Waterfront Inn PHL Airport

2.5 star property
Riverfront motel in Essington with free parking

Photo gallery for Waterfront Inn PHL Airport

Stroll along the waterfront promenade, taking in the views of the boats and the distant bridge.
Enjoy a homey breakfast in the kitchen, where a flat-screen TV and coffee machine are at your disposal.
Boats dock at the marina, surrounded by a chain-link fence and a wooded area.
Stunning building with ornate metal railings and a unique architectural style.
Walkway leading to an office area with a metal railing and stone wall.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$137
includes taxes & fees
13 July - 14 July

Explore the area

Map
103 Taylor Avenue, Essington, PA, 19029
  • Harrah's Casino and Racetrack
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Wells Fargo Center
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Lincoln Financial Field
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Park View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 42 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, River View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Courtyard View (Wheelchair Accessible)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Essington

At Waterfront Inn PHL Airport, you'll be 5.6 km (3.5 mi) from Harrah's Casino and Racetrack and 9.1 km (5.7 mi) from Subaru Park. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi and balconies. .This business-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Plus you'll find barbecues, a picnic area and luggage storage. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free airport shuttle. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Essington motel include Wells Fargo Center and Lincoln Financial Field.

What's nearby

  • Harrah's Casino and Racetrack - 7 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Subaru Park - 9 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Wells Fargo Center - 12 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Lincoln Financial Field - 13 min drive - 15.5 km
  • University of Pennsylvania - 16 min drive - 17.1 km

Getting around

  • Prospect Park - Moore Station - 4 min drive
  • PHL Airport Terminals E & F Station - 8 min drive
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Denny's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Stargate Diner - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Waterfront Inn PHL Airport

Riverfront motel in Essington with free parking
As a guest of Waterfront Inn PHL Airport, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. Public spaces have free WiFi. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). The business-friendly Waterfront Inn PHL Airport also features a garden and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

This Essington motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Waterfront Inn PHL Airport offers 40 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 20-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This Essington motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (USD 10 per day)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • 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.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lever door handles
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 20-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 30.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Extended parking fee: USD 10 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Airport Waterfront
Airport Waterfront Essington
Airport Waterfront Inn
Airport Waterfront Inn Essington
Waterfront Airport
Airport Waterfront Inn
Waterfront Phl Essington
Waterfront Inn PHL Airport Motel
Waterfront Inn PHL Airport Essington
Waterfront Inn PHL Airport Motel Essington

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Waterfront Inn PHL Airport?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront Inn PHL Airport?

As of 12 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront Inn PHL Airport on 13 July 2025 start from AU$136.89, 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 Waterfront Inn PHL Airport?

Yep, Waterfront Inn PHL Airport has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Waterfront Inn PHL Airport?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Waterfront Inn PHL Airport?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Waterfront Inn PHL Airport Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 297 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 133 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 208 out of 1005 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Flora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I Enjoyed my stay at The Waterfront, the cleanliness, the view and it's quiet. The Only downfall is the Steps and the parking. Other than that, The Staff is Great, the room is clean and the View is Beautiful! Once the 1st floor rooms are completed renovated, I'll be back. I personally can't walk Up & Down all them steps with my bags.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They are renovating, so patients is needed. The room that was available was brand new and very well done. One of the major outlets next to the bed was installed upside down, so none of the USB ports, nor plugs, nor built-in sidelight worked at all. Obviously there was not an inspector after the electrician went through, but sparkling clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness
It's ok
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Alexander

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well if your looking for a hot shower good luck!! Hot water only lasted 5 minutes in the shower, then you have to wait 10 minutes for hot water to come back!! Sheets on the bed where stained, gave us wrong room at first, but was resolved shortly after, parking stinks, you have to park and walk a long way just to get to your room, no ice machines, alot of stairs to upper floors, no elevator. The good, the views are nice from the balconys,the rooms are remodeled, but there still working on the rooms!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hokeem

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked my stay at the waterfront inn
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Benachir

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No hot water in shower
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Diresse

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is pretty far from the hotel, but not too bad. They are renovating, but it didn’t affect my stay. Wasn’t that noisy at all. Scenery is beautiful. The park was close and they have a small historical buildings close by. Pretty cool. The room was clean and put together well. The onmy thing that bothered me was the fridge and microwave are in the bathroom 😩. Still, definitely would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an overall great stay, room was clean and staff was friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

JoAnn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the updated room and staff. Climbing the dark stairwell to the room was a bit uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Donald

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the hotel was rundown and under construction, outside was not what the pictures show
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Vilay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Clean, quiet, and comfortable

They’re under renovation but our room was fine. It wasn’t finished but it was for one night and it was clean & comfortable. Good for the price with free parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brittany

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
When we walked into the room, right away we noticed very dirty floors. The tv remote was also very dirty. When we walked into the bathroom, the fridge was in it. There were old cups left inside of the fridge. When we turned towards the shower, we noticed dirty stained up towels and a used washcloth that was never removed. Inside the shower was also fairly dirty and old soap stains on the walls. The toilet was stained up we had to clean it first. Then we went to check the bed out, the blankets were old and ripped. There was hair and dirt everywhere. Even underneath where the alarm clock and phone are, there was someone else’s old nasty socks. The heater/ac was so dirty and dusty, there was no turning it all. Staff was decent, had a good talk w the owner and told him everything.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great from the location, price and cleanliness of the room!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bennett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean room comfortable bed accommodating and quick pick up and drop off the airport and very reasonably priced. What more could you ask for you want? Will stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Charles, wylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The place was under construction
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Flora

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was nice, beautiful view of the water, staff was great. The hotel 1st floor is currently under renovation. There needs to be parking closer to the building overall. Hopefully during renovations, parking is included in the plans to create parking spots close to the office.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nydera

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Completely disappointed with my stay. The property is undergoing maintenance and failed to notify customers during booking. Loud noise during my entire stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael T

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Shady people, almost burned down!

The room itself was pretty good & clean. There was some kind of remodel going on and a huge roll off dumpster was positioned very close to the hotel on NW corner below our room, it was filled to the rim with wood & huge amounts of cardboard. The area all around it was littered with the same, and absolute eyesore mess! It never was taken away while we stayed 3 nights. At approx. 3am on our third night I hear a chainsaw running outside (LOUD!) and once fully awake went to raise the shade to see firefighters everywhere tending a dumpster/decking fire that very easily could have burnt my teen son and I alive if they had responded any later. Luckily we weren't evacuated but the room smelled of smoke and needless to say our sleep was minimal. Later that morning around 9am before check out I raised the shade about 12 inches to get some natural light in the room while my son still slept. As I was lying on the bed looking at my phone, a black guy crouched by the window peeping in, shading/cupping his eyes to see inside. He ran off when I jumped up. CREEPY AF!!! I was definitely rattled. The front desk acted like the fire was just another day in Philly, very flippant. I didn't even mention the creeper after that response, didn't feel like they gave a care. We dealt with three different people in the office during our stay and not one of them seemed to have a grasp on the English language, TERRIBLE communication skills. I won't be staying again. Beware.
Looking down from the second story deck near our room.
From our room entry door.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rahiyma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like that it's right along the Delaware river and you can see the planes flying into the airport. As well as, a park right next door. Has a hotel shuttle to take you to and from the airport. Also, has some restaurants and a WAWA in walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025