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The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel in Stranraer with free parking

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Breakfast meal
On the beach
Exterior
Exterior
Located near a golf course, The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro offers a charming escape with garden views and a convivial bar. Guests enjoy free in-room WiFi. Visitors praise the helpful staff and convenient location.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is HK$331
HK$398 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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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
Desk
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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
Desk
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually furnished, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour 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
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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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About the area

Map
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

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fig & Olive - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hong Kong City - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Harbour House Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Crown - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Bean - ‬11 min drive

About this property

The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro

Hotel next to a golf course
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden and a bar at The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property, a TV in reception and a reception hall
  • Luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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8.2 out of 10, Very good, 505 reviews
The price is HK$421
HK$505 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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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: 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

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

  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

The Waterfront & Bistro
The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro Hotel
The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro Stranraer
The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro Hotel Stranraer

Frequently asked questions

Is The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro?

As of 1 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro on 2 Nov 2025 start from HK$331.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro located?

Located in Stranraer, this beachfront hotel is next to a golf course, 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Dunskey Garden, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Mull of Galloway Trail - North and Castle of St John. Ringdoo Sands and Gkenwhan Gardens are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 165 out of 406 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 150 out of 406 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 406 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 406 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 406 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

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

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room and bathroom were quite small, but functional. We were able to hear a lot of outside noise inside our room. The staff was really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

10/10 Excellent

Kamila

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

Great place to stay!

We were nicely suprise by the accomodation and hospitality! Highly recommending for a short break.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay and for price with an excellent breakfast provided , room on smallish side but for the price it’s exc
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice wee seaside hotel, getting renovated just now..never caused any issues whatsoever! Lovely food very nice staff...good value for money!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel good food and very friendly staff. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well run, centrally placed hotel. Very pleasant staff and very pleasant surroundings
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely hotel right at the water front. Nice for an overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the view of the Harbour. Comfortable bed , en-suite was very small but manageable, lovely breakfast .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay for only one night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Margaret

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Interesting and enjoyable stay. Room was a bit warm for me. Portpatrick was beautiful and brought back lots of memories of previous visits
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely warm room, wi fi?
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

christine

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

Brilliant

Great location, very clean, lovely staff and very nice and organised breakfast. Fantastic value for money. Well impressed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Rebecca

Disliked: Amenities
Great location near waterfront, beautiful place to walk around and explore. Lots of free parking available. Room was nothing like the photos on the website, barely enough room to walk around the bed and other furniture, bathroom was barely functional and opened packets of shampoo were in the shower from previous guest.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Davie

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was tiny, bathroom is so small, you have to fill the kettle with a tiny cup.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

jim

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was small but comfy, sadly the en suite in a cupboard was a trial.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

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 :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The only downside is toilets to compact.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room slightly roo small. Hard to get in and manouvre round bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024