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 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 9.5 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
- Peter
Australia“Super comfy well appointed I had a suite - absolutely stunning” - Gary
United Kingdom“Amazing little boutique hotel. Amazing selection of whisky. Food was great, service was great. Great views. What more could you ask for?” - Gordon United Kingdom“Loved having our dinner outside in the garden. Halibut was amazing.”
- Robert United Kingdom“The location in Aberlour has really stunning views, the gardens are immaculately tended, the hotel has a family owned feel but with the standards one would expect from a 5 star hotel. The decor is smart yet unpretentious, our bedroom was...”
- Lisa United Kingdom“Amazing staff and service. We arrived early and they accommodated our luggage and got us lunch. Suggested a taxi service for distillery transport.”
- Piyadao
Thailand“Cosy and comfortable .Near Aberlour Distillery!! We can walk to the distillery” - 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...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- 57
- CuisineScottish
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
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 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.
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.
