

Three adults went for two days 2 rooms rooms a bit small but adequate and bed very comfortable staff for so young excellent and food very good.
Margaret, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent value for money given alternative properties nearby. Room is small but perfectly adequate. Good breakfast served by friendly,efficient staff. Recommended if looking for a good value short break in beautiful Portpatrick.
John, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Interesting and enjoyable stay. Room was a bit warm for me. Portpatrick was beautiful and brought back lots of memories of previous visits
Frances, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely warm room, wi fi?
Melanie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Brilliant

Great location, very clean, lovely staff and very nice and organised breakfast. Fantastic value for money. Well impressed.
christine, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean Hotel & Friendly Staff. Nice Breakfast.

Great Staff, Clean & Decent Breakfast. Bit Of A Squeeze Fitting En Suite In A Small Room But I'd Rather Have One Than A Shared Bathroom. Got A Good Rate With Breakfast Included, So Would Definately Book Again :)
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The only downside is toilets to compact.
Margaret, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Room was tiny, bathroom is so small, you have to fill the kettle with a tiny cup.
Davie, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Very basic, room was so small barely enough room to walk around the bed and bathroom was more like a cupboard, checkin staff lovely but facilities very basic and restaurant was closed too
Dawn, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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

8/10 Very good

Room slightly roo small. Hard to get in and manouvre round bathroom
joanne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutley loved the location and the view. Gutted the windows were very dirty so we couldn't see much out of them but we loved our stay. Hickup with our food which was sorted no issue. Bathrooms tiny but had everything we needed. Bed was comfy enough, could hear the downstairs people and next doors pub pretty loudly but stopped at reasonable hour and wouldn't stop us coming again would just bring earplugs. Plenty of local walks, the locals were all friendly enough. Well worth the 5 hour drive! Will be back
Maria, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Food came out raw, room very small bathroom down flight of stairs not in room
Victoria, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Pape Farm tractor tour

The rooms are smaller than expected, we stayed in the little annexe where poor maintenance meant the external door lock was extremely stiff and the key snapped off in the locked door on the Friday Night, it was still broken on Sunday as we left. luckily there was a back door. Bedroom lamp had no socket to plug it into. On the plus side the breakfast was very good
Simon, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The seafront location of the property was very good. We stayed in a cottage at the back of the property and this was querky. Would have preferred to meet a human rather than receiving letter with instructions/key to enter room. Room was a little tired but clean although the bin had not been emptied. The shower was only lukewarm which was slightly challenging in winter. Would have been nice to eat in the bistro but this was shut. Had a nice meal in the adjacent Crown Inn. Brisk walk to the Harbour House Hotel for breakfast in the morning - lucky to dodge the heavy rain. Overall enjoyed the stay but would probably better in the summer.
Nigel, 2-night trip