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The Waterside Hotel

3.0 star property

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An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a hot tub, and a tiled floor.
Reception hall
A building with a modern architectural design, featuring a flat roof and large windows.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A hotel lobby with teal sofas, wooden chairs, a carpeted floor, and a staircase.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Fraserburgh Road, Peterhead, Scotland, AB42 3BN
  • Place, Peterhead Leisure and Community Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Peterhead Marina
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Peterhead Maritime Heritage
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Aberdeen (ABZ)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a nightstand.

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two single beds, each with a red pillow, a wooden nightstand, and a small table with a kettle and cups.

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Executive

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a nightstand.

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a wooden headboard, two bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and two decorative pillows on the bed.

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a wooden headboard, two bedside lamps, a bed with white linens, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with three single beds, a black leather chair, a small table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Family Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, a desk, and a lamp.

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Waterside Hotel

This smoke-free hotel features an indoor pool, a restaurant, and a health club. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a sauna, and a hot tub are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Waterside Hotel. During your stay, you'll be close to Peterhead Leisure and Community Centre. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an indoor pool.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and wedding services
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym, a steam room, and a sauna
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Peterhead Leisure and Community Centre and a few minutes from St Fergus Village Hall
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
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 3-star Peterhead hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast on weekdays from 7 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8 AM to 10:30 AM.
Ogilvies Restaurant - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
Muse Bar - This bar serves light fare only.
24-hour room service is available.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

The Waterside Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 373 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 373 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 373 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 373 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 373 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, staff were really friendly and helpful and pool was nice and warm.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean later check in staff get good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Basic
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good basic hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff ‘everything you need for a good nights sleep
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

NIGEL

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel is in desperate need of upgrade on all aspects. It is like a museum piece.. Evening meal was ok.. breakfast not so good... poor selection., cooked was luke warm at best.. unless you are looking for a real budget place - avoid...
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Friendly staff, good facilities, easily accessed and very close to the town centre.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and tidy with lovely staff, the hotel had decent amenities but could use a lot of updating. But for £72 a night thats acceptable. Food was basic with quite a small menu and the buffet breakfast at over £11 was definitely not value for money. Id go back but wouldnt bother with the food.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
perfect stay in Peter head. Short walk to the golf course Peter had links. Good food big room overall excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous stay. Great staff, lovely food and nice bedroom
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Allan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facilities are so run down, mould in the bathroom, doors that dont fit, general decor is tatty and the rooms are dirty. Staff were friendly and breakfast was ok, although just a little greasy. We wouldnt stay here again but based on cost, you get what you pay for. Poor doos Waterside......
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very helpful staff who could not have done anymore to help! Particularly around our own kids' allergies etc at breakfast. Very welcoming and warm reception!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shannon

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

Great Reception Staff.

Reception staff couldn't be more helpful, My work is nightshifts and they have accommodated by giving me a ground level room close to entry/exit where my vehicleis located, This is my second booking here and would not stay anywhere else.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Room was clean. Be aware the Gym/pool access is EXTRA cost. Front dest staff were really friendly amd helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all great and a special mention to the manager and reception staff and all the waitresses every one did an amazing job with a warm and friendly atmosphere nothing was too much they all deserve a good pay rise
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would recommend we stayed for 3 nights visiting family in the area could not fault in anything Staff were very attentive especially Jade on reception nothing was a bother
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Narinder

Just right for our needs as passing through with a dog. Lovely staff. Typical conference hotel but tired and in need of refurbishment. Excellent price for room only
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property was dated but lent and tidy. Thro room was also clean and tidy but the decor was dated and in Nedd of an update. The stay was very quiet and pleasant. The staff was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Welcoming and friendly.

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Disliked: Amenities
The hotel is in desperate need of an upgrade. The rooms are tired and the general Hotel has a 1970s vibe. The leisure facilities for guests are chargeable, you have to pay £5 to use the facilities which are old and outdated. There is also a charge for a towel and a deposit needed for a key for the locker room.. I was rather disappointed to be honest.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Easy to find , gym , pool very spacious, could do with updating rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ian

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

Another nice stay

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