The Bay Hotel

Had a lovely 1 night stay here in April. Stayed in an executive suite which had a double bed down stairs and upstairs. The rooms were slightly dated & the overall hotel could do with a good make over but that really didn’t impact the quality of our stay. Dinner in the horizon restaurant was lovely & the food is brilliant. The views are wonderful and the entertainment at night sounded amazing (we didn’t attend as had a late dinner then early bed!). It was fairly expensive £200+ for bed and breakfast for 1 night but overall it was a great stay & will come back again.

we have just spent 2 nights at this hotel and for a 3 star (yes just a 3 star) i was very pleasantly surprised. the veiw is amazing!!! we arrived just before 3pm, the receptionist said they weren't quite ready so we had to wait about 10 mins. we then had a bit of a faffle about the pre authorisation/security deposit fee. I thought I had already paid it but was informed someone had made a mistake and paid almost the full balance for the room. why a security deposit is needed when it's just ur average couple staying 2 nights I don't know- this is the only thing that left a sour taste. anyway we got to our room and it was spotless, lovely and warm and had everything needed- iron, ironing board, hairdryer, kettle, tea/coffe/hot choc/milk sachets, biscuits, toiltries, fridge, everything was there. we went to the pool, I did expect it to be a bit warmer but we managed and a bit annoying having to get the guys attention to turn on the jet bubbles all the time but again, we managed. sauna and steam rooms where good. we took our towels to reception and got them changed for fresh clean ones. the pool is used my none hotel residents too and has swimming lessons on but it didn't impact on us. the lockers were all very dirty and so was the floor but it was very wet, windy and muddy outside. we had reserved a table at the horizons resturant, the staff were lovely and the food was delicious, very fair prices too. the bed was very comfortable and the room stayed warm all night. breakfast the following morning was great, help yourself to cereal and fruits/yoghurt and juices and order the hot breakfast from the menu and it comes how u like it with toast and jams etc. we explored the hotel for a bit saw the snooker room, arcade, kids soft play and gym. husband then used the gym, £3.50 for 30mins or £5 for an hour- it's not a huge gym but it kept him entertained for an hour. every member of staff we encountered were all very pleasant and welcoming. we came to Edinburgh for the Christmas markets and although not the hotels fault, more mine for not checking (but my choice of hotels with pool/gym/balcony was limited), it's an hour away from Edinburgh centre. I loved the look of the caravan site that is on the same grounds as the hotel and have said for a longer stay in nicer weather we wouldn't hesitate to book the hotel or a caravan in future.