The Waverley Hotel

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Greene King's Pubs & Hotels
8 (1314 reviews)
88 - 94 Main Street , Callander , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
Kid meals
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Affordable stay
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Food quality variability

Categories

Cleanliness
7.46
Several reviews noted cleanliness issues, particularly in the bathrooms.
Service
8.93
Consistently highlighted as friendly and helpful by multiple reviewers.
Location
8.47
Location was praised for being central and convenient.
Room Quality
7.92
Rooms received mixed reviews but were generally described as comfortable.
Amenities
7.95
Amenities were acceptable, though some were outdated as per reviews.
Value for Money
7.91
Overall perceived as good value for the quality offered.
Food and Beverage
7.46
Food quality was inconsistent, with some positive notes but also significant dissatisfaction.
Overall Experience
7.93
Guests generally had a positive experience despite some noted issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 11:25

Property Description

Explore the Natural Beauty of Trossachs National Park
Situated in Callendar, at the ‘Gateway to the Highlands’, the Waverley Hotel is the perfect base to discover the stunning landscapes of Trossachs National Park.

CAMRA Member Bar and Award-Winning Pub
Relax and unwind in the hotel's bar, a local favorite and winner of the Forth Valley Pub of the Year 2006 award. Enjoy a selection of cask ales, lagers, and malt whiskies in a cozy atmosphere.

Locally Sourced and Homemade Dining Experience
After a day of adventure, indulge in freshly prepared meals made from locally sourced ingredients. Experience the warmth of a friendly atmosphere and savor delicious homemade dishes at the Waverley Hotel.

Book your stay now at the Waverley Hotel for an unforgettable experience in the heart of the Scottish Highlands.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Parking

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 1314 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.46
Service: 8.93
Location: 8.47
Room Quality: 7.92
Amenities: 7.95
Value for Money: 7.91
Food and Beverage: 7.46
Overall Experience: 7.93
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Debra • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

Location.
The staff friendlyness

Cons:

Very tired looking.
Lift was out of order on arrival.
Not enough staff

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • extended_group • cz
8
Hotel with character, a fantastic bar, and beautiful nature trails around the town
Pros:

I had a fantastic stay at this hotel! The room was clean, and the staff were friendly and helpful. I enjoyed the lovely bar downstairs, and the Full British breakfast was good. The town has a charming atmosphere, and I highly recommend exploring the nature trail around the area, especially the beautiful waterfalls.

Cons:

While my stay was enjoyable, I did notice that the room was a bit tired and showed signs of the hotel’s age. Although the hotel could use some updates, it has its own unique vibe.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Tamatxi • solo_traveller • fr
6
Pour passer incognito....
Pros:

Le haut plafond de la chambre.Decoration simple.Bon reseau Wifi. Hotel situé dans la rue principale, mais stationnement facile dans les rues adjacentes.

Cons:

Les viennoiseries du petit dejeuner ne sont pas toujours fraiches. Pas de fruits frais sauf des pommes.
Propreté tres moyenne. Sols lavés mais pas de depoussierage des lampes, plinthes, ...
Personnel peu chaleureux .

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Fabienne • couple • ch
7
Pros:

Zentrale Lage, Zimmer gross

Cons:

Check in war nicht gsnz klar wo. Man muss ins Pub und konnte dann einchecken

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Yvan • solo_traveller • ch
9
Pros:

Accueil ,la gentillesse du personnel, emplacement, le bar ,le restaurant

Cons:

Rien

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Hazel • couple • gb
9
A great stop over on our way home on holiday.
Pros:

This was a great central location. Both breakfast and dinner were great.

Cons:

Signage showing where to book in.

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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B. van Ginneken • solo_traveller • nl
8
Pros:

Aardig personeel, behulpzaam en lekker ontbijt. Kamer prachtig schoon.

Cons:

Ontbijt had vroeger mogen beginnen

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • gi
5
Location good, comfy quiet room but needs refurbished and staff dedicated to hotel side. Price was expensive for what yo
Pros:

Location was good, beds were comfy and quiet room despite being linked to a pub.

Cons:

Rooms need refurbished, there was dusty vents, a hole exposing pipework in bathroom and walls had peeling paint from water ingress. Cables from tv were exposed and there was a mirror hanging from TV on wall. Reception is manned by staff from pub, and they were very busy trying to do both things. Our room was not cleaned when we went out or tea/milk replenished. Although when asked staff did get tea/milk for us. The hotel price for two nights was expensive and not worth what we got.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • gb
3
Staff lovely room not to good and with that I would not return
Pros:

Staff were lovely

Cons:

Our bedroom was very small with a wee wardrobe and a small set of drawers sockets very far away from the mirror that was on the wall tea cups and kettle at the window

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Frédéric Top • solo_traveller • fr
7
Cons:

Pas de double vitrage et au bord de la route donc bruyant.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Simon • couple • gb
6
Pros:

Clean & comfortable
Staff very friendly

Cons:

Decor a little tired

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Fay • couple • gb
10
From start the girls at the bar and checking in we’re all loving and Gordon never stopped at breakf
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent very hot so that makes a difference. Room was lovely we were in room 10 but couldn’t get Wi-Fi but not a problem we had dinner and yes once again compliments to the chef

Cons:

The only thing we didn’t like no not like it was just being on the street which we liked but a very busy and a bit noisy

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Terri • couple • gb
7
Great location & restaurant. The small rooms are small, staff are friendly, clean linens.
Pros:

Convenient location.
Easy & good restaurant, classic greene chain.
Bedding & towels were all clean linen, with extra pillows in the wardrobe that were needed.
Easy access with front door to come & go as you please, friendly staff that we did encounter.
The radiator was easy to use and adjust for what you needed - same with the heated towel rack in the bathroom.
Good pressure in the shower and linens provided.

Overall, it’s reasonably priced for what you have access to.

Cons:

Limited space in the room itself: there was basically no surfaces such as a larger desk/table - we just had 2 small side units that were hard to reach due to the layout of the room and 1 small drawers at the front of the room.

We believe the cleaners did attend our room as the bed as been tucked back in, but absolutely nothing else had been done to our room such as empty bins, provide more toilet paper or refill the tea/coffee - this was a bit odd so we would have needed to ask for these. The cleaners also never knocked before they came into our room one day, so this was a bit awkward and upon reflection a tad invasive.

There is a lack of space in the bathroom as well, there seemed to have been a shelf in the mirror, which has since even broken & not replaced so we couldn’t fit anything anywhere - the light above the sink also did not work.

If the furniture in the room got updated it would solve these issues for lack of space, and just a quick check-in from staff we wouldn’t have had anything to note here.

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Monika • extended_group • ch
8
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
8
Prime location, fine stay.
Pros:

Friendly place with welcoming staff. Busy bar with good service. Lunch was just fine. Location couldn’t be better for that short break. This was second visit in a week as enjoyed the first one during a walk of the Rob Roy Way.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Aymeric • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

Tout

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Neil • solo_traveller • gb
8
Good value,no fuss hotel.
Pros:

Central location

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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alex • solo_traveller • gb
10
Cons:

Nothing.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Bineke • family_with_children • nl
7
2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Lyndsay • family_with_children • gb
5
It was ok for one night. Wouldn’t recommend
Pros:

Location. Comfortable and clean rooms.

Cons:

Very run down, could do with updating/ refreshing. Food over priced and not good quality.

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee