Waterford Arms
Whitley Bay
📍 Collywell Bay Road, Whitley Bay, NE26 4QZ
🚆 Nearest station: · 2.4 mi
🌊 Seaton Sluice: Excellent bathing water 0.3 mi · Environment Agency
Photo: Bill Henderson (CC BY-SA 2.0)
- En-suite rooms, some with sea views, in a Victorian coastal pub
- Renowned seafood including the famous 'Waterford Whale' fish and chips
- Function room and buffets for celebrations and gatherings
- Regular live events including karaoke and live music nights
- Ideal base for coastal walkers and cyclists with bike storage
The Waterford Arms is a Victorian-era pub and hotel in Seaton Sluice, on the Whitley Bay stretch of the Northumberland coast, built in 1899. It offers en-suite Double, King-size and Family Rooms, with premium rooms enjoying sea views, plus a bar, restaurant and beer garden overlooking the sea. The operator highlights home-cooked food, including its famous seafood, a takeaway service, a function room for celebrations, and regular live events such as karaoke and live music. It's a popular base for walkers and cyclists along the coastal route, with bicycle lock-up facilities available. Nearby, Seaton Sluice beach is just 0.3 miles away, while Newsham station, Blue Reef Aquarium, Stephenson Railway Museum and Watch House Museum are all within a few miles, making it easy to explore the wider Northumberland coastline.
How far to…
- Beach
- 0.3 miles
- Station
- 2.4 miles
- Blue Reef Aquarium Tynemouth
- 4.2 miles
- Stephenson Railway Museum
- 4.7 miles
- Watch House Museum
- 5.2 miles
Practical details
- Pets
- Dog friendly
- Families
- Family and dog friendly
Accommodation on site
- Double Rooms
- King-size Rooms
- Family Rooms
Details taken from the operator's own website on 12 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ Evening Entertainment
- ✓ Bar
- ✓ Restaurant
- ✓ Cafe
- ✓ Takeaway Food
- ✓ Pet Friendly
- ✓ Parking
- 🌊 Sea Views
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