The Waterside Hotel

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel in West Kilbride with spa, restaurant

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When visiting West Kilbride, The Waterside Hotel is a great choice to consider. You can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps or aromatherapy, and Regional cuisine is served at Waterside Restaurant, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a hot tub and a sauna.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub
  • Room service
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Children's menu
The current price is £165
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May

Room options

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Room

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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Ardrossan Road, West Kilbride, Scotland, KA23 9NG

What's nearby

  • Craft Town Scotland - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Portencross Castle - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Ardneil Bay - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • South Beach - 6 min drive - 7.9 km
  • beach near Hunterston Marsh - 7 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 24 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 39 min drive
  • Ardrossan Town Station - 8 min drive
  • Ardrossan South Beach Station - 10 min drive
  • West Kilbride Station - 22 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Waterside - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪the kings - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Twa Dugs - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Salt Cot - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Basebowl - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Waterside Hotel

  • When visiting West Kilbride, The Waterside Hotel is a great choice to consider. You can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps or aromatherapy, and Regional cuisine is served at Waterside Restaurant, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a hot tub and a sauna.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 40 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Private dining
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2015
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 4 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch Smart TV

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Desk chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Spa

Si Spa has 6 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Dining

Waterside Restaurant – This beachfront restaurant specialises in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Facilities are accessible for an extra charge
  • Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Also known as

Waterside Hotel West Kilbride
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Frequently asked questions

Does The Waterside Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Waterside Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Waterside Hotel?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Waterside Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at The Waterside Hotel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the hot tub. The Waterside Hotel also has a sauna and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Waterside Hotel?

Yes, Waterside Restaurant offers al fresco dining, Regional cuisine and garden views.

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Reviews

The Waterside Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The spa was exceptional with excellent facilities, spotless conditions, and amazing treatments. (7 reviews)
  • Breakfast was excellent and fresh to order with a good selection of food. (6 reviews)
  • The property's beach location offers lovely views and ideal walking opportunities. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Sea view room was excellent and the spa is unbelievable
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place, amazing Spa and all bar & restaurant staff were very pleasant and attentive, reception staff not so much
Iain, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovley clean room, comfy bed, superior room had lovley view of the beach & garden area. Spa area was exceptional facilities were spotless, fantatic views onto the beachfront. Great breakfast in the morning, will definatley return.
Tracie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff helpful room lovely. Food excellent.
morag, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was spacious and view was lovely.
View from deluxe room.
Lorraine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Gorgeous room and views. Outstanding breakfast fresh to order
aimee, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent room
Philip, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was immaculate, and the balcony was a bonus! The view was amazing!! We found the room a bit hard to find at first but soon got our bearings right!
Elaine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely clean comfortable room. Friendly staff
Philip, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice, tidy and clean hotel. Good bed and I slept well. Breakfast was excellent.
Jerry, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great 😊 overnight for a wedding along at the hydro, had great weather which help views were stunning 🌞
Julie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely room, really big and a large comfy bed. What more do you need?… maybe a few more gluten free options at breakfast would be good, there was nothing on the buffet I could eat. But I did get a cooked breakfast that was nice.
Jolene, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel big bedrooms Dog friendly have already booked our next stay
Ann, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff are super friendly. We took our dog and they were very accomodating and went the extra mile to ensure a nice stay.
Lee, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

2 night stay

Nice place, great decor Staff are friendly and helpful...and happy.
Findlay, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely seaside location with great views towards Aran. Our room was large with a great big comfortable bed and a fab bathroom with a jacuzzi bath and rainfall shower over it. The bar and restaurant are also lovely with good selection of food for dinner and breakfast, both of which we enjoyed..
Sheena, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Hotel is immaculate and rooms are spotless. Room was amazing we couldn’t fault it but we didn’t sleep too well due to the heat of the room. We couldn’t figure out how to turn the heating down as some radiators had knobs to change this some didn’t, it was like a sauna so we didn’t sleep very well. Food was ok it was very overpriced for what it was. I got prawns to start and it had 3 prawns in it and they were not the biggest either which was 11/12 pound. For main I got scallops that were Lovely but wasn't the most filling, they came with chips but staff forgot to give us the chips until we finished. 27 pound for a small plate with some scallops very overpriced but they where nice just not the most filling plate for a main. Frozen Strawberry daiquiris were amazing highly recommend. Bar area felt more like a cafe didn’t really have much atmosphere but that’s just a personal observation. All staff from the restaurant to the bar to the reception desk and spa where all so friendly and welcoming. Spa itself is amazing loved every minute of it. We got a bite to eat in spa lounge food was nice but I ordered a glass of water and a coke and it didn’t come until I finished my meal 15 minutes later. Was a little disappointed you could use blue light card for main restaurant but not the spa lounge even though it’s the same food and coming from the same place just in a different room. Overall the hotel itself was great and spa was amazing.
Nicole, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Lovely hotel for our overnight stay, staff very friendly. Restaurant was very good for our evening meal with a comprehensive menu. Only slight downside was they were doing some groundwork at the rear and side of the property so it was a little noisy early in the morning.
Andrea, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent room
Tyrone, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

2 night stay

Great place. Friendly staff, with special mention to reception who had to deal with an inconsiderate guest. Food was great too. Loved the decor of the whole hotel. Well done to all
Findlay, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

okay if you prefer minimalist/ modern facilities

Very friendly helpful staff. Rather expensive for the facilitites offrered. Food very expensive . But a comfortable nights sleep
Sheila, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great pet friendly hotel - right on the beach

This is a modern well maintained hotel. Ultra pet friendly!! Right on the beach Good quality bar food, great breakfast Great staff. It is also right on the road so do book a beach facing room - we did not and the room was OK, but we yearned to open our window - and it was not to be as this is a busy road.
John, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A week at The Open

A five day stay to watch The Open Golf championship at Troon. The hotel was not able to provide TV coverage of the golf which was unfortunate ans most residents were there for the golf. The hotel took advantage of the golf to charge a premium for standard rooms. It may be better value to travel in from further afield during the championships.
Stephen, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A week at The Open

A five day stay to watch The Open Golf championship at Troon. The hotel was not able to provide TV coverage of the golf which was an oversight given the majority of guests were golfers. The hotel also took advantage of the golf to charge a premium for standard rooms. It may be better value to travel in from further afield during championships.
The Waterside Hotel
Stephen, 5-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

From the outside, the hotel would be more in keeping in Cornwall than the rugged west coast of Scotland. My welcome was sadly half hearted and disinterested but my room was well appointed and comfortable. However, the restaurant is trying to be something that it isn’t. It was suggested that I take a seat on a sofa in the bar area and someone would take a drinks order. After 15 minutes, patience ran out! I didn’t fancy a starter and thought a small dish of olives would suffice. The cheapest, nastiest olives I’ve seen or tasted for a long time. No stick to eat them with and after enquiring, a plastic toothpick was the best on offer! My fish pie was good but glazed carrots are just the wrong vegetable. The charming waitress was overly busy whilst her colleague, in an inappropriately short skirt, propped up the kitchen pass chatting to the duty manager/restaurant manager who was equally ineffectual and lacking in observation. Some good ideas but shock application. I wouldn’t return.
Alexander, 1-night trip