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The Waterside Hotel

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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Superior Double Room, Sea View
Indoor wedding
Exterior
On the beach
Fireplace

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$318
includes taxes & fees
20 July - 21 July

Room options

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Superior Double Room, Sea View

Superior Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Jetted bath
Hairdryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Portencross Castle - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Kelburn Castle and Country Centre - 13 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Dundonald Links - 16 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Irvine Beach - 19 min drive - 23.8 km
  • Royal Troon Golf Club - 22 min drive - 31.4 km

Getting around

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

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

Upscale hotel
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services at The Waterside Hotel. The on-site restaurant, Waterside Restaurant, features Regional cuisine. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Luggage storage, a banquet hall and a lift
  • Smoke-free property and meeting rooms
Room features
All guest rooms at The Waterside Hotel have amenities, such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Waterside Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2015
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV

Food and drink

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

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are 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
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Waterside Hotel?

As of 15 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Waterside Hotel on 20 July 2025 start from AU$318.01, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Waterside Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Waterside Hotel?

Checkout 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 miles (10 km). West Kilbride Station is 22 minutes by foot.

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The Waterside Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 166 out of 237 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 237 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 237 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 237 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 237 reviews

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 Good

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I enjoyed my break away over all I waould rerurn
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for ferry to Aran
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff are super friendly. We took our dog and they were very accomodating and went the extra mile to ensure a nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovel hotel and setting
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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..
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was extremely good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyrone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As advertised in excellent hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect holiday

Love The Waterside. Staff are lovely, rooms fab, view just perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Findlay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was comfortable, but a little too warm. Food was good! Service and staff were excellent. Gorgeous location on the beach!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Mike

No bar area, only restaurant, no atmosphere. Outside are would be nice in the summer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel big bedrooms Dog friendly have already booked our next stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Luisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024