The Bay Horse

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this 3-star Hamilton guest house

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Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • 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 Townhouse Theatre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Hamilton Park Racecourse
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (1)

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

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (3)

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

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (5)

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

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (4)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Single Room, Ensuite (2)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Hamilton

In Hamilton .At this guesthouse, you'll be steps from Hamilton Campus, University of the West of Scotland (UWS) and within a 10-minute walk of Hamilton Townhouse Theatre. Strathclyde Country Park and Hamilton Park Racecourse are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Strathclyde Country Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hamilton Campus, University of the West of Scotland (UWS) - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hamilton Townhouse Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hamilton Park Racecourse - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Chatelherault Country Park - 7 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Stonehouse Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Royal blossom - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Bay Horse

Enjoy the free parking at this 3-star Hamilton guest house
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Hamilton guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Bay Horse offers 3 accommodations.

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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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Bay Horse to the airport?

The Bay Horse is 19.9 mi (26-min drive) away from the Glasgow International Airport (GLA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jun 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bay Horse on Jun 5, 2026 start from $78, 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.

Does The Bay Horse have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Bay Horse.

Does The Bay Horse offer free breakfast?

The Bay Horse does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Bay Horse?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Alea Glasgow (15-min drive) and Grosvenor Princes Casino (17-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Bay Horse?

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

Is there free parking at The Bay Horse?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does The Bay Horse have a pool?

The Bay Horse does not have a pool.

Does The Bay Horse have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Bay Horse to downtown Hamilton?

The Bay Horse is 0.4 mi away from Hamilton.

The Bay Horse Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 118 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes very helpful and polite enjoyed our stay. Will book again in the near future.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

ross

Liked: Amenities
Shower in room 5 needs the tile grout bleached and cleaned properly. Also the room window is not sealed and locking properly. noise from traffic is constant as a result. All fine otherwise
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Alan

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

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

8/10 Good

Lee

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

8/10 Good

COLIN

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

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accommodation was relatively easy to find.. Booking in was unusual as I had to check in at the India restaurant apposite the accommodation. Staff very friendly. Room spacious and clean. Comfortable beds. Toilet clean and tidy. Yes/coffee facility available. A bit noisy during the evening with the pub being below the accommodation but not a major issue. Reasonable priced... Now that I know the setup .Yes Id probably stay again..
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Colin

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Muhammad

Is ok not great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Mike

Disliked: Staff & service
Be aware if booking that there is no parking on site. You have to go to another property on the other side of the dual carriageway to collect your key and park your car. This isn’t made clear in the listing. If like me you have a lot of work stuff to carry back to your accommodation, it isn’t really suitable. I tried to contact the owners numerous times and had no response. Hotels.com also tried to contact them numerous times regarding a refund but couldn’t get hold of them. I had to pay for another accommodation for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Aysha

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

sharon

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness
A convenient place to stay the night to break my journey from south of England to central Scotland. An unremarkable but adequate room in an unremarkable place. More noise (pub and traffic) than I'm used to
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: 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
Verified

8/10 Good

iola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

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