The Waterside

The Waterside Hotel is a stunning hotel along the water's edge in West Kilbride with panoramic views to Arran. Part of the SimpsInns group.

A stunning family owned hotel and restaurant along the water’s edge in West Kilbride, Ayrshire with panoramic views across the Firth of Clyde to the Isle of Arran. Enjoy a range of luxury accommodation options, from stylish deluxe and family rooms to our exceptional suites. Popular with guests visiting Ayrshire on business or an idyllic leisure break for couples and families, The Waterside is the

perfect place to stay when in Ayrshire with a range of excellent dining options. The Waterside Hotel is also one of Ayrshire’s most attractive wedding and conferencing venues.

04/09/2024

Festive Afternoon Tea! 🎅🎄☕🥂

The perfect afternoon to get you in the festive spirit. Delicious sandwiches, savouries, scones and sweet treats all to the sound of Feeva. Don't forget your dancing shoes! 💃

Book now - https://bit.ly/4f6H9OJ

01/09/2024

Sunday morning never looked so good! Don't forget to tag us in your pictures!📸

31/08/2024

Not just about one day🤍

Here at The Waterside booking your wedding with us is so much more than just one day. When you book your wedding with us, you’re not just choosing a venue; you’re becoming part of our family’s story.

As a thank you for entrusting us with your big day, we have a special gift box just for wedding couples, but that’s just the beginning.

🤍SimpsInns Rewards card with £10 to spend plus 15% off food and non alcoholic drinks up to your wedding day
🤍Couples Spa Day at Si! Spa to relax and reconnect as you prepare for the most important day of your life
🤍6 months gym membership at The Gailes, with access to the Thermal suite
🤍1st anniversary overnight stay, so you can relive the magic of your wedding all over again.

30/08/2024

Fancy an overnight stay at The Waterside Hotel, a warm Scottish welcome and complimentary prosecco?

Available now from £75pp!

✨ Overnight accommodation for two people (B&B)
✨ Full Scottish breakfast
✨Three-course meal from our seasonal menu
✨ Bottle of Prosecco in your room on arrival
✨ Complimentary use of fitness suite at Gailes Golf:Leisure
✨Includes Thermal Suite access at Si! Spa* at The Gailes Hotel

For more info head to our website - https://www.watersideayrshire.com/offers/

27/08/2024

Stuck for ideas for dinner this week? Take a night off doing dishes and leave dinner to us…🍽️

Book now https://www.watersideayrshire.com/book-now/

26/08/2024

Did someone say 'Holidays'!? 🐶🐾

Its National Dog Day! 🐶

Here at The Waterside there is nothing we love more than welcoming your beloved furry friends when you come to stay with us! With the ultimate walkies destination and everything they could need to feel like a pampered pooch be sure to bring them with you the next time!

23/08/2024

Patiently waiting on the next summer day….

22/08/2024

They said 'Yes' to forever!❤️

Victoria & Felix have traveled from Germany and have chosen The Waterside for their dream Scottish wedding in 2025.

We can’t wait to be part of their special day! 💍

20/08/2024

Sweet, savory, and irresistibly crispy—celebrate Bacon Lovers Day with the ultimate French toast topped with bacon and syrup! 🥓🍞🍯

19/08/2024

MR & MRS HALL ( & furry friends! 🤍)

A beautiful day for Mr & Mrs Hall filled with love, laughter and alpacas too!

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18/08/2024

We know it still feels a bit early to be talking about Christmas but we have been adding the finishing touches to ensure this is the most magical festive season yet! ✨🎄🎅

Booking for Christmas Day are now available! We will be hosting Christmas Day in both The Kylie suite and in our restaurant.

To book head to our website https://www.watersideayrshire.com/reserve-table/
or give us a call on 01294824414

16/08/2024

We love seeing you enjoying your visit, whether its in the garden or watching a happily ever after. Please don't forget to tag us so we don’t miss you! 📸

x .i.daly

14/08/2024

Fancy a FREE glass of prosseco? 🥂 Not yet got a SimpsInns loyalty card?

You are missing out on some exclusive offers, like a free glass of prosseco each when you have afternoon tea for two!

Pick up a card the next time you are in one of our venues and register online!

12/08/2024

Work on our famous Christmas Party Nights are well underway and we are positive these are set to be the best yet 🎅🎄

A glass of blubby to kick start the evening followed by 3 course and of course plenty dancing🍾🥂💃🕺

Call now to book or head to our website - https://www.watersideayrshire.com/book-now/

09/08/2024

Nothing we love more than watching a happily ever after…🤍

To book a walk roud head to our website https://www.watersideayrshire.com/book-now/

08/08/2024

Here at SimpsInns we feel very lucky to be surrounded by some of Scotlands top golf courses! ⛳️

Following on from the excitement of The 152nd Open there is no better time to book your next golfing trip to Ayrshire!

Read more - https://tinyurl.com/5n6zxd92

The Gailes Hotel & Spa
The Waterside
Gailes Toptracer Range & Golf Academy
Gailes Golf:Leisure
Si Ayrshire
Old Loans Inn

07/08/2024

The truth is we can't guarantee the sunshine but we can promise to bring the beers 🍻

04/08/2024

Need to kick start your week? We know just the thing! 🍳

03/08/2024

The team behind the bar have been working hard to create some beautiful seasonal cocktails, this Disaranno Blush is one of our guests favourites! 🍹

02/08/2024

There is one thing better than welcome our guests to stay with us...welcoming our guests dogs! 🐶♥️

We love having fluffy friends to stay with us. For more details on your pooches next holiday check this out - https://bit.ly/3YcmRgD

01/08/2024

Hello August 😍

With a new month comes a new exclusive offer for our SimpsInns loyalty card holders! This month enjoy Bubbly Afternoon Tea for two for just £35, saving £10.

Don't yet have a card? Pop in, pick one up and sign up online to avoid missing our exclusive deals!

Book Now - https://www.watersideayrshire.com/book-now/

T&C's Apply. Valid from 1.8.24 until 31.8.24

31/07/2024

Nothing set you up for the day like breakfast, here at The Waterside we have you covered..

29/07/2024

Don't miss out ❗❗ Book your Christmas Party Night before 31st July to make the most of our early bird deal 🎅🎄🥂

The perfect way to celebrate the festive season with family, friends or colleagues. Enjoy a glass of bubbly on arrival, a delicious three course meal and entertainment from our resident DJ to make sure you dance the night away 💃🕺

✨Saturday 7th December
✨Saturday 14th December

Early birds prices have been held at last year's pricing for a limited time only at £54.50 per person! So book before 31st July to avoid missing out!

https://bit.ly/wschristmaspartynight

28/07/2024

We love seeing your pictures, whether its getting down on the dance floor after the 'I do's', your delicious dinner or just a selfie in the sunshine, don’t forget to tag us!

26/07/2024

The perfect start to the weekend, come and enjoy one of our seafood sharers and a bottle of wine in the garden while watching the sun go down over the Isle of Arran😍

25/07/2024

Christmas 🎅🎄 + Afternoon Tea ☕🍰 = Festive Afternoon Tea! 🎅🎄🍷☕🍰

Our festive afternoon tea party is back and will be packed with delicious festive sandwiches, savouries, scones and sweet treats, amazing hits from Feeva and plenty of dancing💃

Tickets are £45 and include a glass of bubbly on arrival and your choice of drink from our Afternoon Tea Party drinks menu

Book Now - https://bit.ly/4f6H9OJ

24/07/2024

Voting is now open! 🤍

We are delighted to share that the Wedding Awards are now accepting votes. It would mean the world to us if any of our wonderful wedding couples would consider voting for us.

We were incredibly honoured to win Best Wedding Team in Scotland last year, and we would be thrilled to be part of this year's lineup as well. Whether you feel we deserve a nomination for Best Wedding Venue in the West, Best Wedding Team, or Best Outdoor Wedding Venue, every vote is truly appreciated. Thank you for your support and kindness.

We're also delighted to be part of the Your Scottish Wedding Awards, and voting is now open for it too.

To Vote
Confetti Wedding Awards - https://confettiawards.co.uk/vote-2025/
Your Scottish Wedding Awards
- https://www.yourscottishweddingawards.co.uk/nominateyoursupplier

24/07/2024

Finish this sentence..

It's not a wedding by the sea in scotland without…

📸

23/07/2024

We should probably enjoy one or two in the garden before the sun disappears again 😂🤔🍻🍹

22/07/2024

We are super excited to be bringing you Si! Spa at The Waterside later this year!

Did you know in the mean time, if you book a stay with us directly you can enjoy one hour Thermal Suite experience at Si! Spa at The Gailes with vitality pool, steam room & relaxation area along with complimentary access to Gailes leisure club & fitness studio?

Book with us directly on our website or give us a call on 01294 824414.

* T&Cs Apply

Address

Ardrossan Road, Seamill
West Kilbride
KA239NG

Website

https://www.watersideayrshire.com/

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To The Waterside… I hope you are all well (and I’m sure, very busy!) We just wanted to send over a MASSIVE thank-you for such a spectacular wedding day from start to finish. Your staff were so attentive, friendly, helpful and caring. They never failed to keep us all smiling, well-fed and hydrated. We had the best day and absolutely can see why people continue to choose you as a wedding venue / hotel. It was the best day ever! Thank you, Mr & Mrs Murphy x

Nothing like getting the party started with a bang 💥 😳 🎤 A fabulous surprise from the bride and groom 🤍 #thewaterside #singingservers #scotland #scottishwedding #weddinginspiration #weddingideas #ayrshireweddding #wedding

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🐾 We love your pawsome pooches at The Waterside 🐾 Dedicated dog friendly rooms, mucky paws stations, water bowls and treats in the room, dog friendly area in our restaurant, and, we are right on the beach with plenty of space for your pooches to stretch their legs!

🌊 A room with a view 🥰

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🎅🏻 SANTA’S COMING!! 🎅🏻 OMG!! We know him! Who’s coming to visit Santa’s Grotto this weekend @hotelwaterside ? Tell us in the comments #Santasgrotto #santascoming #santascomingtotown #ayrshire #ayrshirecoast

Appreciation post 🫶🏽 can we just take a moment to appreciate the gorgeous sounds of @charlottesagerharpist 👌🏽Could listen all day long #wedding #harpist #weddingharpist #ayrshirewedding #seasidewedding #awardwinningvenue #scottishwedding #harpist #harpmusic #calvinharris #zombie #thecranberries #cranberrieszombie #listentothis #listentoyoursoul

✨💙 Adding a little touch of festive sparkle to The Waterside ✨💙 Thank you to the fabulous @daisy.d.does for our amazing decorations. Watch this space…more festive sparkle to come ❄️🎄 #christmas #christmasiscoming #christmasdecor #thewaterside #watersideayrshire #hotel #hotelbreaks #ayrshire #visitayrshire #visitscotland

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🎅 Santa is arriving at The Waterside tomorrow 🎅 He's fully booked this weekend, but we have spaces the following two weekends (10th, 11th, 17th & 18th). Tickets are £15 per child (under-12) and include: 🎅 Dedicated time with Santa 🎁 Present from Santa 🍽 Main course from Kids Menu plus refillable soft drink (squash or draught). Adults can enjoy a meal from our a la carte menu, available all day. Please book Santa's Grotto in advance by calling the team on 01294 824414. Full payment for each child required upon booking.

Santa’s flown in on his sleigh ready to meet you at our Santa’s Grotto this weekend 🎅🏻 #santasgrotto #christmastime #festivecheer #festiveseason #santascoming #watersideayrshire

🎊 Waterside Weddings 🎊

We can’t promise the sun will always be shining when you visit, but we can promise you won’t want to leave ☀️🌊

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The Waterside Hotel is a simply stunning hotel and wedding venue, situated along the water’s edge with panoramic view across the Firth of Clyde and beyond to the Isle of Arran. An exceptional property with standout New England/Cape Cod design and wonderful spaces throughout. The Waterside has 23 luxury bedrooms and suites, vibrant restaurant and private gardens, which become a popular sun-trap during the summer months. The Waterside is one of the best venues in Ayrshire. Part of the family owned SimpsInns group.