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The Waterford Arms

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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.
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.
A room with a large window overlooking a coastal landscape, including a sea wall and grassy areas.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

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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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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

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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 Twin Bed

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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

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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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A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a painting on the wall, and a plaid floor.

Double Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A neatly made bed with two pillows, a bedside lamp, and folded towels on a wooden nightstand.

Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

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

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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

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About the neighborhood

Whitley Bay

Whitley Bay retreat .You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Seaton Delaval Hall and 9 miles (15 km) of Newcastle Racecourse with a stay here. Northumbria University and University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne are within 12 miles (20 km).
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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 - 31 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

  • ‪Relish - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Astley Arms - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Trenchers Restaurant and Takeaway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rendezvous Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Kings Arms - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Waterford Arms

4-star inn near Seaton Delaval Hall
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

Family friendly

  • High chair

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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.

Property 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

How close is The Waterford Arms to the airport?

The Waterford Arms is 16.1 mi (31-min drive) away from the Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Sep 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Waterford Arms on Oct 15, 2026 start from $121, 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.

Does The Waterford Arms have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Waterford Arms.

How close is The Waterford Arms to the beach?

This inn is a short 5-minute walk from Seaton Sluice Beach and 5-minute walk from South Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Waterford Arms offer free breakfast?

The Waterford Arms does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Waterford Arms?

No, there is no casino at this inn, but Genting Casino Newcastle (20-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Waterford Arms?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Waterford Arms?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does The Waterford Arms have a pool?

The Waterford Arms does not have a pool.

Does The Waterford Arms have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Waterford Arms have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Waterford Arms to downtown Whitley Bay?

The Waterford Arms is 0.1 mi away from Seaton Sluice.

The Waterford Arms Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 256 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 256 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 256 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 256 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 256 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff ,easy to find . Parking onsite. Great location and wonderful freshly cooked breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location, friendly staff, exellent breakfast. Downsides were the bed was very hard and didnt know that hotel had been booked for a party so it was very loud and difficult to get to sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Sue

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing staff, went above and beyond. When my car wouldn’t start they purchased jump leads to get me started, and ensured I got back on the road asap. Shelley bent over backwards and couldn’t be more helpful. I would highly recommend staying at The Waterford. Top marks, 10 of of 10.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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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