Apex Dunblane Hydro

Hotels
Doubletree by Hilton
7.8 (3426 reviews)
Perth Road , Dunblane , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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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Outdated rooms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Rooms were described as needing TLC, with comments on noise and outdated decor.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 3426 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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Adam extended_group gb
6
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Robert couple gb
9
An enjoyable stay
Pros:

Beautiful location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Elke couple de
9
Wohnen wie in einem Schloss
Pros:

Wer in Schottland wie in einem Schloss leben möchte, ist hier - mit Abstrichen - richtig.
Die Lage ist hervorragend, vorausgesetzt man hat ein Auto. Begeistert hat uns das Frühstücksbuffet - das beste, das wir während unserer gesamten Schottland-Reise hatten. Riesen Auswahl und sehr lecker. Die Räume, in denen gespeist wird, sind beeindruckend und die Aussicht überwältigend. Der Bau ist etwas in die Jahre gekommen, aber APEX hat ihn jetzt erst übernommen. Es kann also davon ausgegangen werden, dass dieses Hotel bald wieder ein sehr komfortables, schlossartige uns besonderes Ambiente bieten wird. Wir würden jederzeit wieder buchen.

Cons:

Während unseres Aufenthalts waren Schwimmbad und Spa-Bereich wegen Renovierung geschlossen. Es waren Bauarbeiten im Gebäude, die morgens für Lärm sorgten. Die Korridore zu den Zimmern erinnern in der Farbwahl eher an eine etwas mißglückt gestaltete Billigpension. Die Zimmer dahinter überzeugen allerdings mit neu renovierten Bädern, ihrer Größe und vor allem großen und bequemen Betten.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Watt solo_traveller gb
5
This is potentially a great hotel spoilt by extensive renovations happening in peak season.
Pros:

great food and room; very dog friendly

Cons:

Hotel not ready to receive guests: the drive was being relaid, the lifts were not working, the hotel was full of workmen, Bar shut. It was all a bit Soviet. The management needs to think about their hotel from the customer's point of view. This is the second hotel in a week I have stayed at in Scotland which thinks it's OK to renovate in July. Insane.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
D
David couple gb
6
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
G
Gillian couple gb
3
Poorly informed and over priced considering limited services available
Pros:

Bed comfortable

Cons:

We were not informed the hotel was under renovations, the room service unavailable and limited menu from bar. Far too much money to pay for such restricted service

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
A
angus couple gb
10
Went for a wedding and was great
Pros:

This is a great place and staff are very friendly

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
A
angus couple gb
10
If you get the chance stay here
Pros:

Was a great place to stay and friendly staff
Great grounds and lovely building

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
J
Joseph couple gb
8
Wedding anniversary treat
Pros:

Very comfortable. Great choice of food for self service breakfast.

Cons:

Limited but tasty dinner menu.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
T
TOMMYBOAY couple gb
6
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
G
Grant solo_traveller gb
8
Great one night stay in a beautiful location
Pros:

Great refreshed rooms

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
J
John couple gb
1
Hotel is only partly functional. Rudely woken at 7am by building work starting for the day. Restaurant could only offer
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Hotel is currently a building site which we weren’t told about prior to booking.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
M
Moira couple gb
8
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
F
Fotheringham68 couple gb
9
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
L
Lorraine solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Friendly and helpful staff 👌. Lovely accommodation. Very comfortable.

Cons:

Nothing. Had lovely stay

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
L
Lindsey couple gb
8
Lovely dinner, friendly staff, good facilities. Would stay again.
Pros:

Staff very helpful and friendly. Good use of Spa facilities

Cons:

Seagulls very noisy during the night

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Will solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
M
Margaret couple gb
2
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
P
Polajzer solo_traveller si
9
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
M
Matthew couple gb
7
Pros:

Lovely views and hotel was lovely. Staff were very friendly and helpful

Cons:

Work being carried out on refurbishments in the hotel at 8am in the morning underneath our room

2026-06-26 via Nuitee