The Bay Horse

Hotels
6.1 (558 reviews)
39 Bothwell Road , Hamilton , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets allowed
Bar
Non-smoking throughout
Private parking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Value for money
Clean and spacious rooms
Cons:
Noise from pub
Lack of cleanliness

Categories

Cleanliness
4.1
Numerous mentions of unclean areas, including dead spiders and stained linens.
Service
7.6
Staff were welcoming; however, some reviews indicated an unhelpful experience.
Location
7.1
Convenient location, but noise from nearby pub could be a problem.
Room Quality
5.1
Rooms described as basic with issues like slanted beds and loud noise.
Amenities
5.1
Limited amenities; missing items such as an iron and hairdryer.
Value for Money
7.6
Good value for clean, spacious rooms despite some drawbacks.
Food and Beverage
6.1
Food access requires crossing a busy road, but local dining available.
Overall Experience
6.1
Mixed experiences with clean rooms but many negative factors affect stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 03:20

Property Description

Charming Accommodation in Hamilton

Convenient Location: Situated just 15 km from popular attractions like Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome and Celtic Park, The Bay Horse offers easy access to key landmarks.

Comfortable Rooms: Each room at our hotel is equipped with essential amenities such as a desk, flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom, ensuring a cozy stay for all guests.

Free Parking and WiFi: Enjoy the convenience of free private parking and WiFi during your stay at The Bay Horse, making your visit hassle-free and enjoyable.

Book your stay at The Bay Horse now for a delightful and convenient experience in Hamilton.

Important information:

Please note the rooms at The Bay Horse are located above a public house, so guests may be affected by noise on a Friday and Saturday night up until 00:00.

Photo ID is reunited when check in which must include name and address. Payment is by card only and name on ID must match name on credit card.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

6.1
Based on 558 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.1
Service: 7.6
Location: 7.1
Room Quality: 5.1
Amenities: 5.1
Value for Money: 7.6
Food and Beverage: 6.1
Overall Experience: 6.1
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Ruth family_with_children gb
7
Nice room sadly above a very noisy pub
Pros:

The room itself was great but it was above a very noisy pub and for a Wednesday night I wasn't expecting it all to go on until midnight . Music , quiz night and someone on a microphone for what felt like an eternity ( it does state on the advert that it can be noisy on a fri & sat until midnight) sadly to say it was a very short broken nights sleep after a 4 hour drive as we were up early to leave early for the remaining 3 hours drive ahead . I has asked for a quiet room. I guess they don't have any as this room was above the pubs front door on the main road

Cons:

The bedroom door was the only door to the outside world as the front door downstairs was wedged open all night . The pub itself was very noisy and the room was also at the front of the property on a busy main road .

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
9
Worth a look
Pros:

I booked this for a friend and his daughter and although being a little noise from pub below and it was a Friday he said room was clean tidy and noise was away by 12 and not to loud could hear the TV no.problem and said would book again.his daughter liked it to being only 12 thats a good compliment

Cons:

Slight noise but room was good value so wasn't bothered by limited music

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Pat extended_group gb
10
Fantastic staff, comfortable room and excellent breakfast, Thank you
Pros:

Fantastic staff, comfortable room and excellent breakfast, Thank you

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Terri solo_traveller gb
3
Pros:

The bedding was clean, check in was fast. Although you had to go over the busy road to collect the key.

Cons:

The broken window in the bathroom, literally a hole tapped up and a breeze coming through. no TV remote, shower i would of needed to wash getting out of it

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Andy couple gb
5
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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gaz solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

The hospitality was great and location great

Cons:

Room was dirty tv did have a remote and people hanging about in the corridors at night

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller gb
7
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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robert couple gb
8
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Saberton solo_traveller gb
5
Noisy from downstairs
Pros:

No breakfast

Cons:

The bed was unmade

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Alistair solo_traveller gb
8
Convenient and excellent value
Pros:

Comfortable beds. Big bathroom. Hot, powerful shower. Wifi worked well. The room was basic, but represented excellent value for money. Being above a pub didn't affect me at all. Get the keys from the Indian restaurant over the road. I was travelling by motorbike and was able to park by the side of the pub fairly hidden from the road. I had the option to have parked in the Indian restaurant car park.

Cons:

For that price, nothing!

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Myrna extended_group gb
6
Ok
Pros:

Close to the Racecourse

Cons:

Too noisy, needs a bit of cleanliness

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Coralie solo_traveller fr
5
Pour une nuit en dehors des soirées karaoké au pub en-dessous
Pros:

J'ai eu beaucoup de chance car pas de soirée karaoké au pub situé en-dessous mais juste de la musique jusqu'à tard.

Cons:

Traverser la double voie (en voiture ou à pied) pour récupérer les clefs au restaurant en face peut être très périlleux. Ils annoncent 20% de réduction si vous commandez au restaurant indien...ils n'ont pas été déduit de ma commande. Il faudrait rénover les chambres et certains de leurs équipements. Comme noté dans d'autres avis on entend la route malgré les fenêtres fermées.
Je n'avais pas lu les avis, la prochaine fois je passerai mon tour.

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Val couple gb
4
Wouldn’t go back
Pros:

Not much. The fella behind the bar was really nice and the staff in the restaurant where you check in were also really helpful.
It was clean mostly apart from the tiles in the shower.

Cons:

There was REALLY loud karaoke in the bar downstairs that went on till midnight. The walls were paper thin.
It was a bit of a pain to get the keys and park over the busy road behind the restaurant it would help if they made it clear the parking spaces in front of the restaurant are for staff.
The tiles in the shower were dirty and the blind fell down when we tried to close it. The decor was pretty awful.

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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brian solo_traveller gb
2
Pros:

Clean room good size

Cons:

The music coming from the bar below from 7pm till 00 45 am was so loud.was unable to sleep and the main door to the bar slammed every time some one came in or out my bed shook.i was in room 3

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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philip solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

It was one of the few affordable places to stay .Didn't realise the commonwealth games were on at the time.

Cons:

Didn't realise that it was a pub with a Karaoke night scheduled .Had to use the Indian restaurant across the road to get access to room rather from the pub itself

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Michael couple gb
9
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Gordon solo_traveller gb
3
Depressing
Cons:

The room was grubby needing a deep clean, it needs refurbishment including the holes on the stairs carpet
The pub underneath was shut no could not get a drink or something to eat

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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John family_with_children gb
6
Good value basic accommodation with unexpected entertainment!
Pros:

Budget accommodation that delivered what was expected, plus a little extra that we didn't expect [see What didn't you like]. The rooms were generously sized and the beds comfortable. We got what we paid for.

Cons:

The accommodation is right by a busy main road, so some intrusive traffic noise. It's also above a pub, which wasn't a problem until the karaoke started later in the evening, which went on until well after midnight and the singers weren't very good! So, if you're staying on a weekend, beware!

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Mcguigan solo_traveller gb
6
Good
Pros:

Non

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Tamer solo_traveller gb
6
2026-07-22 via Nuitee