Ocean Quay
Greenock · on the Clyde
Waterfront rooms & apartments, steps from the cruise terminal
Friendly, good-value rooms and apartments right on Greenock's waterfront — walk to the cruise terminal, the station and the town. Wi-Fi, live football on every TV (Netflix, Prime, DAZN & Sky), and a friendly welcome on arrival.
Rooms from £30/night · save 10% booking direct · check-in 2.30pm–8pm · things to do →
“Perfect location, very comfortable , beside the water which we loved. Close to everything and a short distance from the train station. Very clean, well looked after, convenient and at a great price”
Choose your room or unit
Private rooms or a full self-contained apartment — book direct, commission-free.
Private Double Room
Private roomA comfortable private double room for one or two guests, on the Greenock waterfront.
Private Bunk Room
Private roomA private room for two — double bed below, single bunk above.
6-Bed Self-Contained Hostel Unit
Self-contained unitA full self-contained apartment — six bedrooms, your own kitchen and living space.
Why Ocean Quay
Private room. Sociable stay.
Most budget stays box you in. Here, your private bedroom comes with shared kitchens and living spaces where the building comes to life — cook alongside fellow travellers, swap plans with cruise guests, unwind with your crew after a shift. Solo doesn't have to mean alone on the waterfront.
- Cook & eat togetherFully-equipped shared kitchens — make dinner, share a table, not a hotel corridor.
- A built-in crowdCruise travellers, crews and visitors from everywhere — good company comes standard.
- Room to gatherShared living spaces to relax, plan the next day or watch the game.
- Your door, your spaceA comfortable private bedroom to retreat to whenever you want it.
Our specialism
Working on the Clyde? We're built for crews.
A practical, comfortable base for shipyard, defence and marine contractors, project crews and NHS staff — walk to the yards and the terminal, park the van on-site, and stay by the night, week or month.
- Self-contained units for crews — keep your team together
- Parking available, with room for vans
- Weekly & long-stay rates for rotations
- Company invoicing — we bill the business
Photo: Kevin Millican, CC BY 4.0From our doorstep
Sail the world's last seagoing paddle steamer
The legendary Waverley— built for the Clyde in 1946 — still steams “doon the watter” every summer, calling at Greenock's Custom House Way, steps from our front door. Cruise past Dunoon, Rothesay and the Kyles of Bute the way Glaswegians have for generations, then walk back to your room.
- •Departures from Custom House Way, right beside Ocean Quay
- •Summer sailings across the Firth of Clyde — check dates at waverleyexcursions.co.uk
- •Make a weekend of it — rooms from £35, whole apartments for groups
How close? Everything that matters
We're right on the quay. Tap any place — on the map or below — for live directions from our front door.
Working on the Clyde
Eat, drink & play
Right on the Clyde, close to everything
The cruise terminal, station and town centre are minutes away — and the whole Firth of Clyde is on your doorstep.
On the water
- •Sea kayaking & paddleboarding off the Esplanade
- •Sailing at Kip Marina & James Watt Dock
- •Sail on the Waverley paddle steamer
- •Ferries to Dunoon, Kilcreggan & the Isle of Bute
Outdoors, views & golf
- •Greenock & Gourock golf clubs, minutes away
- •Greenock Esplanade promenade
- •Lyle Hill & the Free French Memorial
- •The Greenock Cut & Clyde Muirshiel Park
Food & nightlife
- •Restaurants & bars in the town centre — 5 min walk
- •Waterfront Cinema, on the quay
- •Beacon Arts Centre — shows by the water
- •Late-night spots on West Blackhall Street
Heritage & culture
- •Watt Institution & McLean Museum
- •The Custom House (A-listed landmark)
- •Beacon Arts Centre — waterfront theatre
- •James Watt Dock & the Sugar Sheds
Day trips
- •Glasgow — 35 min by train
- •Loch Lomond — ~40 min drive
- •Ardgowan Distillery, Inverkip
- •Gourock Outdoor Pool (seasonal lido)
Why book direct with us
Our best price, booked direct
Our lowest price anywhere — cheaper than Booking.com, Airbnb and Expedia, with no middleman mark-up.
Wi-Fi
Fast wireless internet throughout the building.
Live football + Netflix
Smart TVs with Netflix, Prime, DAZN & Sky via NOW — every Premier League and Scottish game.
Simple check-in
Check-in 2.30pm–8pm — arrival details sent before you travel.
Simple, clear times
Check-in 2.30pm–8pm, check-out by 10am — no surprises.
No booking fees
The price you see is the price you pay.
Good to know
What time is check-in and check-out?+
Check-in is between 2.30pm and 8pm, and check-out is by 10am. If you need to arrive outside those hours, get in touch before you travel and we'll do our best to help.
Is parking available?+
Yes — on-site parking is available, with room for vans and work vehicles.
What's the Wi-Fi and TV setup?+
Wi-Fi throughout the building, and every smart TV comes with Netflix, Amazon Prime, DAZN and Sky via NOW — so you can catch all the live football, Premier League and Scottish Premiership included, plus films and box sets.
Are the rooms en-suite?+
Rooms have a washbasin; the bathrooms and kitchen are shared. Self-contained units have their own shared kitchen, living area and bathrooms.
Do you take group and contractor bookings?+
Absolutely — self-contained units suit crews and families, with weekly rates and company invoicing. See our contractor page or get in touch.
Is it a sociable place to stay?+
Very — that's the point. Private bedrooms sit alongside shared kitchens and living spaces, so you can cook, eat and unwind with fellow guests, or close your door when you'd rather not. Great for solo travellers and crews alike.
How far is the cruise terminal and the station?+
The Greenock Ocean cruise terminal is about a 5-minute walk and Greenock Central station around 6 minutes, with direct trains to Glasgow in roughly 35 minutes.
What's your cancellation policy?+
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before check-in for a full refund; within 48 hours of check-in, bookings are non-refundable. Full details are in our Terms.
Is this a hotel or a short-term let?+
Ocean Quay is waterfront rooms and apartments on Greenock’s waterfront — private rooms and full self-contained apartments. For planning and licensing it is hostel accommodation under Class 7, not a short-term holiday let.
Ready to stay on the Clyde?
Book direct for the best rate.