The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro

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8.2
/10
Very Good
474 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Maria

10.0
/ 10
Excellent for a short stay, good value for money and central to the seafront.

nick

10.0
/ 10
Although the "king size double" was in fact "bijou", the room was fresh and adequately appointed. AND was warm when we arrived A big PLUS! The "ensuite" needed a few contortionist moves to negotiate, but call it characture! Evening meal bit slow in coming but certainly okay A good selection Not the usual variations on a burger only that seems to be SO common these day, Breakfast very good value. All in all pleasant stay Would go again.

David

10.0
/ 10
The view from room 1 was amazing. We had dinner there twice and 3 breakfasts and every meal was lovely. All the staff were amazing but the staff member on last night and night before (Sunday and Monday) was outstanding. Very attentive and really nice.
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7 NORTH CRESCENT, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, DG9 8SX

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7 NORTH CRESCENT, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, DG9 8SX
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General


Near Dunskey Garden

Location


When you stay at The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro in Stranraer, you'll be on the beach and within a short 3-minute drive from Dunskey Garden. This beach hotel is 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Castle of St John and 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Stranraer Museum.

Attractions


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Dunskey Garden - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Castle of St John - 10.3 km / 6.4 mi
Stranraer Museum - 12.7 km / 7.9 mi
Mull of Galloway Trail - North - 13.6 km / 8.5 mi
Ringdoo Sands - 16.1 km / 10 mi
Ardwell Gardens - 18.8 km / 11.7 mi
Gkenwhan Gardens - 18.9 km / 11.8 mi
Castle Kennedy Gardens - 19.9 km / 12.4 mi
Cairnryan Port - 21.1 km / 13.1 mi
Logan Botanic Garden - 22.9 km / 14.2 mi
Cairnryan Stena Line Terminal - 23.7 km / 14.7 mi
Port Logan Lighthouse - 24 km / 14.9 mi
Luce Sands - 24.3 km / 15.1 mi
Glenluce Abbey - 24.4 km / 15.2 mi
Port Logan Beach - 26.4 km / 16.4 mi

The nearest airports are:
Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 105.5 km / 65.6 mi
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 161.2 km / 100.1 mi

Facilities


Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hotel also features a television in a common area, a picnic area, and a reception hall.

Business Facilities


The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Dining


Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.

Rooms


Stay in one of 17 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.

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Things to Do

  • TV lounge
  • Picnic area
  • Garden

General

  • Reception hall
  • Parking
  • Terrace

Public Facilities

  • Parking
  • Smoke-free area

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Hotel Services

  • Luggage storage

Accommodation Policy & General Information in The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro

Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
15:00 - 20:00
Check-out:
Before 10:30

General Check-in Instructions

  • 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
, The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

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Popular Facilities
Parking, WiFi
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 15:00 - 20:00 - to 10:30
Available rooms at The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro
17
Another facilities in The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro
TV lounge, Picnic area, Garden, Reception hall, Terrace

Frequently asked question in The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro

What are available facilities at The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro?
There are top facilites at The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro such as Parking, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro?
The standard check-in time at The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro is starting from 15:00 - 20:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 10:30
What is the star rating of The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro?
The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro is a 3.0-star hotel.
How many rooms are available at The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro?
The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro has 17 rooms in total.
Does The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro provide parking?
Yes, The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro provides parking. Please confirm details directly with the hotel.
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More Reviews from Other Guests in The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro

8.2
Very Good
From 474 reviews
Cleanliness

8.8

Room Comfort

8.0

Service and Facilites

8.8

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Traveler Reviews The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro

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Marion
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with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Room been upgraded comfortable Staff very pleasant nothing a problem breakfast freshly cooked to order Only had a couple of drinks as stayed one night looked well stocked bar
Hazel
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with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

A lovely breakfast was served had all you would want on a breakfast fry
Graham
8.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Excellent
Maria
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Excellent for a short stay, good value for money and central to the seafront.
Caroline
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with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

We were put in the annexe, Rm18. Very clean, huge bed, suited us just fine. Staff - the amazing Laura!! Super helpful, lovely lady who knew everything there was to know about the hotel. Always smiling and happy. Also have to mention the young man who was working during our stay, he had red hair, unfortunately didn’t get his name, he was really nice and helpful. Breakfast was okay, did a good vegetarian breakfast for my husband, which he thoroughly enjoyed. Had an evening meal- great value and delicious. Cannot complain about anything about the hotel. A really enjoyable experience.
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Anne
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

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great value but room small particularly bathroom which needs updating. however would stay again.
ANGELA
8.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great stay at the Waterfront. Staff lovely and so attentive. Being Coeliac i was well catered for and so much choice for dinner and excellent breakfast options. Room was compact but enough for an overnight stay and for the price really no complaints. Would recommend.
nick
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Although the "king size double" was in fact "bijou", the room was fresh and adequately appointed. AND was warm when we arrived A big PLUS! The "ensuite" needed a few contortionist moves to negotiate, but call it characture! Evening meal bit slow in coming but certainly okay A good selection Not the usual variations on a burger only that seems to be SO common these day, Breakfast very good value. All in all pleasant stay Would go again.
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David
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Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

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Brilliant
Jackie
8.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Nice room, lovely sea view. Staff great.
Sarah
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

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Weren’t told we’d be in the annex when booking. Luckily we didn’t have any accessibility difficulties (or a couple of stone heavier) or the narrow staircase would have been difficult to navigate. The room was clean enough, bathroom adequate, shower awful but the biggest annoyance was the really loudly squeaking floorboards. They were bad for us but must have been worse for those downstairs! I took to traversing the two single beds (not KING size like advertised) to avoid some of the squeaks. The full Scottish breakfast (I’m told) was very good and we couldn’t fault the staff at all. Whilst appreciating that the property is older than some and therefore has “character” when this forces you to play “floor is lava” to get to the bathroom it impacts on your stay. Ps The hotel is in Portpatrick NOT Stranraer Portpatrick is lovely’ Stranraer not so much Port Pantry was the best meal we had 👍
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clive
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2.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Not from the back of the hotel.
Heather
8.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

We enjoyed a one night stay in room 3, it’s petite very cosy and had everything we needed for the night. We ate dinner in the Hotel Saturday 7th and breakfast on the morning 8th, both meals were fantastic. Thankfully the Hotel doesn’t do a hot buffet and the Scottish breakfast was hot, freshly prepared and the best we’ve had in a long time. We saw the same two staff members for checkin, dinner and breakfast, very polite, friendly and incredibly helpful.
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JAMES
6.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Lovely wee hotel staff helpful nice breakfast 👍 The room was very small the ensuite was far to small I husband could hardly get in it . But my sister got bigger room harbour view . 👍
Mark
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Nice place decent breakfast
Leslie
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 22 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Yes to both
David
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 22 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The view from room 1 was amazing. We had dinner there twice and 3 breakfasts and every meal was lovely. All the staff were amazing but the staff member on last night and night before (Sunday and Monday) was outstanding. Very attentive and really nice.
Les
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 23 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Friendly staff, great value for money, good food. Only downside was very small en-suite
Sheila
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 24 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We had a one night stay in a room with a waterfront view. The door to our room had no door handle just a small knob in the centre which we had to grab to pull it shut. It was extremely stiff and hard to open. There was a large mirror which wasn’t hung up just propped up against a wall which made it useless. The bathroom had a bifold door and was extremely narrow. The sink was problematic when trying to wash my face because it was too small and narrow. Not enough room to place your towel. The view was lovely. The room was warm and comfortable but had seen better times.
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Graham
8.0
/10
Reviewed 24 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Clean and welcoming
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8.2
Very Good
From 474 reviews
Cleanliness

8.8

Room Comfort

8.0

Service and Facilites

8.8

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Traveler Reviews The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro

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40
Top reviews
Marion
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with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Room been upgraded comfortable Staff very pleasant nothing a problem breakfast freshly cooked to order Only had a couple of drinks as stayed one night looked well stocked bar
Hazel
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

A lovely breakfast was served had all you would want on a breakfast fry
Graham
8.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Excellent
Maria
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Excellent for a short stay, good value for money and central to the seafront.
Caroline
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

We were put in the annexe, Rm18. Very clean, huge bed, suited us just fine. Staff - the amazing Laura!! Super helpful, lovely lady who knew everything there was to know about the hotel. Always smiling and happy. Also have to mention the young man who was working during our stay, he had red hair, unfortunately didn’t get his name, he was really nice and helpful. Breakfast was okay, did a good vegetarian breakfast for my husband, which he thoroughly enjoyed. Had an evening meal- great value and delicious. Cannot complain about anything about the hotel. A really enjoyable experience.
Read More
Anne
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with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

great value but room small particularly bathroom which needs updating. however would stay again.
ANGELA
8.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great stay at the Waterfront. Staff lovely and so attentive. Being Coeliac i was well catered for and so much choice for dinner and excellent breakfast options. Room was compact but enough for an overnight stay and for the price really no complaints. Would recommend.
nick
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Although the "king size double" was in fact "bijou", the room was fresh and adequately appointed. AND was warm when we arrived A big PLUS! The "ensuite" needed a few contortionist moves to negotiate, but call it characture! Evening meal bit slow in coming but certainly okay A good selection Not the usual variations on a burger only that seems to be SO common these day, Breakfast very good value. All in all pleasant stay Would go again.
Read More
David
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Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Brilliant
Jackie
8.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Nice room, lovely sea view. Staff great.
Sarah
icon-with Partner
with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Weren’t told we’d be in the annex when booking. Luckily we didn’t have any accessibility difficulties (or a couple of stone heavier) or the narrow staircase would have been difficult to navigate. The room was clean enough, bathroom adequate, shower awful but the biggest annoyance was the really loudly squeaking floorboards. They were bad for us but must have been worse for those downstairs! I took to traversing the two single beds (not KING size like advertised) to avoid some of the squeaks. The full Scottish breakfast (I’m told) was very good and we couldn’t fault the staff at all. Whilst appreciating that the property is older than some and therefore has “character” when this forces you to play “floor is lava” to get to the bathroom it impacts on your stay. Ps The hotel is in Portpatrick NOT Stranraer Portpatrick is lovely’ Stranraer not so much Port Pantry was the best meal we had 👍
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clive
icon-with Partner
with Partner
2.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Not from the back of the hotel.
Heather
8.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

We enjoyed a one night stay in room 3, it’s petite very cosy and had everything we needed for the night. We ate dinner in the Hotel Saturday 7th and breakfast on the morning 8th, both meals were fantastic. Thankfully the Hotel doesn’t do a hot buffet and the Scottish breakfast was hot, freshly prepared and the best we’ve had in a long time. We saw the same two staff members for checkin, dinner and breakfast, very polite, friendly and incredibly helpful.
Read More
JAMES
6.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Lovely wee hotel staff helpful nice breakfast 👍 The room was very small the ensuite was far to small I husband could hardly get in it . But my sister got bigger room harbour view . 👍
Mark
icon-
10.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Nice place decent breakfast
Leslie
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 22 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Yes to both
David
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 22 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The view from room 1 was amazing. We had dinner there twice and 3 breakfasts and every meal was lovely. All the staff were amazing but the staff member on last night and night before (Sunday and Monday) was outstanding. Very attentive and really nice.
Les
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 23 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Friendly staff, great value for money, good food. Only downside was very small en-suite
Sheila
icon-Leisure
Leisure
6.0
/10
Reviewed 24 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We had a one night stay in a room with a waterfront view. The door to our room had no door handle just a small knob in the centre which we had to grab to pull it shut. It was extremely stiff and hard to open. There was a large mirror which wasn’t hung up just propped up against a wall which made it useless. The bathroom had a bifold door and was extremely narrow. The sink was problematic when trying to wash my face because it was too small and narrow. Not enough room to place your towel. The view was lovely. The room was warm and comfortable but had seen better times.
Read More
Graham
8.0
/10
Reviewed 24 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Clean and welcoming
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40