The Waverley Hotel

Hotels
•
Greene King's Pubs & Hotels
8 (1297 reviews)
88 - 94 Main Street , Callander , gb

listing image 1
Show all photos
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
See all facilities

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Amenities were acceptable, though some were outdated as per reviews.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 1297 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
M
Moyra • couple • gb
9
Food was amazing and a comfortable stay
Pros:

Clean, tidy and central

Cons:

No car park

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
R
Rachel • solo_traveller • gb
9
Lovely place
Pros:

Comfortable room, spacious and ideal for what we were after.

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
J
Jade • extended_group • be
9
Pros:

Nous avions peur car nos chambres sont au dessus d'un pub mais, clairement tout s'est bien passé. Nous avons super bien dormis, les chambres sont très confortables. Le pub en dessous donne l'occasion de manger et boire un verre. La localisation est superbe, nous avions accès à des magasins et des belles randonnées.

Cons:

/

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
J
julien • family_with_children • fr
9
Très bien placé
Pros:

Très bien placé en centre ville, place de parking à proximité, pub très bon à prix correct, très bon petit déjeuner

Cons:

Un peu bruyant

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
C
Carol • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
G
Gary • solo_traveller • gb
8
Excellent 2 night getaway.
Pros:

Very helpful staff, dog friendly, right in the centre of town, great atmosphere, the seating area outside is clean, tidy and pleasant to relax on warm days.

Cons:

Nothing that would merit any negative comments.

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
M
Michael • couple • gb
10
Will definitely stay again
Pros:

Location, engaging staff, cleanliness, ceiling height , breakfast to order

Cons:

Excellent all round but will choose a room at the back to avoid the small amount of noise from the street

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
D
Daniel • couple • se
7
Pros:

Centralt lokaliserat i byn.

Cons:

En del biltrafik då hotellet ligger vid genomfartsvägen i byn.

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
S
Saby • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

L'hôtel fait restaurant et sert les petits déjeuners, c'est un bon rapport qualité prix. Chambre très correcte.

Cons:

Il faisait un peu froid dans la chambre.

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
J
Jacqui • couple • gb
3
Very noisy room
Pros:

Staff were welcoming and friendly. Atmosphere in the bar was friendly

Cons:

The room was above the pub door and facing a busy main road with traffic well in to the night. These rooms really need double glazing.
Noisiest night ever. Hardly slept.

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
R
Renaud • couple • fr
6
Hôtel correct mais pas très centré sur le client
Pros:

L'hôtel est correctement aménagé et les petits déjeuners sont variés (dont le fameux scottich breakfast).

Cons:

Le personnel n'est pas très commerçant, le client n'est pas au centre de ses préoccupations.
Nous avons un fils de 16 ans, il n'a pas pu boire de cidre avec le dîner alors que la loi autorise cela.
À 21h25, le personnel vient nous dire que nous devons vite finir de dîner car les enfants (moins de 18 ans) ne sont pas autorisés dans les pubs après 21h30, or nous étions dans la partie restaurant et pas dans la partie pub (2 salles différentes). Ce n'est pas très désagréable de boucler en vitesse la fin du dîner sans être prévenus à l'avance. Nous n'avons jamais eu cette contrainte ailleurs.
Enfin le matin, notre fils de 16 ans n'a pas eu d'autre choix que le "petit-déjeuner enfant" car nous avions déclaré un enfant lors de la réservation. Cela n'a aucun sens car nous payons les petits déjeuners en plus des chambres.
Ailleurs, nous n'avons pas eu de comportements aussi obtus durant notre séjour en Écosse.

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
J
Jessica • family_with_children • fr
8
Agréable
Pros:

Accueil chaleureux, chambre spacieuse, stationnement gratuit dans la rue de l’hôtel.

Cons:

Chambre donnant sur la rue avec simple vitrage, chambre assez bruyante pour le coup.

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
J
Jan • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
H
Houston • family_with_children • gb
9
Excellent value for money.
Pros:

Excellentm . Slight confusion about breakfast times from staff.

Cons:

The layout for breakfast was quite crammed and a larger table would be a simple solution.

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
I
Ian • couple • gb
10
Good location with good food and bedroom.
Pros:

Breakfast and service was good. Time of the breakfast suited us from 8:00am to 10:00am.

Cons:

None

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
P
Pages • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

Le personnel est adorable.
L'hôtel est très bien placé.
Le petit déjeuner est très bon et copieux

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
M
McKinlay • family_with_children • gb
7
Pros:

Should have had continental

Cons:

Food - very unhealthy menu

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
V
Vai • family_with_children • gb
1
Avoid!
Pros:

Stuff was friendly

Cons:

Avoid! When pub will close everyone will stay outside drunk and will shout and scream, some will come back to the rooms and will be so loud.
There is no parking for hotel,you need to find place yourself.
Drinks are very expensive, room need proper refurbishment.
For £130 you can find much much better!

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
W
W7671HLmollyp • Friends getaway
6
certain staff need further training.
Pros:

i have been to this pub several times now and have always enjoyed the atmosphere and staff however, most recently i have seen a newer member of staff with red hair and glasses, she has been very rude and made uncomfortable comments to people in my life which i find unnecessary - one of them being “would you like that in a wee gay glass” when being asked to make a martini. really unprofessional and i suggest further training.
i would like to add that other members of staff working this particular night were very pleasant.

2026-04-12 • via Tripadvisor
D
DavidR480 • Family • Stirling, Scotland
2
Not nice
Pros:

Horrible food, small portions, rowdy atmosphere. Macaroni cheese horrible, was hungry when I left.

2026-04-12 • via Tripadvisor