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The Waterford Arms

4.0 star property

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Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View
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Two plates of food with a blue rim, placed on a metallic surface.
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

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

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

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

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Suite, Ensuite (Sleeps 3)

Suite, Ensuite (Sleeps 3)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Single Room, Ensuite, Sea View | Bathroom

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 WiFi

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Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

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

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About the neighborhood

Whitley Bay

Located 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Seaton Delaval Hall, The Waterford Arms is within a 15-minute drive of other popular attractions like Newcastle Racecourse. This 7-room, 4-star inn welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Seaton Sluice Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • South Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Seaton Delaval Hall - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Quayside - 30 min drive - 13.8 miles
  • St. James' Park - 31 min drive - 13.8 miles

Getting around

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

The Waterford Arms features free WiFi in public areas and a communal living room. If you decide to drive, there's free parking.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

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

Family friendly

  • High chair

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 15.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to The Waterford Arms?

This inn is located in Whitley Bay within a short 5-minute walk of Seaton Sluice Beach. You'll also find Seaton Delaval Hall and PLAYHOUSE within a short drive.

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

As of Jul 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Waterford Arms on Jul 19, 2026 start from $134, 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.

Will I be able to park at The Waterford Arms?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the inn.

Does The Waterford Arms include a casino on the premises?

No, The Waterford Arms doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Waterford Arms?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

Is The Waterford Arms good for couples?

Couples staying at this inn will appreciate amenities like a restaurant plus some guestrooms include a sea view and free WiFi.

Does The Waterford Arms have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this inn.

Does The Waterford Arms feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Waterford Arms serves breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does The Waterford Arms allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Waterford Arms for a fee of GBP 15.00 per accommodation, per stay.

Does The Waterford Arms have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this inn.

How far is the airport from The Waterford Arms?

The closest major airport to The Waterford Arms is Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL), which is 16.1 mi away (31 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Waterford Arms?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The Waterford Arms.

The Waterford Arms Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 247 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 247 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 247 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 247 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 247 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
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Sue

Great. Clean, comfy room. Great staff. Food was great. Couldn’t fault them
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

Martin

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

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
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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
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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
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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