The Waterfront

Hotels
7.8 (1913 reviews)
7 north crescent portpatrick , Portpatrick , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Great service
Excellent location
Tasty food
Cons:
Issues with room heating
Inconsistent room quality

Categories

Cleanliness
7.38
Many reviews mentioned clean rooms, but some noted the need for TLC in certain areas.
Service
8.35
Reviews highlighted exceptional service and accommodating staff.
Location
8.89
Compliments on the perfect location with beautiful views.
Room Quality
6.84
Some rooms were comfortable but varied in size and condition, noted need for updates.
Amenities
7.37
Basic amenities available; however, some facilities like the TV were not functioning.
Value for Money
7.83
Overall fair pricing for the services and room quality provided.
Food and Beverage
8.38
Food received positive remarks with tasty homemade options.
Overall Experience
7.35
Positive experiences overall, despite a few issues in the rooms.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 16:42

Property Description

Luxurious Beachfront Accommodation
Experience the ultimate seaside getaway at The Waterfront Seafront hotel and Bistro in Portpatrick. Indulge in our 3-star accommodation with stunning views, a charming garden, a relaxing terrace, and a delectable restaurant. Unwind at our bar or take a short 70-meter stroll to the picturesque Portpatrick Beach. Stay connected with complimentary WiFi throughout the property.

Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities
Each room at our hotel is thoughtfully equipped with a wardrobe, a TV for entertainment, a private bathroom for convenience, and premium bed linen and towels for a cozy stay.

Convenient Location
Located just 100 km from Glasgow Prestwick Airport, reaching our seaside oasis is a breeze. Book your stay at The Waterfront Seafront hotel and Bistro now for a memorable coastal retreat.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 1913 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.38
Service: 8.35
Location: 8.89
Room Quality: 6.84
Amenities: 7.37
Value for Money: 7.83
Food and Beverage: 8.38
Overall Experience: 7.35
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Karen • family_with_children • gb
7
Pros:

Breakfast was good, was a lot of food that we didn’t all manage to finish. Was in a good location for our party either a short walk to the restaurant and a lively bar.

Cons:

Rooms, although adequate, could do with some tlc.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Denaro • couple • it
8
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Simpson • couple • gb
6
Pros:

Breakfast was good.

Cons:

Having too long a wait for dinne each night.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Quinda • couple • nl
8
Mooie plek in de haven.
Pros:

Mooie plek in de haven. Heerlijk geslapen en lekker ontbijt. Vriendelijk personeel.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Nicholas • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

The location was fantastic right in the harbour

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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james • couple • gb
5
Cons:

Bathroom was terrible. Shower was dreadful and the overall bathroom was poorly designed

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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james • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Gordon • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Excellent location, overlooking the harbour and strip of beach. Good breakfast and excellent service from the lady in the restaurant. Free public parking outside hotel, but very busy at weekend with day strippers.

Cons:

Some of the bar/waiting staff seemed a bit young and under trained. A bit short staffed at times. The bar and indoor bar area was small, but plenty outdoor seating.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Great location and excellent breakfast

Cons:

No place to put shampoo etc in the shower. No towel rail.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Brian • extended_group • gb
7
Ok for one night
Pros:

The location is great and the breakfast is very good value, lady serving at breakfast was lovely and very friendly.

Cons:

Room 2 was very small with a ridiculously small bathroom (seemed to be in a cupboard). Our friends stayed in Room 1 which was double the size but the same price which didn’t make sense. The food in the evening was very expensive and not very good quality. Unfriendly service in the evening - my friend asked for some tartar sauce to have with her haddock - next minute the waitress was walking out the door with her bag, got in her car and drove off.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Betty • solo_traveller • gb
2
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Anne • couple • gb
5
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Ursula • solo_traveller • it
6
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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linda • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Great hotel good staff

Cons:

Room wee bit small but understand because wee had price was excellent defo going back

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Archie • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Basically everything, room was small but adequate, had everything i needed,Staff were very helpful when i was basically just asking questions. Waterfront was named due to it being right on the waterfront.
Would certainly go back to this hotel again.

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Lesley • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great location
Pros:

The staff were great

Cons:

Mattress was too hard for me

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

We loved everything, the location is perfect, hotel is spotless & staff are excellent. Rooms are small but have everything you need.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Annemarie • couple • gb
10
Absolutely relaxing stay
Pros:

Very clean and staff are amazing. Breakfast and meals are freshly cooked.

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • gb
4
A disappointing stay.
Pros:

Location on the waterfront was good but this did make it noisy.

Cons:

The room was tiny. Only just enough room to walk round the bed and the bathroom was the smallest I have ever seen. Sitting on the toilet you were less than a metre from the person in the bed. Not pleasant. Also the bathroom has a drainage issue as the air smelt slightly of drains. On arrival the room had been in full sunshine all day but housekeeping had left windows shut and curtains open so the room was at least 10 degrees hotter than the exterior. The TV didn’t work so was unable to watch Wimbledon. Not the hotel’s fault but the pub next door had live music one night which didn’t finish until midnight so difficult to sleep.

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Gary and Debbie • couple • au
10
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee