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Waterside Hotel, West Kilbride
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Free Wifi
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Accessible Rooms
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Private Car Park
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Lift
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Pets Allowed
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Spa
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Family Friendly
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Entertainment
Located on the water’s edge with views across the Firth of Clyde the Waterside Hotel offers wonderfully appointed accommodation, from stylish, deluxe rooms to the exceptional spa suite. Enjoy a range of dining options with excellent menu choices through the day at the comfortable restaurant and bar.
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Free Wifi
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Accessible Rooms
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Private Car Park
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Lift
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Pets Allowed
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Spa
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Family Friendly
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Entertainment
Number of Bedrooms: 23
Parking Spaces: 100
Steps into Hotel: 6
Check In Time: 3pm
Check Out Time: 11am
The Waterside Hotel in West Kilbride is a stunning family owned hotel with a great location in Ayrshire on the water’s edge with panoramic views across the Firth of Clyde to the Isle of Arran. When looking for a 4 star hotel in Ayrshire the Waterside is the perfect place to stay with many of this areas great attractions within easy reach, such as Robert Burns Birthplace, Ayr Racecourse and Ayrshire’s Championship golf courses.
This bespoke hotel by the coast boasts a range of 23 wonderfully appointed accommodation options for your hotel break in Ayrshire. Each room and suite have been finished to the highest standard and carrying through the hotel's delightful New England/Cape Cod design theme. The majority of the Waterside's accommodation provides breathtaking views across the Clyde and beyond to the Isle of Arran. A selection of rooms enjoy views of the Ayrshire countryside and nearby West Kilbride. Many rooms even have the added bonus of a sumptous Jacuzzi bath as well as the amazing views.
The Waterside Restaurant and Bar at the Waterside Hotel offers the very best in casual dining with an extensive menu choice to suit every taste. Try al fresco dining in the private garden or on the heated verandah and soak in the beautiful views across the clyde. The Si! Shack is another excellent choice for great food at The Waterside Hotel.
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Bedrooms
TV Tea/Coffee Iron/Board Toiletries Hairdryer Telephone Room Service Cots Supplied Spa Bath in Bedroom(s) Wifi Family Room for 3 Interconnecting Rooms Walk In ShowersAll of the bedrooms at the Waterside Hotel provide you with everything you need for a most enjoyable and comfortable stay.
Guests also complimentary Wifi in their rooms and throughout the hotel.
Choose the room for you:
Standard - Countryside views, all en suite
Deluxe - Sea view with Jazuzzi bath
Countryside Classic - Countryside view, walk in shower, Jacuzzi bath and lounge seating area
Sea View Classic - Sea views, Jacuzzi and lounge seating area
Superior Room - Sea view, walk in shower and lounge seating area
Classic Suite - Sea and countryside views, walk in shower for two and lounge seating area
Superior Deluxe Side Sea Views- Balcony, sea view, walk in shower, whirlpool bath and lounge seating area.
Spa Suite - Balcony terrace, sauna, steam room, whirlpool bath, open plan bedroom and living area, dressing room
Bar & Restaurant
Outdoor Dining TerraceFrom the moment you walk through the door at The Waterside there is an immediate wow factor at the hotel’s stunning restaurant and bar along the water's edge in West Kilbride.
As part of the family-owned SimpsInns group, The Waterside takes great pride in its extensive food offering, sourcing local produce where possible and using only the freshest ingredients. The Waterside is part of the prestigious Scotch Beef Club and supports Taste Ayrshire.
Al Fresco Food and Drink
When the sun shines there are few better places to be than enjoying some quality time at The Waterside. Eating Al Fresco is one of our many varied dining options at The Waterside where you can enjoy great food in their private garden overlooking Arran.
Diners are provide an excellent menu choice to suit all tastes - we're sure there will be something for all the family.
Sample Menus
BREAKFAST,COFFEE, CAKE
MAIN MENU
SIMPLY SIMPSINNS
LIGHT BITES
LUNCH MENU
CHILDREN'S MENU
DESSERT
WINE, DRINK, COCKTAILS
Si! Shack @ The Waterside
(seasonal opening) Si! Shack is an innovative concept where seafood and shellfish plus other creative dishes are the order of the day. Guests are welcome to sit in and enjoy the panoramic vistas over to the Isle of Arran or choose your food to go. Either way we guarantee you the freshest catch.
Al fresco dining options continue with the heated verandah and private beach gardens at The Waterside. The stunning Cape Cod/New England design makes for the perfect place to dine out or simply relax and unwind. When the sun is shining there is no better place than the The Waterside with delicious food and drink available throughout the day.
Leisure
Sauna Steam Room Relaxation Area Beauty Treatments Hydrotherapy PoolSi! Spa at The Waterside - NOW OPEN
Set on the water’s edge, Si! Spa is a serene sanctuary offering an extensive menu of treatments using ESPA and ishga products, celebrated for their natural ingredients and holistic benefits.
Enjoy 2 hours access to the spa for £20 per person. Relax in the sauna, steam room, and dedicated relaxation areas, or immerse themselves in the outdoor hydro pool overlooking the Firth of Clyde—an inspiring setting designed to soothe both body and mind.
Whether you’re looking for a revitalising spa day or a calming coastal escape, our new seafront spa promises a harmonious blend of luxury and nature, creating a truly memorable wellness retreat.
As of the 15th January 2026, access to the Gailes Hotel Spa is no longer included as part of your stay.
Directions to the Wateside Hotel in West Kilbride
The hotel is located on the A78 heading to Seamill and West Kilbride.
Closest airports
Glasgow Prestwick Airport - 16 miles
Glasgow Airport - 20.9 miles
Edinburgh Airport - 61 miles
Hotel Notice Board
New Si Spa now open! Access to the spa is available to guests for £20pp (payable at the hotel). This allows you 2 hours access to the spa.
This hotel is a popular wedding venue therefore availability at weekends will be limited. There may be noise until late in the hotel if a wedding/function is taking place.
Dogs Welcome:
Dogs are welcome to stay at the Waterside Hotel. A charge of £15 per dog per night applies. Please call our reservations team prior to adding a dog to your stay to check availability.
Hotel Upgrades:
The Waterside hotel are refurbishing their restaurant. The transformation will see the current outdoor veranda enclosed with large windows, creating a stunning new dining space with uninterrupted views across the private gardens and towards the beach. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time. Most of the work will take place in areas away from guest accommodations, the hotel will do their utmost to keep any disturbances to a minimum
Walking Cycling Horse Racing Golf in Local Area Wildlife Watching ClimbingWith a great location in West Kilbride the Waterside is ideal for visiting these things to see and do in Ayrshire.
Ayr Racecourse
Culzean Castle and Country Park
Dean Castle
Dumfries House
Dundonald Castle
Dundonald Links
Eglinton Country Park
Gailes Links
Heads of Ayr Farm Park
Kelburn Castle and Estate
Kilmarnock (Barassie) Golf Club
Largs Golf Club
Prestwick Golf Club
Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
Royal Troon Golf Club
Smugglers Trail
Vikingar
West Kilbride Golf Club
Western Gailes Golf Club
For more information on things to see in and do in the area, check out our Destination Guide.