On the banks of the River Mersey, the Waterside Hotel is just 10 minutes from Manchester airport. The hotel has a restaurant and leisure centre. The comfortable rooms at the Waterside each have a private bathroom, tea and coffee facilities and a flat-screen TV with Freeview. There is also free Wi-Fi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Guests have use of the Waterside Leisure Club, which features a 25-metre swimming pool, a hydrotherapy pool, thermal suites, saunas, steam rooms and a gym. The gym includes free weights, a resistance area, cardio room, functional rig and designated BOX12 studio as well as a bespoke recovery area. The Restaurant serves a varied menu for evening dining. There is also a lounge bar offering a menu throughout the day and evening. Situated in Didsbury, the Waterside Hotel has easy access to the M56 and M60 motorways. Manchester city centre is a 15-minute drive away and Old Trafford can be reached in 20 minutes’ drive. Didsbury has excellent public transport links with a train and Metrolink station nearby as well as extensive bus routes.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Free parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
7.9
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rosaleen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A fantastic hotel with a pool, gym and cafe. Parking was plentiful. Breakfast was great with a choice of hot and cold items. The staff were all polite and so pleasant. The bedroom was a small double which I knew at the time of booking but was big...
  • Victoria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We really liked the facilities in the Leisure Club. Throughout our stay the staff were extremely polite and very helpful, The food in the hotel was very good and well served. Although our twin room was a bit small for our liking, it was very...
  • Teresa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Leisure club top notch gym pool different steam rooms temp of pool amazing
  • M
    Margaret
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Hotel in a quiet cul de sac away from the noise of road to Manchester. Staff are friendly and helpful. Good buffet breakfast. Enjoyed the leisure facilities but its best to use them early before pool is used for classes.
  • Margaret
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Leisure facilities excellent, friendly staff, good breakfast
  • J
    Jack
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very good facilities to use within your stay! Maintained very well
  • Simon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely love this hotel. Facilities great, food in restaurant, great. Perfect for work and able to swim / gym after a long day.
  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were all wonderful, friendly and helpful. All easy access and the food we had was excellent. We arrived 5 mins before the restaurant closed and the reception staff quickly went and ordered for us so we didn't miss out. Lovely touch.
  • Dugald
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was exceptional The facility’s were great (when you could use them) The breakfast was ok..
  • Antonia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing and friendly staff, such a nice venue, food and drinks very nice. Facilities were all fantastic had the best day and night.

Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days

  • How far from Manchester City is it

    Good Evening, Via tram it is exactly 20 minutes. Taxi/car depends on traffic but again it is approx. 20-30 mins. Kind Regards
    Answered on 13 October 2019
  • Can i use the swimming pool for free

    Good Evening, All hotel guests have complimentary access to the gym, pool and spa. Kind Regards
    Answered on 13 October 2019
  • Do we get to use the gym

    Good Evening, All hotel guests receive complimentary access to all the leisure facilities including the pool and spa. Kind Regards,
    Answered on 13 October 2019
  • Hi, I was wondering with COVID-19 if the spa facilities are now back on? Please could you let me know as soon as possible as I am looking to book this..

    Unfortunately at this time they are still shut. We are awaiting guidelines from the government as to when we can reopen. We will update our page when ..
    Answered on 27 July 2020
  • Hi do you pay extra for the spa area

    No the spa facilities are included within your stay
    Answered on 27 October 2019
  • When you say spa can you book a massage ?

    We do not offer treatments at the Waterside Hotel and Leisure club. Our Spa area is a Hydrotherapy suite, including Pool, aromatherapy steam and sauna.
    Answered on 4 November 2020
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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of The Waterside Hotel and Leisure Club
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Table tennis
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Shallow end
Wellness
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
The Waterside Hotel and Leisure Club takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. That's about € 119. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverSoloUnionPay credit cardCash

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that bookings of 5 rooms or more will be classed as a group booking and different policies and conditions apply. The property will contact guests directly.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about The Waterside Hotel and Leisure Club

  • The Waterside Hotel and Leisure Club offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Fitness centre
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Table tennis
    • Spa facilities
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Yoga classes
    • Cooking class
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Swimming Pool
    • Fitness classes
    • Steam room
    • Fitness

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Waterside Hotel and Leisure Club on this page.

  • Room options at The Waterside Hotel and Leisure Club include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family
    • Suite

  • Check-in at The Waterside Hotel and Leisure Club is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at The Waterside Hotel and Leisure Club may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Waterside Hotel and Leisure Club is 5 miles from the centre of Manchester. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Waterside Hotel and Leisure Club has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.