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Waves Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel in Skegness with free parking

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Located near Skegness Beach, Waves Hotel offers a comfortable base for seaside exploration. Guests enjoy free in-room WiFi, luggage storage, and self parking, making it easy to come and go while exploring the area.

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Basic Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Firbeck Ave, Skegness, England, PE25 3JY

What's nearby

  • Skegness Beach - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Skegness Aquarium - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Skegness Clock Tower - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Embassy Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Skegness Pier - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Skegness Station - 12 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Wolfies Wine Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tarantino - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Marine Boathouse - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Tony's Chippy - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Waves Hotel

Property highlights
Waves Hotel provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Waves Hotel include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and limited housekeeping

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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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from February 20 2024 to February 1 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Waves Hotel Hotel
Waves Hotel Skegness
Waves Hotel Hotel Skegness

Frequently asked questions

Is Waves Hotel 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 Waves Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Waves Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Waves Hotel located?

Situated in Skegness, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Skegness Beach, Skegness Model Village, and Skegness Clock Tower. Tower Gardens and Skegness Aquarium are also within 10 minutes. Skegness Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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Waves Hotel Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 67 reviews

5.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ameenah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an amazing stay few things missing in the room such as a towel holder and a wardrobe or draws but it was lovely nonetheless 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Cheryl

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

Worst stay

Don’t waste your money here…it’s filthy dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Dirty place

Dirty place
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Nothing to say
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Kerry

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

Tired

1, great location But unfortunately that’s the only thing I can honestly say is a good thing The guest house looks lovely from the outside but unfortunately our room was literally a bed, no hanging space etc We arrived 25 mins before the check in time knocked on a door as there wasn’t a reception as such, a guy open this door with a cloud of smoke around him & im almost sure I was high from the fumes of weed coming from his room, this wasn’t a guest, this is someone who lives there, he then phoned a woman who was out shopping & she would be back at 3, …. No problem so we waited until she came back, was shown to our room & that’s all the contact we had Our keys were in a draw ( not the cleanest) Very very basic & a very tired looking bed & sheets Luckily we were only there for 1 night , Unfortunately we won’t be returning
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Lawrence

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

Won't be Returning

Wouldn't go back. We had 2 rooms, one for my 14 yr old son and the other for my wife and I. We were on the first floor and he was on the 2nd. His room was satisfactory and came equipped with shower gel, tea coffee etc. Ours had tea and coffee but no shower gel. Apparently, they'd 'Ran Out'. The clothes hanger in our room was hanging off the wall. There was no hanger in my sons room. The surfaces were not clean and the bed looked like it hadn't been made with clean linen. The door to the bathroom was so creaky it was unbearable, especially when you couldn't keep it open due to limited space. Parking was very limited and there was no drop kerb, so has to mount the full curb to park and pay £3.50 for the privilege. Would not go back here if it was free.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel was Shut down because it has gone bankrupt. So I would like a refund back with my money. Please, as I had to pay for a number hotel. Not very happy with shdlwm. The surface
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Disliked: Staff & service
I stopped in room 10 and had trouble locking door and rang up and said it always has trouble locking so said was not happy and said give them 10 mins to come and sort out they never came out i stopped here last new years eve u got greated to check in and had a room down stairs were could have your own pre drinks and to lady was lovely with everyone got u all in mood to let new year in so thats y booked again but was no of that was all locked off and nobody greated u to show to room u had to ring up to find out what room was in and another thing there was tea coffeee facilities but no milk so how the hell could u make a drink to be honest it was really disappointing for the year before dont think be booking again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
For the price it cost you couldnt expect any more. Just a basic room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Millie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was no WiFi, the window handle was broken so unsafe, the door to the room wouldn't lock , the room was dirty , shower was either burning hot or cold and was hanging off the wall ,it was a complete waste of money
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon arrival the hotel was hosting a wedding reception with a lot of people and very loud music, and the member of staff who suddenly appeared saying they knew nothing about the wedding taking place. This then meant that despite the hotel advertising parking, all the spaces were filled with wedding guests so we were unable to make use of that. We understand the whole you get what you pay for sort of thing…. However as a heads up for future guests… there is a lot of noise, the bed is so uncomfortable and also a lot smaller than a standard sized double, there is nowhere to hang clothes, not even hooks for a coat, you don’t even get hand soap in the bathroom. The, what appear to be, fist/punch marks in the bathroom door were a beautiful added extra alongside the dirty protest looking stains on the walls and broken window handles as well as up side down fitted blind, really added to the decoration of the room. We can only hope for the sake of the rest of the guests that the number 1 on room 1 doesn’t stand for the highest standard of rooms…. All in all, would not personally stay here again. The only positive is it’s less than a 10 minute walk to the seafront.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Liked: Amenities
The hotel was fine rooms was comfortable and the beds was extremely comfortable definitely book again thanks for the great stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

WINNER

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is not a hotel! And definitely not a 3* hotel either. It’s a lodge at best with poor upkeep
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ceri-Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing, I have stayed before and would stay again. Make it my favourite place to stay in Skegness.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definatley not a 3.5 star hotel more like a unclean Hostel.shower was very dirty with someone else's hair, no hand wash, no shower gel.Reception was closed after booking in, unable to complain or ask for anything.Bed was broken and sheets had holes, wish i read reviews before booking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Broken bed, carpets were worn ripped and the whole place just wasnt inviting. Room was small and nothing like the picutres. Checked out within 2 hours of checking in and went 10 minutes up the road for £20 more and the new place was immaculate
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Michael

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

DISGUSTING!!!

Dirty, smelly - DO NOT STAY HERE! You have been warned!! Didn’t last 30 mins and found alternative accommodation!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Paula

Liked: Staff & service
Property was ok,
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

R

Disliked: Room comfort

Not as bad as i was expecting from previous review

Not as bad as i was expecting following previous reviews. Every ok and as descibed. Just very basic and lacking in any personality. Be great at half the price as a working mans stop over.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Staff & service
Served it’s purpose
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

anna

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The whole hotel needs a good spruce up! Bed was a very cheap mattress, lumpy old pillows and apparently clean bedding that was covered in other peoples hair. I went and brought new pillows and cover as i couldnt bare to sleep on them. Stains on the headboard. Room was very dusty. Door did not lock or unlock properly. It took me 10mins to get in my room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Don’t stay.

No one in reception upon check in. Once checked in, we got told the room didn’t lock so my friend would have to leave all his belongings in my room. So off to work we go, we come back to find out that someone had been in his room which the reply we got was ‘oh i told the cleaners not to go in there but they don’t speak good english’. luckily he’d put his stuff in my room otherwise it would’ve all been gone. The bed was all messed up with the window left wide open and some of his stuff in the bin, credit where it’s due they moved him rooms upstairs. Apparently it’d been recently refitted but it absolutley hadn’t. No heating or hot water, luckily had an electric heater.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

David

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

Don’t stay here.

This hotel is not clean not very well ran my room was ok but my friends door didn’t lock they said they couldn’t do anything about it there were holes in the wall and the room hadn’t seen a Hoover or or a duster in a long time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

Best stay

5 star plus good hotel with very nice and friendly staff help you with anything in nice quiet area would recommend and would stay here again everytime we come down to skegness. Staff there are loverly
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

anthony

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our room was ok for 1 night...there was no where to hang clothes, no where to sit and do hair, room needed some tlc...there was someone arguing around midnight felt like they was in the room, you have to pay £3.50 to park on hotel cash only, we couldnt lock our door the guy came and helped said there was a way to do it we than couldnt open it took us ages on leaving we couldnt lock it again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

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