Apex Dunblane Hydro Hotel

Property class: 4
Victorian hotel in Dunblane with indoor pool and restaurant

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Apex Dunblane Hydro Hotel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Stirling Castle. Guests indulge in spa services, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other features of this Victorian hotel include an indoor pool, a bar/lounge and a health club. The helpful staff and overall property condition get good marks from fellow travellers.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Health club
  • 24-hour room service
  • Spa services
  • 9 meeting rooms
  • 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
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is £93
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Superior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Single Room

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Executive Double

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Twin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Double Room

  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Family Superior Room

  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite

  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, and computer. There is a window with curtains, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Superior Suite

  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Interconnecting Family Room

  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Superior Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Perth Road, Dunblane, Scotland, FK15 0HG

What's nearby

  • Dunblane Cathedral - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Dunblane Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cathedral Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of Stirling - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Stirling Castle - 11 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 49 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 57 min drive
  • Bridge of Allan Station - 11 min drive
  • Stirling Station - 16 min drive
  • Dunblane Station - 18 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Birds & Bees - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Woodside Hotel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Buttercup Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Meadowpark - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Apex Dunblane Hydro Hotel

  • Apex Dunblane Hydro Hotel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Stirling Castle. Guests indulge in spa services, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other features of this Victorian hotel include an indoor pool, a bar/lounge and a health club. The helpful staff and overall property condition get good marks from fellow travellers.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 200 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors

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

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.

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

Children

    • Children aged 5 and younger eat free breakfast

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only. Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation; restrictions apply*

Internet

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

Parking

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

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

  • 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
  • Television in common areas
  • Health club
  • An indoor pool
  • Spa services
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • 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

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

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

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services.

Dining

Dunblane Hydro Restaurant – On-site restaurant. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Tourism Programme. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property class

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

Also known as

DoubleTree Hilton Dunblane Hydro Hotel
DoubleTree Hilton Hydro Hotel
DoubleTree Hilton Dunblane Hydro
DoubleTree Hilton Hydro
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 spa services. Apex Dunblane Hydro Hotel also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Apex Dunblane Hydro Hotel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Dunblane Hydro Restaurant.

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

Apex Dunblane Hydro Hotel is a short 14-minute walk from Dunblane Cathedral and 13 minutes' walk from Dunblane Museum.

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Reviews

Apex Dunblane Hydro Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently excellent with a great variety of food. (62 reviews)
  • The pool was well-maintained and a great place to relax, with many guests enjoying its facilities. (24 reviews)
  • The spa facilities, including pool, sauna, and steam room, were great and very well maintained. (6 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Very good breakfast and location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and tidy heart location good food and drinks
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was excellent and breakfast had everything you needed and was the freshest and delicious I've had.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful clean and friendly staff. Pool lovely and breakfast hot and tasty. Well worth a visit.
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8/10 Very good

We had a really nice stay at Dunblane Hydro. The room was clean and cosy. Breakfast was exellent.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very impressed with this hotel, great breakfast offered too although porridge looked stodgy!
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10/10 Exceptional

A massive improvement on hotel since 2025. Rooms all renovated and hotel Much more welcoming
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10/10 Exceptional

Experience excellent customer service and friendly service
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful location. We had a lovely spacious room in the upgraded area. Highly recommended. Used the pool and facilities. Dined in the bar - all very nice. I would definitely stay here again.
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8/10 Very good

Room a bit outdated. Very clean. restaurant and bar was good. All staff very friendly. Gym and leisure facilities excellent. Nice walk into dunblane. Will be back.
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8/10 Very good

Nice outlook, relaxing. Substantial pool.
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8/10 Very good

Very much okay stay in a cosy room. Restaurant at dinner times was hardly inviting but food wasn’t fine. Might go back for easy experience if ba k in the area.
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10/10 Exceptional

My friend and I had an excellent stay. The room was clean and spacious. Great shower and fluffy towels. Beds were comfy and good pillows. The fridge and tea, coffee and biscuits were a great touch too. The personalised duck was super cute. We also had drinks in the bar which were great and decor is lush. Easy to walk to the train station and restaurants.
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10/10 Exceptional

Fab stay, all staff very friendly and helpful from first hellos to last goodbyes. Perfect stay, wish we had more time to use all the facilities but it was our base for Radio 2 in the Park - taxis to the venue arranged by reception and lovely to escape the crowds to our comfy bed, warm shower and loads of space in the room to relax. Also enjoyed drinks in the cocktail bar on Saturday night - too tired on Sunday! Again friendly helpful staff checking all ok. Breakfast was amazing both days, plenty of selection and lovely airy dining room.
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6/10 Good

our bedroom required a good make over, and a new bed, not a comfortable sleep, and old worn furniture for such a prestige's Hotel. we would have had a great view from out window if it had cleaned, very of putting Staff were happy and helpful Food was was good - but the restaurant was dusty i used to stay in this hotel on regular basis, not the same hotel it once was.
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8/10 Very good

The hotel is being renovated/refurbished at the moment. Our room had been refurbished and nicely done. Clean and comfortable. Lovely location.
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10/10 Exceptional

My daughter and I stayed here for a week during the Easter holidays. It was the perfect location for exploring the surrounding area and visiting the likes of Loch Looking and the Trossachs, Stirling and Falkirk.
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly receptionist, good room. Breakfast with good quality ingredients. Attractive grounds. The hotel is being refurbished, with lots of tradesmen’s vans when we left in the morning, but it didn’t affect our stay.
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8/10 Very good

Lovely hotel, some areas being refurbished. Restaurant food was lovely but menu choices limited. Bedrooms spacious and tidy. We found the beds a bit hard and the pillows too soft so not a great night's sleep.
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6/10 Good

Booked this hotel to get away for a couple of days. Whilst Dunblane itself is a nice place, the hotel didn't quite match. There was nothing to really do in the hotel, the pool and gm whilst satisfactory are open to the public as well, so are a lot busier than other hotels I've stayed in. There isnt really much else to do in the hotel, which is unfortunate. The room was nice enough, but very dated, and the bed wasn't too comfortable either. The food in the hotel was good, and had a fairly varied choice. Would recommend as a hotel if you are out and about most of the day.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful building in a prime location. Pool is a short walk from the hotel. Food choices could be better but quality excellent.
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10/10 Exceptional

As good as ever. Traditional high quality Scottish hotel with fine dining and great leisure options
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely room, great breakfast. Staff all very helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Had a good stay and people are very friendly,hotel could do with a make over inside
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were extremely attentive and friendly