SimpsInns £3million investment in The Waterside Hotel at West Kilbride is creating 30 new jobs ahead of the launch of the venue’s new facilities.
The family-run Ayrshire hotel plans to open its new sea view spa early next year, and has announced a regional recruitment drive in preparation for what it believes will be ‘one of the most exciting leisure and tourism developments in Scotland for 2026’.
The development involves the addition of 17 new luxury guest suites and bedrooms with sea views, as well as a new state-of -the-art spa, which is now in the final stages of construction.
The Waterside is now encouraging applications from people across Ayrshire who are ‘keen to kick start the new year by taking the next step in their career’.
A variety of senior therapist, spa therapist, spa attendant, front-of-house and housekeeping roles are up for grabs with immediate start dates available.
These new team members will benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities, including experience working across the SimpsInns group. A range of staff discounts for the spa, gym and on food and drink are also on offer.
Once complete, the Si! Spa at The Waterside will be home to six treatment rooms, a four-person Rasul experience, thermal area with sauna and steam room, as well as three experience showers.
The spa will also overlook the beach and have a strong focus on the outdoors with a large hydro pool, outdoor shower, cold bucket, a sheltered firepit and seating area.
Just 40 minutes from Glasgow, The Waterside enjoys sea views over the Firth of Clyde towards the Isle of Arran.
The new extension complements the existing 23 bedrooms already available at The Waterside, bringing the total number of guests rooms to 40.
Jack Simpson from SimpsInns said: “We’re now in the final stages of our new £3million spa development at The Waterside, which will see one of the most exciting leisure and tourism developments in Scotland for 2026.
“As we gear up for our official launch early next year, we want to make sure we have the best team of leisure and hospitality professionals we can get, so we’re creating around 30 new roles, including spa therapists, front-of-house and housekeeping staff.
“The passion and dedication of our team is vital to the continued success of SimpsInns and is why our guests keep coming back. As well as ongoing career development opportunities across all our venues, new recruits will also enjoy a range of discounts for the spa, gym and restaurants.”
SimpsInns owns and operates a collection of award-winning hotels, restaurants, bars, spa, golf, and leisure activities along the Ayrshire coast, including The Waterside Hotel, The Gailes Hotel & Spa in Irvine, and The Loans Inn at Troon.
