The Waterside Hotel and Leisure Club

Hotels
8.2 (3666 reviews)
Morningside Drive , Manchester , gb

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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
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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:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

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 3666 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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Giuseppe • extended_group • it
5
Pros:

Abbiamo pagato in più rispetto alla
Prenotazione effettuata

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • im
5
Unless the liesure facilities are something you desire,it is somegere to as a stop-over.
Pros:

location

Cons:

Dreary decor
poor lighting of room where breakfast served

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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andrew • couple • gb
9
Great hotel with easy links to Manchester.
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent, hotel was in a perfect spot for travel into Manchester via the tram, only a 10-15 minute walk to the tram stop.

Cons:

The room was very small, I accept that, that's what I paid for, but even so, it was a struggle to get in at my side of the bed, you almost had to climb onto the bottom of the bed and then pull yourself up, other than that all was good.

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Parker-Watts • solo_traveller • gb
10
Very comfortable, good place to stay.
Pros:

The staff were friendly and helpful. Rooms comfortable and clean.

Cons:

All was ok, more milk tubs in the room would have been helpful when there for 2 nights.

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Emma • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Agnieszka • couple • gb
10
2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Miguel • solo_traveller • be
7
Good facilities but verry bad wifi
Pros:

Huuuuge gym !

Cons:

No WIFI in room

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Simon • couple • gb
3
Normally a great stay this time greatly disappointed
Pros:

Great property I’ve stayed at many times

Cons:

Room wasn’t cleaned the entire time I was there tea facilities weren’t refreshed and last night I had no fresh towels but was too tired to complain

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Matt • extended_group • gb
10
2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Ramazan • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Andy • couple • gb
10
Superb 👌
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
8
Enjoyable.
Pros:

Breakfast good. Ground Floor bedroom convenient . A bottle of water would be nice in the bedroom.

Cons:

A net curtain is needed in the bedroom , we were room 205 . People coming to the hotel / leisure club can look straight into the bedroom. This is awkward.
Bed not made tho clean towels were left daily.

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Martin • couple • gb
9
2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Jacqueline • couple • gb
10
Excellent hotel & Spa
Pros:

The most exceptional staff, so friendly & helpful.
Great spa, excellent breakfast.
The hotel was spotless.

Cons:

Maybe a few more hooks in our bedroom.
Instructions on the heating.

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Mohammed • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Leisure

Cons:

Room

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Cherelle • couple • gb
10
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Leanne • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • family_with_children • gb
9
Great time will definitely return
Pros:

Breakfast was great loads of choice. The staff were very polite nothing was too much trouble will definitely stay again when out in Manchester.

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Leylabi • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great place
Pros:

Faculties were great and the room was fine

Cons:

The signage in the facilities was non existent, was really hard to find the men's changing rooms and then the thermal suite

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Moiya • couple • gb
10
Pros:

I accidentally booked a small double room. (A 4ft bed). The staff were very good and upgraded our room straight away. The bed was comfortable, with a good shower room, the whole hotel was very clean. The breakfast was a cold buffet style and you could also order a hot breakfast served o your table. The swimming pool area looked very clean. We did not use the gym or pool facilities as we were only there for one night. There is a large car park on site.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee