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The Waterside Hotel

Property class: 3

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A hotel lobby with a reception desk, wooden paneling, a coffee machine, and seating area with chairs and a table.
A modern building with large windows and a chessboard set up in front.
A banquet hall with round tables, white tablecloths, and chairs with white covers.
A hotel room with a desk, chair, and two beds.
A gym with treadmills, ellipticals, and weight machines.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is $80
$66 nightly
$80 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14

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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, St Fergus Village Hall
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Aberdeen (ABZ)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), individually decorated

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Executive

  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside lamp, and a patterned curtain.

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 191 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, a nightstand with a lamp, and a brick wall.

Family Room

  • 193 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a double bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Family Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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 WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Peterhead

Located in Peterhead, The Waterside Hotel is by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Peterhead Leisure and Community Centre and St Fergus Village Hall. .This golf hotel is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Peterhead Marina and 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Peterhead Maritime Heritage.

What's nearby

  • Peterhead Leisure and Community Centre - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Peterhead Marina - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Peterhead Maritime Heritage - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • St Fergus Village Hall - 6 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Bullers of Buchan - 14 min drive - 11.5 miles

Getting around

  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brew Toon Tasting Room - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Seaview Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Zanries - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Waterside Hotel

The Waterside Hotel offers 122 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Digital television is provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 122 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including a health club, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a television in a common area.
Satisfy your appetite for dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Ogilvies Restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a vending machine. Planning an event in Peterhead? This hotel has 2368 square feet (220 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8 AM and 10:30 AM.
Ogilvies Restaurant - This restaurant serves dinner only. Open daily.
Muse Bar - This bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
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 transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 12 for adults and GBP 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Afternoon tea
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Muse Bar
  • Ogilvies Restaurant

Things to do

  • 27-hole adjacent golf course
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 2,368 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1979
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 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
Contactless check-out available
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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25.00 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of GBP 50.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 12 for adults and GBP 8 for children
  • Pet deposit: GBP 50.00 per stay
  • 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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 elevators
Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM

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 376 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 376 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 376 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 376 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 376 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
An old building but clean and well run with friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm and welcoming staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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

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

8/10 Good

Cathy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

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

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

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

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