Apex Dunblane Hydro

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Apex Hotels
7.8 (3585 reviews)
Perth Road , Dunblane , 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Outdated rooms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Rooms were described as needing TLC, with comments on noise and outdated decor.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 3585 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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John • solo_traveller • gb
1
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Gergely • family_with_children • hu
10
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Assed • couple • gb
7
Comfortable hotel, main areas well presented, rooms a little dated
Pros:

Has plenty of character

Cons:

Rooms show ware

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Mihoko • family_with_children • jp
9
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Simon • solo_traveller • gb
8
Only stayed one night, the hotel was comfortable and clean, even though improvements were being made to the hotel. I fee
Pros:

Good location, clean room.

Cons:

Breakfast I felt was overpriced, also the beer was also a little expensive. However I needn’t have had either of these.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Irene • couple • gb
10
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Liam • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

Food. Room was ok.

Cons:

Paint tubs everywhere en route to room. Undecorated Walls. Less bars than there used to be

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Boyle • couple • gb
10
We spent three days at the hotel, the location is perfect for exploring the local area attractions and further. It’s a b
Pros:

A very grand hotel set in beautiful manicured grounds

Cons:

There’s nothing negative to say about the hotel, maybe a few more coffee sachets in the room 😀

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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ANDREW • couple • gb
8
Lovely stay
Pros:

Facilities and comfort

Cons:

Room could have been a little fancier for what we paid

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Lawrence • family_with_children • gb
7
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Denesle • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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stephen • couple • ae
9
Pros:

What an amazing location and fabulous visit

Cons:

Always fantastic

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Genoveva • family_with_children • es
9
Pros:

Sitio precioso

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Adam • extended_group • gb
7
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
10
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Jamie • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • couple • gb
10
pleasant experience
Pros:

everything was very comfortable and enjoyable

Cons:

nothing

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Anna • couple • gb
10
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Lorraine • extended_group • gb
8
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Susan • family_with_children • gb
8
Helpful staff. Convenient location.
Pros:

Good choice for breakfast. Location excellent.

Cons:

Disabled friendly room could have had a double bed as well as a single which would have suited us better

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee