The Waverley Hotel

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Greene King's Pubs & Hotels
8 (1258 reviews)
88 - 94 Main Street , Callander , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
Kid meals
Outdoor furniture
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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Amenities were acceptable, though some were outdated as per reviews.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 1258 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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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
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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
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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
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Jan • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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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
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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
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McKinlay • family_with_children • gb
7
Pros:

Should have had continental

Cons:

Food - very unhealthy menu

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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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
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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
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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
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Maria • couple • gr
9
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Hannah1992Mc • Friends getaway
4
Some staff are unwelcoming
Pros:

Me and some friends went into the Waverley for some drinks the atmosphere was good and a nice place, however some staff members were unpleasant and unwelcoming. Taking an order seemed to be like a chore for them!! Would suggest some training for the staff to make customers feel more welcomed and comfortable! Hopefully it’s better the next time we visit.

2026-04-10 • via Tripadvisor
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Yvonne • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Was visiting with family great location, very central, dog friendly, food cheap and cheerful 😊

Cons:

N/A

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Nancy • couple • ch
7
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Billy • solo_traveller • ch
8
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Richard • extended_group • gb
7
Comfortable and friendly
Pros:

Friendly place, nice building. A good shelter from Storm Dave

Cons:

The rooms were a bit dated

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • gb
9
fantastic stay, thoroughly enjoyed and would stay again
Pros:

The room was very spacious, all the staff were very friendly, the food was very good and good value for money, good location even just for a walk along the street to visit the shops in town

Cons:

very minor things like the fan in the bathroom was really noisy, we didn't have a view from our room as it looked over a flat roof but this wasn't an issue for us

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Dave • couple • nl
8
Fijn hotel met ongedwongen sfeer. Een nieuwe favoriet!
Pros:

Sfeervol hotel met leuk bargedeelte, ruime kaart met lekker eten en ongedwongen sfeer.

Cons:

Niets.

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Falk • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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norma • couple • gb
10
Fantastic over night stay all staff very helpful
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee