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The Bay Horse

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Hamilton with free parking

Photo gallery for The Bay Horse

Room
Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (5) | Bathroom
Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (1)
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$112
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr

Explore the area

Map
39a Bothwell Road, Hamilton, Scotland, ML3 OAS
  • Hamilton Campus, University of the West of Scotland (UWS)
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Strathclyde Country Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Hamilton Park Racecourse
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (5)

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (5)

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (5)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Single Room, Ensuite (2)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Wardrobe
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (4)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Wardrobe
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (1)

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (1)

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (1)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (3)

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (3)

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (3)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

About the area

Hamilton

The Bay Horse places you steps from Hamilton Campus, University of the West of Scotland (UWS) and within a 10-minute stroll of Hamilton Townhouse Theatre. Highlights at this guest house include free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas and a computer station. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Hamilton guest house include OVO Hydro and Glasgow Green.
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What's nearby

  • Hamilton Campus, University of the West of Scotland (UWS) - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Strathclyde Country Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hamilton Park Racecourse - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bothwell Castle - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Hampden Park - 16 min drive - 18.1 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton West Station - 11 min walk
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Stonehouse - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Peter Equi & Sons - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bombay Cottage - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Bay Horse

Guesthouse in Hamilton with free parking
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Hamilton guest house is smoke free.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Bay Horse offers 3 accommodations.

Languages

English

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includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Spice Restaurant, Hamilton]
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International and cash.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Bay Horse?

Yep, The Bay Horse has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bay Horse?

As of 4 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bay Horse on 8 Apr 2025 start from NZ$111.96, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Bay Horse?

No, The Bay Horse does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Bay Horse?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Bay Horse?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Bay Horse Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 90 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
A night to forget
Pulled up at the bay horse on a very busy duel carriageway and was told we had to check in across the road at an Indian restaurant it was a difficult task then had to re cross the road with all our luggage and the dog we were given the wrong key and ended up in someone else’s room had to re cross the road twice again now it was feeling like a motorway tried to go into the bar downstairs for a drink as we had travelled over 200 miles to be told we could not go in as they were having a private party no mention of this when booking to top it off the noise was shocking until 3am at about 1.30 am there was a huge fight under our window there was a line of police cars and the language was atrocious so going to set off now over 200 miles with ver little sleep whilst the drunken revellers a probably having a good day in bed thanks folks
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Rebeka

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Basic but good enough
Had to go across the road to the Indian restaurant to check in/get keys. The room itself was basic, twin beds pushed together (which kept pulling apart) The radiators were the biggest issue. Even turning them to 1 or 'off' they stayed on and boiling to the touch all day! To sleep at night was near impossible as we had to keep the windows open at night due to the heat! But thanks to the storm the blind then banged on the wall in the wind! The screws on the floor between bathroom/room were slightly raised and caught our feet a few times! The end bed sheet was dirty (we didnt use it) The tv stations on sky were super limited and had so many channels not working. In a nutshell we would come back if only for the closeness to our destination
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

NagaSai Kumar

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
We enjoyed our stay - the room was large and spacious, however it would have been helpful to have a small fridge. We stayed for the week but the first night seemed to be karaoke night, so it was on the loud side until about midnight All in all the space was great
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was freezing heating was shut off. Radiator wouldn't work
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Minhaj

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chioma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Go into Bay Horse which was a loud karaoke bar on a Sat night. Bartender told me to go across the street to check-in. Go across. They give me key and send me back to the bar and our room (newly renovated and clean enough) is above the bar. Floor was literally vibrating from the loud bass and singing directly below us. Left and found another hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Matthew

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place for a night.
Simple and inexpensive place to stay the night. The check in was across the street--inconvenient if it is raining. The pub downstairs was kind enough to hold my luggage while I ran over. This place was very clean with plenty of hot water, fresh towels, an electric kettle with coffee/tea. It was warm and the window opened easily for a little ventilation. The television had multiple options and worked great. The internet, however, did not work, but that didn't inconvenience me. One thing--the pub downstairs has karaoke on Friday nights, and it's LOUD. Like shake the floors loud. If you are out late, or want to go downstairs and participate (very nice patrons and staff) it won't be a bother, but it was LOUD. There is a bus stop just outside where the 255 runs and will take you into central Glasgow.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stop over near Glasgow
After a breakdown we arrived very late. The owner made arrangements to leave keys for us and made sure we knew where to park.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Mostafa

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Courtney

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners changed the locks during my stay. They key they gave me didnt work. My passport and all my personal belongings were locked in the place and there is no one who will answer your calls past 9ish. It made me feel terrified that i would be sleeping on the streets that night. I had to shove my arm through through the mail slot and use a stick to unlock it from the outside. I left two terrified crying voicemails begging them for help. Its 2 days later and I have heard nothing from them. I left a night early and opted to sleep in the airport. Never will stay here under any circumstances ever again
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness
A convenient place to stay the night to break my journey from south of England to central Scotland. An unremarkable but adequate room in an unremarkable place. More noise (pub and traffic) than I'm used to
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

prema

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

louise

Business traveller
Clean and met minimum standards for its relatively cheap price. Tea and coffee in room. Spacious. Noisy, pub was rowdy until about 2330. As a sole female guest, i felt slightly concerned as a bouncer was on the pub door, on a Weds night! Supposedly due to horse racing taking place in Hamilton. Car parking was at an indian restaurant across the dual carriageway. The restaurant also provided check-in. Was unaware of this on arrival. Not made very clear on booking. Therefore had to phone the hotel contact number and drive back around to find the restaurant; inconvenient.Decorating was also of poor quality.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Prema

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John, Chorley

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
What a pleasant surprise as it was not what I expected. Check in across the road at an enticing Indian Restaurant - able to safely park car in the Restaurant Car Park - room was very clean, comfortable bed, great shower, larger than usual TV. Room looked out on a busy dual carriageway but noise limited by glazed window and noise from pub downstairs was bearable and ended at closing time. Pricing was incredible. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Amenities
Really enjoyed my stay , good pub and great friendly staff , nice and clean room , definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good but noisy when the bar is open
Karaoke bar right below room. It’s noisy. Apart from that is was good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Christiana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel looks lonely and scary.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I wish I could rate it zero stars!!!!
I thought I was checking into a hotel but when I arrived I found out that it was a pub with a few rooms above! There was no hotel reception. They told me to go to the restaurant across the street to pick up the keys! When I got to the restaurant it was closed! I couldn’t check in. I tried calling the number I was sent by hotels.com & the number on the restaurant door but there was no response. After a couple of hours dealing with hotels.com call center representative and getting nowhere, I had to find alternative accommodation for my stay! I struggled to find anything! It was a cold wet miserable Night in Hamilton!! I eventually found a hotel many hours later after going to 4 other hotels that were fully booked! I eventually checked in around 3am! I didn’t check in to The Bay Horse hotel so I can’t comment on the rooms. However looking at the pub below and the overall building I would highly recommend avoiding this place like the plague! This is without doubt the worst hotel experience I have ever had! The pub is very loud & had a karaoke until the early hours! There was no onsite reception or security! So if you need any assistance or have an emergency, you are on your own! This is very unsafe IMHO! It’s run on a part time basis by an Indian restaurant across the street! If you are looking for somewhere loud, difficult to sleep in, with no security or hotel front desk, The Bay Horse is a perfect option!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024