Royal North Devon Golf Club - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
The Big Sheep - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
Clovelly Village - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
Saunton Sands - 39 min drive - 29.4 km
Croyde Bay Beach - 42 min drive - 31.5 km
Getting around
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 82 min drive
Barnstaple Station - 20 min drive
Chapelton Station - 25 min drive
Portsmouth Arms Station - 29 min drive
Restaurants
Kingsley Inn - 2 min drive
Royal North Devon Golf Club - 16 min walk
The Rose Salterne - 6 min drive
The Pier House - 10 min walk
The Thatched Inn - 5 min drive
About this property
The Waterfront Inn
The Waterfront Inn is a great choice for a stay in Bideford. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
2 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite parking limited
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free English breakfast each morning 8:30 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Traveling with children
Playground
What to do
On the beach
Beach nearby
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Arcade/game room
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Individually furnished
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Limited housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Waterfront Inn Bideford
Waterfront Bideford
The Waterfront Inn Bideford
The Waterfront Inn Bed & breakfast
The Waterfront Inn Bed & breakfast Bideford
Frequently asked questions
Does The Waterfront Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Waterfront Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Waterfront Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Waterfront Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Waterfront Inn?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Waterfront Inn and nearby?
The Waterfront Inn has an arcade and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Waterfront Inn?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers British cuisine.
What's the area around The Waterfront Inn like?
The Waterfront Inn is a short 10-minute walk from Royal North Devon Golf Club and 3 minutes' walk from Northam Burrows Country Park.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 28, 2024
We stayed in a deluxe room which was absolutely perfect. Very clean, cosy and comfortable.
Emma
Emma, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 20, 2024
Mark
Mark, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 3, 2024
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2024
Warm welcome, excellent accomodation, friendly staff, brilliant location, good car parking, quality breakfast
Darren
Darren, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 29, 2024
Great hotel in Westward Ho
Excellent clean room, friendly staff, good parking, and in the town I needed to be in. did not eat an evening meal as I was meeting friends but breakfast was good with plenty of options.
P
P, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 26, 2024
Room (petrel)was lovely and comfortable - above the bar but no noise after 10:30 but we were warned about a band playing as a B/H weekend. Didn’t bother us. Breakfast plentiful and lovely, fresh towels every day
Sara
Sara, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 22, 2024
Great location for the beach
Perfect location, lots to see locally. Nice beach too. The room was away from the pub, so quiet. Nice roon with some character.
Sean
Sean, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 16, 2024
Great stay, rooms were super, nice and modern and clean. And although they are above the pub they were very quiet and we werent disturbed at all. Great location and lovely sea view!
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 13, 2024
Had a great stay and fell in love with the town ! Absolutely beautiful and convenient place to stay
Debi
Debi, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 12, 2024
Adam
Adam, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 4, 2024
We chose this hotel for it's location Westward Ho! The seaside small town is ideally located on the North Devon Coast. Has the most amazing stretch of beach. The hotel was clean, our room had a view of the sea. A good restaurant and bar, for those needing a little recreation there is a games room . Staff very attentive professional.
Charles
Charles, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 3, 2024
Worth A Booking
What a surprise, in all the right ways.
Took a bit of a punt on this, and it was way better than expected.
Tony
Tony, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2024
Stayed for two nights, room was comfortable and nicely decorated with a sea view. Shower was great
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 27, 2024
Great stay - we were only there for one night, but it was comfortable and clean. The morning staff was lovely and made sure we had coffees and hot chocolates to go because we had to hit the road very early.
Laura
Laura, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 22, 2024
Five star stay
Wonderful stay. Room was beautiful. The staff couldn’t do enough to help. Breakfast was delicious.
Aby
Aby, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 19, 2024
Another trip to my favorite Hotel/Inn
Repeat trip to this accommodation.. never fails to provide a excellent friendly welcome.
Room in attached annexe.. large, modern. very clean and welcoming.
Staff are all fruendly whether it is cleaners, bar staff or the owner.
Food especially breakfast is well cooked, wide selection and tasty.
Lorraine
Lorraine, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 8, 2024
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 7, 2024
Family room was great - really comfortable and lots of room for family of 4. Breakfast and general service all excellent - location great next to beach.
Rebecca
Rebecca, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 25, 2024
Anita
Anita, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 17, 2024
Nice and easy
Was great short stay. Lovely family trip
Verified traveler
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 4, 2024
Decent hotel with very good breakfast and exceptional staff.
Anthony
Anthony, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 26, 2024
Clean and quiet room
Great location, very clean and well equipped room.
Alison
Alison, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
May 24, 2024
Terry
Terry, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 23, 2024
Great hotel with a fantastic location
What a lovely hotel and bar. 1st time ive stayed here and all the staff and welcoming and friendly. Pub grub style of restaurant which to me absolutely fine. I had the Texas burger and it hit the spot. My bedroom was lovely, comfortable and clean.
andrew
andrew, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 23, 2024
The Waterfront is a 2 minute walk from the sea. Not quite overlooking it but almost. We had a deluxe double and it was spacious, clean and well equipped. The bed was very comfy. We had skylights which kept the room and large bathroom lovely and bright. There’s an extensive restaurant and bar within the hotel, which looks like you’d never have trouble getting a table, although we didn’t use it during our stay. The breakfast was included and was superb, especially the vegan one. The staff were very cheerful and willing to help, especially one particular staff member who was doing the breakfasts during our stay. The manager was also extremely willing to come and sort out a small query we had in our room. We would definitely recommend this place and will probably go back.