Duck Bay Hotel & Restaurant

Hotels
8.5 (2488 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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 2488 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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Wallbank • couple • gb
7
Short break by Loch Lomond in a beautiful location, some shortcomings in the hotel.
Pros:

You pay for the location right alongside the loch, with great views from the public areas to the rear.

Cons:

I think the room and bed therein were on the small side. The restaurant was overpriced for what it was, and the food was average quality. A small car park, difficult to manoeuvre in and easy to get your car damaged by other guests (ask me how I know).

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Adrian • couple • gb
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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jane • couple • gb
7
Beautiful location and wonderful staff, but the room comfort didn’t quite reflect the price point.
Pros:

Beautiful location overlooking the loch. The hotel was spotlessly clean, the outside areas were immaculate and beautifully maintained, and the food was excellent. The staff were particularly good – genuinely friendly, welcoming, attentive and accommodating.

Cons:

At £239 for the night, I expected a little more from the room in terms of comfort. The bed was quite hard and, although the bed linen was perfectly nice, the quality of the duvet and pillows let the sleep experience down. The shower had very little water pressure and the bathroom door handle was very loose on the inside, meaning the door couldn’t be closed properly. There were tea and coffee-making facilities, but I couldn’t see any complimentary water on arrival.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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E. • family_with_children • it
9
Pros:

Bellissima vista sul lago, ottima colazione e parcheggio comodo. Staff gentile

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Graham • couple • gb
9
Overall a great place to stay with dedicated staff.
Pros:

Pretty much everything

Cons:

The room view was good but had the restaurant roof in the way….and the bathroom shower shelf was falling off..room 28
The Sunday Roast…..the beef was tough and gristly ….shame the rest of the plate was delicious.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • ae
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Marie • couple • gb
10
We love it got married at duckbay was sad to hear they don’t do wedding’s anymore as ours was an amazing day forever in
Pros:

Lovely surroundings place is so beautiful & cosy

Cons:

We just feel rooms are a bit pricey could only manage a stay on special occasions

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Christine • couple • gb
9
Said it all above
Pros:

Room very smart, food excellent, busy restaurant nice atmosphere, great location on Loch side, would stay there again.

Cons:

Nothing we didn’t like good food, excellent location, friendly staff

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Food excellent in both the cafeteria and restaurant. Staff very helpful and friendly from arrival at reception to cafeteria, restaurant and breakfast. Room very clean and comfortable. Amazing views from every aspect of the hotel.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Vivien • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

Direkt am See, toller Blick aus dem Frühstücksraum. Schönes Zimmer, alles blitzblank, Wasserkocher und Föhn vorhanden, moderene Steckdosen für Stecker und USB. Sehr leckeres Frühstück und freundliches Personal!

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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andrew • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Dollard • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Katharina • couple • at
9
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • couple • gb
5
It was a short break to Loch Lomond. We weren’t overly impressed with the stay here.
Pros:

It is a beautiful property. Very pleasant location.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Cristina • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
10
Total contentment.
Pros:

The Lakeside location and room with a view! The breakfasts were amazing in fact we liked everything
about the place

Cons:

Absolutely nothing.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Rosie • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Views were amazing.
Staff were very helpful and professional.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Keith • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Steve • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Having to go outside the hotel to enter the restaurant in the rain

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • couple • gb
10
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee