Apex Dunblane Hydro

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Apex Hotels
7.8 (3643 reviews)
Perth Road , Stirling , GB
+44 1786 822551

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Free
Children 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Outdated rooms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Rooms were described as needing TLC, with comments on noise and outdated decor.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: 11:00 AM
Airport code: EDI

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 3643 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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Georgeen • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

We had a beautiful 2 night stay for our golden wedding anniversary. A beautiful hotel that has just been renovated. Friendly staff that were very attentive and made our stay special.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Armin • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Great

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Rob • couple • nl
9
Goede kwaliteit voor hoge prijs
Pros:

Gebouw en kamer

Cons:

Prijs

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Kathryn • couple • gb
10
Very enjoyable
Pros:

The rooms the bed the breakfast the toiletries

Cons:

Lots of skips around and parking not obvious on first arrival.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Brenda • couple • us
8
The town of Dunblane is so charming. Tillies tea room worth a visit.
Pros:

It was very nice to have a pub and restaurant on site. The surrounding countryside was beautiful and the views from our room were lovely. We loved the majestic architecture.

Cons:

If you are walking from the train station, it is a bit tiring, but totally doable for us in our late 60s. Once we found the walking path called Newton's Loan, the walk was better.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • gb
7
Nice hotel but moving room was inconvenient.
Pros:

The room we had was not up to a suitable standard and we had to be moved due to faulty electrics within. Staff certainly moved us quickly and we received a partial refund and the offer of breakfast.

Cons:

The price was very high for what we got. £500 for 2 nights bed only.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Mairi • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Noel • couple • gb
8
Comfortable & relaxing
Pros:

Great location, quiet , relaxing

Cons:

Overpriced restaurant menu, & very limited bar food selection

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Rory • extended_group • ca
8
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Sue • couple • au
7
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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craig • couple • gb
10
Excellent hotel in a great location.
Pros:

The location is beautiful and the staff very professional and helpful

Cons:

No complaints

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Alexandra • couple • gb
8
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • us
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Robert • family_with_children • se
10
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • couple • gb
7
Gig stay
Pros:

Good location
Quiet
Comfort

Cons:

Room was tired
Breakfast could have been better

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Lynette • couple • au
8
Gorgeous building and friendly staff
Pros:

Beautiful property

Cons:

No lift

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Elise 007 • solo_traveller • gb
7
Beware of an Adjoining door to next room...
Pros:

Dog friendly and clean

Cons:

Adjoining door to next room... could hear the occupant breathing when sleeping .. 2 inch gap under door.. I covered it with a bath towel

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Craig • solo_traveller • gb
9
1 night away for wifes birthday
Pros:

The staff were super helpful from checking in and then steralising our sons bottles no questions asked just really helpful staff could not ask for more. The food in restaurant was first class and we enjoyed the swimming pool aswell.

Cons:

Only 1 small lift in property bit difficult with all bags and pram so only minor issue all else was amazing. 😃😃

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Craig • couple • gb
8
Eventually peaceful after room move.
Pros:

Location. Gym facilities. Buffet breakfast.

Cons:

Noisy internal corridor fire doors in the ‘new’ section of the hotel with defective door closes. Car and delivery noise. Noisy conference attendees.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Beverley • couple • gb
5
It was quite convenient , I loved the setting and the pool (although the changing rooms need updating). It has so much
Pros:

Beautiful location and setting. Staff in the bar were wonderful. Good breakfast.

Cons:

No air conditioning and the windows were locked so the room had no ventilation.

The room was only half serviced and that was really disappointing after a long day out.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee