Duck Bay Hotel & Restaurant

Hotels
8.5 (2384 reviews)
Auchendennan Road By Arden , Balloch , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Beautiful hotel
Cons:
Service inconsistency
Small rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
8.71
Hotel beautiful, modern and clean.
Service
8.18
Some service issues noted but staff were generally friendly.
Location
9.22
Great location with beautiful views and proximity to attractions.
Room Quality
8.17
Rooms were comfortable but some were small.
Amenities
8.7
Nice facilities, good breakfast options.
Value for Money
8.66
Overall good value for what was provided.
Food and Beverage
7.71
Food was good but service in the restaurant was below expectations.
Overall Experience
8.68
A lovely stay with some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 05:16

Property Description

Stunning Lakeside Retreat

Scenic Terrace Dining
Indulge in exquisite dining with breathtaking views at our terrace restaurant. Enjoy a culinary experience like no other as you savor delicious dishes made from the freshest local ingredients.

Comfortable Rooms with Balconies
Relax in style in our well-appointed rooms featuring modern amenities. Upgrade to a room with a balcony to soak in the picturesque surroundings and unwind in the fresh Scottish air.

Convenient Location for Exploring
Located near major attractions like Glasgow Botanic Gardens and Kelvingrove Art Gallery, our hotel is the perfect base for exploring the beauty of Balloch. With free WiFi and room service, your stay with us will be both comfortable and convenient.

Book your lakeside getaway at Duck Bay Hotel & Restaurant now for an unforgettable experience.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for £40 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 2384 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.71
Service: 8.18
Location: 9.22
Room Quality: 8.17
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 8.66
Food and Beverage: 7.71
Overall Experience: 8.68
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Gillian extended_group gb
10
A great stay thanks to amazing staff
Pros:

The staff were absolutely amazing. Nothing was too much trouble for them!

Cons:

Room was quite small but very clean and everything else about the stay made up for it.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Massimiliano solo_traveller it
9
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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ann couple gb
8
stayed for a local wedding and the place was almost perfect
Pros:

Everything was very good but the double bed seemed small but maybe as we have a super king at home!

Cons:

bed size

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Wim couple nl
8
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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June solo_traveller gb
9
Lovely but not brilliant for a wheelchair user
Pros:

We had a very peaceful, chill time. The surroundings were beautiful, the food was fabulous and the staff were lovely

Cons:

Wheelchair access to the terrace is only possible with assistance, wheelchair access to the shower room was extremely challenging without assistance as there is a lip at the door, fortunately we took our own suction handrails as the positioning of the fixed handrails was suitable for us. Corridor to rooms was very narrow, creating mayhem when housekeeping left vacuum cleaners, cleaning products and laundry outside rooms.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Gary solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Stunning hotel immaculate cleanliness

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Charles solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

The location, and view are incredible.

Cons:

Thought the room was a bit small and the bed was very small for two.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
6
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Small room , view obscured by grass roof. Overpriced room , food expensive and average

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
1
very disappointed, a long awaited holiday ruined,
Pros:

Leaving, returning home

Cons:

the room smaller than advertised, inadequate room to put your clothes or amenities, the lack or aircon, or a table fan, the extreme noise created by jet skis on the loch, no table available for dining as all had been consumed for fathers day, plus the ala carte menu had been removed, uncomfortable bed,

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Natalie solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Annie Grantham solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Loved the location we always stay here on route to the Highlands excellent service

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
J
Jean couple gb
7
Beautiful location
Pros:

Location is beautiful , dining area immaculate , bar / lounge area is lovely

Cons:

Bar / lounge area , very quiet for a Saturday night , could benefit from entertainment at weekend as hotel looked busy but not the lounge .

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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bennie solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Lyndsay family_with_children gb
10
Perfect
Pros:

We had the most amazing room, room 1 which we’d definitely book again. Views were absolutely amazing

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Graham couple gb
8
A beautiful relaxed and happy place
Pros:

Lovely location and very relaxed vibe

Cons:

Room was a bit small

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Louise solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Amazing loch side location, our room had a Loch view and it was amazing. Great food in the restaurant and the staff were fabulous.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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byron solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Chris solo_traveller au
10
2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Margaret solo_traveller gb
9
Beautiful setting
Pros:

Interior design was beautiful especially restaurant. Fantastic setting on edge of Loch Lomond. Clean and comfortable room.

Cons:

Coffee machine not working in breakfast restaurant. Bedroom was small but perfectly formed.
Not sure about plastic tumbler to drink wine on the decking. Understand the reasoning but surely most clients don't break glasses.

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Neil solo_traveller gb
7
2026-06-26 via Nuitee