Overlooking the Firth of Clyde towards the Isle of Arran, the spa will feature six treatment rooms, a four-person Rasul experience, indoor thermal area with sauna and steam room, and three experience showers. The development will also add 17 new guest rooms to the hotel and create 30 jobs – 25 in the spa and five in housekeeping. 

Located around 40 minutes from Glasgow in West Kilbride, the hotel will begin construction over the winter months. The new spa will also overlook the beach and will have a strong focus on the outdoors with a large hydro pool, outdoor shower, cold bucket, a sheltered firepit and seating area. 

Jack Simpson from SimpsInns said: “The Waterside has quickly established itself as one of the region’s leading hotels, leisure and wedding venues since its launch in 2015.

“Our latest £3m investment for 2025 will introduce guests to a new luxury spa experience with an iconic Ayrshire coast backdrop. We’re creating the perfect oasis to escape the stresses of everyday life and offer people the opportunity to take back time for themselves to relax, rejuvenate and renew.”

He added: “We’re committed to exceeding our guests’ expectations and are regularly investing in our hotel and leisure facilities. Our new sea view spa is a really significant milestone, not only for The Waterside Hotel and the wider SimpsInns group, but for the Ayrshire coast as one of Scotland’s leading luxury spa and wellness destinations.”

The computer-generated images featured are for illustrative purposes and offer an early indication of what to expect when The Waterside Hotel launches its new spa next year. These initial plans are subject to change. The project is expected to be completed by spring 2025.