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Outdated rooms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Rooms were described as needing TLC, with comments on noise and outdated decor.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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Sophie • couple • fr
9
Pros:

Le lieu, les équipements. La qualité et la diversité du pdj.

Cons:

Les prix des menus trop élevés

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Frank • extended_group • au
8
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Amanda • couple • nz
9
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Fraser John • couple • gb
10
Pros:

The room was modern and bright. Pool facilities were incredible, lots of large windows overlooking mature trees was a wonderful place to swim.

Breakfast was fantastic. So many fresh options, and the breakfast / dining rooms were stunning.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Seller • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Swimming pool and breakfast area

Cons:

Small room

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Kris • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Brother allergic to feather pillow and duvets however staff we very quick in removing them for us and giving us normal bed linen

Breakfast was very good and plenty of it .

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Emily • family_with_children • gb
9
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Shelley • solo_traveller • ca
4
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Jacqueline • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Quite a big hotel but felt a bit impersonal. Despite size was not noisy. We were allowed to check-in early as room was ready. Room was a good size and clean. Bed in our room standard double. Bathroom good size.

Cons:

The food in the restaurant was lovely but the service needs improvement. It was not a particularly busy night but service was slow. We were quite lucky in that we did not have to wait too long but witnessed one couple waiting more than half an hour just to be served. The staff were friendly and apologetic but it did spoil the experience a little.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Concetta • couple • it
9
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Anderson • extended_group • gb
9
Pros:

Good amenities, calm, relaxed atmosphere

Cons:

That i couldn't stay longer

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Lynn • couple • gb
8
Very enjoyable staff pleasant and helpful
Pros:

Very impressive building

Cons:

Parts a little dated - but undergoing renovation currently

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Sunita • solo_traveller • gb
8
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Darren • couple • gb
10
Breakfast was excellent
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Uta • couple • de
9
Es war ein vornehmer und trotzdem gemütlicher Aufenthalt
Pros:

Eine tolle Lage!!!
Super Essen

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • couple • gb
9
A wonderful stay of you are visiting a child a Stirling University. Great location as a base and plenty to do in the loc
Pros:

The setting is beautiful, the hotel is grand and beautifully designed. It smelt really nice everywhere we went. The bar is spacious, relaxed and welcoming. The rooms were clean and well equipped. The breakfast had a fantastic choice and was constantly being restocked. The staff were friendly and attentive.

Cons:

The only thing I would say is that there is no air conditioning in the hotel so it was quite warm. A fan had been provided in the room though so we could’ve put that on if need be.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • gb
8
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Lucia • extended_group • gb
9
Highly recommend, fantastic value for money.
Pros:

Beautiful surroundings, architecture, beautiful lounge, restaurant, bar and wonderful breakfast.

Cons:

Some rooms furniture are very worn and in need of new furniture and decor. I think they are refurbishing everything hence the good price we paid.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Ashworth • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee