Waterfront Southport Hotel

Hotels
8.5 (7926 reviews)
Marine Lake, Promenade , Southport , gb

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Business center
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Expensive parking
High food prices
Limited entertainment options

Categories

Cleanliness
8.25
Rooms were generally clean based on multiple reviews but some concerns about bar prices reducing overall value.
Service
9.25
Staff were consistently mentioned as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.25
Great location with beautiful views and handy access to attractions.
Room Quality
8.75
Rooms described as modern, clean, and comfortable.
Amenities
7.75
Limited entertainment options noted; amenities may need improvement.
Value for Money
8.25
Parking charges and food prices considered high by some guests.
Food and Beverage
7.75
Breakfast quality noted as good, but some found the evening meal overpriced.
Overall Experience
8.75
Most guests enjoyed their stay with a few minor service issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 20:53

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations and Stunning Views

Experience the elegance of the 4-star Waterfront Hotel Southport with stylish rooms, a waterside terrace, and a modern fitness suite. Each spacious bedroom features an interactive flat-screen TV and air conditioning, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Gastronomic Delights and Relaxation

Indulge in a modern British menu at the brasserie restaurant, offering local and seasonal produce. Unwind on the sun terrace with cocktails and light lunches while enjoying coastal sunsets. Take time to explore Southport's attractions, from a leisurely walk on the historic Southport Pier to family fun at Splash World and Southport pleasureland.

Versatile Event Spaces and Memorable Occasions

With rooms and event spaces overlooking the Marine Lake, the Waterfront Hotel is ideal for weddings, meetings, and celebrations. Create lasting memories against a backdrop of stunning views. Southport Railway Station is conveniently located just a 10-minute walk away.

Book now to experience Southport's favorite luxury destination!

Important information:

Guide dogs are accepted at the property.

Please note that parking is limited and operates on a first come first served basis and costs £15 per day.

Please note that pets are only allowed in the following rooms: Double room/Twin Room.

Please inform the property in advance of your stay if you plan to bring a dog.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 7926 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.25
Service: 9.25
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 8.75
Amenities: 7.75
Value for Money: 8.25
Food and Beverage: 7.75
Overall Experience: 8.75
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CESAR couple gb
1
A disappointing experience, with unresolved cleanliness issues, unreliable Wi-Fi, poorly organised breakfast service and
Pros:

The location was the main positive aspect of the property. The hotel is conveniently situated in Southport, with easy access to the waterfront and the town centre. The room itself was reasonably comfortable and, apart from the cleanliness issue described below, generally acceptable. Unfortunately, these positive aspects were significantly overshadowed by the problems I experienced during my stay and the way my complaints were handled.

Cons:

Unfortunately, there were several issues which significantly affected my stay.

Firstly, cleanliness. Although the room was generally reasonably clean, I found spider webs in the room, which I consider unacceptable in a hotel room. More importantly, I reported this issue, but nothing was done about it. I would expect a reported cleanliness problem to be dealt with promptly, rather than simply being ignored.

Secondly, the Wi-Fi was largely unusable. I stayed in room 209 and experienced an unreliable internet connection for most of my stay. I reported the problem because I had an important online conference and needed a reliable connection. Unfortunately, the issue was not properly resolved. The connection was intermittent and was only occasionally usable, particularly very late at night. As a result, I had to rely on my own mobile data, costing me approximately £60.

What was particularly disappointing was the hotel’s response to my complaint. Rather than properly acknowledging the problem, the hotel emphasised that the Wi-Fi was provided “free of charge” and that they had not received complaints from other guests. I found this response dismissive and evasive. The fact that Wi-Fi is complimentary does not mean that a guest should not reasonably expect it to work, particularly when the problem has been reported during the stay.

The breakfast service was another area that could be significantly improved. The breakfast itself was essentially the same every day. I can accept a relatively limited or repetitive breakfast selection, but the bigger problem was the organisation and staffing of the breakfast area. There appeared to be insufficient staff to manage the dining room properly. Although the staff members were polite and friendly, the service appeared poorly organised and lacked clear coordination and supervision.

On several occasions, tables had not been cleared and cleaned for arriving guests.

2026-09-12 via Nuitee
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julie extended_group gb
1
Pros:

Location

Cons:

I have been bitten to death by bed bugs

2026-09-12 via Nuitee
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gary solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Immaculate
Staff so proffesional and welcoming
Breakfast staff made breakfast so relaxing with any diet catered for..
Even though young staff they were so well mannered and attentive.
Might take my Bassett dogs with us next time.
Thanks for a great stay

Cons:

The weather

2026-09-12 via Nuitee
8
84Michael solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

The bed

Cons:

View

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Rob solo_traveller gb
9
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Susan solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Excellent location. Staff were very friendly.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-12 via Nuitee
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Richie couple gb
8
Breakfast was cheap if you book the night before. However, most of the breakfast was cold. And they ran out of hash brow
Pros:

Location, staff, comfort, stylish.

Cons:

Nothing

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Michelle couple gb
5
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Cindy couple us
7
Pros:

The location and beautiful views.

Cons:

The room smelled very musty/moldy.

2026-09-12 via Nuitee
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James solo_traveller gb
9
2026-09-11 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple gb
9
Pros:

Clean, modern decor and comfortable room

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-11 via Nuitee
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Sally solo_traveller gb
1
Disappointed in many aspects will not return
Cons:

Dusty room, no response from room service 3 days, car park closed, slow service in restaurant, staff not responsive, damp smell in lift/ basement, asked for quiet room and was put in room next to early roadworks

2026-09-11 via Nuitee
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MICHAEL couple gb
9
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kara couple gb
10
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David couple gb
8
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Steven couple gb
9
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Sue couple gb
7
I liked it!
Pros:

My room was very comfortable, bed was great as was the shower.

Cons:

Not the hotels fault but my reason for staying was so that I didn’t have to get up so early as I was working in Southport the next day. On arrival at the hotel (around 11pm) I found that the car park was to be closed from 9am which negated my reason for paying for an overnight stay!!
I do think the hotel should have messaged me before I arrived, to let me know that this was happening even if it was late in the day.

2026-09-10 via Nuitee
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Darren couple gb
10
comfortable , relaxed and happy hotel /staff , good position
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Paul solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Nice clean spacious room.

Cons:

Poor breakfast. Cheap quality ingredients.

2026-09-10 via Nuitee
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Steven couple gb
10
Went for a wedding, was a great night
Pros:

Lovely rooms
Good service

Cons:

NA

2026-09-10 via Nuitee