Name: The Waterford Arms
Address: The Waterford Arms, Collywell Bay Road, Seaton Sluice, Whitley Bay, Newcastle-upon-Tyne (and vicinity), England, United Kingdom, Newcastle-upon-Tyne (and vicinity), Northumberland, United Kingdom
Rating: 8.63

Guest reviews

8.6

Fabulous

Based on 213 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

22%

Couple

36%

Family

21%

Group

10%

Solo

9%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Reviews of The Waterford Arms highlight a scenic seaside location with sea-view rooms, very friendly staff, and popular food, while noting simple, no-frills accommodation that varies in size and occasional maintenance niggles such as loose shower fittings.

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10

Sue

Mar 2, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Great. Clean, comfy room. Great staff. Food was great. Couldn’t fault them

10

James

Jan 28, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Visited before and same positive experience, staff are friendly and helpful. Room is clean and spacious with hot water from shower and great views over harbour and sea. Food in bar and breakfast was delicious. Overall no complaints!

10

Lynne

Jan 24, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room spotless, comfy bed with lovely crisp linen. Breakfast delicious.

8

Stephen

Nov 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable room with sea views. Friendly staff and great food with extensive menu

8

Brian

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were very helpful and attentive, the food was great value for money, breakfast, lovely and a nice choice. The room was perfectly adequate for a 2 night stay, had everything we needed, comfy bed and quiet. (Shower rail was bit wobbly!) We would definitely stay here again 😊

The Waterford Arms, Collywell Bay Road, Seaton Sluice, Whitley Bay, Newcastle-upon-Tyne (and vicinity), England, United Kingdom

Location

Located in Whitley Bay, The Waterford Arms is a 2-minute drive from Seaton Delaval Hall and 14 minutes from Newcastle Racecourse. This inn is 12 mi (19.4 km) from Northumbria University and 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

Seaton Sluice Beach(0.3 miles)

South Beach(0.3 miles)

Seaton Delaval Hall(1.1 miles)

St. Mary's Lighthouse(1.6 miles)

Whitley Sands(1.9 miles)

Whitley Bay Mini Golf(1.9 miles)

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Property Policies

Check-in instructions

Everything you need to know for a smooth check-in.

Check-in

Check-out

From 15:00 to 22:00

Before 10:00

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FAQs

Free self-parking is available onsite.

Breakfast is available for a fee at the property.

Pets are allowed with a fee of GBP 15.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Check-in is from 15:00 until 22:00, and check-out is at 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

The property is located in Whitley Bay, just 0.4 km from Seaton Sluice Beach and 1.8 km from Seaton Delaval Hall. It is approximately 12 miles from Northumbria University and Newcastle Racecourse.

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not provided.

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