Reviews of The Waterman's Arms
1 Glenaffric Avenue Docklands, Tower Hamlets, London, E14 3BW, United Kingdom
#170 of 1,016 hotels in London
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 690 hotel reviews
8.6Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.1
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Comfort
9.0
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Location
8.7
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Facilities
8.6
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Staff
9.2
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Value for money
8.8
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Free WiFi
8.0
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Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Jane
United Kingdom48 reviews3 helpful votes8.0“Includes breakfast?”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Advertised and booked as including breakfast. The breakfast menu seemed extensive but was totally inflexible, and any drinks, i.e., a cup of tea, had to be paid for on top. The omelette was nice, but I couldn't have beans unless I paid extra for them. Very peculiar.
Good location. Handy for DLR and Greenwich pedestrian tunnel.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Delaner
United Kingdom1 review8.0“Lovely pub, lovely room would recommend”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Breakfast was included in the price but you had to buy your tea/coffee which I find bizarre as I think this is standard with breakfast!
Great little pub. Room was lovely and bed was really comfortable.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Alexandra
Luxembourg25 reviews29 helpful votes10“Perfect place în London!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Could use a bit more space and hangers for clothes, but honestly this is a very minor complaint. The place is truly great and we try to stay there when in London.
It’s the second time we booked the room. Both the bedroom and the bathroom are very spacious. We had a very good night sleep, and we also ate delicious breakfast and dinner, and had drinks at the pub.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Maxine
United Kingdom8 reviews10“Very comfortable the third time staying there, but it’s really good”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The signal for the TV wasn’t very good. We had we had the signal for awhile and they just kept cutting out otherwise we keep staying there every time we come to concert at the O2.
It’s very good it’s the third time staying there
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Watson
United Kingdom1 review9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Really friendly staff and lovely location
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Tony
United Kingdom2 reviews10“Perfect romantic or scenic getaway, away from the hustle and bustle of central London”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The Waterman’s Arms is located in a quiet part of London with a residential feel. Good links to public transport, buses, DLR, and River Bus stops within easy walking distance. The Thames and the beautiful river path with magnificent views is 30 seconds walk away, leading to the foot tunnel under the river to Greenwich and Greenwich Park. The pub itself is wonderful and the staff friendly, attentive, and helpful. The room was a good size, nice comfortable bed, and a small but well presented bathroom and shower which had a luxury feel. The included breakfast, was not a normal hotel or B&B breakfast. They have a restaurant style menu, with perfectly cooked options, which you can select from. We really enjoyed what we chose Drinks are extra. We would highly recommend staying here, and would love to come back soon
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Michaela
Germany32 reviews3 helpful votes10“Always a pleasure”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
This is the third time we stayed, it's just so nice. Lovely, vibrant local pub just opposite of gorgeous Greenwich. Nice, cozy rooms with everything you need. Great breakfast, great food, great people. We will be back soon.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Linalena
Qatar12 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
cleanliness, hospitality of hosts and great breakfast Overall - I dislike nothing. It was great experience.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Julia
Germany18 reviews9.0“Loved it!!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
Great location for exploring less touristy areas on the east side, but still very well connected to the city center (take the boat!) and quiet at night. Very good value for London - spacious, well designed rooms with comfortable beds and a very generous breakfast. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Kate
United Kingdom6 reviews9.0“Lovely place to stay!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
This is totally personal preference, but the only negative for me was that the mattress was too bouncy and soft. I know some people may prefer that though!
Really lovely, well decorated and clean bedroom. Location is great, right next to the river path. Staff were really friendly and helpful, and the breakfast was great!
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Jarkko
Finland25 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“Cozy pub accommodation”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
As the rooms are above a pub there's some noise until not too late hours.h
Both the pub downstairs and the rooms have recently been fully renovated with good style. Stone's throw away from Thames and few hundred metres from TLR station.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Amy
United Kingdom1 review10“Would defo recommend. The breakfast was amazing too, staff great and pub really nice too”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Liked everything
Well presented and clean, with stylish rooms and facilities
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Spike
United Kingdom10 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very nice overall,friendly efficient staff. Clean and comfortable rooms Good pub atmosphere Great food
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Maxine
United Kingdom8 reviews10“Very comfortable and we’re staying there again in May”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing, it is all good
This is your second time we stayed here, and it’s very comfortable and very convenient to get to places
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Ho
United Kingdom32 reviews1 helpful vote10“Make simple things great”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Beautiful. Make simple things great. Everything is absolutely spot on. Well recommended. Brilliant breakfast.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 16 March 2024
Katie
United Kingdom8 reviews9.0“Great stay, staff friendly, comfortable bed - would stay again!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Room was lovely, everything was good quality. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Vicky
United Kingdom10 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Amy
United Kingdom2 reviews8.0“Excellent accommodation for a short stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Excellent access for after hours. Gentleman who welcomed us was rushed off his feet but still took the time to take us to our room and show us all the facilities available. Bed was comfortable and nicely laid out and the room was very clean.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Paul
United Kingdom36 reviews8.0“Great rooms, great traditional pub”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Staff very friendly and helpful at check in. Great Breakfast available.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Annette
United Kingdom5 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Comfortable Night Stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Not having a blind/curtain over the en-suite window. It was partially glazed but didn’t feel I had full privacy from other properties.
Location was perfect for visiting my daughter. Enjoyed lunch, although the sandwich option was not available.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 6 March 2024
Daniel
Spain45 reviews3 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Wi-fi was not that good up in the room. Location is a bit far, but well connected. Not many restaurants/coffee around.
Great staff. Quiet and cozy room. Bigger than London average for the price.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Vince
United Kingdom7 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
We were in room 3. Very comfortable.. Only problem. At 7-45 kitchen fans are turned on for breakfast and a loud vibrating sound is heard. Ok if you get up early. But if you want a lay in you better take ear plugs
Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Nash
United Kingdom1 review9.0“A warm, friendly atmosphere with exceptional food!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The only minor detail was a flickering bedside lamp.
We had a great stay, the bed was super comfy and it was relatively quiet overnight, we had a very good night sleep. The food here is amazing, we had 3 courses for dinner and also breakfast in morning which was all outstanding! Staff were very friendly and accommodating, allowing us to leave our luggage before check-in. Live music in the evening topped off such a great weekend at a lovely pub!
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 8 February 2024
Kevin
United Kingdom17 reviews10“I was attending a conference in the excel centre. A short walk to the train station and 1 train change and I was at the”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing!
Nice clean room - good size and a nice pub attached
Stayed in February 2024
