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The Waterfront Inn

Property class: 3.5

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A seaside building with outdoor seating and a parking area. - The Waterfront Inn (Bideford)
A waterfront hotel with a blue facade, outdoor seating, and green umbrellas. - The Waterfront Inn (Bideford)
A pool table area with multiple tables and overhead lighting. - The Waterfront Inn (Bideford)
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Consider a stay at The Waterfront Inn and take advantage of free English breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers lunch, dinner, and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a playground and an arcade/game room.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, wardrobe, and a skylight.

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, a small table, and a view of the outside.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and a dark blue blanket, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Comfort Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a wardrobe, and a door.

Comfort Double Room, 1 King Bed

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

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a door, and a radiator.

Comfort Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a window, and a skylight.

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

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

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A bedroom with a skylight, a bed with two pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with a view.

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

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

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A bedroom with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Superior Double Room, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard with a striped pattern, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Bideford, The Waterfront Inn is near the beach. Royal North Devon Golf Club and Clovelly Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit The Big Sheep and Bideford Railway Heritage Centre. Clovelly Village and The Milky Way Adventure Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Bideford travel guide
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Map
Golf Links Road, Bideford, England, EX39 1LH

What's nearby

  • Two surfers walking on a wet beach with calm waves and a clear sky.
    Northam Burrows Country Park
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A rocky coastline at sunset with the sun setting behind large rock formations.
    North Devon Coast
    11 min drive - 4.0 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

  • The Pier House
    10 min walk
  • The Rose Salterne (Wetherspoon)
    6 min drive
  • White Hart
    6 min drive
  • The Guillemot
    3 min walk
  • Atlantic Bay Fish And Chips
    2 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
  • Terrace

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individually furnished

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Waterfront Inn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Waterfront Inn located?

Situated in Bideford, this beach bed & breakfast is within a 5-minute walk of Northam Beach and Northam Burrows Country Park. South West Coast Path Section 8 Trailhead and Royal North Devon Golf Club 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

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 207 out of 288 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 288 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 288 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 288 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 288 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely room - we stayed in Clovelly - friendly staff - overall a great stay👍
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Accommodation was super, clean, spacious, lovely bathroom. But eat elsewhere!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice staff and very clean and maintained room. Access to the beach across the street. Nice to have the restaurant downstairs and outdoor area in the back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very thoughtful staff. Nice views, short walk to the beach. Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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We had a wonderful experience at this hotel. The room was incredibly nice—clean, spacious, and very comfortable to relax in after a long day. The location was absolutely perfect, making it incredibly easy to get around and explore the area. On top of that, having hassle-free onsite parking made our trip so much smoother. Highly recommend this place. The staff were also lovely and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Nice Room, Friendly & Helpful Staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very friendly staff in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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

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Decent hotel with very good breakfast and exceptional staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice polite staff and well kept property
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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Very good,staff good,room, good and tidy,parking available,price very good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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

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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

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We stayed in a deluxe room which was absolutely perfect. Very clean, cosy and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

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Really nice place, room was lovely but the only let down was the food could of been better.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice and easy

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