The Dowans Hotel of Speyside
Aberlour
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Why people book this hotel
“Nice quaint hotel In the area we needed to be - capable and nice staff”
“What a lovely, friendly Hotel”
“Clean tidy and felt like a little luxury”
“It is clean, warm and comfortable”
“Loved the room and the amenities in it”
“Fantastic breakfast, great whisky room with knowledgeable staff, staff very frie…”
“Bar was lovely and convenient location to the various distilleries”
“Beautiful house, set in a wonderful location”
“Spoke with one of the owners over breakfast and she was lovely, providing us wit…”
Overview
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.
Traveller reviews
Zlatko
couple
June 15, 2026
“Great old building and wonderful room - service needs to be better.”
Great old building that has been renovated really well. Loved the room and the amenities in it. Bar was lovely and convenient location to the various distilleries. Spoke with one of the owners over breakfast and she was lovely, providing us with the history of the building and original owners.
Andrea
extended_group
May 25, 2026
Everything!
Louise
couple
May 8, 2026
“Fabulous”
Clean tidy and felt like a little luxury
David
couple
January 30, 2026
“Good experience, with great service.”
Nice quaint hotel In the area we needed to be - capable and nice staff.
Lynne
extended_group
January 21, 2026
“Fantastic stay with friends”
What a lovely, friendly Hotel. Loved everything about it !
Amanda
couple
December 5, 2025
“Very welcoming hotel with fantastic staff, great breakfast and comfortable room.”
Fantastic breakfast, great whisky room with knowledgeable staff, staff very friendly and would do anything to make your stay comfortable. We dined in hotel every night and the food was really good. Close to everything we wanted to see. Overall a very enjoyable stay.
Hazel
solo_traveller
December 4, 2025
“Lovely hotel, fantastic food, fabulous staff - would recommend 100%”
It is clean, warm and comfortable. The food is fantastic.
Guest
extended_group
October 26, 2025
“Fantastic stay with friends”
What a lovely, friendly Hotel. Loved everything about it !
Elly
couple
October 26, 2025
“Best hotel in this area - so good”
Everything
Natalie
couple
October 23, 2025
“We had a wonderful stay and the customer service was amazing. Couldn’t fault it.”
Beautiful house, set in a wonderful location. Very well looked after and exceptionally clean.
Charlotte
couple
October 23, 2025
Lovely atmosphere, very clean and lovely welcoming staff. It’s got lots of character and it’s in a great location.
Rachel
couple
October 16, 2025
“Excellent”
This is an exceptional hotel. And a definite must for whiskey lovers.
IHSAN ULAS
extended_group
October 9, 2025
“Claustraphobic”
Clean and well decorated. Stylish and unique old building. Good atmosphere.
Alastair
solo_traveller
August 27, 2025
“Helpful and attentive staff. Lovely hotel. Thanks”
Fine
PETER
couple
August 15, 2025
“Outstanding”
Super comfy well appointed I had a suite - absolutely stunning
Giovanni
couple
August 11, 2025
Beds and whisky room
Jo
couple
August 8, 2025
Absolutely stunning inside and out
Gary
extended_group
July 28, 2025
Amazing little boutique hotel. Amazing selection of whisky. Food was great, service was great. Great views. What more could you ask for?
Gordon
couple
July 17, 2025
“Lovely location with delicious food & excellent service.”
Loved having our dinner outside in the garden. Halibut was amazing.
Robert
couple
July 14, 2025
“An exceptional hotel in the heart of Speyside”
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 thoughtfully paid out with a lovely ensuite shower. The collection of whiskies in the whisky lounge has been carefully curated but the most important thing of all is that the team are among the most professional and helpful I've ever come across in a family run hotel. A special mention goes out to General Manager Lauren who runs a tight ship (and makes a mean Bramble and Chilli Margarita), Assistant Manager Tim (General Manager in their sister hotel) who looked after our welcome and made sure we had everything we needed, and Scott who took us through the range of whiskies and clearly knows his drams. This is a must visit hotel when touring Speyside and we can't rate it more highly.
Facilities
Activities
Golf course (within 3 km), Fishing, Skiing, Hiking, Beach
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Wine/champagne, Special diet menus (on request), Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered
General
Non-smoking rooms, Safety deposit box, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area
Internet
WiFi, Internet services, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Accessible parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available
Services
Express check-in/check-out, Packed lunches, Meeting/banquet facilities, Laundry, Daily housekeeping, Private check-in/check-out, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage
Ski
Ski storage
Club Room
The club rooms feature en-suite 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.
Deluxe King Room
A flat-screen TV and DVD player, a Bosch tea and coffee making machine, and an en suite bathroom with under-floor heating and complimentary toiletries feature in this room.
Double Room (1 Adult)
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.
Executive Club Room
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.
Junior Suite
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.
Single Room
A flat-screen TV, a Bosch tea and coffee making machine, and an en suite bathroom feature in this room.
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