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The Waterfront Inn

3.5 star property

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A hotel room with a bed, two nightstands with lamps, a wicker chair, and a view of the beach through the window.
A wooden boardwalk leading to a building with a sign reading "Welcome to The Waterfront Inn."
A bar area with a counter, shelves of bottles, and a decorative vase with flowers.
A waterfront hotel with a blue facade, outdoor seating, and green umbrellas.
A bar area with a pool table, wooden chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
The current price is AU$267
includes taxes & fees
19 July - 20 July

Explore the area

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Golf Links Road, Bideford, England, EX39 1LH
  • Place, Northam Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Northam Burrows Country Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal North Devon Golf Club
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Double Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A metal sculpture of fish on a white pedestal.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A neatly made bed with folded towels, a headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a striped carpet.

Double Room, 1 King Bed

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

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a headboard, bedside lamps, and towels.

Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bed with white bedding and two pillows featuring a crab design. A lamp and a menu sign are visible on the wall beside the bed.

Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A neatly made bed with two pillows, a bedside lamp, and a small table with a decorative item.

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a large bed, wooden wardrobe, a small table with a lamp, and a window with a view of the outside.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a large bed, wooden wardrobe, a small table with a lamp, and a window with a view of the outside.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and towels. There are bedside tables with lamps and a window with a view.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Double Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Bideford

The Waterfront Inn places you steps from Northam Beach and within a short 5-minute stroll of Northam Burrows Country Park. Highlights at this beachfront B&B include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the bed & breakfast's own lounge bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a games room and a terrace. Free English breakfast is available daily between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Sights in the area of this 3.5-property class Bideford B&B include North Devon Coast and Saunton Sands.
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What's nearby

  • Northam Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Northam Burrows Country Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Royal North Devon Golf Club - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • South West Coast Path Section 8 Trailhead - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • North Devon Coast - 10 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 22 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪White Hart - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cafe du Parc - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Rose Salterne (Wetherspoon) - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Royal North Devon Golf Club - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Pier House - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Waterfront Inn

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, an arcade/games room, and a garden are also featured at The Waterfront Inn. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Bideford bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Waterfront Inn offers 2 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This individually furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. This Bideford bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Waterfront Inn?

The Waterfront Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Waterfront Inn?

As of 4 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Waterfront Inn on 19 July 2026 start from AU$267, including 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 parking available at The Waterfront Inn?

Yep, The Waterfront Inn has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Waterfront Inn?

Yep, The Waterfront Inn is a short 2-minute walk from Northam Beach.

What makes The Waterfront Inn a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Waterfront Inn.

Does The Waterfront Inn serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary English breakfast is on offer daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Waterfront Inn?

No, The Waterfront Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Waterfront Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Waterfront Inn?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Waterfront Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at The Waterfront Inn?

There isn't one on site, but Royal North Devon Golf Club is a short 10-minute walk away.

The Waterfront Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 195 out of 269 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 269 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 269 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 269 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 269 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great clean & tidy rooms, freshly cooked breakfast and decent amount of parking
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

Great stay

Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Room, Friendly & Helpful Staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super staff, welcoming & polite. Lovely room, comfortable bed, very clean. Good food. Only a minutes walk from the beach. Ideal.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for Westward Ho!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were out standing and very friendly I have allergies and they kept me safe thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Debi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay and fell in love with the town ! Absolutely beautiful and convenient place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

RACHEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice polite staff and well kept property
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Warm welcome, excellent accomodation, friendly staff, brilliant location, good car parking, quality breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Golf close by and good food at the restaurant. Most of all helpful staff that lighten up your day.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay and will definitely be staying again, very comfortable, lovely food and staff and very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent hotel with very good breakfast and exceptional staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fresh, gluten free and dairy free breakfasts catered for. Family room spacious and just what we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding! Will recommend highly to friends and family coming to stay in Westward Ho!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

lyndsay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing room, clean well presented. Very good breakfast. Downstairs bar areas very friendly with great staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alla

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

Very nice stay

We had a really comfortable stay at this beautiful location. Staff so friendly too. It was simply fitting all our needs and exceeded our expectations in terms of breakfast and size of the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely area, quirky building
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julian

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

Overnight in Westward Ho!

Very good our second stay here
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All good . Great place and freindly staff .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Martin Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay for a couple on nights the romm was great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good,staff good,room, good and tidy,parking available,price very good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Food was good staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018