Located 18 miles from Glasgow Botanic Gardens, Duck Bay Hotel & Restaurant offers 3-star accommodations in Balloch and features a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. The property is around 18 miles from University of Glasgow, 18 miles from Riverside Museum of Transport and Technology and 18 miles from Mugdock Country Park. The property provides room service and free WiFi. At the hotel, every room has a desk and a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Breakfast is available, and includes à la carte, continental and Full English/Irish options. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is 19 miles from Duck Bay Hotel & Restaurant, while Scottish Event Campus Glasgow is 19 miles away. Glasgow Airport is 16 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
1 full bed
Bedroom 3
1 full bed
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
1 full bed
Bedroom 3
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 full bed
1 king bed
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Guest review summary
Guests loved the stunning <b>location</b> and beautiful views at Duck Bay Hotel. The staff were praised for their friendliness and efficiency. <b>Breakfast</b> and the restaurant received high marks, though <b>room comfort</b> and size had mixed reviews, with some finding them smaller than expected.
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Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
8.5

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of Duck Bay Hotel & Restaurant
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Beach

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

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

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Wake-up service
  • Packed lunches
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm

General

  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Duck Bay Hotel & Restaurant takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. That's about $62. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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 damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Duck Bay Hotel & Restaurant

  • Guests staying at Duck Bay Hotel & Restaurant can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte
  • Room options at Duck Bay Hotel & Restaurant include:

    • Vacation Home
    • Suite
    • Double
    • Family
  • Duck Bay Hotel & Restaurant has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Duck Bay Hotel & Restaurant offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Beach
  • Check-in at Duck Bay Hotel & Restaurant is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Duck Bay Hotel & Restaurant is 1.5 miles from the center of Balloch. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Duck Bay Hotel & Restaurant may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.