The Waterside Hotel and Leisure Club

Hotels
8.2 (3963 reviews)
Morningside Drive , Manchester , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 3963 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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Pixie • solo_traveller • gb
9
Lovely clean hotel with friendly staff and great facilities
Pros:

Room was clean and modern, lovely spa ,friendly staff and room service and food was lovely.
Free parking and spa

Cons:

Nothing will return

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Michele Arinze • solo_traveller • it
8
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Ionut • solo_traveller • ro
9
Really enjoyed. Spa was very good
Pros:

Clean, friendly staff, rooms comfortable.

Cons:

Tv’s get get an upgrade, air con in the rooms instead of fan.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Located in a good area

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Adam • couple • gb
10
Everything you need in one
Pros:

Literally perfect you have writhing within 10-15 mins from you city centre food spots etc. The leisure centre its self was worth it alone!

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Amina • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Neil • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

All the staff were super helpful and polite. The facilities were excellent and simple to use.

Cons:

The bed was quite soft and the room was on the small size. It was fine though and a minor point.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Adam • family_with_children • gb
7
Comfortable with a great location to the airport
Pros:

The location was perfect

Cons:

Our room was very hot and the fan didn’t work

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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THERESA • solo_traveller • gb
8
Handy, I would return.
Pros:

Nice place great sports facilities. Lovely breakfast. Fan in room.

Cons:

Room is very small but ok for one night. Bed softer than I am used to.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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JANET • couple • gb
7
It was useful location to stay for a weekend visit to family living in the area.
Pros:

Location. Helpful staff. Clean.

Cons:

Twin beds were small.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Liz • couple • gb
10
Great location to visit our family
Pros:

Stayed for 3 nights. Great hotel and staff.

Cons:

The room was small. Also by the car park and rubbish heap and the security light was on all night too bright.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • gb
8
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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robert • solo_traveller • gb
8
I have stayed in a lot worst and a lot better so it was ok
Pros:

I only sleep there it was quite

Cons:

The room was too hot no air con

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • gb
9
Lovely clean comfortable and would definitely recommend
Pros:

Great location
Breakfast was superb

Cons:

Wasn’t keen on being on the ground floor facing out to the car park but I hadn’t put any special requests in so it is not a complaint

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
10
Friendly staff, great quiet location with gym and pool
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • couple • gb
8
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Pool

Cons:

No air con.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • couple • gb
5
Rooms are very small
Pros:

the facilities and staff were great

Cons:

The rooms were so small it was claustrophobic, the double bed was not a standard double and more like a 3/4 so we didn’t fit in comfortably. The fan provided in the room was so poor that if I hadn’t gone out to buy my own I would have been sleeping in the car because it was so hot in the room. We tried to stay out of the room as much as possible because it was such an uncomfortable stay

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Leah • solo_traveller • gb
10
i will be coming back
Pros:

I had a wonderful stay. The hotel was very clean, comfortable, and easy to find. The bed was extremely comfortable, which helped me get a great night's sleep. The restaurant was fantastic, and the food was delicious. The staff were friendly and welcoming. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it.

Cons:

n/a

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Abdorreza • solo_traveller • gb
2
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee