Enjoy your visit to West Kilbride with a stay at The Waterside Hotel. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Waterside Restaurant, which serves Regional cuisine. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a terrace and a garden.
Kelburn Castle and Country Centre - 12 min drive - 11.6 km
Royal Troon Golf Club - 21 min drive - 28.1 km
Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal - 92 min drive - 28.4 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
Spice of India - 6 min drive
Cheery Cup & Saucer - 5 min drive
The Salt Cot - 7 min drive
Cecchini's - 5 min drive
Ardrossan Civic Centre - 5 min drive
About this property
The Waterside Hotel
Enjoy your visit to West Kilbride with a stay at The Waterside Hotel. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Waterside Restaurant, which serves Regional cuisine. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a terrace and a garden.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
23 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
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
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2015
Garden
Terrace
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Portable fan
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Waterside Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in Regional cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night
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
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Waterside Hotel West Kilbride
Waterside Hotel
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: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. 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. The Waterside Hotel also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Waterside Hotel?
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The Waterside Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
22 January 2025
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
Sheila, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
10 December 2024
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
Andrea, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 November 2024
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
Sheena, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 August 2024
Lovely hotel big bedrooms
Dog friendly
have already booked our next stay
Ann
Ann, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 September 2024
Great location for ferry to Aran
James
James, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 July 2024
Staff are super friendly. We took our dog and they were very accomodating and went the extra mile to ensure a nice stay.
Lee
Lee, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 July 2024
2 night stay
Nice place, great decor
Staff are friendly and helpful...and happy.
Findlay
Findlay, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 June 2024
Excellent room
Tyrone
Tyrone, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 August 2024
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
John, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
6 November 2023
Lovel hotel and setting
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 February 2024
Stay was extremely good
Mary
Mary, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 March 2024
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
Findlay, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 June 2024
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
Steve, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 July 2024
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
Stephen, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 July 2024
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.
Stephen
Stephen, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 July 2022
As advertised in excellent hotel
Alan
Alan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 July 2022
Perfect holiday
Love The Waterside. Staff are lovely, rooms fab, view just perfect.
Kirstin
Kirstin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 March 2023
Fantastic
Excellent Hotel, I always stay here when in Scotland
Eddie
Eddie, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
11 September 2022
Room was comfortable, but a little too warm. Food was good! Service and staff were excellent. Gorgeous location on the beach!
Lesley
Lesley, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
11 June 2023
The location is fabulous, right on the sea front. Plenty outdoor seating which was welcome in the hot, sunny weather we had. As someone who follows a gluten-free diet almost every dish on the menu had a GF option available which is quite unusual. Staff were all friendly and helpful. Our room was spacious and clean.
Angela
Angela, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
19 March 2024
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
Alastair, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
1 December 2022
No bar area, only restaurant, no atmosphere. Outside are would be nice in the summer.
Mike
Mike, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
15 November 2024
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.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
4/10 Fair
17 January 2024
A very different experience
We stayed here before and had a fantastic experience. Sadly, rather disappointing this time.
We booked a delux room which on entering had opaque film covering the lower half of the windows which instanty made me suspicious. It was an attempt to block views of the bins, road and the caravan park next door. Our room was at the side of the hotel.
We expected a partial sea view, but not the rest.
With the hotel being so quiet we would have expected a better room positioning.
We were shocked to find that simeone had clearly used our loo. There was urine & loo roll in it!
The bar, restaurant area was very cold with only embers glowing in the log burner. Another client was sitting with his puffa jacket on.
We asked if they could stoke the fire, however we were told it hadn't been on for 2 days and there was no kindling! It had been on. They then turned up the heating.
The open kitchen in the bar area was noisy. Music playing in the bar clashed with the music being played in the kitchen.
A large collection of cutlery was being dried and dropped into the cutlery holder behind us, it was ridiculously loud! We thought it would never stop.
A very different experince from the beautiful room and comfort of our last visit.