Located in Essington, Waterfront Inn PHL Airport is on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Harrah's Casino and Racetrack and Subaru Park. .This motel is 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Wells Fargo Center and 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Lincoln Financial Field.
Harrah's Casino and Racetrack - 7 min drive - 7.7 km
Subaru Park - 9 min drive - 11.9 km
Wells Fargo Center - 12 min drive - 15.1 km
Lincoln Financial Field - 13 min drive - 15.5 km
University of Pennsylvania - 16 min drive - 17.1 km
Getting around
Prospect Park - Moore Station - 4 min drive
PHL Airport Terminals E & F Station - 8 min drive
Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 7 min drive
Restaurants
Denny's - 15 min walk
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Cracker Barrel - 4 min drive
Domino's Pizza - 4 min drive
Stargate Diner - 4 min drive
About this property
Waterfront Inn PHL Airport
Riverfront motel in Essington with free parking
Waterfront Inn PHL Airport offers 40 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 20-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.
This Essington motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 40 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this motel include a picnic area, barbecue grills, and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and a vending machine. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
24-hour free return airport shuttle on request
Free self parking on site
Extended parking on site (USD 10 per day)
RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
Things to do
Playground
Family friendly
In-room microwave
Mini-fridge
Playground
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
On a river
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible airport shuttle
Assistive listening devices
Braille/raised signage
Lever door handles
No lift
Smooth flooring in room
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
1 building
3 floors
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
20-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Mini-fridge
More
Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Desk chair
Heating (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Breakage deposit: USD 30.00 per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Extended parking fee: USD 10 per day
Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
Airport Waterfront
Airport Waterfront Essington
Airport Waterfront Inn
Airport Waterfront Inn Essington
Waterfront Airport
Airport Waterfront Inn
Waterfront Phl Essington
Waterfront Inn PHL Airport Motel
Waterfront Inn PHL Airport Essington
Waterfront Inn PHL Airport Motel Essington
Waterfront Inn PHL Airport Reviews
Reviews
6.6
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
the hotel was rundown and under construction, outside was not what the pictures show
Donald
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Vilay
13 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, quiet, and comfortable
They’re under renovation but our room was fine. It wasn’t finished but it was for one night and it was clean & comfortable. Good for the price with free parking.
Vilay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
2/10 Terrible
Brittany
Travelled with family and small children
9 Mar 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
When we walked into the room, right away we noticed very dirty floors. The tv remote was also very dirty. When we walked into the bathroom, the fridge was in it. There were old cups left inside of the fridge. When we turned towards the shower, we noticed dirty stained up towels and a used washcloth that was never removed. Inside the shower was also fairly dirty and old soap stains on the walls. The toilet was stained up we had to clean it first. Then we went to check the bed out, the blankets were old and ripped. There was hair and dirt everywhere. Even underneath where the alarm clock and phone are, there was someone else’s old nasty socks. The heater/ac was so dirty and dusty, there was no turning it all. Staff was decent, had a good talk w the owner and told him everything.
Everything was great from the location, price and cleanliness of the room!
Shane
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bennett
7 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean room comfortable bed accommodating and quick pick up and drop off the airport and very reasonably priced. What more could you ask for you want? Will stay here again
Bennett
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Charles, wylie
4 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The place was under construction
Charles
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Flora
Travelled with partner
3 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was nice, beautiful view of the water, staff was great. The hotel 1st floor is currently under renovation. There needs to be parking closer to the building overall. Hopefully during renovations, parking is included in the plans to create parking spots close to the office.
Completely disappointed with my stay. The property is undergoing maintenance and failed to notify customers during booking. Loud noise during my entire stay.
The room itself was pretty good & clean. There was some kind of remodel going on and a huge roll off dumpster was positioned very close to the hotel on NW corner below our room, it was filled to the rim with wood & huge amounts of cardboard. The area all around it was littered with the same, and absolute eyesore mess! It never was taken away while we stayed 3 nights.
At approx. 3am on our third night I hear a chainsaw running outside (LOUD!) and once fully awake went to raise the shade to see firefighters everywhere tending a dumpster/decking fire that very easily could have burnt my teen son and I alive if they had responded any later.
Luckily we weren't evacuated but the room smelled of smoke and needless to say our sleep was minimal.
Later that morning around 9am before check out I raised the shade about 12 inches to get some natural light in the room while my son still slept. As I was lying on the bed looking at my phone, a black guy crouched by the window peeping in, shading/cupping his eyes to see inside. He ran off when I jumped up. CREEPY AF!!! I was definitely rattled.
The front desk acted like the fire was just another day in Philly, very flippant. I didn't even mention the creeper after that response, didn't feel like they gave a care.
We dealt with three different people in the office during our stay and not one of them seemed to have a grasp on the English language, TERRIBLE communication skills.
I won't be staying again. Beware.
I like that it's right along the Delaware river and you can see the planes flying into the airport. As well as, a park right next door. Has a hotel shuttle to take you to and from the airport. Also, has some restaurants and a WAWA in walking distance.
Heating was not working and I had to wait for nearly half the day as owner was out and was the only one who knew how to fix it. Was staying in a very cold room till then.
I absolutely LOVE this hotel. It’s got a lot of character and the newly renovated guest rooms are amazing. The barn door is a super cool touch!! I have to say, the staff here are my favorite out of anywhere I’ve traveled (and that’s a lot lately). Special place in my heart for Ash, always improving things around the hotel and ALWAYS willing to help you out if needed. Love yall and see you again soon! ❤️❤️
Megan
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
shameka
Travelled with partner
2 Feb 2025
Disliked: Amenities
No ice machine , no working vending machines staff act like they didn’t want to give a few extra towels for two adults.
shameka
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Jeroen
Business traveller
30 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Worth the price.
The rooms are quite large and well equiped (Including a fridge and a microwave). As they we're refurbishing the hotel, there was a bit of noise and dust, and a few hours during the afternoon there was no water. Not great, but understandable (and should not happen once the refurbishing is done). The lobby was a bit of a makeshift and check-in took a longer than normal. Staff is friendly and the setting of the hotel is quite nice at the riverbank and next to a park. Shuttle service to the airport was on time at 4am!
The facility beautifully sits on Delaware river; giving the most beautiful views. The Cleanliness and safety box is definitely checked off. The neighborhood is quiet and amazing
TV didn’t work all night, staff couldn’t help, also the manager never showed up, I was told by staff he would be returning in an half hour, never showed up