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Waterfront Inn PHL Airport

2.5 star property
Motel near Harrah's Casino and Racetrack in Essington

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Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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103 Taylor Avenue, Essington, PA, 19029
  • Harrah's Casino and Racetrack
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Wells Fargo Center
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Lincoln Financial Field
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Park View

  • 452 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, River View

  • 320 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

  • 377 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Courtyard View (Wheelchair Accessible) | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Courtyard View (Wheelchair Accessible)

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Essington

Near the airport.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Essington motel, you'll find Harrah's Casino and Racetrack and Subaru Park. Wells Fargo Center is within 9 miles (15 km) and Lincoln Financial Field is within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Harrah's Casino and Racetrack - 7 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Subaru Park - 9 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Wells Fargo Center - 12 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • Lincoln Financial Field - 13 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • University of Pennsylvania - 16 min drive - 10.7 miles

Getting around

  • Prospect Park - Moore Station - 4 min drive
  • PHL Airport Terminals E & F Station - 8 min drive
  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Denny's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Stargate Diner - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Waterfront Inn PHL Airport

Motel near Harrah's Casino and Racetrack in Essington
As a guest of Waterfront Inn PHL Airport, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. Public spaces have free WiFi. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). The business-friendly Waterfront Inn PHL Airport also features a garden and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

This Essington motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Waterfront Inn PHL Airport offers 40 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 20-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Essington motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (USD 10 per day)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site

Things to do

  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 20-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 30.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Extended parking fee: USD 10 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Airport Waterfront
Airport Waterfront Essington
Airport Waterfront Inn
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Waterfront Airport
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Waterfront Phl Essington
Waterfront Inn PHL Airport Motel
Waterfront Inn PHL Airport Essington
Waterfront Inn PHL Airport Motel Essington

Frequently asked questions

How close is Waterfront Inn PHL Airport to the airport?

Waterfront Inn PHL Airport is 4 mi (7-min drive) away from the Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront Inn PHL Airport?

As of Jul 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront Inn PHL Airport on Jul 7, 2025 start from $92.0, excluding 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 Waterfront Inn PHL Airport have an airport shuttle?

Waterfront Inn PHL Airport offers a free airport shuttle, available 24 hours a day, on request.

Does Waterfront Inn PHL Airport offer free breakfast?

Waterfront Inn PHL Airport does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Waterfront Inn PHL Airport?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Harrah's Casino and Racetrack (7-min drive) and Philadelphia Live! Casino and Hotel (14-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Inn PHL Airport?

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

Is there free parking at Waterfront Inn PHL Airport?

This motel offers free self parking. Extended parking is available for USD 10 per day.

Does Waterfront Inn PHL Airport have a pool?

Waterfront Inn PHL Airport does not have a pool.

Does Waterfront Inn PHL Airport have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Waterfront Inn PHL Airport to downtown Essington?

Waterfront Inn PHL Airport is 0.5 mi away from Essington.

Waterfront Inn PHL Airport Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 296 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 133 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 209 out of 1002 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Erin

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hokeem

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked my stay at the waterfront inn
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Benachir

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No hot water in shower
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Diresse

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

10/10 Excellent

William

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

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is pretty far from the hotel, but not too bad. They are renovating, but it didn’t affect my stay. Wasn’t that noisy at all. Scenery is beautiful. The park was close and they have a small historical buildings close by. Pretty cool. The room was clean and put together well. The onmy thing that bothered me was the fridge and microwave are in the bathroom 😩. Still, definitely would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an overall great stay, room was clean and staff was friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

JoAnn

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the updated room and staff. Climbing the dark stairwell to the room was a bit uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Donald

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the hotel was rundown and under construction, outside was not what the pictures show
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Vilay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Clean, quiet, and comfortable

They’re under renovation but our room was fine. It wasn’t finished but it was for one night and it was clean & comfortable. Good for the price with free parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brittany

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
When we walked into the room, right away we noticed very dirty floors. The tv remote was also very dirty. When we walked into the bathroom, the fridge was in it. There were old cups left inside of the fridge. When we turned towards the shower, we noticed dirty stained up towels and a used washcloth that was never removed. Inside the shower was also fairly dirty and old soap stains on the walls. The toilet was stained up we had to clean it first. Then we went to check the bed out, the blankets were old and ripped. There was hair and dirt everywhere. Even underneath where the alarm clock and phone are, there was someone else’s old nasty socks. The heater/ac was so dirty and dusty, there was no turning it all. Staff was decent, had a good talk w the owner and told him everything.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great from the location, price and cleanliness of the room!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bennett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean room comfortable bed accommodating and quick pick up and drop off the airport and very reasonably priced. What more could you ask for you want? Will stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Charles, wylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The place was under construction
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Flora

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was nice, beautiful view of the water, staff was great. The hotel 1st floor is currently under renovation. There needs to be parking closer to the building overall. Hopefully during renovations, parking is included in the plans to create parking spots close to the office.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nydera

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Completely disappointed with my stay. The property is undergoing maintenance and failed to notify customers during booking. Loud noise during my entire stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael T

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

Shady people, almost burned down!

The room itself was pretty good & clean. There was some kind of remodel going on and a huge roll off dumpster was positioned very close to the hotel on NW corner below our room, it was filled to the rim with wood & huge amounts of cardboard. The area all around it was littered with the same, and absolute eyesore mess! It never was taken away while we stayed 3 nights. At approx. 3am on our third night I hear a chainsaw running outside (LOUD!) and once fully awake went to raise the shade to see firefighters everywhere tending a dumpster/decking fire that very easily could have burnt my teen son and I alive if they had responded any later. Luckily we weren't evacuated but the room smelled of smoke and needless to say our sleep was minimal. Later that morning around 9am before check out I raised the shade about 12 inches to get some natural light in the room while my son still slept. As I was lying on the bed looking at my phone, a black guy crouched by the window peeping in, shading/cupping his eyes to see inside. He ran off when I jumped up. CREEPY AF!!! I was definitely rattled. The front desk acted like the fire was just another day in Philly, very flippant. I didn't even mention the creeper after that response, didn't feel like they gave a care. We dealt with three different people in the office during our stay and not one of them seemed to have a grasp on the English language, TERRIBLE communication skills. I won't be staying again. Beware.
Looking down from the second story deck near our room.
From our room entry door.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rahiyma

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like that it's right along the Delaware river and you can see the planes flying into the airport. As well as, a park right next door. Has a hotel shuttle to take you to and from the airport. Also, has some restaurants and a WAWA in walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Nimit

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

Not worth it.

Heating was not working and I had to wait for nearly half the day as owner was out and was the only one who knew how to fix it. Was staying in a very cold room till then.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely LOVE this hotel. It’s got a lot of character and the newly renovated guest rooms are amazing. The barn door is a super cool touch!! I have to say, the staff here are my favorite out of anywhere I’ve traveled (and that’s a lot lately). Special place in my heart for Ash, always improving things around the hotel and ALWAYS willing to help you out if needed. Love yall and see you again soon! ❤️❤️
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

shameka

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
No ice machine , no working vending machines staff act like they didn’t want to give a few extra towels for two adults.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jeroen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Worth the price.

The rooms are quite large and well equiped (Including a fridge and a microwave). As they we're refurbishing the hotel, there was a bit of noise and dust, and a few hours during the afternoon there was no water. Not great, but understandable (and should not happen once the refurbishing is done). The lobby was a bit of a makeshift and check-in took a longer than normal. Staff is friendly and the setting of the hotel is quite nice at the riverbank and next to a park. Shuttle service to the airport was on time at 4am!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025