Name: The Dowans Hotel of Speyside
Address: Aberlour, Aberlour, GB

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Guest scores & sentiment

From 75 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-13

Guests praise the historic architecture, gardens, extensive whisky collection, and friendly staff. Food quality is generally high. Common complaints include small rooms, lack of elevators/AC, slow breakfast service, and dim dining ambiance.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Wi-Fi9.5

Rooms9.5

Service9.5

Location9.5

Cleanliness9.5

Facilities9.2

Surroundings9.0

Value8.5

＋ PraisedGreat location and character · Exceptionally clean · Friendly and helpful staff · Great breakfast

－ ComplaintsNo gym · Slow service or disorganization · Stuffy rooms or poor ventilation · Weak WiFi signal

KEYIdeal for whisky enthusiasts and nature lovers. Note: no elevator, small attic rooms, and potential breakfast delays. Not suitable for those needing spacious rooms or mobility access.

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Room types · 6

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Junior Suite

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)35 ㎡up to 2

With views down over the Spey Valley in Macallan and Aberlour and a view over towards the pond in Balvenie, this suite offers a stand alone bath and walk-in shower enclosures, bespoke furniture and a flat-screen TV with DVD player.

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Executive Club Room

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)28 ㎡up to 2

Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a hairdryer. The spacious double room offers soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.

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Club Room

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) / 2 × Twin bed21 ㎡up to 2

The club rooms feature private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries, some bathrooms also offer under-floor heating. The bedrooms feature a flat-screen TV and DVD player, and a Bosch tea/coffee making machine.

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Deluxe King Room

1 × Double bed19 ㎡up to 2

A flat-screen TV and DVD player, a Bosch tea and coffee making machine, and an private bathroom with under-floor heating and complimentary toiletries feature in this room.

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Double Room (1 Adult)

1 × Double bed13 ㎡up to 1

Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room features soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.

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Single Room

1 × Twin bed11 ㎡up to 1

A flat-screen TV, a Bosch tea and coffee making machine, and an private bathroom feature in this room.

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Facilities · 53

All facilities & services listed by the hotel (aggregated across sources).

Offsite parking discounted rates availableLuggage storageExpress check-in/check-outSafety deposit boxFax/photocopyingPacked lunchesParkingTerraceSki storagePrivate check-in/check-outBoard games/puzzlesAllergy-free roomKid mealsOutdoor furnitureCoffee Shop on siteStaff adhere to local safety protocolsGuest rooms disinfected between staysCleaning standards that are effective against CoronavirusPhysical distancing rules followedHand sanitizer in guest room and key areasCashless payment availableFire extinguishersFirst aid kit availableSanitized tableware & silverwareInvoice providedGuests can opt-out any cleaning services during staySmoke alarmsShared stationery like menus, pens are removedGuest room sealed after cleaningProperty cleaned by professional cleaning companiesPhysical distancing in dining areasFood delivered to guest roomDelivered food - securely coveredInternet accessJapanese gardenFishing nearbyExpress check-inConcerts/live showsOffsite parking discounted rates availablePrivate picnicsReception hallSecured parkingSelf parking (surcharge)Ski storageSnow sports gearVegetarian menu options availableWine release eventsFree wired internetGolfing on siteHousekeeping on requestNon-smoking roomsRestaurantNon-smoking throughout

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Nearby & map

DiningSights

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TimeSpirit

Modern Cuisine

££££

Forming part of The Macallan Estate, this is a beautiful restaurant from top to bottom. It sits on the first floor of the futuristic distillery, with floor-to-ceiling windows affording Speyside views that are just as stunning as the open kitchen, the whisky wall and the wine cellar. There’s immaculate presentation in the cooking too, on a menu overseen by the Roca brothers from the famed El Celler de Can Roca in Girona. Their signature ‘Lactic’ dessert makes an appearance, as do several nods to Scotland. Go for the whisky pairing, as it seems appropriate here.

2.7km

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The Croft Inn Glenlivet

Restaurant

Thai

13.9km

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Click a row to locate it · distances are approximate. Data from Overture / Michelin / Wikidata.