Apex Dunblane Hydro

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Doubletree by Hilton
7.8 (3170 reviews)
Perth Road , Dunblane , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful buildings
Hard working staff
Excellent breakfast
Great views
Good location
Cons:
Price of food and drink
Filthy changing rooms
Outdated rooms
Noise issues
Poor cleanliness

Categories

Cleanliness
5.94
The pool changing room was utterly filthy, constant smell of sewerage in the corridors, room dirty and old smelling.
Service
8.91
Friendly staff and professional service were noted, but issues with room maintenance were mentioned.
Location
9.95
Well-located, with easy access to town; positive feedback across multiple reviews.
Room Quality
6.9
Rooms were described as needing TLC, with comments on noise and outdated decor.
Amenities
7.43
Basic amenities noted; some conveniences but general dissatisfaction with variety.
Value for Money
6.89
Perceived as overpriced due to lack of breakfast inclusion and other issues.
Food and Beverage
8.44
Good breakfast but comments on the cost of food and drink being high.
Overall Experience
7.91
Mixed feelings about stay; satisfied but left early in some cases.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 18:24

Property Description

Victorian-style Luxury in the Heart of Scotland

Leisure and Dining
Indulge in the indoor swimming pool, gym, steam room, and sauna at the LivingWell leisure club. The Kailyard by Nick Nairn Restaurant offers a taste of traditional Scottish cuisine in an elegant setting. Enjoy a variety of beverages at the lounges and cocktail bar.

Luxurious Accommodations
Relax in luxury with designer beds, WiFi, and 32-inch LED TVs in each room. Wake up to stunning views of the Perthshire countryside from select rooms.

Convenient Location
With free parking and proximity to Dunblane Railway Station, exploring Glasgow and Edinburgh is a breeze. Book now for a memorable stay at Doubletree by Hilton Dunblane Hydro Hotel.

Important information:

If you have made a nonrefundable booking, Apex will send a secure link via email and SMS, if a valid mobile number has been provided. Please complete the pre-payment using this secure link. This link is only valid for 24 hours, if payment is not received within this time, your reservation will be canceled. The hotel is happy to accept dogs by prior arrangement, provided that they are quiet and well-behaved. There is a nightly charge for this and owners are held responsible should any damage occur during their stay. Supplements such as breakfast and dinner are on a per-person basis. Please inform the property during the booking process if you plan to bring a dog. Please note that pets are only allowed in the following room types: Standard Double and Standard Twin.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: EDI

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and charges are applicable.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 3170 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.94
Service: 8.91
Location: 9.95
Room Quality: 6.9
Amenities: 7.43
Value for Money: 6.89
Food and Beverage: 8.44
Overall Experience: 7.91
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Ashley • couple • gb
10
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Mikael • solo_traveller • gb
7
Cons:

was asked to pay for breakfast on one occasion? the other times I had breakfast I was not asked to pay?
Did not make sense

i was told before I arrived and when i checked in that i could use the EV chargers for my car postioned at the rear of the hotel. When I went to use them I was then told they had been removed and that there are now no chargers available? this was frustrating.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
5
Pros:

Scenery and location

Cons:

Construction work that I didn't know would be ongoing. Toilet didn't flush properly

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • family_with_children • gb
5
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • gb
9
2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Barry • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Leaving

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Graham • couple • gb
8
enjoyed but prefer somewhere a bit more intimate
Pros:

Good food
Impressive location

Cons:

Large size of hotel made it a bit impersonal
Public areas lacked character

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Sruthanach • solo_traveller • gb
8
Comfortable grand old hotel
2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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pauline • couple • gb
10
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Kenneth • extended_group • gb
8
Lovely stay due to great staff and food
Pros:

Lovely staff and good facilities

Cons:

Needs a refresh

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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frances • couple • gb
8
Overall very pleased with the hydro experience will return in the near future thankyou for a great
Pros:

Good Central location for a short break excellent leisure facilities esp sauna and steam room

Cons:

Breakfast was good but maybe a bit more variety of bread eg wheaten bread ciabatia crusty bread

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Ann • family_with_children • gb
3
Room let our stay down hugely
Pros:

On arrival I was checked into what seemed to be staff rooms, tiny room, not even a tunnock’s biscuit 🙁we checked in with family and were allocated as far away from each other as possible. Corridor to room smelt damp and musty, mixed in with dog smells.

Cons:

A nicer room

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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michael • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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john • couple • gb
10
Excellent- staff polite, friendly
Pros:

Staff at Apex hotel amazing, Manager - Mark and receptionist-Sophie, Our complaint is not with the hotel it’s with Booking.com, as when we booked,
your company did not pass on it was our ruby anniversary to the hotel , once my husband mentioned this to the hotel staff, (mark and Sophie) they upgraded our room , and presented us with a Prosecco at dinner , these touches, made our stay special,

Cons:

No complaints, hotel, cosy staff amazing, food good and clean rooms ,

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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JeanetteR • couple • gb
10
Great weekend break.
Pros:

The food was excellent & the room was very cosy & comfortable.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike.

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Doug • couple • gb
10
2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • gb
10
Great price and great clean accommodation
Pros:

Clean staff friendly great accommodation and bar was lovely

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Dickson • couple • gb
9
2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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rose • couple • gb
5
Beautiful period building
Pros:

The property is absolutely stunning
A beautiful building
V nice breakfast

Cons:

After a very long drive our first impression as we checked in was with a receptionist that didn't make us feel welcome and didn't smile and after a very long drive this really set the tone of our stay
As I walked around the hotel over the course of the stay it is apparent that the staff do not smile very much at all and managers may need to remind them that they are working in hospitality.

2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Mandy • couple • gb
8
2026-01-22 • via Nuitee