On the banks of the River Mersey, the Waterside Hotel is just 10 minutes from Manchester airport. The hotel has a restaurant and leisure center. 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-yard 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. Located in Didsbury, the Waterside Hotel has easy access to the M56 and M60 motorways. Manchester city center 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 in particular 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
 
2 twin beds
1 king bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 king 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
7.8
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Scott
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room was nice and clean and pleasant. The beds were comfy. Could be a tad bigger, but overall really nice rooms. Breakfast was lovely. Staff were really friendly. Spa was great too.
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    Nina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved the facilities - the ladies gym & classes. Great instructors and easy to book up. Room was small but clean, cosy & comfortable. It had everything I needed for a comfortable visit.
  • Damion
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I loved everything about my stay here, I required an early check in as I was going out in Manchester for the day and the reception staff switched a few things around to make this possible, for which I was very grateful. I also really enjoyed the...
  • Adele
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location to go into Manchester to meet friends with no hassle of finding parking at a hotel in city centre! Lunch at hotel was excellent great tasting food! Good breakfast too!
  • Screenqueen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We came to stay in your lovely and convenient hotel as we were going to see the Foo Fighters. The room was warm, well ventilated and very clean. Our only issue was the radiator in the bathroom didn't seem to work. The breakfast was warm and...
  • Gary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very nice approach to the entrance and reception, customer service really nice and let us get into the room around half hour early . Clean and comfy, shower was great
  • Aaron
    New Zealand New Zealand
    A great place to relax for 24 hours and get through the jetlag. Lovely sauna, pool and gym facilities. Lunch was spot on too. Chicken burger, yum!
  • Annie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect for what we needed (a hotel the night before the Manchester Marathon). The room was clean and the staff were super helpful. It was great to have access to the spa, we popped in for an hour and it was lovely.
  • Jennifer
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    When we checked in the guy at the front desk was super friendly, didn't catch his name , really helped about the room and anybquestions I had,
  • Jowdii
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I loved the pool and the spa, the staff were friendly and helpful I came here with my son for a little break and we enjoyed staying here very much and I would definitely visit again.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

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

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Spa
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Ping-pong

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (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 available on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service

Front Desk 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

Spa

  • Locker rooms
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Spa
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna

Languages Spoken

  • English

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

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. That's about $127. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs 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 fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverSoloUnionPay credit cardCash

The fine print
Must-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 ID 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 by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about The Waterside Hotel and Leisure Club

  • The prices at The Waterside Hotel and Leisure Club may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Waterside Hotel and Leisure Club has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

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

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

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Ping-pong
    • Spa facilities
    • Locker rooms
    • Yoga classes
    • Cooking class
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Swimming pool
    • Fitness classes
    • Steam room
    • Fitness

  • Check-in at The Waterside Hotel and Leisure Club is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

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

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family
    • Suite

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

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