Unwind at The Waterside Hotel, where relaxation meets convenience. Visit the sauna or steam room, indulge in a meal at Ogilvies Restaurant, and enjoy fitness classes or an indoor pool.
Peterhead Leisure and Community Centre - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
Peterhead Marina - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
Peterhead Maritime Heritage - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
St Fergus Village Hall - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
Bullers of Buchan - 14 min drive - 18.5 km
Getting around
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 50 min drive
Restaurants
Domino's Pizza - 3 min drive
Brew Toon Tasting Room - 4 min drive
The Lemon Tree/Albert Hotel - 4 min drive
Subway - 4 min drive
Zanries - 4 min drive
About this property
The Waterside Hotel
The Waterside Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Peterhead. Guests can take a dip in the indoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Ogilvies Restaurant, which serves lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a health club, and a fitness center. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
125 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed (1 total)*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) 7 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
24-hour room service
What to do
Fitness classes
Bicycle rentals nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Working away
3 meeting rooms
Conference space (1194 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Facilities
Garden
Health club
An indoor pool
Hot tub
Sauna
Steam room
Reception hall
Accessibility
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
28-inch TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
Phone
Desk chair
More
Housekeeping on request
Special features
Dining
Ogilvies Restaurant - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
Muse Bar - This bar serves light fare only.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 12 for adults and GBP 8 for children
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 (subject to availability)
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25.00 per pet, per day
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Waterside Hotel Peterhead
Waterside Peterhead
The Waterside Hotel Hotel
The Waterside Hotel Peterhead
The Waterside Hotel Hotel Peterhead
Frequently asked questions
Does The Waterside Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Waterside Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Waterside Hotel?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at The Waterside Hotel?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of GBP 25.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at The Waterside Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Waterside Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of GBP 10.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 15.00 (subject to availability).
What is there to do at The Waterside Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and hiking, and practice your swing on the nearby golf course. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the indoor pool. The Waterside Hotel also has a sauna and a steam room, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Waterside Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Ogilvies Restaurant.
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Reviews
The Waterside Hotel Reviews
7.2
Good
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7.6
Cleanliness
6.8
Location
7.8
Staff & service
6.4
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 30, 2026
Clean room, staff were really friendly and helpful and pool was nice and warm.
Mark
Mark, 9-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 7, 2026
Room clean later check in staff get good breakfast
Darren
Darren, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 25, 2026
Lovely staff ‘everything you need for a good nights sleep
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2025
Friendly staff, good facilities, easily accessed and very close to the town centre.
John
John, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
Feb 11, 2026
Clean and tidy with lovely staff, the hotel had decent amenities but could use a lot of updating. But for £72 a night thats acceptable. Food was basic with quite a small menu and the buffet breakfast at over £11 was definitely not value for money. Id go back but wouldnt bother with the food.
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 10, 2025
perfect stay in Peter head. Short walk to the golf course Peter had links. Good food big room overall excellent
Donald
Donald, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 6, 2025
The staff were all great and a special mention to the manager and reception staff and all the waitresses every one did an amazing job with a warm and friendly atmosphere nothing was too much they all deserve a good pay rise
Cynthia
Cynthia, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 20, 2024
Older hotel but very clean with excellent staff
Shannon
Shannon, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 13, 2025
Friendly and very helpful staff. Hotel in need of modernisation but ok for the short business stay I was there for. Breakfast was good. Dinner was limited and quality of food only average, but reasonably priced for what you get.
Simon
Simon, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 21, 2023
Welcoming and friendly.
Only stayed for one night but the room was clean and comfortable, staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Would be happy to stay here again.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 22, 2023
Easy to find , gym , pool very spacious, could do with updating rooms
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 24, 2024
Another nice stay
Another nice stay at the Waterside Peterhead. Staff are all friendly which is an asset to this hotel. Food is very tasty at both evening meal and breakfast. Good value for money
ian
ian, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jun 21, 2024
Very Friendly staff, clean rooms and quiet at night. Food is okay, not the worst but not amazing. Old hotel but pretty well kept. Decent little gym, pool was closed when I was there but looked decent.
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3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 30, 2024
If You enjoy golfing, stay at the waterside. You can walk to the most fantastic links course.
Plus, the hotel has a pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and a steam for after golf. Perfect.
donald
donald, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Apr 15, 2025
Clean but basic accommodation. Surprised that there was extra charge £5 for using pool or gym. Pleasant hard working staff. Food average except for being served a burnt slice of toast under the garlic mushrooms - Shame on the chef!
Fiona
Fiona, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 5, 2025
The two ladies working last night were excellent both reception and in the restaurant they have their work cut out being busy but they did an amazing job
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 22, 2023
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights for a wedding . Staff were excellent couldn’t do enough for us and very friendly . Constantly checking everything was ok in toilets , reception area etc . Rooms very comfy and clean .
Mary jane
Mary jane, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Sep 9, 2024
Service and staff were great
However shower didn’t work properly and there was no soap in the shower either
Luke
Luke, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 14, 2024
Fine for a short stay
On arrival at Waterside Hotel, found the car park was mostly filled with work vans, so wondered if it was the right choice for a couple, but on entering we found the staff friendly and helpful, the room was basic but clean, the TV was set on the dressing table blocking the mirror.
Breakfast in the morning was really good, with a great choice and tasty well cooked hot food and good speedy service, so good value overall.
James
James, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 3, 2024
The waterside is great, it is very dated but the price reflects that. There’s nothing else around this part of Scotland that gives you this level of value for money. I wouldn’t go there expecting the world but it’s clean, has a nice restreraunt, a so with sauna, jacuzzi, pool and steam room and the staff are very attentive.
I love the place and will be going back next weekend.
Rhys
Rhys, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
May 22, 2024
Adequate
As others have said, this hotel is in dire need of an update. Staff were pleasant enough, food was ok and decent value.
Paid £7 for WiFi and was only able to use it for about 20 minutes during my stay, even in the hotels main areas.
Breakfast was a £24!! Add on
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 7, 2026
Warm and welcoming staff
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 7, 2026
Basic
Cathy
Cathy, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 9, 2025
Very helpful staff who could not have done anymore to help! Particularly around our own kids' allergies etc at breakfast. Very welcoming and warm reception!
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Feb 6, 2026
The hotel is in desperate need of an upgrade. The rooms are tired and the general Hotel has a 1970s vibe.
The leisure facilities for guests are chargeable, you have to pay £5 to use the facilities which are old and outdated. There is also a charge for a towel and a deposit needed for a key for the locker room.. I was rather disappointed to be honest.