Dunmar House Hotel - Bar & Restaurant

Hotels
7.8 (1027 reviews)
Dunmar Drive Alloa , Alloa , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Friendly, helpful staff
Excellent food and breakfast
Attractive grounds/park and peaceful setting
Spacious rooms with good views
On-site restaurant and bar
Cons:
Rooms dated / some musty or smelly
Inconsistent cleanliness
Perceived poor value / overpriced by some guests
Occasional noise from nearby road/railway
Third-party booking/parking confusion (Booking.com issue)

Categories

Cleanliness
6.5
Mixed signals in reviews: some guests praised 'pulizia impeccabile' and fresh linens, while others reported musty/smelly rooms and explicitly said cleaning needed improvement.
Service
9.1
Consistently positive: multiple mentions of very friendly, helpful staff (Maggie named), accommodating service and good guest interactions.
Location
8.3
Generally praised — tranquil, surrounded by green parkland and within walking distance to the historic centre; a couple of guests noted occasional noise from a nearby main road/railway.
Room Quality
7
Rooms described as spacious with good views by some, but several guests flagged dated decor, mustiness and older fittings despite some renovations.
Amenities
8.6
Strong amenities noted: on-site restaurant and bar, extensive private lawns/park, parking availability and buffet/cooked breakfast options.
Value for Money
6.7
Mixed-to-negative: a few guests found the hotel overpriced or underwhelming for the price, though others considered the price fair for a short stay.
Food and Beverage
9.4
Very positive: multiple glowing mentions of outstanding food, excellent and varied breakfasts, and specific praise for dinner dishes.
Overall Experience
6.8
Overall mixed impression: many guests enjoyed the setting, staff and food, but issues with dated rooms, occasional mustiness and value concerns tempered some stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 20:50

Property Description

Garden and Terrace
Experience tranquility in our garden or relax on the terrace while enjoying the beautiful surroundings.

Mountain Views
Wake up to stunning mountain views from select rooms, adding a touch of serenity to your stay.

Varied Breakfast Options
Start your day right with a delicious breakfast offering Full English/Irish, vegetarian, and vegan options.

Book your stay at OYO Dunmar House Hotel now to enjoy these fantastic features and more!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 1027 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.5
Service: 9.1
Location: 8.3
Room Quality: 7
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 6.7
Food and Beverage: 9.4
Overall Experience: 6.8
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Liz • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Francesco • couple • it
8
Pros:

Bella struttura con ristorante e bar all’interno. Ottima per una breve sosta. Fantastica colazione. Stanza molto spaziosa. Da rivedere la pulizia

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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FILIP • solo_traveller • cz
9
Pros:

What a wonderful surprise! A hidden little gem with outstanding food. We were absolutely delighted. We had the fish cake, the salmon, and the deer (venison)
steak. Everything was absolutely fantastic. Highly recommended!

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Toni_CH • solo_traveller • ch
7
Pros:

Ok for one night. Very friendly staff and fair price

Cons:

Quite old and smelly hotel. Breakfast had no healthy options. Rooms are renovated but still very old.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Chris • solo_traveller • gb
8
Should’ve got a Premier Inn, sorry.
Pros:

The staff were very nice and helpful and I even received instructions on how to make Scottish porridge!!

Cons:

The rooms were a bit musty, probably due to the age of the building but it was a bit noticeable - some might say this makes it more authentic but for me it didn’t.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Ian • solo_traveller • it
9
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Diego • solo_traveller • it
10
Pros:

Tranquillità del posto

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Claudio • family_with_children • it
10
Struttura bellissima immersa nel verde, da sogno!
Pros:

Il Dunmar House Hotel è un gioiello di architettura anglosassone, quando si arriva dalla stradina privata direttamente nel parcheggio l'effetto è garantito! La struttura è circondata dal verde e situata in una zona residenziale molto tranquilla, a disposizione degli ospiti si trova un grande parco per passeggiate serali e gli alberi centenari conferiscono allo scenario un tocco di bellezza senza tempo.
L'interno è di stampo tradizionale, moquette e mobili/decorazioni ricercati. La stanza era molto spaziosa e con una bellissima vista sul parco, il bagno privato ampio con vasca e doccia separate, pulizia impeccabile con lenzuola profumate e fresche.
Lo staff è disponibile e molto accomodante, abbiamo usufruito del servizio serale per la cena e i piatti erano deliziosi e le porzioni generose. La colazione inclusa nel prezzo è eccellente, è presente un piccolo buffet con succhi e bevande calde e il resto viene preparato direttamente al momento, abbiamo molto apprezzato la variante vegetariana davvero gustosa!
In conclusione il nostro soggiorno è stato piacevole e comodo e sicuramente se dovesse ricapitare l'occasione torneremo a soggiornare in questa struttura!

Cons:

nulla

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
10
Very nice area to visit, friendly people and plenty to see locally.
Pros:

Good atmosphere, good food, good staff. Maggie in particular was very helpful.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • es
7
Nice lady owner made us welcome
Pros:

I guess that once upon a time this was a magnificent house but now showing signs of neglect.

Cons:

Between main road and railway line so noisy at times.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
2
Overpriced and underwhelming
Pros:

Not much

Cons:

Felt completely unloved like it no longer wanted to be a hotel. Very basic.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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william • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Hotel retains quite extensive private lawns in front, which were a particularly welcome facility on a warm summer evening. Bedroom was spacious and overlooked these. Plenty of parking space, and easy access by road, while it's a pleasant stroll of less than half an hour into the historic centre of Alloa.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Steve • couple • gb
8
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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kerry • solo_traveller • gb
6
Fine for a night, but pricey for what it was. Really needs updating
Pros:

Great Breakfast choice and lovely cooked breakfast.
Bar area and study looked nice although didnt use them.

Cons:

Rooms were very dated and looked like hadn't been decorated in about 35 years. Tiles were like my granny had in the 90's

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Verónica • solo_traveller • es
7
Booking nos estafó con el parking
Pros:

El lugar era precioso y amplio, el desayuno estuvo genial. El personal fue amable y la cama súper cómoda.

Cons:

Booking nos estafó con el parking. Resulta que había una opción que pagabas 10€ más y te ofrecía parking. Cuando llegamos al hotel no había hueco (Porque el parking es libre) y el personal intentó resolverlo como pudo aunque nos daba opciones un poco reguleras. Booking intentó culpar al hotel y nos "devolvió" el dinero pero dentro de la propia aplicación para reinvertirlo en ellos.

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Stevens • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The hotel was lovely beautiful grounds staff very freindley .the room we were in was a family room spotless and very spacious had everything we needed .Breakfast was a very good choice we opted for a full english it was lovely

Cons:

There was nothing we didnt like about this Hotel

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • family_with_children • gb
7
Fine but work needed as potential can be seen.
Pros:

Very quaint and grand.

Cons:

Run down. Needing grounds seen to and updated inside. Linoleum in bathroom cracked and peeling with age. Carpets old. Room door not secure due to skirtings being loose. Shower old. Breakfast was oily. Very basic and could not eat.
Grounds need tidied. Grass growing in drain pipes.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Sue • couple • gb
8
Everything you need for a night away.
Pros:

Parking at the hotel. Lovely cooked food, evening meals & breakfast. Nice location and a beautiful building. Great to see how busy the hotel is. Very friendly staff. Hotel has undertaken many had improvements.

Cons:

Uncomfortable bed, my preference is something a little softer but partner found it was ok. Bathroom in need of some TLC, still very functional.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Ian • solo_traveller • gb
7
Friendly and helpful staff, but hotel needs full refurbishment
Pros:

The staff were friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Hotel is old and worn around the edges. Needs total refurbishment.

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee