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The Waterford Arms

4.0 star property

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A neatly made bed with a quilt, a wooden wardrobe, and a lamp on a bedside table.
Two plates of food with a blue rim, placed on a metallic surface.
View from property
A historic building with a sign reading "Waterford Arms." It features multiple windows and a traditional architectural style.
A cozy restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a chandelier, and a Christmas tree.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$231
includes taxes & fees
19 July - 20 July

Explore the area

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Collywell Bay Road, Whitley Bay, England, NE26 4QZ
  • Place, Seaton Sluice Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, South Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Seaton Delaval Hall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite

A neatly made bed with a beige quilt, two pillows, and a folded towel on a dark blue wall. There are two bedside lamps with yellow shades, and a light switch on the wall.

Double Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, Ensuite (Sleeps 3)

A neatly made bed with a beige quilt, two bedside lamps, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Suite, Ensuite (Sleeps 3)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, Ensuite (Sleeps 4)

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside lamp, and a painting of a coastal scene on the wall.

Suite, Ensuite (Sleeps 4)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Single Room, Ensuite, Sea View

A bathroom with a white sink, a toilet, and a glass-enclosed shower area.

Single Room, Ensuite, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

A neatly made bed with a quilt, a wooden wardrobe, and a lamp on a bedside table.

Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Whitley Bay

At The Waterford Arms, you'll be 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Seaton Delaval Hall and 12.4 km (7.7 mi) from Newcastle Racecourse. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly inn has free WiFi in public areas and a communal living room. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Whitley Bay inn include Northumbria University and University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
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What's nearby

  • Seaton Sluice Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • South Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Seaton Delaval Hall - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Quayside - 31 min drive - 22.2 km
  • St. James' Park - 31 min drive - 22.1 km

Getting around

  • Cramlington Station - 11 min drive
  • Benton Station - 26 min drive
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hastings Arms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Whitley Bay Holiday Park Clubhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Milbourne Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Habour Fish And Chips - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Breeze - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Waterford Arms

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Whitley Bay inn is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Waterford Arms offers 7 accommodations.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • High chair

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Waterford Arms?

Yep, The Waterford Arms has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Waterford Arms?

As of 16 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Waterford Arms on 19 Jul 2026 start from NZ$231, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The Waterford Arms?

Yep, The Waterford Arms is a short 5-minute walk from Seaton Sluice Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Waterford Arms?

No, The Waterford Arms does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Waterford Arms?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Waterford Arms?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

The Waterford Arms Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 248 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 248 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 248 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 248 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 248 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff were very friendly and evening meal very good as was breakfast, good night sleep
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great place

very good friendly hotel / restraunt food and staff are great 2nd visit will be back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room spotless, comfy bed with lovely crisp linen. Breakfast delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room with sea views. Friendly staff and great food with extensive menu
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Great. Clean, comfy room. Great staff. Food was great. Couldn’t fault them
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A pleasant pub by the shore. Very welcoming with good food and comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely brilliant stay. Gorgeous food, friendly staff, very clean and close to everywhere we needed to be!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Belinda jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a lovely stay at the waterford arms, great food,dog friendly and and excellent staff,would definitely recommend 😁
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay it was in a lovely setting very plcturesque good base to explore the north east
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lively stay

Lovely friendly hotel Very clean Food great Good voice of vegetarian food
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Great staff excellent food a lovely area for walking we'll definitely be going again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Value

Food & staff excellent Lovely place to stay good location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay

Very good value for the room, food and drink. Would highly reccomend this hotel. Staff were friendly and helpful and also a big bonus of being dog friendly. Lovely location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice views from room to the sea and harbour and staff are great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything spot on as usual. Stayed many times staff great food lovely so clean. Definitely be going back soon. So peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel in an excellent location for coastal and woodland walking with a regular bus service to other holiday locations nearby. Friendly staff provided a great service in the bar and restaurant which had a varied menu. We intend returning to this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay again

Have stayed here before as can take dogs. Great location very friendly staff and nice big rooms. Great breakfast as always.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was excellent food unbelievable good Very professional
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a quick one night stay. A lovely room, great food served at dinner and a very good breakfast too. The staff were excellent, couldn’t have done more to make us feel welcome. We will definitely stay again to see more of this beautiful coastline. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everyone pleasant, enjoyed our 1 night stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Meeting family

Nice room friendly staff amd great food
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Nice and clean and very nice warm room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022