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.
Northam Burrows Country Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Royal North Devon Golf Club - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
South West Coast Path Section 8 Trailhead - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
North Devon Coast - 10 min drive - 5.8 km
Getting around
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 82 min drive
Barnstaple Station - 20 min drive
Chapelton Station - 25 min drive
Portsmouth Arms Station - 29 min drive
Restaurants
Cafe du Parc - 5 min drive
Royal North Devon Golf Club - 16 min walk
The Rose Salterne (Wetherspoon) - 6 min drive
The Pier House - 10 min walk
Mill Street Brasserie - 6 min drive
About this property
The Waterfront Inn
When you stay at The Waterfront Inn, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of North Devon Coast. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
2 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
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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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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 21
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite parking limited
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free English breakfast each morning 8:30 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Traveling with children
Playground
What to do
On the beach
Beach nearby
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Arcade/game room
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Individually furnished
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Limited housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Waterfront Inn Bideford
Waterfront Bideford
The Waterfront Inn Bideford
The Waterfront Inn Bed & breakfast
The Waterfront Inn Bed & breakfast Bideford
Frequently asked questions
Does The Waterfront Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Waterfront Inn 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.
Are pets allowed at The Waterfront Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Waterfront Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Waterfront Inn?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Waterfront Inn and nearby?
The Waterfront Inn has an arcade and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Waterfront Inn?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers British cuisine.
What's the area around The Waterfront Inn like?
The Waterfront Inn is a short 3-minute walk from Northam Burrows Country Park and 10 minutes' walk from Royal North Devon Golf Club.
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Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6
Cleanliness
8.8
Location
9.4
Staff & service
9.4
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently excellent with a great choice of options, including vegan and gluten-free. (23 reviews)
The property's beach location is ideal, with many guests praising its proximity and stunning views. (8 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 21, 2025
Nice Room, Friendly & Helpful Staff
Kathryn
Kathryn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 8, 2026
Super staff, welcoming & polite. Lovely room, comfortable bed, very clean. Good food. Only a minutes walk from the beach. Ideal.
Bruce
Bruce, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 30, 2025
The staff were out standing and very friendly I have allergies and they kept me safe thank you
Deborah
Deborah, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 9, 2025
Very nice polite staff and well kept property
RACHEL
RACHEL, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 3, 2025
Fresh, gluten free and dairy free breakfasts catered for. Family room spacious and just what we needed
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 16, 2025
Golf close by and good food at the restaurant. Most of all helpful staff that lighten up your day.
Christina
Christina, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 30, 2025
Amazing room, clean well presented. Very good breakfast. Downstairs bar areas very friendly with great staff
lyndsay
lyndsay, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 6, 2024
Very friendly staff in a great location.
Richard
Richard, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2024
Warm welcome, excellent accomodation, friendly staff, brilliant location, good car parking, quality breakfast
Darren
Darren, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 4, 2024
Decent hotel with very good breakfast and exceptional staff.
Anthony
Anthony, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 9, 2025
Really nice place, room was lovely but the only let down was the food could of been better.
Ben
Ben, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 9, 2025
Very good,staff good,room, good and tidy,parking available,price very good
Bryan
Bryan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 10, 2025
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.
Phil
Phil, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 7, 2024
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.
Rebecca
Rebecca, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 17, 2024
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.
Philip
Philip, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
May 11, 2025
Very noisy bar- room comfortable and clean
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 28, 2024
We stayed in a deluxe room which was absolutely perfect. Very clean, cosy and comfortable.
Emma
Emma, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 28, 2024
Close to all amenities
raja segar
raja segar, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2024
Stayed for two nights, room was comfortable and nicely decorated with a sea view. Shower was great
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 17, 2024
Nice and easy
Was great short stay. Lovely family trip
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 13, 2025
excellent choisce for breakfat and very good service
raja segar
raja segar, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 27, 2024
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.
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 20, 2025
we were in a room just off the main inn & we thought it was just newly renovated & to our surprise found out the renos were years old. A GREAT location, welcoming staff & awesome food,, only complaint would be Storm Amy, with here 80 - 100mph winds, which apparently staff have no control over - HAHA
s paul
s paul, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 26, 2024
Clean and quiet room
Great location, very clean and well equipped room.
Alison
Alison, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 22, 2024
Great location for the beach
Perfect location, lots to see locally. Nice beach too. The room was away from the pub, so quiet. Nice roon with some character.