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The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel with free WiFi

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Double Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View | Water view
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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

Room options

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Double Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

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

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Stranraer

On the beach.You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Dunskey Garden and 9 miles (15 km) of Castle of St John with a stay here. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Stranraer Museum and Mull of Galloway Trail - North.

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
  • Mull of Galloway Lighthouse - 53 min drive - 45.5 km

Getting around

  • Stranraer Station - 13 min drive
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro

3-star beachfront hotel with free WiFi
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.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro offers 17 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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: 8:00 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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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

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 cribs/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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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. 172 out of 423 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 157 out of 423 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 423 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 423 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 423 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Iris

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was small & bathroom tiny , we already knew that . Carpets need replacing , was pleasant stay & reasonable for 1 night . Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
good enough
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Breakfast and dinners were to high standard. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret Louise

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good food staff could not do enough for you parking easy small double room but very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small room above the pub/restaurant but clean rooms and a great location. Great for a night or two. Great food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free parking, very nice bar, excellent food but above all the staff were lovely and appeared to be a great team who loved working there.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth, Kilmaurs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Portpatrick is stunning and staying at the Waterfront is the perfect choice. Great staff, excellent value. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room in the annexe. Comfortable bed...decent shower. Lovely breakfast. Great value
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Amenities
Great breakfast, attentive staff, reasonable accomodation and on the harbour promenade .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ranald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, room a little tired but fine for us. I was really upset to see that the beautiful blue painted exterior of the hotel, that made it stand out, has been changed to grey!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

6/10 Okay

George

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was not in the hotel and we were put into a small room in an adjacent house, the door was very difficult to lock, one window wouldn't open and the other wouldn't close so security was an issue, very unclean and rundown, mould every where in the bathroom. We had called and emailed ahead well in advance about booking a table for evening meal as there was a Vegan in our party and were told that it was no problem, there was only a vegan lasagne on offer which we believe that was a frozen ready meal and the home made curry tasted like a ready meal also, the portions were small and did not reflect the price they were charging. We refused to even go for breakfast after the dinner the previous night. Needles to say we did not stay another night and will not be back. Port Patrick was lovely though, we managed to get a booking at another hotel close by which was wonderful and enjoyed the rest of our time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

8/10 Good

Barry

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good little hotel. Nothing too fancy. Nice size room . Shower and sink a tad small but does fhe job. Breakfast and evening food good but plenty of other places to eat as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Martin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mrs Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The waterfront and staff are lovely. Parking isnt so good. Great stay with lovely harbor walks
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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