Apex Dunblane Hydro

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Doubletree by Hilton
7.8 (3388 reviews)
Perth Road , Dunblane , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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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Outdated rooms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Rooms were described as needing TLC, with comments on noise and outdated decor.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.Swimming pool: Closed from Mon, Jun 15, 2026 until Sat, Jun 20, 2026
Sauna is closed from 2026-06-20 until 2026-06-15
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 3388 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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McKendrick • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Graham • couple • gb
7
2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Jeffrey • extended_group • gb
10
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Janet • solo_traveller • gb
8
June 2026 visit
Pros:

Very helpful staff , great location, very clean rooms/bathroom.

Very comfortable bed and pillows.

Spa pool was nice and warm. Good sauna and steam room.

Didn't eat at the hotel so cannot comment on the food

Cons:

Only 2 power sockets in the entire room and both were well away from the bed

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Jackie • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • couple • ca
7
Pros:

The swimming pool and sauna were great

Cons:

Our wing of the hotel was under construction; a little chaotic and noisy

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Albane • extended_group • fr
8
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Iain • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Lovely friendly staff in a beautiful location. I have enjoyed stays here before but we were put in one of the newly refurbished rooms. Tasty breakfast with plenty options.

Cons:

The newly refurbished rooms are quite far from reception and smaller than regular rooms and our bathroom door wouldn't shut. This was reported to reception at the end of our stay. Tasty breakfast although the bar prices are fairly steep.

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Lee • couple • gb
10
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • gb
10
Pros:

It was beautiful

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
6
Somewhat disappointed
Pros:

Room and hotel and staff very nice and friendly

Cons:

Dining at the property were really below par, both dinner and breakfast were somewhat commercial and not stunning.
The dining room used was somewhat tatty and below par,the main dining room was being refurbished pity they didn’t tidy up the Macloud room before using it.Choice was limited at dinner and breakfast and only average.

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Colin • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Jim Currie • couple • gb
10
Very enjoyable and have already rebooted for a return visit
Pros:

Having used this hotel for many years, I was very pleasantly surprised if how well trained the staff were in carrying out the logistics of bringing hot meals to the temporary location of the restaurant

Cons:

I always dislike that when large groups , whether for weddings or other functions take over the entire bar area despite them having their own allocated function room as was the case in Saturday night. My wife and I could not get to the bar area of even find a quiet place to sit and talk and therefore retired to our room early

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Craig • couple • gb
9
Well enjoyed
Pros:

Room comfy and staff professional

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • ie
9
A very pleasant and enjoyable experience
Pros:

Beautiful historical building in lovely peaceful setting with lovely views. Excellent and very friendly staff.

Cons:

There was some construction going on but caused vey little disruption.

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Great location and friendly staff

Cons:

Doing some renovations. Restaurant had limited options.

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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steven • solo_traveller • gb
8
Good base for exploring
Pros:

Beautiful building & grounds

Cons:

Ongoing refurb

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Isabelle • solo_traveller • gb
6
Lovely place. Catering poor.
Pros:

Beautiful location. Comfortable, up to date room.

Cons:

Gloomy dated decor. Breakfast was poor, as hot dishes were pre cooked and lukewarm.

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
9
Great location and very friendly and helpful staff
Pros:

The staff were very friendly and helpful

Cons:

It was going through renovation so was a bit noisy early in the morning. This will finish at done stage

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee