The Bay Horse

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Hamilton with free parking

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

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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39a Bothwell Road, Hamilton, Scotland, ML3 OAS
  • Place, Strathclyde Country Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Hamilton Campus, University of the West of Scotland (UWS)
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hamilton Park Racecourse
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (1)

  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (3)

  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (5)

  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (4)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Single Room, Ensuite (2)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Hamilton

The Bay Horse places you next to Hamilton Campus, University of the West of Scotland (UWS) and within a 10-minute walk of Hamilton Townhouse Theatre. This 3-room, 3-star guesthouse welcomes guests with conveniences like a bar/lounge, free self parking, and a computer station.

What's nearby

  • Strathclyde Country Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hamilton Campus, University of the West of Scotland (UWS) - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hamilton Townhouse Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hamilton Park Racecourse - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Chatelherault Country Park - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Salt - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Bombay Cottage - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Stonehouse Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bar West - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Bay Horse

Guesthouse in Hamilton with free parking
At The Bay Horse, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas and a computer station. There's free parking if you drive.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property 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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-9:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What can I see within easy reach of The Bay Horse?

This guesthouse is located in Hamilton, a short 12-minute walk from Strathclyde Country Park and also 13 minutes on foot from Hamilton Park Racecourse. You'll also find M & D's Scotland Theme Park and M&Ds Theme Park within a short drive.

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

As of Jan 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bay Horse on Jan 13, 2026 start from $66.46, excluding 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.

Will I be able to park at The Bay Horse?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse.

Does The Bay Horse feature a casino?

No, The Bay Horse doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Bay Horse?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Are there hot tubs at The Bay Horse?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Bay Horse have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, The Bay Horse doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does The Bay Horse allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Bay Horse.

Does The Bay Horse have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this guesthouse.

How far is the airport from The Bay Horse?

The closest major airport to The Bay Horse is Glasgow International Airport (GLA), which is 19.9 mi away (26 minutes by car). Another top airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), which is around 28.8 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Bay Horse?

No, you won't find accommodations with balconies at The Bay Horse.

The Bay Horse Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 112 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Noise from bar and main road okish
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal as a stop off point for travelling. Not picturesque in location but easy to access from the A74. A pleasant night's stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Felt the room was a bit tired and could do with an upgrade Apart from check-in didn’t have any interactions with any staff Suited my needs for the night
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Aysha

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
It was a nice ensuite room, it was clean but amenities were not good, TV was not working, Internet was slow. Although there were complementary tea and coffee was provided but the electric kettle was not working properly. Bathroom was clean and amenities were placed in. Overall it was not bad in such a low price.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Marie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Marie

Comfy bed

The biggest issue was slamming doors from rooms & the outside pub door was under our room was going all night music banging .But most noise from other people in rooms.should be a sign to be considerate to other guests. Also label keys better as someone putting keys in our door then constantly trying to get in until I went to door to tell him.No hot water for shower in morning . Plenty of coffees left in room though
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was nice but noisy when window was open, not a great location above a closed pub but price was ok for 1 night
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

thomas

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ratu

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Muhammad

Is ok not great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

sharon

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The only good thing was its proximity to my work!!! I was placed in a room over the bar with live music playing til 0001. I had no temote for my TV it was requested on the first night but never received. I certainly WILL NOT stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Dileeshiya Nayomi

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Provided a room which was comfortable at very reasonable cost. The only downside is the Kareoae in the Bar which goes on until midnight. But I took part !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

COLIN

Ideal if working this area reasonably priced.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Claudio

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

0 and 0

The Worst hotel communication we ever had We lost one night and had to pay another hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poor

Beds were put together but were to different heights. Shower was unusable as the shower head was absolutely disgusting. No wifi. Room had a bad odour. Had to wrestle with the door to get into the room. Bathroom door was damaged and wouldnt stay closed overall it has been the worst hotel stay i have ever had
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

More info needed

A perfectly good stay. Good location for what we wanted and good price. Check in was a problem which with good comms should’ve been fine. So if you are staying - both parking and check-in are over the road in the “spice” restaurant. Our room was exactly the one in the picture. Basic, clean and did the job.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Korn

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staffs are pretty helpful and nice. The room is not too bad but I can smell cigarette. I found hairs on the bed and pillow case before I laid on the bed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

William

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Traveled with group
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Aweful

Worst night I’ve ever had in a place. Hairs on pillows. Quilt had dirty marks. Blinds disgusting. Couldn’t turn radiator off (stuck on full the whole night). Turned taps on in bathroom and both were hot. Took a bit for cold water to come through.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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