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Reviews of The Waterside Hotel and Leisure Club

Morningside Drive, Manchester, M20 5WZ, United Kingdom

#63 of 119 hotels in Manchester

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Review score

Based on 3013 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 6 September 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely pool and hydrotherapy suite Lovely location next to the river, and the walk along the river is beautiful Good food options from the inside cafe

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bar area is a bit odd not many tables not many staff on.

    The leisure facilities are very nice.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I walked to the hotel and there wasn't a footpath along the last 200m of road.

    Friendly welcome, great facilities in the room and in the leisure centre, comfy bed.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit too busy with the gym/swimming

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2025

    8.0
    Would definitely stay again. And the breakfast was lovely!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No smart tv in the room and no air con were the only downside but didn’t impact our stay.

    Access to the gym,pool and thermal suite. Lots of on site parking available too!

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room rather small for a king. Bathroom also very cramped.

    Overall facilities were great and staff were very friendly. Great location.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2025

    9.0
    Loved the leisure options - good food - slept well - very clean thank to Elesbet
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Fantastic leisure facilities. Really helpful staff. The rooms stayed in was a family room (104) had a feel of being a mine suite and was brand new.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2025

    8.0
    Great location, environment and good place to wind down.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast was a bit basic with no much options available.

    It’s an amazing environment and a lot of activities to do. There are classes which we could join.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    7.0
    It was ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room and there charges

    Swimming pool, Sauna, steam bath.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    9.0
    You get what you pay for
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bedroom was very small and extremely hot, even though we had the widow open and they did provide a fan, which we closed the window to use but with one cooled the room down. My husband and I slept too and tail as the double bed was small. I’m aware they market the room as cosy however I think this was a bit of an understatement

    The staff are very friendly and helpful, the breakfast was great value.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bedroom doors need 'soft closers' on them. I was woken early and awake late due to the people next door coming in and out of their room regularly

    Fabulous facilities, leisure club was great

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2025

    9.0
    We enjoyed our short break in this friendly, good value hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Car park was always too busy with leisure club visitors, maybe a designated area for hotel guests would be a good idea. Rooms were very warm and we were reluctant to open windows as on the lower ground floor and there were lots of spiders outside! The hotel did provide a fan, which was appreciated.

    Our newly refurbished family room was lovely with a big comfy bed, sofa bed and lots of space. All of the staff we met were super friendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious with plenty of options.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2025

    7.0
    Good breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The jacuzzi ( separate to the spa) was empty for maintenance and there were several small issues with the bathroom

    The Thermal spa was very nice as was the breakfast

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Gym and steam being very busy.

    Staff were nice and the location was very peaceful. The swimming pool was enjoyable and the gym was fully equipped.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    9.0
    9/10
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was a bit small and we got a king double room 201.

    Breakfast was fresh and the spa was lovely.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    7.0
    One night stay, clean room, nice staff but food is not up to standard.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Food was not very good. I chose the so called gourmet burger and it was truly awful. I don't know why so many hotels and pubs find it I'm possible to do a decent burger. This tasted as if it had been microwaved, Dreadful I left before breakfast and so I cannot comment on that.

    Room was clean and staff helpful.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely hotel, clean. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    9.0
    Good value, clean, good facilities and friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sink in en-suite didn’t drain well

    Clean comfortable rooms. Friendly staff

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    8.0
    Great facilities and hospitality. Perfect!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Room was brand new. Breakfast was brilliant as was the family room. The staff were excellent and the health club including pool, gym, sauna etc were superb.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    8.0
    Overall happy
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Check in was 3pm we arrived from a 2 hour journey with a 2 year old at 3:30 and room wasn’t ready was disappointing we had to wait so by the time we got in a unpacked etc the kids time slot for the pool ended at 5 so felt a bit rushed

    Location, family room, clean, staff, breakfast and facility

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    8.0
    Great venue and location would stop again but different room
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms far too hot and fan supplied in room wasn’t good enough.

    Great location and facilities

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast disappointing, no fruit left on either morning we stayed. Just 3 yoghurts left, no muesli or granola. Cooked breakfast was lukewarm and tasteless. Towels very thin, one was ripped. Bed not particularly comfortable

    Location and swimming pool. Staff were welcoming and helpful

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2025

    8.0
    Good value for money
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No drinking water provided in the room, eveining food ok but have to pay for course individually if not charging to the room Very busy car park due to GYm and pool use by non residents.

    Nice modern room good breakfast and obviously if you are into gym and pool it is on site

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2025

    8.0
    Nice brekkie and pool. Room too hot.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No lift. I know it's only a two storey hotel, but my wife and I found ourselves having to help an older couple with their luggage as they weren't able to carry them downstairs. No AC in the room. I'm sure this is going to be an issue with many hotels as summer temperatures rise. We barely slept, even with two fans supplied by the hotel. There is AC throughout other areas of the hotel. Surely it can be extended to the rooms.

    Hotel in a nice area with lovely walks. Leisure facilities are excellent. Breakfast plentiful and tasty. Loads of parking on site. Pubs, cinemas and other activities no more than a few minutes walk from the hotel.

    Stayed in August 2025

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