Apex Dunblane Hydro

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Doubletree by Hilton
7.8 (3327 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Outdated rooms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Rooms were described as needing TLC, with comments on noise and outdated decor.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.

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 3327 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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Anne-marie • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The location and grounds of hotel absolutely stunning,amazing views.

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Dave • couple • gb
8
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Graham • couple • gb
9
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Overall quality of hotel and very efficient service and staff.

Cons:

Unfortunately the pool was being cleaned so we didn't get access to it.

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Julia • solo_traveller • gb
4
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ScotchP • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Xiaoqiu • couple • gb
9
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Olivia • solo_traveller • gb
9
A excellent stop over to break a verylong drive. I was well rested for the next day.
Pros:

Service was excellent

Cons:

There was a large conference on at the time I was there so bar, restaurant and breakfast very busy

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Stacy • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Beautiful setting
Friendly staff
Good facilities

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Frances • extended_group • gb
10
We absolutely loved it, would definitely return if it wasn't so far away from home
Pros:

Excellent choice for breakfast. Amazing shower in our room.very comfy beds .nothing to fault

Cons:

If we had a day out on bus/train we had to walk up a massive hill from station to room. It was all part of the fun.

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Julie • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Area was fabulous & staff were great nothing

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Richard • family_with_children • za
9
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Jaclyn • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Malcolm • couple • gb
10
2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Leanne • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • couple • us
10
The next time we come to Scotland we’re staying here the whole time and do day trips.
Pros:

We loved everything about this place!!

Cons:

Can’t think of a thing!

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Vivien • couple • gb
8
Comfortable stay with a great breakfast
Pros:

This is a beautiful hotel lots of space, clean comfortable rooms. The breakfast was delicious with a good choice of continental and full Scottish breakfast. Good selection of teas and coffees.

Cons:

We have stayed here a few times but our room was smaller and the bathroom was very narrow. We did have a nice view from the window

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
10
Lovely suite.
Pros:

We booked a suite and it was fabulous. Will happily return

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Gloria • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-05-15 • via Nuitee