Craigellachie Hotel of Speyside
Victoria Street
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Why people book this hotel
“Nice big king sized room with two easy chairs”
“Room very comfortable”
“Reception very friendly and helpful”
“Very welcoming entrance hall with super friendly reception staff”
“Location and the Quiach bar was pretty good”
“Handy location for where we were heading”
“Breakfast excellent”
“Staff were so helpful attentive from breakfast staff to reception staff and staf…”
“Old style highland hotel interior but nice and clean”
“Very traditional, clean, well maintained, well situated”
“Good location if you are looking to explore the area and off road parking”
“Free parking in hotel grounds”
Overview
Situated in the beautiful village of Craigellachie, The Craigellachie Hotel of Speyside dates from 1893. This luxury hotel offers scenic views of the rivers Spey and Fiddoch, the Thomas Telford Bridge and surrounding mountains. The impressive Victorian building boasts picturesque views across the forest. All rooms feature en suite facilities, a TV and seating area. The Craigellachie Hotel offers over 700 whiskies in the Quaich Bar, with tasting sessions available. The Copper Dog Grill offers home-cooked dishes, prepared using local produce. Craigellachie Hotel is just 25 minutes from Cairngorm National Park, and excursions to Inverness and Loch Ness run locally. Elgin is less than 14 miles away. Craigellachie Salmon Fishing Beat is directly opposite the hotel, and many famous distilleries are within 30 minutes' drive. The area is a popular spot for hunting and walking. Nestled in the luxury valley of Speyside, The Craigellachie Hotel was described by Condé Nast Traveller as “the oldest and greatest whisky hotel in the world”. The Craigellachie has 26 bedrooms, and it’s home to the oldest pub in Speyside: the Spey Inn, an old drovers inn dating back to 1703, and to the world-renowned Quaich Bar, where guests and tourists can savour over 1,000 single-malt whiskies alongside some of the best cocktails. The luxury valley of Speyside is home to 70% of whisky distilleries and the most famous ones such as Macallan, Glenfarclas, Glenfiddich, Craigellachie and many more, are within a 20-mile radius from the hotel. Speyside is also renowned for its incredible scenery and the River Spey is just 3 minutes from the hotel. It is a spectacular place to come and visit for walks, tours or just relaxing. Speyside is known for being a microclimate and its food produce is regarded as some of the finest in the world. The Craigellachie offers free in-room WiFi, free parking and local staff to help you plan your best Speyside adventures. Our menus offer the finest local produce, whether for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Traveller reviews
Sally
extended_group
June 7, 2026
“Luxury for whiskey lovers”
Beautiful hotel
ALİ MURAT
extended_group
May 20, 2026
“Overall it was a great experience for me, really liked to locaiton for distilllery tours”
Location and the Quiach bar was pretty good. Also the restaurant was great.
Alexis
couple
May 8, 2026
“Not worth the money”
Handy location for where we were heading
David
couple
April 24, 2026
“Good stop over location for touring round a number of local distilleries.”
Nice big king sized room with two easy chairs. Old style highland hotel interior but nice and clean. Reception very friendly and helpful. Handy location for touring the area and just a short drive up to the coast. 5 miles from the Macallan Distillery where we had an excellent dinner!
Susan
couple
April 13, 2026
“Fantastic hotel in a wonderful location with great food and ambience”
Practically everything. Very welcoming entrance hall with super friendly reception staff. We felt immediately at home. Wonderful atmosphere. Room very comfortable. Breakfast excellent. Whisky Bar a totally brilliant experience.
Nicola
couple
April 7, 2026
“A wonderful hotel in a beautiful area”
This is a gem of a hotel. The rooms are beautifully decorated and very comfortable. The restaurant and bars are welcoming. The whisky bar is amazing. The sommellier is incredibly knowledgable and tailored his suggestions perfectly.
Julie
couple
April 3, 2026
“An amazing short break, excellent food, staff, accommodation & whisky tasting”
Very traditional, clean, well maintained, well situated
Maxine
family_with_children
March 30, 2026
“Welcoming nothing was a bother for staff so freindly it is 100% worth a stay here”
Staff were so helpful attentive from breakfast staff to reception staff and staff in the Spey Inn. They made our stay amazing from start to finish
ELAINE
couple
March 30, 2026
“Excellent from start to finish.”
Everything was prefect for us. Very welcoming staff, excellent food and very comfortable room. Location was perfect for our visit to Macallan Distillery.
Siobhan
extended_group
March 28, 2026
“Just loved the warmth and charm of this place. Very special.”
Really cosy, stylish hotel. Scottish character with traditional decoration combined with contemporary styling. Very comfortable rooms with deep comfortable beds. Restaurant and whisky bar just lovely with very tasty food. Breakfast also impressive with a fabulous selection of locally sourced treats. Looking forward to going back soon.
Lisa
couple
March 22, 2026
“A wonderful gem of a hotel.”
Such a comfortable place to stay - feels just like home. The staff are exceptional- friendly, attentive and warm. Oscar from the Quaich Bar is incredibly knowledgeable and has great chat, taking time to get to know customers and giving superb whisky recommendations.
Alexandra
solo_traveller
February 23, 2026
“Superb”
Authentic
Camilla
couple
February 15, 2026
Love the room, hotel, area and staff
Leslie
family_with_children
January 28, 2026
“mixed due to hotel being good anfd food not”
Bed and bedding very comfy
William
couple
January 23, 2026
“An excellent hotel in a stunning location”
Abigail
couple
January 22, 2026
We really enjoyed our stay at Craiggellachie Hotel. The staff were very welcoming and the hotel is very dog friendly. We arrived quite late due to an accident en route but we were quickly helped inside and seated for dinner. Our dog was welcome everywhere and fussed by everyone and we enjoyed retreating back to the fire in the pub after some snowy walks. The whiskey bar was a great spot to relax at the end of the day too. Good location if you are looking to explore the area and off road parking.
Alexandra
couple
January 19, 2026
“Enjoyable stay”
We stayed for one night and unfortunately it was during a storm and the hotel/restaurant lost power. Hotel staff went above and beyond to ensure our stay was as comfortable as possible and the kitchen were able to provide all the residents with a cold evening meal. The hotel was full and the staff ensured that all the areas were lit by candles and we had a lovely evening talking to other residents as there was no phone signal or wifi due to the power outage. Power was back on in the morning and had a lovely breakfast.
Lynne
solo_traveller
December 30, 2025
“Great hotel in the heart of Speyside”
The comfiest bed! Lovely room. Great breakfast and dinner options available on site. Free parking in hotel grounds. Very friendly & helpful staff.
Janska
couple
December 29, 2025
“Perfect stay for the whole family”
Location, staff, food
Hannah
family_with_children
December 22, 2025
“Perfect Scottish get away”
We were really looked after from arrival, our room also got upgraded which was a lovely surprise. The hotel has cosy Scottish feel, with beautiful surroundings. We ate in the restaurant and enjoyed some drinks in the bar downstairs. The bed was extremely comfortable, we had the best sleep. The breakfast was included and it was delicious
Facilities
Activities
Tennis court, Children's playground
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, 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, Breakfast options, Breakfast in the room, Bar, Restaurant
Food & drink safety
Breakfast takeaway containers, Physical distancing in dining areas, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
WiFi available in all areas, Indoor fireplace, Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Non-smoking throughout, Bicycle parking, Heating
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Parking on site, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Safety & security
Carbon monoxide detector, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available, Face masks for guests available
Services
Fax/photocopying, Packed lunches, 24-hour front desk, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities
Standard Double Room
This classically and luxuriously decorated room includes an en suite bathroom.
Standard King Room
Spacious rooms situated at the front of the hotel, with views of the River Spey and Thomas Telford bridge.
Superior King Room
Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The double room features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, as well as heating. The unit offers 1 bed.
Standard Twin Room
This classically and luxuriously decorated room includes an en suite bathroom.
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