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Waterfront Inn PHL Airport

Waterfront Inn PHL Airport
Waterfront Inn PHL Airport – Essington, PA
Waterfront Inn PHL Airport – Essington, PA
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Waterfront Inn PHL Airport

This Essington hotel is located 3 miles from Philadelphia International Airport. Free airport shuttle services and free Wi-Fi are offered at this hotel. Guest rooms at the Waterfront Inn Essington feature a flat-screen cable TV, a microwave, and a refrigerator. A large work desk and private bathroom are also provided. The Waterfront Inn PHL Airport offers a marina. Guests have access to laundry facilities. The Essington Waterfront Airport Inn is 2 miles from Harrah's Casino and 4 miles from Widener University. Philadelphia Zoo and Independence Hall are within a 30-minute drive of the hotel.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Luggage storage
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Airport shuttle
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning

Reviews

3.7 / 5
Great 1004 reviews
  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    It was clean, comfortable and updated There really wasn’t anything I didn’t like about the property but it appears that the property next store is being torn down. It didn’t take away from our stay.

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Staff was nice, room was clean and cozy. There is no elevator and heard some noise in the middle of the night.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The room was large and mostly clean, but there were some stains on the bedspread, and marks on the walls. The window shades had dead mosquitoes stuck to them. I did kill a couple of them in the room, but that might be to be expected being right on the river. The shower had some hairs in it, and the water pressure left much to be desired. The rest of the bathroom was spotless. Overall, it was fine for what I paid.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Do not use this place if you need ads with your luggage. I had two big ones that I had to lug to the farthest room. No elevator either. So they had to move me to the ground floor.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Por el precio, vista y transporte para el aeropuerto encuentro este hotel demasiado bueno para su precio y está a 25 minutos de la cuidad

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    I did not stay here after the treatment I received when I tried to check in. I would never return to this hotel. I tried to check in and had previously told the hotel I was traveling with a mobility scooter. I booked two queen beds. When I arrived, the extremely rude desk clerk told me the rooms with two beds were on the second floor. There is no way to drive a scooter up a flight of stairs. The listing stated there was an elevator, but there was not. I asked for my money back and was told I had to go through booking.com. I called Booking.com and they called the hotel to straighten things out. The hateful desk clerk hung up on them three times. This place is the worst. I cannot say enough about the lack of service.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The rooms were clean and nice size. The staff was friendly and helpful. The free parking was a plus. The views of the waterfront and the park next door were great! I enjoyed my stay.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The airport shuttle took about 15 min and we were surprised to find that they also offered a shuttle to the port on Saturday morning (I’d check on this if you want to use it - seems like it might be sporadic). Check in was easy and friendly, even though we booked through Expedia. It’s motel style and there is no elevator, so keep that in mind. You can see the water from the exterior walkways. The rooms were nice for being a 2 star hotel! Slightly odd layout with the fridge being in the bathroom, but everything worked and was clean. The shower was good and the beds were ok. My only complaint would be that the door didn’t seal well. You could hear wind and see daylight around it. Not unsafe, but weather stripping would really help. The property next door is quite run down - unsure if it’s associated with Waterfront or not, but it’s unfortunate for them. If it weren’t for that this would seem like a much nicer hotel!

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Yr ch fencing

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Clean room

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    This is a motel style hotel with exterior entrances to the rooms. I would not want to stay here in the winter or during bad weather. I stayed one night and it served its purpose as a budget overnight before leaving on a cruise. The shuttle from the airport was fine and that they had a complimentary shuttle to the cruise terminal was an unexpected surprise and much appreciated. The room was ok and the staff was friendly and helpful.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    I had a very pleasant stay. The room was clean, comfortable, and well maintained. The location was convenient, and everything was exactly as expected. The check-in process was easy, and the staff was friendly and helpful. I felt comfortable and safe during my stay. I would definitely stay here again and recommend this place to others.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The Inn was an easy drive into the city for sightseeing. The front desk staff member was very friendly and helpful. Our rooms had a great view of the river. The facilities in the rooms suited our needs. The rooms were unfortunately in need of a proper clean. The floors in particular were very dirty.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Great location…recently updated rooms. Clean and great staff .

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Checked in and after seeing this dump I handed the key right back to the guy at the front desk and left and went to the Candlewood. I didn’t like anything about this place!!

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Not bad, needs repairs

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    This was the second time I stayed at Waterfront. It was clean and quiet. A cheap and perfect stay for the second time. Friendly staff

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    It had such a pretty veiw of the water! Felt clean, whole fridge/ freezer. Microwave. Roku tv. Did have an issue with leaking water and running out of utensils but was resolved.

Frequently asked questions about Waterfront Inn PHL Airport

Does Waterfront Inn PHL Airport have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Waterfront Inn PHL Airport offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Waterfront Inn PHL Airport offer parking?
Yes, paid self-parking is available on-site at Waterfront Inn PHL Airport. Oversized vehicle parking is also available.
Does Waterfront Inn PHL Airport have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Waterfront Inn PHL Airport does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Essington, see business hotels in Essington.
Does Waterfront Inn PHL Airport have a fitness center?
Waterfront Inn PHL Airport does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Waterfront Inn PHL Airport located, and how walkable is the area?
Waterfront Inn PHL Airport is located at 103 Taylor Avenue, Essington, PA 19029. With a Walk Score of 35, the area is rated Car-Dependent. A car or rideshare is recommended for most trips in this area.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Waterfront Inn PHL Airport
  • Philadelphia Airport 3.2 mi
  • Philadelphia International Airport 3.3 mi
  • Lincoln Financial Field 7.6 mi
  • The Wharton School 8.4 mi
  • University of Pennsylvania 8.5 mi
  • ENIAC 8.6 mi
  • Drexel University 8.9 mi

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