The Waterside Hotel

The Waterside Hotel & Spa is a stunning hotel, spa and restaurant set right on the water’s edge in West Kilbride, with panoramic views across the Firth of Clyde to the Isle of Arran. Offering 40 luxury bedrooms and suites, guests can choose from stylish deluxe rooms, spacious family accommodation, and exceptional new sea-view suites.

As one of the most sought-after wedding venues in Ayrshire, The Waterside combines breathtaking coastal backdrops with elegant ceremony and reception spaces. The hotel also caters for corporate meetings, events, and private celebrations.

When it comes to wedding venues in Ayrshire, few locations can compare with the stunning Waterside Hotel in West Kilbride. Perfectly positioned on the water’s edge, this coastal wedding venue offers panoramic views over the Firth of Clyde and the Isle of Arran, making it one of the most romantic places in Scotland to say “I do.” From the majestic Kyle Suite with floor-to-ceiling glass doors opening onto private gardens and stunning Ailsa Lounge for indoor ceremonies, to the dedicated outdoor wedding area and beachside boardwalk, The Waterside provides unforgettable settings for both indoor and outdoor ceremonies.

With flexible spaces for weddings of all sizes, breathtaking coastal photo opportunities, and bespoke wedding packages, The Waterside is truly the perfect setting for your Ayrshire wedding.

For couples imagining vows in the open air with the sound of the sea behind them, The Waterside is pure magic. Nestled in our private coastal gardens, the wedding bandstand looks out over golden sands and sweeping views across the Firth of Clyde towards the Isle of Arran, a picture-perfect backdrop for your ceremony. A private boardwalk leads you straight to the beach, giving you the perfect setting for those dreamy shoreline photographs you’ll cherish for a lifetime.

The Kyle Suite is one of Ayrshire’s most impressive wedding settings, elegant, modern and beautifully light-filled. With its own private entrance and exclusive-use layout, it offers a seamless flow for your full day. Perfect for intimate ceremonies or larger celebrations of up to 240 guests, the suite includes its own private bar for effortless hosting. The Ailsa Lounge provides a stylish indoor ceremony space with a feature fireplace and views over the wedding garden and out to sea, while The Lochranza Bar offers a dedicated private bar area for post-ceremony drinks and celebrations. Together, these spaces blend coastal beauty with year-round flexibility, creating an unforgettable backdrop for your perfect day.

Our honeymoon suite, The Sannox Suite is a magical private space with panoramic views over the Firth of Clyde to the Isle of Arran. The stunning water’s edge location combines with the suite’s exquisite style to ensure a most enjoyable stay. Kick back in your own private space; simply relax and enjoy the wonderful vistas from your own balcony, enjoy time in the lounge or your own spa and sauna. This spacious, open plan suite is full of mod cons, including 60 inch flatscreen TV and state of the art sound system. Just off the lounge you will find the more intimate bedroom with more views along the water’s edge plus personal retractable entertainment system incorporated at the foot of the king size bed. Dedicated make-up area, free Wifi throughout the hotel and much more awaits in the Sannox Suite. A stay in The Waterside’s Sannox Suite will always be an occasion to remember.

A warm personal touch and attention to detail from every member of our dedicated wedding team ensures that you can relax and enjoy the most memorable day of your lives. We recognise that every wedding is unique to individual couples and that’s why we provide a bespoke service to help you plan the day of your dreams. Our tailored service will help create memories that you and your loved ones will cherish forever.