The Dowans Hotel of Speyside
The Dowans Hotel of Speyside
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 whisky-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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Alan
United Kingdom“The location of the hotel was amazing - very central for the town and local distilleries. We initially picked the hotel because of its location to THE MACALLAN distillery, however our stay was made special because of the quality and small touches...” - Mary United Kingdom“The traditional feel,it was very clean and well maintained. Good car parking facility.Lovely grounds.”
- Matt United Kingdom“Super helpful staff, great food and good facilities. (Although I didn't risk the "other bar" - could have been messy and very costly) Would definitely recommend staying here.”
Angus United Kingdom“Lauren and the whole team were so friendly and welcoming. The best overnight stay we have had for a very long time. The location, outside areas and lounges were fantastic. The food was exceptional. We just can't praise this hotel enough, they are...”- Scott United Kingdom“Really impressed with nearly every aspect of the hotel, very professionally run. Proper coffee and cafetiere in the room was very welcome. Nice evening meal but breakfast was star of the show, stornoway black pudding, best quality haggis etc all...”
- Matthew United Kingdom“Breakfast was fantastic. Location was beautiful and whisky selection was excellent.”
- David United Kingdom“Fantastic place to stay while in the area. Beautiful rooms and communal areas. Excellent food and friendly helpful staff. We will definitely be back.”
- David United Kingdom“Superb hotel. Faultless. Excellent room, friendly staff and superb food. Would throughly recommend.”
- Russell United Kingdom“Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Whisky bar was amazing, as was breakfast”
- Olivia United Kingdom“Service was exceptional. Food was exquisite. Location was brilliant!”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- 57
- CuisineScottish
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Facilities of The Dowans Hotel of SpeysideGreat facilities! Review score, 9.5
Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Additional toilet
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Coffee machine
- Electric kettle
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Ski
- Ski storage
Activities
- Live music/performance
- HikingOff-site
- Skiing
- FishingOff-site
- Golf course (within 3 km)Additional charge
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- CD player
- DVD player
- TV
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/champagne
- Kid meals
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
InternetWiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
- Accessible parking
Reception services
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/check-out
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
- Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopying
- Business centre
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Safety deposit box
General
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Hypoallergenic
- Designated smoking area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Allergy-free room
- Heating
- Soundproofing
- Packed lunches
- Carpeted
- Fan
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
- Portuguese
House rulesThe Dowans Hotel of Speyside takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine printNeed-to-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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
