Whisky Capital Inn

Hotels
8.3 (1083 reviews)
4 church street , Dufftown , gb
+44 1340 820313

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Family rooms
Bar
Golf course
Packed lunches
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
Noisy rooms
Inconsistent service
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.55
Found a used tissue on the floor beside the bed when we first got in. Yucks.
Service
9.05
Staff were friendly and helpful, but some service aspects were disappointing.
Location
9.05
Central location; walking distance to distilleries and close to bus stations.
Room Quality
7.55
Outdated rooms; one room was noisy from the pub below.
Amenities
8.55
Brand new shower and comfortable room.
Value for Money
8.05
Price/quality ratio is not great according to some reviews.
Food and Beverage
8.55
Breakfast was delicious, but restaurant service was inconsistent.
Overall Experience
8.05
Enjoyable despite some issues; a good place for a night after the distillery.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 02:34

Property Description

Central Location in Dufftown
Located in the heart of Dufftown, Whisky Capital Inn offers easy access to nearby attractions such as Huntly Castle and Elgin Cathedral.

Comfortable Accommodations
Relax in our cozy guest rooms equipped with modern amenities like a flat-screen TV and a kettle. Family rooms are also available for your convenience.

Delicious Dining Options
Start your day with a delicious breakfast choice of à la carte, Full English/Irish, or vegetarian options. Unwind in the evening with a drink at our onsite bar.

Ready to experience the charm of Whisky Capital Inn? Book your stay now and enjoy a memorable visit to Dufftown.

Important information:

Guests should be aware the hotel has a public bar which can on occasion be a bit noisy on the weekend until 1am. We would love for you to join in the occasion with us.Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in some hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • 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 from 2 years old to 16 years old stay for £20 per person per night 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.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 1083 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.55
Service: 9.05
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 7.55
Amenities: 8.55
Value for Money: 8.05
Food and Beverage: 8.55
Overall Experience: 8.05
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James • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great location for the Whisky Trail.
Pros:

Great location, great bar, restaurant and Whisky tasting room

Cons:

Having to share a bathroom, but the location and rooms make up for it.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Frank • extended_group • de
9
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Petr • couple • cz
9
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Nicholas • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Great location from which to base your exploration of the Speyside region. Excellent restaurant and Whisky Bar.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
8
Reasonable value for money
Pros:

Convenient

Cons:

Shared bathroom

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Mr Peter • solo_traveller • gb
3
Good breakfast , poor single room
Pros:

Good breakfast

Cons:

The single room I booked was poor for over 60s . There were 3 steps before the room door but no hand rail . Not good at all . Also the single room was poor , approx. 400mm to 500mm of wallpaper behind the wall mounted TV was hanging off the wall . The Decor. looked approx. 12 years to 15 years .

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Dieter • extended_group • at
6
Wer im Urlaub gerne eine Zeitreise in vergangene Jahrzehnte unternimmt und auf modernen Komfort verzichten kann, ist hie
Pros:

Die Lage des Hotels ist hervorragend: Es liegt direkt bei der einzigen nennenswerten Attraktion des Ortes und in unmittelbarer Nähe der Destillerien.

Cons:

Sobald man die Zimmer betritt, fühlt man sich in ein vergangenes Jahrhundert zurückversetzt. Die Ausstattung ist stark veraltet und wirkt teilweise sehr dürftig. An vielen Stellen finden sich Mängel: Löcher in den Wänden, beschädigte Einrichtungen und zahlreiche kleine Defekte. Besonders enttäuschend war der Zustand des Nachtkastens, der einen sehr unhygienischen Eindruck machte.

Das Zimmer verfügt weder über ein eigenes Waschbecken noch über eine Toilette. Diese Einrichtungen müssen mit zwei weiteren Zimmern geteilt werden. Dadurch entsteht vor allem am Abend eine erhebliche Lärmbelastung durch ständiges Türöffnen und -schließen, was einen ruhigen Schlaf deutlich erschwert.

Zusätzlich fehlt es im Zimmer an jeglichem Komfort. Es gibt nicht einmal einen Tisch oder eine Ablagemöglichkeit für persönliche Gegenstände. An der Wand befindet sich lediglich eine alte Garderobe, die gerade ausreicht, um die Kleidung aufzuhängen, die man am Körper getragen hat. Darüber hinaus gibt es keinerlei Stauraum oder praktische Einrichtungselemente, die man von einem heutigen Hotelzimmer erwarten würde.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Adrian • solo_traveller • gb
9
Overnight stop in Dufftown
Pros:

Very helpful staff, central location, great restaurant for your evening meal with an amazing selection of whisky.

Cons:

Dufftown needs to keep it's few cafes open until 5pm in the summer. Not put the shutters up at 4pm.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Keith • solo_traveller • ca
8
Pros:

Great location. Clean facilities. Great breakfast.

Cons:

No fan for the very hot nights in the top room.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Ngyaire • couple • au
10
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Selma • couple • se
5
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • de
6
Pros:

The full Scottish breakfast was huge, the service staff were really good at taking feedback and dealing with our comments, in addition to being really very friendly.

Cons:

The room had not been deep cleaned upon arrival. The bed location relative to TV point didn't work so we moved the beds around. The room was very small with a shared bathroom.
The TV had to be reset as didn't initially work.

The public area staircase carpets were filthy.

The restaurant food for dinner was inconsistent in quality. The first occasion was excellent, but the same dish the second time was presented, and tasted different & was much smaller.

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Shmulik • solo_traveller • il
9
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Eigil • solo_traveller • no
10
Pros:

Hyggelig betjening. Veldig god frokost. Rent og ryddig.

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Klaus-Peter Kuls • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Sehr gute Betten, Restaurant im angrenzenden Gebäude

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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McLellan • extended_group • ca
10
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Maria • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Great little Inn with a good restaurant and excellent wiskey selection bar. The location is superb in the center of the Speyside region with distilleries on walking or very short drive distance. The staff was friendly and welcoming.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Viacheslav • solo_traveller • cy
8
Pros:

Все хорошо, только я люблю чуть пышнее подушки, но это скорее индивидуально

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Kjeld • solo_traveller • dk
10
Pros:

Venligt og flink Personale som viste os til rette.
Værelserne var gode.
Morgenmad og aftensmad var god.
Personalet var gode til at svare på vores spørgsmål om hvad vi skulle opleve i området.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Schreiber • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee