Apex Dunblane Hydro

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Doubletree by Hilton
7.8 (3217 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Outdated rooms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Rooms were described as needing TLC, with comments on noise and outdated decor.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 3217 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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Kevin • solo_traveller • sa
8
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Steven • couple • gb
9
I will be definitely returning, Loved it 👍🏻
Pros:

The property was in pretty good condition
Considering that refurbishment work was being carried out.
It’s a very spacious Hotel this is a good thing in my eyes as you have visitors of all ages staying at the same time.
The breakfast was superb
The staff were all very nice and polite
And need I say very very helpful.

Cons:

The lift unfortunately was a bit slow and dated with its size !
Especially with all the different ages of visitors when calling on its services,
If it was to break down a lot of people would be disappointed and struggle with the stairs
And their luggage

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Andreas • solo_traveller • de
6
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Jecko • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Colin • couple • gb
8
Another enjoyable stay.
Pros:

Quiet room and friendly service.

Cons:

Breakfast was tasty but could have been warmer.

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Marie • couple • gb
6
Very disappointed this time around.
Pros:

Beautiful building. Lovely grounds and location.

Cons:

It is being decorated at the moment which is great news. But it limits space and menus. We had to go out to eat as it was a very limited menu.

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Lesleyanne • couple • gb
9
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • gb
7
Stay was good just couple things let it down
Pros:

Very nice inside staff were amazing hydro was good as well

Cons:

There was stains on the carpet tv was not picking up certain channels

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Martin • couple • gb
4
Underwhelming experience and not worth the price we paid.
Pros:

Nice comfy bed. Staff were pleasant. Spa facilities were very good.

Cons:

Our initial room was tiny with a frosted window. Very claustrophobic. Not what we were expecting from the pictures on the booking website. We were moved to another room which was marginally better but still felt small and stuffy - no way to control the temperature in the room. We had to wedge the window open to let some air in. The room was very dated and needs modernised. We were charged £25 for our dog which we feel was unsubstantiated and we didn’t get anything for this extra charge. Lack of food options for customers that would like to bring a dog.

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • couple • it
7
Pros:

Nice room, very clean and spacious. Staff nice. Breakfast very large range of foods.

Cons:

Currently refurbishing so the restaurant has a limited menu which was disappointing. Only 1 lift for the whole hotel! Gave up in the end and had to keep walking up to the 4th floor. Great cardio but a bit of a pain!

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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celson • couple • gb
1
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Facilities
Room no heating
Hard for a disabled person
Lack of staff, unable to get hold of anyone from the room phone.

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Gary • couple • gb
10
Lovely stay
Pros:

Great destination

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Jane • couple • gb
5
Pros:

room very small

Cons:

general décor and furnishings

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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William • extended_group • gb
10
2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Chappell • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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AlfonsoM12 • couple • gb
6
Pros:

Pool, gym, bar all great.

Cons:

Young servers lacked attention and authority to even discuss what was broadcast on the tv in the bar or if we could move our reservation 30min.

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • extended_group • gb
10
Great nights stay. Amazing staff
Pros:

Beautiful location

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Ellie • extended_group • gb
6
Looks nicer than it is
Pros:

The views, building and evening meal in the bar was nice.

Cons:

Breakfast was not worth the money. Same low quality as a free breakfast at other hotels but cost £17.50 each.
Sofa bed was very uncomfortable. No fridge and room was very small for a family room with a cot.

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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kavanagh • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great hotel clean and helpful staff
Pros:

Great location

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • gb
7
2026-03-31 • via Nuitee