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The Waterside Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Peterhead with a health club and a sauna

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Reception hall
Front of property
Property grounds
Exterior
Indoor pool
Unwind at The Waterside Hotel, where relaxation meets convenience. Visit the sauna or steam room, indulge in a meal at Ogilvies Restaurant, and enjoy fitness classes or an indoor pool.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Hot tub

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 90 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 115 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Executive

Executive

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 90 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

Peterhead is home to The Waterside Hotel. Aden Country Park and Bullers of Buchan reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Peterhead Maritime Heritage and Forvie Sands National Nature Reserve. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails and mountain biking in the area.
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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

  • ‪Cross Keys Peterhead - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Brew Toon Tasting Room - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪waverly hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Harbour Lights - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Clerkhill Fish Bar - Fish Chips - ‬4 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), luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • A reception hall, a vending machine, and 3 meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 125 individually furnished rooms boast thoughtful touches such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 28-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, German

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 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

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 elevator
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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 at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra 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 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 elevators

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 Aug 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Waterside Hotel on Sept 7, 2025 start from CA $76.18, 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?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out 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 Longside Golf Club are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Waterside Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 336 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 336 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 336 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 336 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 336 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

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

6/10 Okay

Jabir

Liked: Staff & service
Staff are wonderful. The room was cleaned 2 times in 5 nights and the 2nd only because i asked. Bed was made up very shabby.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jabir

Liked: Staff & service
Needs lots of TLC. Its convenient for St Fergus sute and thats about it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
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 Okay

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness
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 Good

Shannon

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

8/10 Good

Martin

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

Decent place for the price

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 Excellent

Rhys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

ian

Liked: Room comfort

another nice visit

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

4/10 Poor

Brian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and functional. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

James

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

Fine for a short stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Florence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was gibe. Stayed there a few times so knew what I was getting
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

AJAYAKUMAR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Scott

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Refurb needed

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

8/10 Good

Gabriella

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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 Okay

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Adequate

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 Okay

RöHäN

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Desperate need of refresh!!!!

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