Craigellachie Hotel of Speyside

Hotels
Bespoke Hotels
8.5 (937 reviews)
Victoria Street , Craigellachie , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable rooms
Friendly staff
Delicious food
Cons:
Overpriced food
Stained mattress

Categories

Cleanliness
7.5
There was a mention of a stained mattress in one review.
Service
9
Staff were described as friendly and helpful across multiple reviews.
Location
9
The hotel is in a prime location for exploring the area.
Room Quality
8.5
Rooms were noted as comfortable with good amenities.
Amenities
8.5
Amenities received generally positive feedback.
Value for Money
8
Food and drink perceived as slightly overpriced.
Food and Beverage
9
Highly praised food quality in multiple reviews.
Overall Experience
8.5
Overall experiences were positive with mentions of returning.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 10:58

Property Description

Luxury Hotel in Speyside

Nestled in the picturesque village of Craigellachie, The Craigellachie Hotel of Speyside is a historic gem dating back to 1893. Enjoy breathtaking views of the rivers Spey and Fiddoch, the Thomas Telford Bridge, and surrounding mountains from this Victorian beauty.

Whisky Wonderland

Indulge in a whisky lover's paradise at The Craigellachie Hotel, boasting over 700 whiskies in the Quaich Bar. Immerse yourself in tasting sessions and savor the finest single malts. The Copper Dog Grill serves up delicious home-cooked dishes made from local ingredients.

Explore Speyside

Conveniently located just 25 minutes from Cairngorm National Park, The Craigellachie Hotel is the perfect base for exploring the beauty of Speyside. Embark on excursions to Inverness, Loch Ness, and nearby distilleries, or enjoy salmon fishing right across the hotel.

Book now to experience the charm and luxury of The Craigellachie Hotel in Speyside.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 937 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.5
Service: 9
Location: 9
Room Quality: 8.5
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 8.5
J
Jill couple gb
5
We will not be returning it was disappointing
Pros:

It was convenient for where we wanted to visit

Cons:

The position of our room
The damp smell in our room
The breakfast offered and attitude of some staff
The lack of parking

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Sebastijan couple de
10
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Yoanna solo_traveller ch
10
Pros:

Conveniently located right by the Speyside Way path, which is a great link to both Aberlour and Dufftown by bike (if you don't mind biking in Scottish weather, haha).

The room was really big and comfortable, their house toiletries were also really good. It was clean and tidy.
The ladies at reception were very nice and helpful. The Spay Inn restaurant (on the premises) was also very good - both food and service were great.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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falconer solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The comfortable feeling this Hotel gives. The staff we came in contact with - two dining areas, and the bar lounge were very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Sorry, but , the only problem we had, was the stairs, we managed. On our next visit, we would ask for a room more suitable to our requirements.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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roza couple gr
10
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
B
Britt couple se
8
Trivdes bra
Pros:

Trevligt hotell med en fantastisk whiskybar

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
C
camtrippin Couples San Francisco, California
8
The Craigellachie Hotel - a great landing spot!
Pros:

First, the staff at The Craigellachie Hotel were responsive, kind and helpful!! The hotel is cozy and charming. My only con is that of it's furnishings are a bit threadbare, but otherwise a great spot to land in The Spey area- close to everything and the surroundings are gorgeous!! The bar/pub is inviting, the dinner was great and the whiskey bar was the best...

2026-07-30 via Tripadvisor
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ScottKemballs Couples Brussels
10
The perfect place to explore Speyside
Pros:

From the moment we arrived, we were impressed. The concierge booked us in and arranged dinner for us 30 min later, which was really lovely. Food in the restaurant was amazing and super creative. We then went upstairs into the most amazing whisky bar where the sommelier was not only super friendly but knew her whiskies. We had an amazing time and the restaurant brought our cheese and crackers upstairs so that we could eat it while tasting whiskies. She guided and recommended a few not so well known distilleries. The room was great, a super comfy bed, a delightful bathroom and shower with super nice shampoo and conditioner that I bought. Breakfast was equally wonderful, full buffet and specific orders to taste - also really well done. WiFi was excellent and parking easy!

2026-07-29 via Tripadvisor
J
Joris couple be
9
Perfect!
Pros:

Oude hotel met veel charme

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
G
Gordon extended_group gb
9
A lovely little hotel in the heart of Speyside.
Pros:

A very comfortable and clean hotel with an exceptional whisky bar and elevated pub style restaurant.

Cons:

The fine dining restaurant was not open on the night we were staying.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Shin extended_group gb
10
The best staying ever so far!
Pros:

It is a place I will remember forever. It has a very distinct character and fits in the context. I wish I could stay there longer, but it is a shame I could only stay one night. I felt like I was treated very well. It is not cheap to stay but it was worth it. I want to go there and have dinner in the restaurant next time

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Günther couple de
9
insgesamt schön, Preis zurLeistung ist hoch
Pros:

Sehr gute Whisky Bar! Sehr schöner Gemeinschaftsraum / Wohnzimmer. Sehr schöner Frühstücksraum.
Freundlicher Empfang.
schöner öffentlicher Spielplatz in der Nähe und nahe am Fluss Spey.

Cons:

Koffer müssen vom Parkplatz eine Treppe hochgetragen werden; auch im Hotel gibt es keinen Aufzug.
Nicht alle Speisen im Restaurant entsprechen den Erwartungen

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
M
Martyn couple gb
7
Short and sweet 😊
Pros:

Gorgeous location and beautiful interior spaces. Breakfast was smashing and the decor is gorgeous. Friendly and helpful staff.

Cons:

Room was small for what we paid and didn’t like the music playlist but that’s just a taste thing.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
E
Etienne extended_group sa
10
Warm and welcoming stay in Heart of th Spey side.
Pros:

Exceptional little hotel in the heart of the Speyside. The hotel reception staff was incredible and helpful, the lady at the front desk made our stay even more welcoming with her stunning wit and friendliness. The facilities and location is exceptional. I would recommend a day extra to do just the hiking trails from the hotel. It is definitely worth it but not necessarily possible after a distillery tour or two. We will be back. Thank you

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
L
Lisa solo_traveller us
10
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
V
Vacationer663730 Family
10
Amazing lunch
Pros:

Went to the Spey Inn for lunch, had mussels and lobster which was amazing and the service was excellent. Would highly recommend

2026-07-17 via Tripadvisor
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Ian couple gb
8
2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Karin solo_traveller de
6
Die Lage allein macht es nicht!
Pros:

Super Region
Wunderbare Whisky Bar
Nettes Restaurant

Cons:

Zimmer schmutzig, in allen Belangen!
Mobiliar alt aber nicht schön.
Frühstücksbuffet wurde nur zögerlich ergänzt.
Keine Kaffeelöffel??

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Q7806TOheathers Couples
10
Amazing
Pros:

I feel truely privileged as I won an over night stay with dinner bed and breakfast, at the spirit of speyside opening dinner.
I arrived with my husband, checked in, our room was spacious, and had the wow factor, it was beautiful.
We had a meal in the Spey Inn restaurant. The food was truely amazing, could not fault anything. The staff were friendly and were very efficient. Visited the whisky bar which was amazing. I would definitely recommend paying a visit.

2026-07-12 via Tripadvisor
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Chloe couple gb
10
2026-07-10 via Nuitee