The Waterside Hotel

4.0 star property
Beachfront, with full-service spa

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Exterior
View from room
Fireplace
Reception
Indoor wedding

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Ardrossan Road, West Kilbride, Scotland, KA23 9NG
  • Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
  • Portencross Castle
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Kelburn Castle and Country Centre
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

Executive Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Smart TV
Portable fan
Jetted bath
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Jetted bath
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
Electric kettle
  • 26 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

West Kilbride

At The Waterside Hotel you'll be 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Craft Town Scotland and 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Ardneil Bay. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .A relaxing visit to Si Spa ( coming early 2026) can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and aromatherapy along with access to the sauna and hot tub. The restaurant, Waterside Restaurant, serves Regional cuisine. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class West Kilbride hotel include Portencross Castle and Geronimo Sailing Ltd.

What's nearby

  • Craft Town Scotland - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Portencross Castle - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Kelburn Castle and Country Centre - 13 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Dundonald Links - 16 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Royal Troon Golf Club - 22 min drive - 31.4 km

Getting around

  • West Kilbride Station - 2 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spice Of India - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Waterside - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Twa Dugs - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪the kings - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Oscar's - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Waterside Hotel

Beachfront, with full-service spa
The Waterside Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at The Waterside Hotel.

This 4-star West Kilbride hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 2015
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Waterside Hotel offers 23 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Si Spa ( coming early 2026) has 4 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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Waterside Restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2015
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • A fee will be charged for use of certain facilities

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Waterside Hotel?

The Waterside Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to The Waterside Hotel?

The closest beach to The Waterside Hotel is Irvine Beach (14.2 km).

Is there a spa on site at The Waterside Hotel?

Yep, Si Spa ( coming early 2026) is available for guests. It has a hot tub, a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as deep-tissue massages.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Waterside Hotel?

No, The Waterside Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Waterside Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Regional cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Waterside Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Waterside Hotel?

Dogs are welcome at The Waterside Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer.