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 The Dowans Hotel of Speyside

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Aberlour, Aberlour, AB38 9LS, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 329 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

9.2
Wonderful
329 reviews

The staff was super friendly and went out of their way to make us feel like family.

Merritt United States of America

The evening meal was exceptional as was the breakfast. We had a wonderful stay, the weather wasn't brilliant but we cosied up in the bar with the log fire!

Lesley United Kingdom

The staff was extremely friendly, the COVID measures put in place were great and communicated to everyone. The rooms were spacious, clean and very comfortable. The food in the restaurant was outstanding! I can only recommend this hotel!

Henriette United States of America

I don't often leave reviews, but I thought I would be doing the property a disservice if I didn't. Staff was extremely helpful and friendly - there's a high attention to detail and care. We had a deluxe king room with a view of the front of the property - amazing view and beautiful landscape/property! The room was cozy and comfortable; bathroom was very nice with heated flooring, heated towel rack, and a generous sized bath/shower combo. The food was exceptional - both breakfast and dinner. It felt like a hotel, but with the cozy, personable feel of a family-managed B&B. The COVID protocols were well managed and we felt safe/comfortable throughout our stay. We'll be back!

Rola United States of America

This family run hotel is very comfortable and well presented. The food and beverage service is to a high standard. The outdoor seating areas very comfortable and protected from the wind. The whiskey bar well stocked and the staff knowledgeable.

Delmer United Kingdom

Wonderful old Hotel with amazing Whiskey room and extensive whiskey menue. $min walking distance to the Aberlour distillery.

Hannes United Arab Emirates

Super location for visiting the Whisky distilleries of Aberlour, Macallan and Glenfiddich. Lovely freshly cooked breakfast of your choice from the menu. We stayed in December bar was super comfy and warm with an open fire and wonderful drinks selection.

Jb United Arab Emirates

Beautiful building and surroundings. Good location.

Matthew United States of America

The hotel was picturesque, each room well-crafted and adding to the experience. The dinners were superb and the staff friendly and helpful. Couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay. Make the shower a bit bigger (I’m 77 inches tall and 230lbs) and everything would have been perfect.

Nathan United States of America

They have an incredible whisky collection and a skilled whisky expert to help you find your way around. The hotel is exquisitely decorated with lots and lots of small details. Don't miss this hotel!

Always_curious United States of America
9.2
Wonderful
329 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The staff was super friendly and went out of their way to make us feel like family.”
    Merritt Merritt United States of America United States of America
  • “The evening meal was exceptional as was the breakfast. We had a wonderful stay, the weather wasn't brilliant but we cosied up in the bar with the log fire!”
    Lesley Lesley United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The staff was extremely friendly, the COVID measures put in place were great and communicated to everyone. The rooms were spacious, clean and very comfortable.”
    Henriette Henriette United States of America United States of America
  • “I don't often leave reviews, but I thought I would be doing the property a disservice if I didn't. Staff was extremely helpful and friendly - there's a high attention to detail and care.”
    Rola Rola United States of America United States of America
  • “This family run hotel is very comfortable and well presented. The food and beverage service is to a high standard. The outdoor seating areas very comfortable and protected from the wind.”
    Delmer Delmer United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Wonderful old Hotel with amazing Whiskey room and extensive whiskey menue. $min walking distance to the Aberlour distillery.”
    Hannes Hannes United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
  • “Super location for visiting the Whisky distilleries of Aberlour, Macallan and Glenfiddich. Lovely freshly cooked breakfast of your choice from the menu.”
    Jb Jb United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
  • “Beautiful building and surroundings. Good location.”
    Matthew Matthew United States of America United States of America
  • “The hotel was picturesque, each room well-crafted and adding to the experience. The dinners were superb and the staff friendly and helpful. Couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay.”
    Nathan Nathan United States of America United States of America
  • “They have an incredible whisky collection and a skilled whisky expert to help you find your way around. The hotel is exquisitely decorated with lots and lots of small details. Don't miss this hotel!”
    Always_curious Always_curious United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff9.6
  • Facilities9.4
  • Cleanliness9.7
  • Comfort9.5
  • Value for money8.4
  • Location9.5
  • Free WiFi8.3

Set high above the village of Charlestown of Aberlour and overlooking the River Spey, this elegant country hotel is an ideal venue for shooting and fishing, and for whiskey-lovers. The hotel offers free WiFi and on-site parking.

The Dowans Hotel of Speyside was built over 100 years ago and offers the chance for a relaxing break. All rooms are en suite and have excellent views over the beautiful gardens. Rooms at the front of the house have excellent views over River Spey and the surrounding woodland.

The hotel is well located for salmon fishing, shooting and visiting the golf courses of Moray and Speyside. The Speyside region is also home to several whiskey distilleries, and many are close to the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

The Dowans Hotel of Speyside has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jan 14, 2010

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Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Bar

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

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

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Guest reviews

9.2
Wonderful · 329 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.6
  • Facilities9.4
  • Cleanliness9.7
  • Comfort9.5
  • Value for money8.4
  • Location9.5
  • Free WiFi8.3

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  • M
    Merritt
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The staff was super friendly and went out of their way to make us feel like family.”
  • Lesley
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The evening meal was exceptional as was the breakfast. We had a wonderful stay, the weather wasn't brilliant but we cosied up in the bar with the log fire!”
  • Henriette
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The staff was extremely friendly, the COVID measures put in place were great and communicated to everyone. The rooms were spacious, clean and very comfortable. The food in the restaurant was outstanding! I can only recommend this hotel!”
  • Rola
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “I don't often leave reviews, but I thought I would be doing the property a disservice if I didn't. Staff was extremely helpful and friendly - there's a high attention to detail and care. We had a deluxe king room with a view of the front of the...”
  • Delmer
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “This family run hotel is very comfortable and well presented. The food and beverage service is to a high standard. The outdoor seating areas very comfortable and protected from the wind. The whiskey bar well stocked and the staff knowledgeable.”
  • Hannes
    United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates
    “Wonderful old Hotel with amazing Whiskey room and extensive whiskey menue. $min walking distance to the Aberlour distillery.”
  • Jb
    United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates
    “Super location for visiting the Whisky distilleries of Aberlour, Macallan and Glenfiddich. Lovely freshly cooked breakfast of your choice from the menu. We stayed in December bar was super comfy and warm with an open fire and wonderful drinks...”
  • Matthew
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Beautiful building and surroundings. Good location.”
  • N
    Nathan
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The hotel was picturesque, each room well-crafted and adding to the experience. The dinners were superb and the staff friendly and helpful. Couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay. Make the shower a bit bigger (I’m 77 inches tall and 230lbs)...”
  • Always_curious
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “They have an incredible whisky collection and a skilled whisky expert to help you find your way around. The hotel is exquisitely decorated with lots and lots of small details. Don't miss this hotel!”
Property questions and answers
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  • What a shame you are not accepting guests with a dog. We will have a small Cairn Terrier with us. We wanted to book junior s-te. Would you reconsider?
    Hi There, So sorry but we have a no pet policy in the hotel in order to respect those with allergies. There are a couple of other hotels in the area that offer dog friendly rooms (The Craigellachie & The Station). Kind Regards, The Murrays
    Asked about: Junior Suite • Answered on May 7, 2021
  • do you have a package inc dinner for 5+ nights
    Hi There, Yes we do offer a DBB package. Please contact us for more details. Kind Regards, The Murrays
    Answered on May 7, 2021
  • Do you do dinner gift vouchers
    Yes, we offer gift vouchers for meals.
    Answered on December 13, 2021
  • I keep Kosherand am bringing frozen ready meals. Can I have access to a microwave during my stay?
    Hi There, We have had kosher guests stay with us in the past. To fully understand the services we can offer yourself please contact us directly. Kind Regards, The Murrays
    Answered on May 7, 2021
  • on what floor are your junior suites? Are any of your guest rooms on ground floor?
    3 of our JS are situated on the 1st floor - 2 of them are directly above reception and are approx 26 steps up; the other is about 18 steps up on another wing. 1 Executive Club is 16 steps up whilst the other is on the second floor. Hope that helps!
    Answered on November 19, 2021

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Speyside Cooperage Visitor Centre
    2.2 miles
  • Glenfiddich Whisky Distillery
    4.1 miles
  • Glen Grant Whisky Distillery
    4.5 miles
  • Cardhu Whisky Distillery
    4.6 miles
  • Glenlivet Scotch Whisky Distillery
    9.4 miles
  • Strathisla Distillery
    11.8 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Cafe/Bar Mash Tun
    0.5 miles
Natural Beauty
  • River Spey River
    0.2 miles
  • Mountain Ben Rinnes
    4 miles
  • Ocean/Sea North Sea
    16 miles
Ski lifts
  • Cairngorm
    20 miles
Closest Airports
  • Inverness Airport
    30.7 miles
  • Aberdeen Airport
    42.4 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 Restaurant On Site

    57

    Food: Scottish

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of The Dowans Hotel of Speyside

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Ski
  • Ski storage
Activities
  • Beach
  • Hiking Off-site
  • Skiing
  • Fishing Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Packed lunches
  • Express check-in/out
  • Laundry Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules The Dowans Hotel of Speyside takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

2:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Check-out

7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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
Crib by request
£15 per stay

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo Debit card The Dowans Hotel of Speyside accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

If you plan to check-in after 21:00 please let the property know in advance, as it is a small family-run hotel and there is not 24-hour front desk.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Please inform The Dowans Hotel of Speyside 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.

FAQs about The Dowans Hotel of Speyside

  • Guests staying at The Dowans Hotel of Speyside can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish

  • Room options at The Dowans Hotel of Speyside include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Suite

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to The Dowans Hotel of Speyside by:

    • Taxi 1h 30min

  • The Dowans Hotel of Speyside has 1 restaurant:

    • 57

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

    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beach

  • Check-in at The Dowans Hotel of Speyside is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

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

  • The Dowans Hotel of Speyside is 350 feet from the center of Aberlour.