A leading Ayrshire hospitality group has revealed plans to invest £3 million in a new spa at its hotel in West Kilbride.
SimpsInns said the “state-of-the-art facility” it is developing at the Waterside Hotel will have “commanding” views of the Firth of Clyde towards the Isle of Arran.
Computer-generated images released today offer a first impression of what people can expect to see when the hotel opens the doors to the new spa and 17 additional guest rooms early next year.
The spa will include six treatment rooms, a four-person Rasul experience, indoor thermal area with sauna and steam room, as well as three experience showers. 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.
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SimpsInns, which also owns The Gailes Hotel & Spa in Irvine, said work to develop the spa will take place over the winter. Once complete, it will provide 30 new jobs, 25 in the spa and an additional five in housekeeping.
The company’s Jack Simpson 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.”
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