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The Waterside Hotel

3.0 star property
Peterhead guestrooms with free WiFi

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Reception hall
Indoor pool
Front of property
Garden
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Hot Tub
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Fraserburgh Road, Peterhead, Scotland, AB42 3BN
  • St Fergus Village Hall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Peterhead Marina
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Peterhead Maritime Heritage
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Aberdeen (ABZ)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

  • 90 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 115 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Executive | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Executive

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

  • 90 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Peterhead

In Peterhead .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Peterhead hotel, you'll find Peterhead Marina and Peterhead Maritime Heritage. St Fergus Village Hall is within 6 miles (10 km) and Aden Country Park is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • St Fergus Village Hall - 4 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Peterhead Marina - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Peterhead Maritime Heritage - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Bullers of Buchan - 13 min drive - 11.7 miles
  • Cruden Bay Golf Club - 15 min drive - 12.3 miles

Getting around

  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brew Toon - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cross Keys Peterhead - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Zanries - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Baileys Lounge Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Waterside Hotel

Peterhead guestrooms with free WiFi
As a guest of The Waterside Hotel, you'll find an indoor pool, a health club, a hot tub, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 1194 square feet (111 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly The Waterside Hotel also features a vending machine, a garden, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This Peterhead hotel is smoke free.

  • 125 guestrooms or units
  • 1194 sq ft of conference space
  • 111 sq m of conference space
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Waterside Hotel offers 125 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Digital television is provided. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, German

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 12 for adults and GBP 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 28-inch TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 15.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25.00 per pet, per day
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 12 for adults and GBP 8 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 25.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 15.00 (subject to availability)

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 and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Waterside Hotel Peterhead
Waterside Peterhead
The Waterside Hotel Hotel
The Waterside Hotel Peterhead
The Waterside Hotel Hotel Peterhead

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Waterside Hotel to the airport?

The Waterside Hotel is 37.4 mi (46-min drive) away from the Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Waterside Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Waterside Hotel.

How close is The Waterside Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 17.3 mi (32-min drive) from Hackley Bay and 18.7 mi (32-min drive) from Newburgh Seal Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Waterside Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Waterside Hotel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 12 for adults and GBP 8 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 8 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Waterside Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Waterside Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in costs GBP 10.00 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at The Waterside Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Waterside Hotel have a pool?

The Waterside Hotel features an indoor pool.

Does The Waterside Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Waterside Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Waterside Hotel to downtown Peterhead?

The Waterside Hotel is 1.9 mi away from Peterhead.

The Waterside Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 329 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 120 out of 329 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 329 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 329 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 329 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The two ladies working last night were excellent both reception and in the restaurant they have their work cut out being busy but they did an amazing job
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

10/10 Excellent

DONNA

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Asked about gym hours and access at time of check in, I was told it closes at 8:30pm and I would only have to check in with the gym receptionist. I go to the gym at 7:20pm and am informed that I have to pay an additional fee to use the gym facilities. I ask if they can charge my room and I am told I have to pay before use. I trek to my room, get my card, and trek back only to find they have difficulties with the card machine. It would've been convenient if at time of check in when I had my wallet and specifically requested gym information, that I pay at that time or charge my room so I pay at check out.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lorna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Brian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No hot water in the room for a shower in the morning. Excuse from reception was that there were only 9 people staying in the hotel. Not impressed and wa unable to wash and shave due to the cold water.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhys

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The waterside is great, it is very dated but the price reflects that. There’s nothing else around this part of Scotland that gives you this level of value for money. I wouldn’t go there expecting the world but it’s clean, has a nice restreraunt, a so with sauna, jacuzzi, pool and steam room and the staff are very attentive. I love the place and will be going back next weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Shannon

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older hotel but very clean with excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Sigbjorn

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Luke

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service and staff were great However shower didn’t work properly and there was no soap in the shower either
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bali

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

donald

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
If You enjoy golfing, stay at the waterside. You can walk to the most fantastic links course. Plus, the hotel has a pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and a steam for after golf. Perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Glen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

If you want to feel like an inconvenience,,,,,

Food was nice, but the service, particularly on a morning made you feel like you were personally the reason they had to get out of bed. No organisation for seating you for breakfast, I was sat at Three tables at one point, before being served. Not to mention the big sigh I was greeted with when asking for a table for three. The place is aged, and not in a good way. Bar staff keep vanishing. It was a very hot week and the room was baking, no air con and a sign beside your window saying not to leave it open as the swallows might get in! Really not a good place to stay. It’s obvious why the other places get snapped up early.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Florence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was gibe. Stayed there a few times so knew what I was getting
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very Friendly staff, clean rooms and quiet at night. Food is okay, not the worst but not amazing. Old hotel but pretty well kept. Decent little gym, pool was closed when I was there but looked decent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Gordon

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

6/10 Okay

Simon

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Adequate

As others have said, this hotel is in dire need of an update. Staff were pleasant enough, food was ok and decent value. Paid £7 for WiFi and was only able to use it for about 20 minutes during my stay, even in the hotels main areas. Breakfast was a £24!! Add on
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Scott

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Refurb needed

Nice food, hotel needs a refurb! Room felt like a cell, maybe it’s meant to be shabby chic or something but painted breeze block walls are not relaxing!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

James

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

Fine for a short stay

On arrival at Waterside Hotel, found the car park was mostly filled with work vans, so wondered if it was the right choice for a couple, but on entering we found the staff friendly and helpful, the room was basic but clean, the TV was set on the dressing table blocking the mirror. Breakfast in the morning was really good, with a great choice and tasty well cooked hot food and good speedy service, so good value overall.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

SAM

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024