Craigellachie Hotel of Speyside

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A large, yellow building with multiple chimneys and black window frames, featuring a prominent staircase and a covered outdoor area.
A corner booth with a round table, cushioned seating, and a view of greenery through large windows.
A bar area with leather chairs, a fireplace, and shelves of liquor bottles.
A spey inn with outdoor seating and a stone wall.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two armchairs, a chandelier, and a large window with curtains.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is $267
$222 nightly
$267 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3

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Victoria Street, Aberlour, Scotland, AB38 9SR
  • Place, River Spey
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Speyside Cooperage
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Macallan Distillery
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

Comfy Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 211 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Snug Room, Double

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 157 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Snug Room, Twin

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 157 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Comfy Luxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Aberlour

Located in Aberlour, Craigellachie Hotel of Speyside is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of River Spey and Speyside Cooperage. .This hotel is 15.5 mi (25 km) from Cairngorms National Park and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Macallan Distillery.

What's nearby

  • River Spey - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Speyside Cooperage - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Macallan Distillery - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Aberlour Distillery - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Glenfiddich Whisky Distillery - 6 min drive - 4.1 miles

Getting around

  • Keith and Dufftown Railway - 5 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mash Tun - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Gatherin Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Capercaillie - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Maltings - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Glenfiddich Distillery - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Craigellachie Hotel of Speyside

Craigellachie Hotel of Speyside offers 26 accommodations with espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Aberlour hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Make yourself at home in one of the 26 guestrooms featuring espresso makers and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Grab a bite at Spey Inn, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary full breakfast each morning.
Spey Inn - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Quaich Bar - Onsite bar. Open select days.
Geamair Restaurant - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Geamair Restaurant
  • Quaich Bar
  • Spey Inn

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1893
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Craigellachie Hotel Speyside Aberlour
Craigellachie Hotel Speyside
Craigellachie Speyside Aberlour
Craigellachie Of Speyside
Craigellachie Hotel of Speyside Hotel
Craigellachie Hotel of Speyside Aberlour
Craigellachie Hotel of Speyside Hotel Aberlour

Craigellachie Hotel of Speyside Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 263 out of 404 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 404 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 404 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 404 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 404 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Location is great .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay. Staff is very friendly. Bus stop is outside the hotel. Had fun staying here during our cisit to speyside
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff in particular were excellent. We enjoyed the bar (of course) and
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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What a beautiful place to stay at a prime spot in the Speyside area. We loved our breakfast every morning. Dinners at both the Spey Inn and GEMAIR were wonderful too. The walking trail is a must attraction if you stay here as well.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a wonderful stay — everything was comfy and cozy and the staff was just delightful. Everyone was friendly and helpful. The room was clean and neat with everything we needed. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful historic property with restaurant and bar on site. Make sure to visit the dedicated scotch bar with over 100 different bottles and a very knowledgeable bar tender/manager.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Breakfast was nice and the staff were very attentive
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful spot to stay in speyside
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Easy parking and great base for distillery tours
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff were incredible as was the set course dinner, highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good food, nice environment
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect place to explore Dufftown and Craig. The staff are helpful and eager to make sure everything is just right. Highly recommend the Sunday Roast and Whiskey Room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Breakfast was very delicious and fresh. Room can use some updating
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely hotel in a quiet village location. The staff were friendly and professional and the food and drink great quality
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful room in a lovely inn.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

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Good place to explor the many distilleries in the close area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The whiskey bar is amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel, brilliant staff and food was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly staff. Helpful. Smooth check in
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay and amazing whisky bar
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We enjoyed our visit at the Craigellachie hotel. The room was comfortable, the staff was very friendly and the food in the restaurant was good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay! The staff were very accommodating and the hotel had a lovely atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved my stay at this property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely historic hotel with Wonderful guest areas to explore and enjoy!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024