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The Bay Horse

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Hamilton with free parking

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

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is €59
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar

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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

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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

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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

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About the area

Map
39a Bothwell Road, Hamilton, Scotland, ML3 OAS

What's nearby

  • Hamilton Campus, University of the West of Scotland (UWS) - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hamilton Townhouse Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.8 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

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

Property highlights
The Bay Horse provides a bar and more. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A computer station and smoke-free property

Languages

English

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
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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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

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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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Bay Horse Inn Hamilton
Bay Horse Inn Hamilton
Bay Horse Hamilton
Inn The Bay Horse Hamilton
Hamilton The Bay Horse Inn
The Bay Horse Hamilton
Bay Horse Inn
Bay Horse
Inn The Bay Horse
The Bay Horse Hamilton
The Bay Horse Guesthouse
The Bay Horse Guesthouse Hamilton

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bay Horse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 11 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bay Horse on 12 Mar 2025 start from €58.81, 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.

How much is parking at The Bay Horse?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Bay Horse?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bay Horse?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Bay Horse located?

Situated in Hamilton, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Hamilton Campus, University of the West of Scotland (UWS) and Hamilton Townhouse Theatre. Strathclyde Country Park and Hamilton Park Racecourse are also within 15 minutes. Hamilton West Station is 11 minutes by foot and Hamilton Central Station is 17 minutes.

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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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

8/10 Good

Karen

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

8/10 Good

Beverley

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

10/10 Excellent

Greg

It was a clean room with excellent bathroom and very comfortable beds. Pub below was a little noisy but that stopped and everything was a good nights sleep
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

William

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

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: 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

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Good links from Glasgow to Hamilton
Good place for the price you paying easy for the football at Hamilton FC ground and lots of buses to and from Glasgow
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Aaron

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

10/10 Excellent

John

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

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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

John

Would have liked someone to show me were to go for key to get in and out didn't know were to get key from
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Above a pub so some noise is to be expected but they had lardons on until 1am on a Tuesday night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

iola

Dont judge a book by its cover
Surprisingly good in the room given the low price and external look of the place. Tip top stuff thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Joe

If you enjoy karaoke late into the night these rooms above the bar are for you. Probably better if you go down to the bar then to try to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

louise

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

2/10 Terrible

Courtney

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

Alan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Bedbugs
Nice people and a nice room. Unfortunately I woke in the morning covered in over a hundred bedbug bites. Which was a real shame as other than that it had been fine, but the rooms (well, room 1 anyway) obviously need a deep clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service
Not a place to stay when you have children as the bar had karaoke until the early hours of the morning My daughter who’s 11 was upset that she couldn’t get to sleep I was so upset that I nearly left to try and get somewhere else but at that time I didn’t think I could No mention of that there could be some noise
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jack

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This property is awful, it’s upstairs a noisy pub, the door leading to the rooms is left unlocked and is in a dimly lit back alley of the pub. There were bed bug traps on the windowsill as I came into the property which isn’t very appealing. The check in for the property is across a busy 4 lane road in the Indian restaurant. When I asked the member of staff who showed me the room what time the pub downstairs closed he said sometimes 1am but mostly later. Overall a terrible property with deceiving pictures
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No on-site reception. No information provided where to check in - it’s an Indian restaurant over road. Not very helpful. Main door to building didn’t lock. Felt very unsafe as the rooms are above a busy pub and door is in smoking area - pub has nothing to do with rooms. Very very loud, disco and karaoke until 3am so no sleep what so ever. AVOID this place as it’s horrendous and description of facilities etc are incorrect on Expedia eg. No a/c, no reception etc.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Tom

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cheap but not so cheerful
No front desk, have to collect keys from an indian restaurant over the road. Allowed me to book a room on a friday night directly above a busy pub (with no warning). Some sketchy characters staying in the "hotel" who from 6pm - 11pm were having some sort of teenage pre drinks party in one of the rooms. Slamming doors, shouting, screaming etc... Karaoke in the pub went on until 1am, I may aswell have been in the pub myself it was that loud, my god they were BAD singers, sleeping was impossible! Not good when I needed to be up at 6.30am for work. Tried to contact the hotel via hotels.com message, phone call to the number given in the room and via hotels.com customer service to get a refund for the friday night and they've not even had the decency to give a response whatsoever. Hotels.com also haven't held them to account at all which is disappointing to say the least, shows what's most important to them... It's safe to say it's not the customers. AVOID
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified 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

6/10 Okay

Nick

Liked: Room comfort
Ok in all aspects apart from the 11pm karaoke
This stay was perfectly fine on most points. Really. Stayed 2 nights. Nice and accessible from Hamilton West. First night fine. Nice staff welcome. Room perfectly nice to sleep in. Bathroom clean. Kettle and tea making materials. All good and just what was needed. Have stayed above pubs a lot and know what to expect generally. The first night was fine. Got to bed sometime before 12 and able to sleep well before work. Upon getting back on the 2nd night noticed some noise from below. That’s fine and completely understandable. Some sort of quiz night and a bit of chatter. Music etc. I put my iPad on, headphones etc. Things seemed to be winding down so got my head down. Then all of a sudden the music started really cranking up getting towards 11 O clock. Someone got on the mic - I actually like the tunes and the first vocalist had a fairly good voice. However the volume just kept getting louder and louder and louder. It was directly underneath and may as well been in the room. Other people with less ability and more alcoholic impairment got on the mic. This is at 11:30 by this point. It has gone from passable to really quite irritating and no idea of when it might stop. The main singer kept saying towards the last tune that it would be the last one and it was time to go. This happened about ten times. Each time there had been a pause and some quiet with a suggestion that all was finished. It stopped being funny at that point. Finally got to sleep by 1am. Shame!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Rebeka

Liked: 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