Waterfront Hotel
8.0
Excellent(317 reviews)
7 North Cres, Portpatrick, Stranraer DG9 8SX, United Kingdom
+44 1776 810800
Hotel Description
The Waterfront Hotel, located at 7 North Cres, Portpatrick, Stranraer DG9 8SX, United Kingdom, offers an idyllic coastal retreat perfect for both relaxation and adventure. Situated just a 2-minute walk from the serene Portpatrick Beach, this charming hotel is ideally positioned to explore the stunning Scottish coastline. Guests can immerse themselves in the rich history and beauty of the area, with attractions like Dunskey Castle, Logan Botanic Garden, and Castle Kennedy Gardens nearby, all providing unique cultural and natural experiences. The hotel's atmosphere blends classic Scottish coastal charm with modern amenities, offering a warm and inviting environment for all guests. The rooms are cozy and well-appointed, designed for a peaceful stay with a focus on comfort and convenience. Though the hotel does not feature air conditioning or fitness centers, the rooms include essential amenities like free Wi-Fi, a coffee maker, and a flat-screen TV. Guests can enjoy the peaceful surroundings and the harbor views from the hotel's restaurant, which is a popular choice among visitors. The hotel also provides a breakfast buffet each morning, ensuring a great start to the day. A smoke-free property, the Waterfront Hotel ensures the safety and comfort of its guests. With its proximity to key landmarks and public transport, including walking distances to local services like the post office and church, the hotel offers easy access to explore the beautiful region. The nearby transportation options also include quick routes to major airports such as Belfast International and George Best Belfast City Airport, making it a convenient choice for travelers. Whether you are visiting for a peaceful getaway, a romantic retreat, or an exploration of Scotland's historic sights, the Waterfront Hotel provides a perfect blend of comfort, location, and hospitality.
Top things to do nearby include visits to the nearby Dunskey Castle, Logan Botanic Garden, and Rhins of Galloway. For dining, guests can enjoy the hotel's restaurant or explore nearby eateries offering a variety of cuisines. Guests who prefer a more relaxing experience can enjoy leisurely walks along the picturesque coastline. With its friendly service and stunning location, the Waterfront Hotel offers guests an unforgettable stay in the heart of Portpatrick.
Top things to do nearby include visits to the nearby Dunskey Castle, Logan Botanic Garden, and Rhins of Galloway. For dining, guests can enjoy the hotel's restaurant or explore nearby eateries offering a variety of cuisines. Guests who prefer a more relaxing experience can enjoy leisurely walks along the picturesque coastline. With its friendly service and stunning location, the Waterfront Hotel offers guests an unforgettable stay in the heart of Portpatrick.
The Most Outstanding Trait
1. A 2-minute walk to Portpatrick Beach
2. Scenic views of the harbor and coastline
3. Restaurant on-site with breakfast buffet
4. Proximity to major Scottish attractions like Dunskey Castle
5. Cozy, comfortable rooms with essential amenities
6. Located near public transport services and key landmarks
7. No pets allowed, smoke-free property
8. No fitness center or spa but offers relaxing coastal views
9. Free Wi-Fi access throughout the hotel
10. Kid-friendly with a welcoming atmosphere
7.4 Very Good
Location rating
Top sights
Dunskey Castle
15 min
Logan Botanic Garden28 min
Rhins of Galloway14 min
Castle Kennedy Gardens23 min
Castle of St. John16 min
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Good to know
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 10:30 |
| Location rating | 7.4 |
| Nearest airport | George Best Belfast City Airport |
| Travel time to airport | 3 hr 3 min |
Nightly price (Only for reference price for sample day)
Check-in: Fri, Dec 06
Check-out: Sat, Dec 07
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Location
7 North Cres, Portpatrick, Stranraer DG9 8SX, United Kingdom
Airports:
Belfast International Airport
Taxi: 3 hr 4 min
George Best Belfast City Airport
Taxi: 3 hr 3 min
Transit:
Church
Walking: 5 min
Post Office
Walking: 2 min
South Crescent
Walking: 2 min
St Ninians
Walking: 5 min
Dinvin Street
Walking: 4 min
Nearby locations
7.4
Very Good Location
Top Attractions
Amenities and Facilities
Services
Front desk
Baggage storage
Housekeeping
Pets
No pets
Parking & transportation
No parking
Languages spoken
English
French
Portuguese
Spanish
Policies & payments
Smoke-free property
Credit cards
Debit cards
Cash
Food & drink
Restaurant
Breakfast
Breakfast buffet
Wellness
No fitness center
No spa
Children
Kid-friendly
Internet
Wi-Fi
Pools
No pools
No hot tub
Rooms
No air conditioning
Coffee maker
Reviews
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Hairiest F
4/5
This place has recently been taken over, is a work in progress, but still is a great wee place to stay. Great location, great staff (Lindsey was a star), great food. …
Denise Greenwood
2/5
Be wary of the food. The quality is very poor and not fresh as we discovered. We ordered Fresh haddock battered served with....... from the main menu. What we received was a frozen piece of fish similar to something you would buy from Birds Eye or Young's from the supermarket. It was pretty disgusting, an absolute rip off at £17.00 per head and NOT fresh, as stated on the menu. When asked whether everything was all right and I said the fish was not fresh. No attempt was made to put it right. The front of house didn't even know anything about the food she was serving! As locals we won't be returning. The toilets situated at the back of the restaurant were dirty with mould over the tiles and hand wash basins.
Amy Lupton
5/5
I didn't stay in the hotel but came for a family meal. Lindsey who was meeting greeting and waiting on was so so lovely. She has natural charm with guests and is an asset to the business. Food was beautiful and well presented. Nice amount of time between courses. Friendly calm and welcoming atmosphere. Thanks guys will definitely be back.
L Oosthuizen
3/5
Lovely view from the hotel to the sea. Dinner & breakfast were delicious and all the staff friendly.I just did not find the room comfortable. The bedroom door is a fire door and should be kept closed, but the bathroom is not attached to the room. So, every time you went to the bathroom, you had to swing open this heavy door.Beautiful wood floor but squeaks so much that you felt guilty for walking around in the room as you don't know if other guests underneath and adjacent to your room could hear it.The coffee station was in the most awkward place as you could hardly lift the kettle up underneath the slanted beam.In all, the room layout was just not comfortable.
Stacey M
5/5
Had a lovely family meal here while staying locally. I liked the seating didn’t feel too cramped and spacious enough for our pram and wee one with a high chair. Staff were really friendly and nice to our toddler, even giving her a chalkboard to play with which distracted her for a good while. Food was nice and great value. Kids portion was huge too.
Dougie Smith
5/5
Treated to a birthday lunch.The staff were friendly and attentive but not overbearing.The dining room was clean and freshly decorated as was the welcoming reception area.The Port is a brilliant place to switch off and enjoy the slower village life.
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Alan S
1/5
Booked the hotel and only discovered upon our arrival that breakfast wasn`t included as part of our booking....we went without.||The sockets in our room were off and power wasn`t restored until 8am next morning. …
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Hazel N
3/5
We stayed for a night before catching the ferry home from Cairnryan! We were allocated room 18 which is in a small cottage at the side of the hotel, so we had our own front door! …
Jamie Lewis
4/5
The hotel is a great location for the seafront with great views from the beer garden in the front. The rooms are small but fine for short stays. We had room ten that has a private separate bathroom on the floor below and a WC directly outside the room. Parking was very good as we were in 4 motorbikes. The staff were very friendly and the bar area was really nice. We are at the pub both nights and the food was excellent and at a really reasonable price. Beds were a little uncomfortable but not to bad. Just one minor negative was breakfast, although the quality of food was very good the service was extremely slow with only bits of food coming out at different times so you end up waiting there with half your breakfast waiting for other items to come out. Overall great little place that I would go to again.
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Sue H
1/5
I really could not recommend to anyone. |Port Patrick itself is a find, quirky and full of characters. …