The Dowans Hotel of Speyside

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.5

About this property

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 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • 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, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Breakfast to go

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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1 king bed
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1 full bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Zuniga
Costa Rica Costa Rica
“The overall structure is like being in a castle with a huge selection of malts.”
Pablo
Spain Spain
“Super great staff. The hotel was on a beautiful hill with incredible views. All the people working at the hotel were so nice and welcoming. Scott, one of the night workers was so kind and helping with everything we needed and also with the awesome...”
Ajita
United States United States
“Perfect location! Walkable to aberlour and glenallachie distillaries Beautiful property.”
Heather
United States United States
“Ample space in the room, it was comfortable. We were very grateful for the fan! We really enjoyed the range of breakfast available and the dinner we had onsite one night as well. Staff were very helpful and welcoming.”
Laura
United States United States
“The design was perfect and the staff was very friendly. The beds were very comfortable and the scenery was gorgeous.”
Iain
United States United States
“Great location. Breakfast was good. Room was very comfortable.”
Anees
Israel Israel
“A beautiful building with breathtaking views. The staff are super kind and helpful. We loved everything about this place.”
Claudia
Brazil Brazil
“The room was very well decorated with everything we needed. Very good taste and attention to details. The staff served us promptly and friendly.”
Monique
Lebanon Lebanon
“Location is perfect for whisky livers. It’s a nice mini chateau hotel, excellent food and very welcoming people”
Kristine
United States United States
“We felt so welcome the moment we arrived! Almost like arriving at a family member’s home. But with the best accommodations, amazing food, comfortable bed, views, locations all with 5 star service! We will be back!”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
57
  • Cuisine
    Scottish
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

The Dowans Hotel of Speyside takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
£15 per stay

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

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.

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