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Apex Dunblane Hydro Hotel

4.0 star property
Victorian hotel in Dunblane with indoor pool and restaurant

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Nestled in the historical district, DoubleTree by Hilton Dunblane Hydro offers a tranquil retreat. Tee off on site, unwind with a manager's reception or explore the garden and then rejuvenate in the sauna or steam room. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Health club
  • 24-hour room service
  • 9 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Laundry service
  • Conference space

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room options

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Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Plus Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Superior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Double Room

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Single Room

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, Accessible

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room, Accessible

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Double Room

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Family Room

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Superior Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room with Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 2

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Interior

Family Room with Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Map
Perth Road, Dunblane, FK15 0HG

What's nearby

  • University of Stirling - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Stirling Castle - 8 min drive - 9.4 km
  • National Wallace Monument - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
  • OVO Hydro - 42 min drive - 62.0 km
  • Loch Lomond - 59 min drive - 68.0 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 46 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 54 min drive
  • Bridge of Allan Station - 8 min drive
  • Dunblane Station - 11 min walk
  • Stirling Station - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Kailyard - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Westerton Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tappit Hen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Birds & Bees - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Meadowpark - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Apex Dunblane Hydro Hotel

Apex Dunblane Hydro Hotel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Stirling Castle. The restaurant is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after having fun at the indoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights at this Victorian hotel include a health club, a fitness centre and a terrace. The helpful staff and overall property condition get good marks from fellow travellers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 200 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • Meals are not included in Breakfast or Half Board rates for children ages 12 and under. Breakfast is available on site for the listed surcharge and dinner is available from GBP 8.95 from children's menu. Adult dining rates apply for 13 years old and above. Guests with breakfast and dinner or half board rate plans must book meals in advance.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children aged 5 and younger eat free breakfast
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service

What to do

  • Golfing
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Zip-lining nearby

Working away

  • 9 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (11000 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1878
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Health club
  • An indoor pool
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom dressing table
  • Wheelchair-accessible dressing table height (centimetres): 102
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Toilet grab bar height (centimetres): 69

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Alarm clock
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free local calls

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

The Kailyard by Nick Nair – On-site restaurant.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 19.50 to 19.50 for adults and GBP 9.75 to 19.50 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per accommodation, per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club or fitness facility without adult supervision

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Also known as

DoubleTree by Hilton Dunblane Hydro Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Dunblane Hydro Dunblane
DoubleTree by Hilton Dunblane Hydro Hotel Dunblane

Frequently asked questions

Does Apex Dunblane Hydro Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Apex Dunblane Hydro Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Apex Dunblane Hydro Hotel?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Apex Dunblane Hydro Hotel?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 25 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Apex Dunblane Hydro Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free motorhome/bus/lorry parking and electric car charging are available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Apex Dunblane Hydro Hotel?

You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at Apex Dunblane Hydro Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking, mountain biking and mountain climbing. Enjoy a swim in the indoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a health club and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Apex Dunblane Hydro Hotel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, The Kailyard by Nick Nair.

What's the area around Apex Dunblane Hydro Hotel like?

Apex Dunblane Hydro Hotel is a short 8-minute walk from Dunblane Cathedral and 7 minutes' walk from Dunblane Museum.

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Apex Dunblane Hydro Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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Bar
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Lobby
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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently excellent with a wide selection and piping hot cooked food. (41 reviews)
  • Meals were excellent with a great selection and the dining room was lovely. (10 reviews)
  • The hot tub was great and well-maintained, although one guest found it a bit cold. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous room fabulous breakfast Immaculately clean
maxine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, nice room, great stay
Mark, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The food in the Kailyard was absolutely fabulous.
Lynn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A perfect stay from start to finish.
Shona, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Old worn out hotel, but friendly staff.
Maria, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff. Room recently re-furbed I think. Upmarket shower gels etc. The room nice & big. Bed and Pillows very comfortable
Anne, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A very acceptable short stay. Breakfast was excellent.
Colin, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Room very dated and smells
Aileen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely vintage hotel

Lovely vintage hotel with character. We had a very relaxing overnight stay. Comfortable king size bed and lovely complementary toiletries in the large en-suite bathroom..
Jean, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Food was excellent. Service ok. Main problem was that there was construction work ongoing in the hotel and swimming pool area.
Alan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice location with lovely walks nearby. Very nice local food served in the hotel restuarant.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel
Patrick, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great last minute booking

Very comfortable room and beds. Excellent breakfast and dinner options
Mrs KE, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

5day stay

Wasn't at the gymn
Heather, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff were very friendly and helpful, and room was very clean and comfortable. The leisure facilities are not big enough for a hotel of its size so quite busy - Great for splashing with the kids, not great for a relaxing couples weekend.
Christopher, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

Free upgrade to a beautiful room with a card and chocolates as we were celebrating our anniversary Dinner was delicious however got our drinks and starter wrong minor I know but restaurant wasn’t that busy Leisure facilities a bit tired but clean and all working Staff were friendly and helpful
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good comfortable beds. Felt it looked a bit tired in the public areas. A wee bit TLC required.
Vivien, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Liked the situation of the property, and places available around it.
Valerie, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room was clean looked over the front of the hotel
Morag, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great weekend stay and ideally located
David, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Double room was fine. Only had one small chair in it and it could have done with a blind. Window looked right on to the car park where workman were and they could see in to the room and any guests using that car park. Not ideal when trying to read and relax on the bed. I had to close the curtains and put lights on in the middle of the afternoon.
Tracey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay. Up to standard and rooms were nice. There was a function on during our first night but it only meant we had to park further away but it was only an inconvenience for a day. Food was great and the room was very clean and a great size for what we paid.
Sindhuja, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very lovely and elegant building. Dining was exceptional as well.
Patricia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Nicola, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place 👍 they had a great bar and live music. Enjoyed our room, comfortable bed. However, there was some construction that was a bit of a nuisance and the hallway had some missing ceiling tile that exposed pipes. We did not see anyone working on it for 2 days of our stay. Still, overall it was not a bad place to stay.
Josh, 2-night trip