Duck Bay Hotel & Restaurant
Auchendennan Road By Arden, Balloch, G83 8QZ, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.5/10! (score from 1570 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
The room was very comfortable, and the of the Loch was good. I am not a ‘big eater’ but the breakfasts I had were excellent. The scrambled egg was the best I had ever tasted
United Kingdom
Located 28 km from Glasgow Botanic Gardens, Duck Bay Hotel & Restaurant offers 3-star accommodation in Balloch and features a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. The property is around 29 km from University of Glasgow, 30 km from Riverside Museum of Transport and Technology and 30 km from Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. The accommodation provides room service and free WiFi. At the hotel, every room is fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available daily, and includes continental, Full English/Irish and vegetarian options. Mugdock Country Park is 30 km from Duck Bay Hotel & Restaurant, while Scottish Event Campus Glasgow is 31 km away. The nearest airport is Glasgow Airport, 25 km from the accommodation.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
Duck Bay Hotel & Restaurant has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 5 Sept 2018.Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Bar
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Stephen
United Kingdom“The room was very comfortable, and the of the Loch was good. I am not a ‘big eater’ but the breakfasts I had were excellent. The scrambled egg was the best I had ever tasted”
AlisonUnited Kingdom“Liked room, meals, staff, view, and outside space. Decor is wonderful. The terrace outside is amazing with great views, and so is the pier.”
GraemeUnited Kingdom“Fantastic location with great views across Loch Lomond, staff were friendly and very helpful, really enjoyed our stay. Will definitely look forward to staying again in the future.”- SimonUnited Kingdom“Excellent location, food was excellent, rooms and decor were very nicely done and very clean. Staff were great.”
FionaUnited Kingdom“Slightly apprehensive when I read some reviews but when we were there it was very good. Others complaints had been about staff, small rooms. But the staff we met were friendly and efficient, the room was small but comfy with a balcony overlooking...”
JasonUnited Kingdom“Fantastic location, good restaurant, nice Loch view”
LesleyUnited Kingdom“The hotel is easy to find, carparking plentiful, and check-in was simple. The reception ladies are professional and friendly.Our room was nice and had the loch view balcony, which we had booked. Although the room was small, the tv was a good size,...”- AAlisonUnited Kingdom“The breakfast was excellent Food was hot and good variety on the continental section”
Michael
South Africa“What a location the views were breath-taking at sunset and sunrise. Very nice room, had a very comfortable bed and a great shower. Dinner in the restaurant was very enjoyable and we had a hearty breakfast.”
DavidUnited Kingdom“Whats not to like, hotel revamped and was amazing, restaurant and bar spotless food fantastic, views were brilliant both from room and bar, well impressed and will be booking again soon as i can, great job.”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few hours
Is there disabled access to your executive suite
Hello, Thank you for your message. Yes we do have disabled access to our suites on the ground floor. Kind regards, Jemma Cawley hotelsAnswered on 25 April 2022In the pictures there is a small outdoor space...is this included in room price? Thanks!
Most rooms of this type offer a Balcony (a couple just have a Juliette balcony), you can certainly request one of these after booking (subject to availability)Answered on 23 May 2021Hi, when do you pay for non refundable stays at the duckbay hotel
At the time of reservation.Answered on 15 August 2021Do you do room service dinner and breakfast thanks
We have room service available for dinner and breakfast in the morning is included in the rate.Answered on 26 December 2021do you offer twin rooms.
Good Evening, Thank you for your question. All our rooms are double rooms.Answered on 23 January 2022Hello, what times is breakfast served? We are staying on a Saturday night.
At the minute, Breakfast on a Sunday morning is served between 8am and 10am.Answered on 7 August 2021- Still looking?
Hotel surroundings *
Facilities of Duck Bay Hotel & RestaurantGreat facilities! Review score, 8.6
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linen
- Alarm clock
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Beach
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- TV
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Bar
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
- Daily housekeeping
- Wake-up service
- Packed lunches
- Wake up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
- Invoice provided
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Lower bathroom sink
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- English
Sustainable initiatives
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of GBP 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 via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash
Duck Bay Hotel & Restaurant accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
Guests are required to show a photo identification 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 GBP 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 via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
FAQs about Duck Bay Hotel & Restaurant
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Check-in at Duck Bay Hotel & Restaurant is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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Room options at Duck Bay Hotel & Restaurant include:
- Holiday Home
- Suite
- Double
- Family
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Duck Bay Hotel & Restaurant offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Beach
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Guests staying at Duck Bay Hotel & Restaurant can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
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Duck Bay Hotel & Restaurant is 1.5 miles from the centre of Balloch. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at Duck Bay Hotel & Restaurant may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
