The Waterside Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Peterhead with health club and sauna

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Reception hall
Garden
Indoor pool
Lobby sitting area
Front of property

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is RM262
RM315 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul

Room options

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Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Executive

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
Fraserburgh Road, Peterhead, Scotland, AB42 3BN

What's nearby

  • St Fergus Village Hall - 4 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Peterhead Marina - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Peterhead Maritime Heritage - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Bullers of Buchan - 13 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Cruden Bay Golf Club - 15 min drive - 19.7 km

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

Property highlights
Consider a stay at The Waterside Hotel and take advantage of a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site restaurant, Ogilvies Restaurant, offers lunch and dinner. Fitness classes are offered at the health club; the property also has conference space and a hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), 3 meeting rooms and luggage storage
  • A reception hall, smoke-free property and wedding services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 125 individually furnished rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • 28-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, German

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Muse Bar
  • Ogilvies Restaurant

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,194 square feet of conference space
  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

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

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 28-inch TV with digital channels

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 are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 12 for adults and from 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Does The Waterside Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Waterside Hotel?

As of 23 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Waterside Hotel on 6 Jul 2025 start from RM 262.22, 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.

Is The Waterside Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 25.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Waterside Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Waterside Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 10.00 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Waterside Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 15.00 (subject to availability).

Where is The Waterside Hotel located?

Situated in Peterhead, this hotel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Peterhead Marina and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Peterhead Maritime Heritage. St Fergus Village Hall and Aberdeenshire Museums Discovery Centre are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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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

8/10

Friendly and very helpful staff. Hotel in need of modernisation but ok for the short business stay I was there for. Breakfast was good. Dinner was limited and quality of food only average, but reasonably priced for what you get.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10

Has the potential to be a really nice site, with great facilities, however is very dated and in need of refurbishment e.g. gardens over grown, furniture surfaces lifting and peeling, ill fitting covers on dinning area seats.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10

Clean but basic accommodation. Surprised that there was extra charge £5 for using pool or gym. Pleasant hard working staff. Food average except for being served a burnt slice of toast under the garlic mushrooms - Shame on the chef!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Older hotel but very clean with excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Fabulous stay. Great staff, lovely food and nice bedroom
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10

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

Only stayed for one night but the room was clean and comfortable, staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Would be happy to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10

Another nice stay at the Waterside Peterhead. Staff are all friendly which is an asset to this hotel. Food is very tasty at both evening meal and breakfast. Good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10

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

6/10

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

4/10

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

Good clean hotel As with all Britannia hotels needs updated but if all you need is a bed and a reasonable meal this fits the purpose at a good price
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10

Good check in, staff very pleasant decent Dinner, Bed and Breakfast rate however I got charged £5 for a half pint of lime and soda which is extortionate.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10

Another nice stay at Britannia Peterhead Very friendly and helpful staff which makes this hotel. Basic and clean . Nice food and it has a pool
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10

It was gibe. Stayed there a few times so knew what I was getting
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10

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

8/10

Clean and functional. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10

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

10/10

Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10

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

We enjoyed out stay, it was a wee bit of a couple's therapy kind of getaway. Ordered afternoon tea, the little traybake bites were sobsweet, we couldn't eat them. The hotel staff was were nice and helpful, however the hotel itself needs a bit of refurbishment
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10

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

6/10

Hotel is in desperate need of refresh!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

4/10

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

2/10

Not happy at all. Chaotic check-in, room very run down - in fact the whole hotel could do with a re-furb. Hotel was advertised as having free wi-fi and a swimming pool. Wi-fi only free in bar area (which they turn off if they are looking to close up - and this was soon after 9pm!!). First night the barmaid was loudly complaining about the fact that customers were asking for drinks when she wanted to clear up. There was a swimming pool but there was a charge of £5 per person, per session- more expensive than our local leisure centre, which has a full size pool. Overall very poor service from staff who clearly were not customer focused. Bed and pillows very hard. We stayed for 3 nights and didn’t get one good nights sleep. Again bathroom could have benefited from a really deep clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022