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The Waterside Hotel

4.0 star property
Beachfront, with full-service spa

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At The Waterside Hotel, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. With amenities like a beachfront location and beachfront dining, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Indulge in a body treatment, a deep-tissue massage, and a facial at Si Spa ( coming early 2026), the onsite spa. The on-site Regional cuisine restaurant, Waterside Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. In addition to a bar and a hot tub, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Portable fan
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private outdoor hot tub
Heating
Smart TV
Portable fan
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Ardrossan Road, West Kilbride, Scotland, KA23 9NG

What's nearby

  • Craft Town Scotland - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • OVO Hydro - 47 min drive - 37.5 miles
  • Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre - 48 min drive - 37.7 miles
  • Buchanan Street - 48 min drive - 38.5 miles
  • Loch Lomond - 55 min drive - 45.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪the kings - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Twa Dugs - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Cheery Cup Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Waterside - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Oscar's - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Waterside Hotel

Upscale hotel
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services at The Waterside Hotel. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and beachfront dining. Treat yourself to a body treatment, a deep-tissue massage, or a facial at Si Spa ( coming early 2026), the onsite spa. The on-site Regional cuisine restaurant, Waterside Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a hot tub.
Other perks include:
  • An electric car charging station, luggage storage, and massage treatment rooms
  • Outdoor furniture, smoke-free premises, and meeting rooms
  • A reception hall, wedding services, and a banquet hall
Room features
All guestrooms at The Waterside Hotel include perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Hair dryers and shampoo
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

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)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • 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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2015
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV

Food and drink

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

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Waterside Hotel West Kilbride
Waterside West Kilbride
Waterside Hotel
The Waterside Hotel Hotel
The Waterside Hotel West Kilbride
The Waterside Hotel Hotel West Kilbride

Frequently asked questions

Is The Waterside Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at The Waterside Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Waterside Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Waterside Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this West Kilbride hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Craft Town Scotland, Ardneil Bay, and Portencross Castle. South Beach and Stevenson Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km). West Kilbride Station is 22 minutes by foot.

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