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.
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 cribs (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
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Private dining
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling 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 washroom
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Front entrance ramp
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-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
Hair dryer
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 specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco 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 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.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
Also known as
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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 to 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?
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Reviews
The Waterside Hotel Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 25, 2026
Sea view room was excellent and the spa is unbelievable
John
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 6, 2026
Great place, amazing Spa and all bar & restaurant staff were very pleasant and attentive, reception staff not so much
Iain
Iain, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 7, 2026
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
Tracie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 26, 2026
Staff helpful room lovely. Food excellent.
morag
morag, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 12, 2026
The room was spacious and view was lovely.
Lorraine
Lorraine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 30, 2025
Enjoyed everything about our stay meals and rooms we’re excellent
Alastair
Alastair, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 18, 2026
Gorgeous room and views. Outstanding breakfast fresh to order
aimee
aimee, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 6, 2026
Excellent room
Philip
Philip, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 29, 2026
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
Elaine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 10, 2025
Lovely clean comfortable room.
Friendly staff
Philip
Philip, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 1, 2025
Nice, tidy and clean hotel. Good bed and I slept well. Breakfast was excellent.
Jerry
Jerry, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 12, 2025
Great 😊 overnight for a wedding along at the hydro, had great weather which help views were stunning 🌞
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 16, 2025
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
Jolene, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 31, 2024
Lovely hotel big bedrooms
Dog friendly
have already booked our next stay
Ann
Ann, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 19, 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
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 12, 2024
2 night stay
Nice place, great decor
Staff are friendly and helpful...and happy.
Findlay
Findlay, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 22, 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
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8/10 Very good
Dec 10, 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
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 13, 2026
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
Nicole, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 8, 2024
Excellent room
Tyrone
Tyrone, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 6, 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
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8/10 Very good
Jan 22, 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
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 7, 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
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 22, 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
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 21, 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.