The Waterside Hotel Blog

LATEST NEWS AND RELATED ARTICLES

Welcome to The Waterside Hotel news page, your go-to source for the updates, press releases, blog posts and more that relates to our luxury hotel & spa destination in the heart of Ayrshire.

Si! Spa At The Waterside Has Arrived

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February 20, 2026/by Lisa Parker

Introducing Dunes Restaurant & Bar

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February 16, 2026/by Lisa Parker

Waterside Spa Recruitment Drive

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December 17, 2025/by Lisa Parker

10 Things to Do After You Get Engaged

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November 24, 2025/by Paul Gallagher

Why The Waterside Hotel Is Ayrshire’s Dream Beachfront Wedding Venue 

Discover The Waterside, Ayrshire’s dream coastal wedding venue. Beachfront bandstand, private walkway to beach, Kyle Suite, Ailsa Lounge and Lochranza Bar.  READ MORE
November 18, 2025/by Paul Gallagher
Lauren and Jordan Wedding at The Waterside. Picture in the wedding garden bandstand

Enhanced Wedding Facilities & New Bedrooms at Waterside

The Waterside Hotel & Spa recently unveiled a stunning new look as part of a wider £3 million investment programme. READ MORE
October 29, 2025/by Paul Gallagher
Wedding party on the beach at The Waterside Hotel & Spa in Ayrshire

NEW LOOK WATERSIDE TO BE UNVEILED AT ‘GLOW-UP’ WEDDING EVENT

The Waterside Hotel has been given a stunning new ‘Glow Up’ that will be unveiled to the public at a special showcase event on October 26th. READ MORE
October 15, 2025/by Paul Gallagher
The SimpsInns team after receiving the Ayrshire Hospitality & Tourism Business of the Year award 2025.

SimpsInns 2025 Hospitality & Tourism Business of Year

SimpsInns was crowned ‘Hospitality and Tourism Business of the Year 2025’ at the recent Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards. READ MORE
October 9, 2025/by Paul Gallagher
Wedding couple pictured at the new Wedding Bandstand at The Waterside Hotel at night (Photo: David Long)

Say “I do” as the sun sets over the Ayrshire coast

Romantic twilight wedding packages in Ayrshire at The Waterside Hotel. Evening ceremonies, coastal receptions & unforgettable sunsets.
October 3, 2025/by Paul Gallagher

The Waterside Opens 17 New Bedrooms

The Waterside Hotel has opened the doors to a new 17-bedroom sea-view extension as part of a wider £3million investment programme. READ MORE
September 18, 2025/by Lisa Parker

Si! Spa at The Waterside – New in 2025!

Coming in 2025 to The Waterside Hotel; a luxurious seafront spa and extension of our renowned Si! Spa brand. READ MORE
April 16, 2025/by Paul Gallagher

McAllister appointed new Executive Head Chef

SimpsInns has appointed Ewan McAllister as its new executive head chef and will lead the kitchen team across its five restaurants. READ MORE
February 12, 2025/by Paul Gallagher

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