The Waterside Hotel and Leisure Club

Hotels
8.2 (3613 reviews)
Morningside Drive , Manchester , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Facilities for disabled guests
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean facilities
Good amenities
Cons:
Small rooms
Lack of internet
Limited vegetarian options

Categories

Cleanliness
8.51
Generally clean and well-maintained with positive remarks about cleanliness from guests.
Service
8.98
Staff were noted as friendly and professional, providing good service throughout the stay.
Location
8.52
Conveniently located, especially for those needing proximity to the hospital and airport.
Room Quality
7.47
Several reviews mentioned rooms being small and cramped which negatively impacted the score.
Amenities
8.5
Good leisure facilities including a pool and gym were positively highlighted.
Value for Money
7.46
Some guests felt the price did not match the quality of the stay, affecting perceived value.
Food and Beverage
8.01
While breakfast was appreciated, some guests mentioned it could be better.
Overall Experience
8.18
The overall sentiment reflects satisfaction, with a few detractors keeping it from higher ratings.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 23:35

Property Description

Luxurious Riverside Retreat

Nestled on the banks of the River Mersey, the Waterside Hotel offers a serene escape just minutes from Manchester airport.

Unparalleled Leisure Facilities

Indulge in the Waterside Leisure Club's array of amenities, including pools, saunas, a well-equipped gym, and a designated BOX12 studio for fitness enthusiasts.

Gastronomic Delights and Convenient Location

Savor a diverse menu at the on-site restaurant and enjoy easy access to major motorways, Manchester city centre, and popular attractions. Book now for a perfect blend of relaxation and convenience.

Important information:

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.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 3613 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.51
Service: 8.98
Location: 8.52
Room Quality: 7.47
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 7.46
Food and Beverage: 8.01
Overall Experience: 8.18
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Debbie couple gb
8
Great value for money with wonderful pool, spa and breakfast.
Pros:

Fabulous breakfast and very helpful young man serving us. We really loved the pool and spa, and were amazed we could use them after checking out too.

Cons:

Too noisy from the motorway, in our room.

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Lucy couple gb
7
Comfortable one night stay. Facilities (pool etc.) very good for the price paid.
Pros:

For the price the room, breakfast and the facilities at this hotel are very good!

Cons:

No issues identified.

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Julie solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Bed and pillows were so soft and comfortable

Cons:

Someone decided that hovering at 1am would be a cracking idea !

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Martha couple gb
10
The staff are amazing.
Pros:

Everything was very clean and the facilities were wonderful. The staff were amazing when my partner had a medical emergency, they called for us to get to the hospital and cleaned the room. They also left vouchers to cheer us up for when we returned. We used them at the restaurant downstairs when we came back and the food was fantastic. They were so incredibly kind and helpful it was absolutely amazing thank you all so much.

Cons:

N/A it was fantastic

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Raymond solo_traveller gb
6
Ok..ish !! No frills..room not serviced.
Pros:

Close to the Alex Hospital

Cons:

Stayed two nights but my room was not serviced at all. Had to go to reception to get tea, coffee etc as the phone in the room did not work. Found out afterwards that it was unplugged.

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Nila couple gb
10
Pros:

Area

Cons:

Swimming pool

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Leah solo_traveller gb
10
Pleasant
Pros:

Restaurant

Cons:

No heating working

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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Lorcan solo_traveller gb
10
Value for Money!
Pros:

Just generally a nice place to stay. The staff are superb, have no complaints, people might say the rooms are small but remember the price. No other hotel would offer those facilities for that price.

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Earle solo_traveller gb
9
Very good hotel
Pros:

It’s a good hotel

Cons:

I had a noisy night as next room were very noisy but that’s not hotels fault

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Nerys solo_traveller gb
8
Good location, excellent facilities.
Pros:

Nice clean friendly staff on arrival and throughout the stay.

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
J
Jordan couple gb
10
Relaxing stay
Pros:

Friendly staff and clean rooms

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Geraint solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Great hotel with excellent facilities

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-28 via Nuitee
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Sharon couple gb
8
2026-01-28 via Nuitee
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Patryk couple gb
9
2026-01-28 via Nuitee
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paul couple gb
3
2026-01-28 via Nuitee
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Sophie couple gb
7
Loved the hotel and staff but disappointed with the room
Pros:

Facilities were amazing and staff were super helpful and enthusiastic

Cons:

Hotel room was too short

2026-01-27 via Nuitee
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Danielle solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

As a single female traveling for work. It was so nice that the receptionist made sure my privacy was protected gave me my room key and didn't say allowed my room number. Escorted me to the stairs and there is a female only gym too.

2026-01-27 via Nuitee
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Ben couple gb
4
Definitely not disable friendly..
Pros:

It was clean and staff very helpful etc.. but thats about it...

Cons:

Room was very very small no where to even put the suitcase!!! I asked at reception and they just said yes they are all small rooms..the way its been photoed does make the rooms look much bigger. Sadly Im disabled and struggling to walk. I booked this for the pool and spa facilities..as it helps massively with my leg mobility..unfortunately no access possibly to the pool and spa as a sprial stairs to tackle... impossible. How this was ever allowed no idea. No mention on the information either. The restaurant is more like a leisure centre cafe with a similar poor selection of mostly deep fried food. My chips had been recooked and saw them back in the early hours .. hmmm
All in all very disappointed and while I had a refund for the food and some money back for not being able to use the pool.the next morning think the manager hasmissedthe point of being reasonable. it doesn't really make up for very the disappointing experience or being able to exercise after 4 hours i a car...I could of stayed at the village and knewn I could have used all the facilities and used their restaurant for much less.. so you know where im staying next time!!!

2026-01-27 via Nuitee
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Eugene Clarke couple gb
7
We'll Return But.................
Pros:

Friendly and helpful staff; good leisure facilities; well prepared food and drink.

Cons:

Bathroom was small, little space to store items, and although designated "accessible" I suspect anyone with mobility issues would struggle to control the shower. The drainage in this wet room style bathroom was very poor. There was no bedside lamp at the left hand side as you face. These comments refer to room 202.

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Antrobus couple gb
9
Great
Pros:

Facilities amazing.very clean.staff very friendly

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-25 via Nuitee