The Waterman's Arms
1 Glenaffric Avenue Docklands, Tower Hamlets, London, E14 3BW, United Kingdom – Great location - show map
Fantastic breakfast, wonderful hotel that far exceeded our expectations. We booked it as a cheap room as we were in London for a gig, we will 100% be back!

Located in London and with Canary Wharf Tube Station reachable within 1.9 miles, The Waterman's Arms has a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar. The property is around 3.4 miles from Tube Station, 4 miles from Olympic Stadium and 4.5 miles from O2 Arena. Canada Water Tube Station is 4.5 miles from the hotel and Tower of London is 4.5 miles away. All rooms in the hotel are equipped with a TV. All rooms include a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At The Waterman's Arms rooms come with bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers Full English/Irish, vegetarian or vegan options. At the accommodation you'll find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Tower Bridge is 4.7 miles from The Waterman's Arms, while London Bridge Tube Station is 6 miles from the property. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 4.3 miles from the hotel.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
The Waterman's Arms has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Mar 14, 2020Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Heating
- Garden
- Daily housekeeping
- Baggage storage
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Breakfast
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- Jay
United Kingdom
“Fantastic breakfast, wonderful hotel that far exceeded our expectations. We booked it as a cheap room as we were in London for a gig, we will 100% be back!” - Oxana
Portugal
“Very comfortable pleasant room, welcoming staff, nice quite location. Food is very good too.” - Zoe
United Kingdom
“Great view of the river from our room.Perfect location for exploring Greenwich and canary wharf and easy to get into central london.freindly staff and a great breakfast to start the day before exploring” - Stephanie
United States of America
“the room was excellent and the staff was wonderful. it was nice having a pub below the room.” - Judith
United Kingdom
“Great, friendly place to stay, very convenient for the Greenwich foot tunnel. Quiet and peaceful location. The Waterman's Arms served delicious food and was extremely good value for money.” - Kyle
United Kingdom
“A lovely room in a very nice pub, close to a DLR station or equally a short walk to the river front. The staff were incredibly friendly. The room was spotlessly clean, with good facilities and excellent out of hours arrangements.” - Jass
Germany
“Fabulous rooms, super friendly team with a pub downstairs and great food.” - Dawn
United Kingdom
“The decor was is beautiful and the room was so comfortable. The staff were so friendly.” - DDiane
United Kingdom
“Location was near transport for the O2 and Greenwich park. Staff were very friendly and helpful.” - Michaela
Germany
“A wonderful, lively and friendly local pub with a few sweet and cozy rooms above. Great breakfast and food in the pub. Well-appointed room with a great bathroom, all exceptionally clean and very charming. We loved it very much and definitely will...”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Hi is the O2 arena in walking distance from here please?
Hi! Although the O2 is incredibly close, to walk as it is on the other side of the river would take over 30 minutes. However via boat or DLR the trip ..Answered on 24 February 2022how far from euston station are you?
Euston stations is approximately 40 minutes away from us via public transport.Answered on 1 March 2023hi, where do you recommend guests to park?
Unfortunately we do not have reserved parking available. However there is paid on street parking available close by as well as a NCP a 10 minute walk ..Answered on 9 March 2023Can we have twin beds?
Hi, Unfortunately all our rooms are equipped with double beds. Many thanks!Answered on 6 May 2022What is check-out time ? We would like to check out by 12
Check out time is 10 at the latest, there is a possibility to request late check out, it will be confirmed/denied depending on dates.Answered on 28 July 2022Hello which is the nearest tube station to get to you then onto the O2?
The nearest tube station would be Canary Wharf which is only about 10 min by bus or 5 min by DLR from nearby Island Gardens station. I hope it helps.Answered on 7 June 2022- Still looking?
Hotel area info *
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- The Waterman's Arms
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Amenities of The Waterman's ArmsGreat facilities! Review score, 8.6
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Heating
- Garden
- Daily housekeeping
- Baggage storage
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linens
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
- Electric kettle
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- CanoeingAdditional chargeOff-site
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Public transit ticketsAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Baggage storage
- Board games/Puzzles
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- English
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of GBP 10 is required on arrival. That's about 12.21USD. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children over 12 are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
Age restriction
No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 12 and up are allowed)
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash
Debit card
The Waterman's Arms accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
FAQs about The Waterman's Arms
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The Waterman's Arms is 5 miles from the center of London. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Room options at The Waterman's Arms include:
- Double
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Guests staying at The Waterman's Arms can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.2).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
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The prices at The Waterman's Arms may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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The Waterman's Arms has 1 restaurant:
- The Waterman's Arms
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The Waterman's Arms offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Canoeing
- Happy hour
- Walking tours
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Check-in at The Waterman's Arms is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.