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The Waterside Hotel

4.0 star property
West Kilbride beachfront hotel with spa, restaurant

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Enjoy your visit to West Kilbride with a stay at The Waterside Hotel. 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 terrace and a garden.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Room service
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Wedding services

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Children's menu
The current price is €182
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec

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
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
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 cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Jetted bath
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Room

Executive Room

Highlights

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

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Premium Room

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

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
  • Sea view
  • 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
  • OVO Hydro - 47 min drive - 60.4 km
  • Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre - 48 min drive - 60.7 km
  • Buchanan Street - 48 min drive - 62.0 km
  • Loch Lomond - 55 min drive - 73.3 km

Getting around

  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 24 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 39 min drive
  • Ardrossan Town Station - 9 min drive
  • Ardrossan South Beach Station - 10 min drive
  • West Kilbride Station - 22 min walk

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

Enjoy your visit to West Kilbride with a stay at The Waterside Hotel. 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 terrace and a garden.

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
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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
  • 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 ( 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.

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.
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 EU regulations about consumer rights, 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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The Waterside Hotel Hotel
The Waterside Hotel West Kilbride
The Waterside Hotel Hotel West Kilbride

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 enjoy other amenities such as spa services 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

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was excellent with a good selection of food. (3 reviews)
  • The restaurant offered a good selection of food with gluten-free options and friendly staff. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

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

10/10 Exceptional

Stay was extremely good
Mary, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room was comfortable, but a little too warm. Food was good! Service and staff were excellent. Gorgeous location on the beach!
Lesley, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect stay

Great hotel. Everything seemed to be just right. Service was there when you needed it and not there when you didn’t. Minor issue with vegan ingredient availability but nothing else wrong.
Steve, 2-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed everything about our stay meals and rooms we’re excellent
Alastair, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Good food and service, fantastic room, very clean. Relaxed environment.
Stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent staff.
Andrew, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

I enjoyed my break away over all I waould rerurn
Marie, 1-night trip

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

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

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

2/10 Poor

Give it a miss

My room was meant to be a deluxe room with side sea view. Ripped and stained curtains do not say deluxe. View of the workmen doing the building works and woken by them at 7am is not deluxe. A shocking breakfast with such a poor selection is also not deluxe. I complained when I checked out, male manager approached me without introducing himself as the hotel manager, I had to ask Sorry who are you for him to then introduce himself. I showed him the curtains and discussed my complaint and that it was not worth what I had paid. I mentioned a local competitor who has bought a hotel close by and that their all over standards were so much better. He replied that he had been there recently and service was awful. Again not a professional reply. He apologised profusely and agreed with my complaints. I again reiterated the cost of the room, his way of compensating is giving me his email and to email him when I’m next in the area. In hindsight I should have pushed further for some kind of refund. I drove past last week and the ongoing works at the hotel certainly don’t make me want to rush back, they make the hotel look rundown. Shame, previous stay was great but I will continue on the road next time to its competitor up the road.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location for ferry to Aran
James, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

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

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

2 night stay

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

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent room
Tyrone, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

There was a main road right outside our window and there is a constant roar of traffic. We did not get much sleep. The only thing to spoil a lovely little break
Alastair, 2-night trip

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