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The Waterfront Inn

3.5 star property
Playtime is just around the corner in this waterfront haven where meals are savored & memories made.

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The Waterfront Inn, with its beautiful garden and inviting terrace, offers a charming retreat. Savor English breakfast at the on-site restaurant, enjoy lunch or dinner with family-friendly activities like the playground and arcade/game room nearby; connect to free WiFi from the comfort of your room. Guest reviews rave about helpful staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

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 WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Double Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Double Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

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

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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 WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Bideford, The Waterfront Inn is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at North Devon Coast and Woolacombe Beach. The Big Sheep and Clovelly Village are also worth visiting. Visit our Bideford travel guide
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Map
Golf Links Road, Bideford, England, EX39 1LH

What's nearby

  • Northam Burrows Country Park
    Northam Burrows Country Park
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • North Devon Coast
    North Devon Coast
    10 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Northam Beach
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Royal North Devon Golf Club
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • South West Coast Path Section 8 Trailhead
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
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Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Waterfront Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Waterfront Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at The Waterfront Inn?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Waterfront Inn located?

Nestled on the beach, this Bideford bed & breakfast is within a 5-minute walk of Northam Beach and Northam Burrows Country Park. Royal North Devon Golf Club and South West Coast Path Section 8 Trailhead are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Waterfront Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 194 out of 267 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 267 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 267 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 267 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 267 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely and very clean. The full English breakfast was amazing and the staff were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANGELA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast menu was cooked to order and a great choice. The staff are wonderful and work hard, nothing is too much trouble. We stayed in the Lundy room which was well equipped, and a decent size, plenty of storage. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed: We stayed two nights, one in a nice room over top of the pool hall in the back, and another over top of the bar/restaurant facing the waterfront. Being off season, both rooms were quiet enough after bedtime, and we slept well. Internet was good. Breakfast was okay, good enough, but not up to the standards of a modern hotel buffet. Parking was easy, and everything in the town was only a very short walk away.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

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

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

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

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, room comfort
Very friendly staff in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place, room was lovely but the only let down was the food could of been better.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of the nicest places I've stayed in, lovely room, nice evening meal & breakfast. Best of all was the staff, each person I spoke with were very helpful. Would definitely stay here again, loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family room was great - really comfortable and lots of room for family of 4. Breakfast and general service all excellent - location great next to beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

Family break in Westward Ho !

Perfect location for a short family break by the sea. Breakfast was great, room was very comfortable and staff very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very noisy bar- room comfortable and clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a deluxe room which was absolutely perfect. Very clean, cosy and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

raja segar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to all amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed for two nights, room was comfortable and nicely decorated with a sea view. Shower was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nice and easy

Was great short stay. Lovely family trip
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay - we were only there for one night, but it was comfortable and clean. The morning staff was lovely and made sure we had coffees and hot chocolates to go because we had to hit the road very early.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison

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

Clean and quiet room

Great location, very clean and well equipped room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024