Apex Dunblane Hydro

Hotels
Apex Hotels
7.8 (3643 reviews)
Perth Road , Stirling , gb

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Outdated rooms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Rooms were described as needing TLC, with comments on noise and outdated decor.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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Evelyn solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Allyson solo_traveller gb
9
Lovely upmarket hotel
Pros:

The hotel was very comfortable with friendly helpful professional staff. Breakfast was very good and the room was comfortable.

Cons:

There was no fridge in the room

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Karpova couple cy
8
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Rajkumar family_with_children gb
10
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Laurel couple us
8
Pros:

Breakfast had a very nice selection to choose from.

Cons:

The food on the buffet was not very hot.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Heather family_with_children gb
8
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
3
Temu Dunblane... Shocking customer service... Go elsewhere
Pros:

The lovely town of Dunblane, the history, the cultural places too visit and fabulous pubs, food, shops, butchers.

Cons:

The Dunblane Hydro, currently under renovation by Apex Hotels, more like a Travel Lodge than a hi quality spa.
Bar closed, spa basically a 1970 council swimming pool, not exclusive to hotel patrons. Full of kids and swimming classes... Embarrassed to even stay I stayed there now.
Do yourself a favour, drive an extra hour to Atholl Palace... You'll thank me after.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Colin couple gb
9
Pros:

EXCELLENT BREAKFAST. RENOVATIONS WILL BE GREAT ONCE FINISHED.

Cons:

NOT SUITABLE FOR DISABLED CUSTOMERS , MORE NEEDS TO BE DONE.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Scott family_with_children gb
10
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Victoria couple gb
8
Would stay again
Pros:

Beautiful building and grounds. Fairly central too. Unfortunately not there long enough to try the pool etc.

Cons:

Hair down the shower wall (not mine), my pet hate in a hotel. Stairway to the room was a bit like a building site.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple gb
8
Excellent get together with family
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent. The hotel was beautifully situated. The staff were friendly and efficient and the new dining room was great.

Cons:

The bar was a long way from anywhere else and there was no cosy lounge to sit

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Adnan couple gb
8
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Tom couple nl
6
We waren 3 weken gewend aan kleinschalige verblijven en dan was dit andere koek.
Pros:

Het gebouw is prachtig, de ontbijtopties briljant en de kamers adequaat

Cons:

de prijs kwaliteit verhouding was wel een beetje zoek, het hotel had weinig sfeer, het was een beetje een logeerfabriek.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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laura family_with_children gb
5
Pros:

The view

Cons:

Everything else. Poor quality and service below average.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Lee couple gb
8
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Jack couple gb
10
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Kirsty solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Staff were lovely.
The breakfast and dinner were very good.
The room was refurbished , clean and comfortable.
Ideal for a few days break

Cons:

Lots of renovation work going on but we were aware before arriving.

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Linda extended_group gb
8
Party of 4 overnight stay to celebrate a bid birthday, weal,
Pros:

Staff were very friendly and helpful, room was clean, spacious and beds comfortable. Dinner and breakfast was delicious. The grounds were beautiful and well maintained, a lovely relaxed overnight stay x

Cons:

Nothing overall very good

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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M.M solo_traveller lb
9
Pros:

Everything was perfect

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Lyn couple gb
9
2026-08-22 via Nuitee