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Waterfront Inn PHL Airport

2.5 star property
Riverfront motel in Essington with free parking

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Property grounds
Exterior
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Park View | Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Park View | Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Courtyard view
Airport Waterfront Inn offers a welcoming stay with practical amenities like free roundtrip airport shuttle and in-room WiFi. Guests can relax on the garden terrace, let kids enjoy the playground, or use the barbecue grills. Helpful staff and luggage storage ease travel logistics.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Park View | Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Park View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 42 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, River View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Courtyard View (Wheelchair Accessible) | Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
103 Taylor Avenue, Essington, PA, 19029

What's nearby

  • Harrah's Casino and Racetrack - 7 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Subaru Park - 10 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Wells Fargo Center - 12 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • Lincoln Financial Field - 13 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • University of Pennsylvania - 16 min drive - 10.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Stinger's Waterfront - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Phò Philly - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Waterfront Inn PHL Airport

Motel near Harrah's Casino and Racetrack
Located close to Subaru Park, Waterfront Inn PHL Airport provides a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a terrace, and a garden. In addition to a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking, plus extended parking (surcharge)
  • A vending machine, barbecue grills, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Waterfront Inn PHL Airport have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 20-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and mini fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (USD 10 per day)
  • RV/bus/truck 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 elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 30.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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
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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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

Is Waterfront Inn PHL Airport pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Waterfront Inn PHL Airport?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Inn PHL Airport?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Inn PHL Airport?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Waterfront Inn PHL Airport provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Waterfront Inn PHL Airport located?

Situated on the waterfront, this motel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Harrah's Casino and Racetrack, Subaru Park, and Wells Fargo Center. Lincoln Financial Field and University of Pennsylvania are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Waterfront Inn PHL Airport Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 327 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 125 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 202 out of 1013 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was clean, and the owner was friendly and helpful. Great place to stay for a low cost
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everything was easy. Staff was friendly and room was very nice. View from from of water was excellent. Enjoyed the stay would use the hotel again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location to Philly airport with a free shuttle. Reasonably priced, clean, comfortable rooms with a view of the Delaware River. If you’re not sight-seeing and need lodging close to the airport this place checks all the boxes. Restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot on the river by airport newly renovated clean good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Shuttle was super efficient and very frequent. Staff very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for a quick stop over.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
super pretty spot, was not expecting it to be as nice as it was because of how affordable! will definitely come back some day. lovely!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the view! Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Glee

Clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The renovations to this motel are great! My room was very clean and I had a great river view.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is lots of parking in front of hotel. The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was nice and served the purpose we needed. You definitely hear some sounds outside the room but that is to be expected for any motel type of setup. It wasn't an issue for us. Overall, I would recommend this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Prince was exceptional
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Maribel

Liked: Staff & service
Quick
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good for short term. Very noisy,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spotted a bed bug on
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are spacious and the beds are 2 double queen beds. There's ref and microwave inside the room. I like it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sadauki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This isn't bad. Actually it's a cozy lil pace that you'll find interesting
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
While the inside of the room was great the outside looks horrible.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room for the price, very clean, hot shower, convenient distance from airport WITH a free shuttle. Can't beat it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Avornyo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

lina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not bad tho !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was very nice. The room.was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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