The Waterford Arms

4.0 star property
Inn with free parking, near Seaton Delaval Hall

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Suite, Ensuite (Sleeps 4) | 1 bedroom
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Exterior
Restaurant
Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View | Room amenity

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Collywell Bay Road, Whitley Bay, England, NE26 4QZ
  • Seaton Sluice Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Seaton Delaval Hall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Newcastle Racecourse
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, Ensuite (Sleeps 3)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

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

Suite, Ensuite (Sleeps 4)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Single Room, Ensuite, Sea View

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

Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

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

Double Room, Ensuite

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

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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.

What's nearby

  • Seaton Sluice Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Seaton Delaval Hall - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Newcastle Racecourse - 15 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Quayside - 20 min drive - 13.0 miles
  • St. James' Park - 21 min drive - 13.6 miles

Getting around

  • Cramlington Station - 11 min drive
  • Benton Station - 26 min drive
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Beach - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coastline Fish And Chips - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Habour Fish And Chips - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Delaval Arms - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Hastings Arms - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Waterford Arms

Inn with free parking, near Seaton Delaval Hall
At The Waterford Arms, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas. 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

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 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

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.

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Frequently asked questions

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

This inn in Whitley Bay is within a 10-minute walk of Seaton Sluice Beach and South Beach. You'll also find Seaton Delaval Hall and Phoenix Theatre Blyth within a short drive.

Is there parking available 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.

What do couples enjoy most about The Waterford Arms?

Couples staying at this inn will appreciate amenities like a bar and a restaurant plus some guestrooms include sea views.

Are there hot tubs at The Waterford Arms?

No, this inn doesn't have a spa tub.

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?

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 15.7 mi away (32 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Waterford Arms?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Waterford Arms.

Reviews

The Waterford Arms Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 230 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 230 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 230 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 230 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 230 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness
The property should give advance notice if any private functions are happing during overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Simone

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

Excellent stay

The staff were fantastic. Nothing was too much trouble, for them. The food was great and portions were massive. We could not finish our food. The only downside and we meant to say, before we left, but shower rod was quite loose.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

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

8/10 Good

Helen Louise

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

Overnight stay

Pleasant helpful staff, at check in and breakfast. We did not have an evening meal. We booked a sea view double room. The view was the highlight for us. The room was a good size, with a decent bathroom. An electric shower, so not as powerful as a rainfall shower. Tea, coffee, hot chocolate and bottled water provided- with the largest mugs we’ve ever had in a hotel room.A good selection of cooked breakfast choices along with cereal and juices that you helped yourself to.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you are looking for 4 or 5* ratings then the Waterford Arms isn't for you. If you want honest, no frills accommodation with wonderful staff and great food then you're onto a winner. We had a great stay and when the area had a power cut on a fully booked restaurant on Saturday night the staff were amazing. Despite a considerable loss of income they kept smiling and coped very well. Seaton Sluice itself is very popular at the weekend. Not surprising really as it is very picturesque. We would be happy to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Brady

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Happy

Caring personal welcome and service. Helpful when needed. Arrived too late for food at 7.45pm there and at other pubs in vicinity. No room cleaning on a 2 night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views across the bay from our room were terrific, the food was good, room was spotless and comfortable, ensuite modern. What really made our stay though was the friendliness and helpfulness of the hard working staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely. Just couldn’t figure out how to use the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgianna

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

Breakfast

We loved the breakfast of smoked fish. Very cozy room but a bit small of 4 persons. It was ok to stay one night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were fantastic and the food was superb. Very generous portions too. Breakfast included in price meant the overall price was excellent value. Location is great and the views to the beach lovely (plus beach was easy walking distance). Room was basic but had everything needed. Whole place had a friendly and relaxed vibe from start of our stay to the end. Would happily recommend to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Business traveler
Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

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

Great place!

Lovely place to stay, we’ve stayed here a few times and will do again. The food in the restaurant is excellent and great value. The room (that we had) is small but has everything you could need and a comfy bed. Staff are really friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

G

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Leeds

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Lovely food .Seaton Sluice is lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024