Located in the beautiful village of Craigellachie, The Craigellachie Hotel of Speyside dates from 1893. This luxury hotel offers scenic views of the rivers Spey and Fiddoch, the Thomas Telford Bridge and surrounding mountains. The impressive Victorian building features picturesque views across the forest. All rooms feature private bathrooms, a TV and seating area. The Craigellachie Hotel offers over 700 whiskeys in the Quaich Bar, with tasting sessions available. The Copper Dog Grill offers home-cooked dishes, prepared using local produce. Craigellachie Hotel is just 25 minutes from Cairngorm National Park, and excursions to Inverness and Loch Ness run locally. Elgin is less than 14 miles away. Craigellachie Salmon Fishing Beat is directly opposite the hotel, and many famous distilleries are within 30 minutes' drive. The area is a popular spot for hunting and walking. Nestled in the luxury valley of Speyside, The Craigellachie Hotel was described by Condé Nast Traveler as “the oldest and greatest whiskey hotel in the world”. The Craigellachie has 26 bedrooms, and it’s home to the oldest pub in Speyside: the Spey Inn, an old drovers inn dating back to 1703, and to the world-renowned Quaich Bar, where guests and tourists can savor over 1,000 single-malt whiskeys alongside some of the best cocktails. The luxury valley of Speyside is home to 70% of whiskey distilleries and the most famous ones such as Macallan, Glenfarclas, Glenfiddich, Craigellachie and many more, are within a 20-mile radius from the hotel. Speyside is also renowned for its incredible scenery and the River Spey is just 3 minutes from the hotel. It is a spectacular place to come and visit for walks, tours or just relaxing. Speyside is known for being a microclimate and its food produce is regarded as some of the finest in the world. The Craigellachie offers free in-room WiFi, free parking and local staff to help you plan your best Speyside adventures. Our menus offer the finest local produce, whether for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Free parking available at the hotel


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
6.8
Low score for Craigellachie
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  • Samantha
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful setting by the Spey! Lovely Scottish decor!
  • Pam
    United States of America United States of America
    Wonderful location with a great bar and restaurant. Very homey and friendly.
  • Brian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Exceptional! Great location, food and above all the Whisky bar is the best I have been all my life. Rooms are very clean and spacious. If you plan to visit the Speyside for the Whisky trail or anything else, I highly recommend this hotel. Price...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Spey Inn
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Craigellachie Hotel of Speyside
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Playground
  • Tennis court
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Packed lunches
    • 24-hour front desk
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    • Room service
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

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    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM

    Check-out

    Until 11:00 AM

     

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    prepayment

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    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free
    Crib upon request
    Free
    3 - 12 years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

    Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

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    FAQs about Craigellachie Hotel of Speyside

    • Craigellachie Hotel of Speyside offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Playground
      • Tennis court
      • Bicycle rental

    • Check-in at Craigellachie Hotel of Speyside is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The prices at Craigellachie Hotel of Speyside may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at Craigellachie Hotel of Speyside include:

      • Double
      • Twin

    • Craigellachie Hotel of Speyside has 1 restaurant:

      • Spey Inn

    • Craigellachie Hotel of Speyside is 350 feet from the center of Craigellachie. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, Craigellachie Hotel of Speyside is popular with guests booking family stays.