The Crags Hotel

Hotels
7.4 (650 reviews)
101 Main St , Callander , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Great food
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Maintenance issues
Unreliable amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
5.36
Several mentions of dirty rooms and bathrooms.
Service
8.83
Bar and hotel staff were frequently noted as friendly and helpful.
Location
8.37
Good location mentioned multiple times, suitable for exploring.
Room Quality
6.82
Some complaints about mattress quality and room size.
Amenities
6.35
Infrastructure issues like shower problems and lack of hot water.
Value for Money
7.31
Mixed feelings; some value noted but many complaints about conditions.
Food and Beverage
8.36
Positive mentions of food quality at the restaurant.
Overall Experience
7.83
Mixed reviews reflecting both positive experiences and serious concerns.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 10:40

Property Description

Individually Designed Rooms
Discover our charming bedrooms featuring traditional Scottish design elements for a unique stay. Some rooms offer en suite bathrooms, providing utmost comfort and convenience.

Scenic Location
Set in the stunning village of Callander, our inn is the perfect base for exploring Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, along with nearby cities like Stirling, Glasgow, and Edinburgh.

Dining at Desh Restaurant
Treat your taste buds to a journey of Scottish flavors at Desh Restaurant. Enjoy a cozy ambiance complemented by homemade meals made from locally sourced ingredients, creating a truly unforgettable dining experience.

To book your stay at Crags Hotel and immerse yourself in Scottish hospitality, contact us today.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: GLA

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 650 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.36
Service: 8.83
Location: 8.37
Room Quality: 6.82
Amenities: 6.35
Value for Money: 7.31
Food and Beverage: 8.36
Overall Experience: 7.83
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Shelley solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Good location, comfortable bed and nice bathroom. Nice & quiet. There is a small bar area and a restaurant- which we didn't go to but seemed nice.

Cons:

Difficult to park as the main street outside was always busy, and the car park at the park is very small so only fits 3 cars.

2026-09-10 via Nuitee
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Helen couple gb
3
Very disappointing, filthy accommodation!
Pros:

The staff were pleasant and the hotel is in a good location on the main street.

Cons:

The first room we were allocated was dirty and the shower didn’t work properly, it kept overheating and cutting out. We were then allocated a different room which was slightly better but it was also lacking in cleanliness. When we opened the en-suite bathroom door, we discovered two used towels hanging on the back of the door.
The shower head was brown, I had to scrub it with my nail brush to clean it before I could use it. The grab handle on the wall, above the bath, came away from the wall completely, which could have been much worse for an elderly person. The electric towel rail wasn’t fitted properly to the wall and was filthy, thick with dust. The light on the mirror flashed continuously, needing replaced. The toilet seat was loose and didn’t fit the toilet properly.
The kettle in the room was covered in dust. I had to wipe down a lot of the surfaces, it was obvious the room hadn’t been cleaned thoroughly in a long time. The bed sheets had stains on them. Sadly, I would not recommend staying here.

2026-09-08 via Nuitee
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Nicola extended_group gb
3
2026-09-06 via Nuitee
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Rodney Shearer solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Location was perfect and staff were friendly

2026-09-06 via Nuitee
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brian family_with_children gb
8
2026-09-06 via Nuitee
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Stuart solo_traveller gb
7
I had a pleasant stay at the Crags Hotel in Callander
Pros:

It’s central location. The presence of a bar I was able to relax and chat to fellow visitors.

Cons:

It felt more like a bar / restaurant than a hotel I had to walk past both to get to my room, this wasn’t an issue it was just unusual. The bathroom was in need of some TLC.

2026-09-04 via Nuitee
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Silvia Farina solo_traveller it
7
Carino ma...
Pros:

Camera carina, posizione comoda per una tappa.
Buono il loro ristorante indiano al piano di sotto

Cons:

Struttura un po' vecchiotta. Bagno piccolino. Porta della camera non chiude bene.

Abbiamo avuto una piccola disavventura che ci ha un po' deluso. Al mattino il mio compagno va nel supermercato di fronte e gli cade dalla tasca la chiave della stanza. Sicuramente qualcuno l' ha raccolta perché ripercorrendo esattamente il suo tragitto non l' abbiamo trovata, nemmeno chiedendo ai dipendenti del supermercato, che ripeto è letteralmente di fronte quindi non ha fatto molta strada. Sul portachiavi era indicato il nome della struttura quindi se qualcuno l'ha raccolta come pensiamo l'avrà poi sicuramente restituita in un secondo momento.
Nel frattempo abbiamo contattato il proprietario per spiegare l' accaduto e per scusarci. Se non che questo ci risponde che non ha una seconda chiave (cosa assurda) e che non sa quanto gli chiederà il fabbro e di lasciare quindi 25 sterline alla donna di servizio (lui non era presente). Ovviamente avevamo solo 30 sterline, non ci è stato dato nessun resto e nessuna ricevuta per la ricezione di questo denaro. Ovviamente è nato tutto da un nostro errore ma ritengo scorretto e maleducato il comportamento del proprietario, soprattutto dopo che la sera prima avevamo speso non poco per cenare nel suo stesso ristorante.

2026-09-03 via Nuitee
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Kristina solo_traveller gb
10
2026-09-03 via Nuitee
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JUdith solo_traveller nz
8
2026-08-31 via Nuitee
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Barry couple gb
1
Never be back again!
Pros:

Callander is lovely that is only thing we enjoyed about being there!

Cons:

Room dirty
Cigarette doubts
Dust
Bed was dirty as well
While my partner was walking out of room to go downstairs he cut his hand on the banister screws sticking out it!
Carpets were manky need a good clean
I wouldn’t even recommend this hotel to my worse enemy!

2026-08-30 via Nuitee
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Allen solo_traveller gb
7
Crag hotel Callandar
Pros:

Location on main street good, easy to walk to shops and cafes
Wifi available (although I did have to ask)

Cons:

Room was at back of building, behind restaurant, so had to walk through diners to get on or out of building
Room not very clean, found several spiders and webs in the room, the mattress was hard and lumpy obviously old and worn, tv large but signal poor, bedside lamps were too large for space and hard to switch on especially in the dark

2026-08-30 via Nuitee
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adam solo_traveller gb
8
Very nice and kind staff great Indian restaurant
Pros:

The whole staff were absolutely incredible and kind especially the man and lady on the bar and restaurant they were really nice and friendly and the food was lovely the bed was ok.. And the shower was great but I had to turn it up full wack and change the sprinkler but over really nice 👍

Cons:

Of course it's obviously an old building and it could really do with a full refurbishmeant in the hall upstairs and bedrooms the bathroom did have mold in the shower but that's an easy fix there was a hole in the sheet on my bed but I am not bothered however the price for 1 night at £126 pound it's not worth it I would pay maybe £50-£70 a night but that's just my opinion I am not having a go on the hotel but with everything I have said I think it would be a very successful holtel/Indian restaurant thanks👍

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Refaat solo_traveller gb
1
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Amanda couple gb
6
Clean, comfortable and perfect location
Pros:

The location is perfect .. very nice person in the bar to chat too

Cons:

3 flights of stairs

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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William couple gb
10
14 hour drive in terrible traffic was forgotten thanks to their welcome
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Tracy couple gb
6
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Nancy solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

We found the bed uncomfortable but that might have been because we have a softer one at home .

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Eman couple gb
10
Pros:

Great stay

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Steve solo_traveller gb
7
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Niko family_with_children de
5
Viel Platz aber Sauberkeit verbesserungsfähig
Pros:

Für Familienzimmer sehr großzügig. (Extraraum fürs Kind).

Cons:

Möbel sehr alt. Zimmer sehr dreckig. (Flecken an Wänden und Teppichen, Staub auf Möbel…)

2026-08-22 via Nuitee