Apex Dunblane Hydro

Hotels
Doubletree by Hilton
7.8 (3274 reviews)
Perth Road , Dunblane , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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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Outdated rooms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Rooms were described as needing TLC, with comments on noise and outdated decor.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 3274 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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Liz couple gb
8
2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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Stewart solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Lovely hotel in a nice setting. Only used as a stopover for 10 hours so was unable to explore properly. Nice room and most importantly, clean 👌

Cons:

Passed on the breakfast as the price was insane 🤯

2026-05-01 via Nuitee
S
shiona couple gb
7
Pros:

We did not have breakfast

Cons:

Dining menu was limited. We should have been informed kitchen was being re vamped prior to our stay

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Barbara couple gb
8
We loved the overall ambiance of this hotel and would love to return and try again in the hope it can improve!
Pros:

Loved the location. The history and the comfortable bedroom.

Cons:

Found the dinner menu limited and standard not as expected. This was disappointing but the breakfast was even more of a disappointment! Bacon was inedible and other food looked as if it had lain for a long time. Again limited choices, no fish for example. Fruit choice was good but no natural yoghurt on offer.

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Liz solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Comfy bed... big bath, nice staff

Cons:

Its now apex so no hilton honours benefits so now paying more than double to stay... no free breakfasts

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Marion couple fr
8
Nuit confortable
Pros:

Chambre très confortable. Très bon petit déjeuner.

Cons:

Accueil très froid pour le check in …

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Frances couple gb
8
A beautiful setting and the weather made it
Pros:

Excellent breakfast, particularly enjoyed the haggis.

Cons:

No treatments available

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
M
Margaret couple gb
7
2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Callicott solo_traveller gb
5
Soft beds
Pros:

View of hotel
Staff
Budget friendly
Breakfast

Cons:

Beds are very soft

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
H
Henrietta solo_traveller nl
7
2026-04-27 via Nuitee
E
Eva Maria solo_traveller gb
8
All great except the young blond lady with long hair in the Spa
Pros:

The location, hotel rooms and so many dogs around. The hotel itself and the nice smell at the entry was lovely. The staff at reception was nice.

Cons:

The blond lady with long hair in the Spa was not nice at all. The young lad was very nice but she kept looking at us with a serious face and very unpleasant when asked about something. She shouldn't be in a place like this. It doesn't make any good to the business.

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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Helen couple gb
10
We had a lovely time .Didnt use the facilities as we were in Dunblane to visit old friends Iwas born and bred in Dunblan
Pros:

Excellent .The staff were very helpful.It was our wedding anniversary and we had chocolates on our bed which was a nice touch.

Cons:

All was good

2026-04-25 via Nuitee
B
Bickel solo_traveller us
10
Beautiful stay at very nice hotel with a historic feel
Pros:

Had an old world elegant feel. Beautiful property

Cons:

Tall step into bathtub for old short people :)

2026-04-25 via Nuitee
B
Barbara couple gb
8
Relaxing time away.
Pros:

Location is very handy.

Cons:

Breakfast could have more vegan options.

2026-04-25 via Nuitee
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Raymond D couple nl
8
Fijn doorreis hotel.
Pros:

Groot hotel goed voor doorreis, alles was ok.

Cons:

Geen koffie/ thee zetter.

2026-04-25 via Nuitee
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wendy couple gb
8
Enjoyable
Pros:

Lovely grounds and location

Cons:

N/a

2026-04-25 via Nuitee
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Lisa solo_traveller gb
8
2026-04-24 via Nuitee
M
Malcolm solo_traveller gb
9
2026-04-23 via Nuitee
A
Allan couple gb
6
2026-04-23 via Nuitee
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Isabel couple gb
10
2026-04-23 via Nuitee