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The Waterfront


Amenities

  • Parking

  • Restaurant

  • Non-Smoking Rooms

  • Banquet Facilities

  • Garden

  • Golf Course (nearby)

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What guests think

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The Waterfront in Portpatrick earns praise for its scenic harbourfront location, friendly staff, and good value, with many guests enjoying tasty breakfasts and dinners, though room sizes and especially compact bathrooms are frequent compromises.

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Facilities

Good

Cleanliness

Mixed

Rooms

Compact

Service

Friendly

Location

Scenic

Dining

Tasty

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8

Caroline

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10 Apr 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

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.
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.

8

Anne

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10 Apr 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

great value but room small particularly bathroom which needs updating. however would stay again.
great value but room small particularly bathroom which needs updating. however would stay again.

10

nick

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3 Apr 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Although the "king size double" was in fact "bijou", the room was fresh and adequately appointed. AND was warm when we arrived A big PLUS! The "ensuite" needed a few contortionist moves to negotiate, but call it characture! Evening meal bit slow in coming but certainly okay A good selection Not the usual variations on a burger only that seems to be SO common these day, Breakfast very good value. All in all pleasant stay Would go again.
Although the "king size double" was in fact "bijou", the room was fresh and adequately appointed. AND was warm when we arrived A big PLUS! The "ensuite" needed a few contortionist moves to negotiate, but call it characture! Evening meal bit slow in coming but certainly okay A good selection Not the usual variations on a burger only that seems to be SO common these day, Breakfast very good value. All in all pleasant stay Would go again.

10

David

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1 Apr 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Brilliant
Brilliant

6

Sarah

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25 Mar 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Weren’t told we’d be in the annex when booking. Luckily we didn’t have any accessibility difficulties (or a couple of stone heavier) or the narrow staircase would have been difficult to navigate. The room was clean enough, bathroom adequate, shower awful but the biggest annoyance was the really loudly squeaking floorboards. They were bad for us but must have been worse for those downstairs! I took to traversing the two single beds (not KING size like advertised) to avoid some of the squeaks. The full Scottish breakfast (I’m told) was very good and we couldn’t fault the staff at all. Whilst appreciating that the property is older than some and therefore has “character” when this forces you to play “floor is lava” to get to the bathroom it impacts on your stay. Ps The hotel is in Portpatrick NOT Stranraer Portpatrick is lovely’ Stranraer not so much Port Pantry was the best meal we had 👍
Weren’t told we’d be in the annex when booking. Luckily we didn’t have any accessibility difficulties (or a couple of stone heavier) or the narrow staircase would have been difficult to navigate. The room was clean enough, bathroom adequate, shower awful but the biggest annoyance was the really loudly squeaking floorboards. They were bad for us but must have been worse for those downstairs! I took to traversing the two single beds (not KING size like advertised) to avoid some of the squeaks. The full Scottish breakfast (I’m told) was very good and we couldn’t fault the staff at all. Whilst appreciating that the property is older than some and therefore has “character” when this forces you to play “floor is lava” to get to the bathroom it impacts on your stay. Ps The hotel is in Portpatrick NOT Stranraer Portpatrick is lovely’ Stranraer not so much Port Pantry was the best meal we had 👍

7 north crescent portpatrick, Portpatrick, Scotland, United Kingdom

Location

Located in Stranraer, The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro is next to a golf course and on the beach. Castle of St John and Ardwell Gardens are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mull of Galloway Trail - North and Ringdoo Sands. Dunskey Garden and Gkenwhan Gardens are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.

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Check-in

Check-out

From 15:00 to 20:00

Before 10:30


FAQs

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking is limited.


Check-in is from 15:00 to 20:00, and check-out is by 10:30. Early or late check-in/check-out availability and costs are not specified.

The hotel is located in Stranraer, next to a golf course and on the beach. It is near local landmarks such as the Castle of St John and Ardwell Gardens, with opportunities for fishing and exploring the natural beauty of the area.


Children are allowed at the hotel, but specific details regarding age limits for free stays are not provided.


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