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The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro

3.0 star property

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A window with white curtains, a view of the sea, and a rocky coastline.
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Breakfast meal
A blue building with the sign "The Waterfront" on the front.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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7 NORTH CRESCENT, Stranraer, Scotland, DG9 8SX
  • Place, Dunskey Garden
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, beach near Maidenhead Bay
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, beach near Moor Plantation
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi, individually furnished, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, free WiFi, individually furnished, bed sheets

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(22 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View | Desk, free WiFi, individually furnished, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Standard Single Room

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro

A bar/lounge, a garden and a picnic area are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a TV in a common area and a reception hall.
The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro offers 17 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower.

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

The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Dunskey Garden. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a bar. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include a terrace and TV in a common area
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Dunskey Garden and 12 minutes from Castle of St John
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
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.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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. 198 out of 475 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 174 out of 475 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 475 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 475 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 475 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent for a short stay, good value for money and central to the seafront.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place decent breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely breakfast was served had all you would want on a breakfast fry
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, lovely sea view. Staff great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great value but room small particularly bathroom which needs updating. however would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

ANGELA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Santiago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Hotel and excellent food in their restaurant👌
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly welcome, great food. We had a standard room but it had everything we needed the only issue was that the shower room was small but we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Les

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great value for money, good food. Only downside was very small en-suite
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

clive

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not from the back of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff. Bfast great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness
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 . 👍
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast good dinner staff excellent bar was good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George

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

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is very comfortable with friendly staff (a big thank you to Graham for looking after us this morning). The location is great for exploring Portpatrick and the surrounding area. Food in the evening was excellent and we really enjoyed our stay.
Sunset
Sunset Castle
Harbour
A wee walk along the coast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
A hearty breakfast
Storm Dave
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

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