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The Waterford Arms

4.0 star property
4-star inn near Seaton Delaval Hall

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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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.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite

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

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Suite, Ensuite (Sleeps 3) | 1 bedroom

Suite, Ensuite (Sleeps 3)

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

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Suite, Ensuite (Sleeps 4) | 1 bedroom

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

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Single Room, Ensuite, Sea View | Bathroom

Single Room, Ensuite, Sea View

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

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Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View | 1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

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

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Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View | 1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 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 - 1.7 miles
  • St. Mary's Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • St. James' Park - 24 min drive - 14.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

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

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 15.7 mi (32-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 Nov 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Waterford Arms on Dec 18, 2025 start from $99.02, 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 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. 119 out of 238 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 238 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 238 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 238 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 238 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

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

Horrendous

I couldn’t stay at the hotel and left to go to another property. Filthy, damp, broken bed, holes on the walls. I have asked for a refund and documented all the issues. Yet to get any answer via Hotels.com as yet. AWFUL
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Derek

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

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

super sluice

the staff were excellent very professional food really good & very large portions excellent value for money
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

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