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The Douglas Arms Hotel

3.5 star property
Inn in Banchory with coffee shop/cafe and bar/lounge

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Free WiFi
Dining
Free WiFi

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Family Room

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 Double Bed

Double Room

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
22 High Street, Banchory, Scotland, AB31 5SR

Getting around

  • Aberdeen Station - 35 min drive
  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 30 min drive

About this property

The Douglas Arms Hotel

Property highlights
You can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a bar at The Douglas Arms Hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guest rooms at The Douglas Arms Hotel include amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers
  • 32-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 3 February 2023 to 29 February 2024 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per accommodation, per day
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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per accommodation, per day
  • 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Douglas Arms Hotel Banchory
Douglas Arms Hotel
Douglas Arms Banchory
Douglas Arms
The Douglas Arms Hotel Inn
The Douglas Arms Hotel Banchory
The Douglas Arms Hotel Inn Banchory

Frequently asked questions

Is The Douglas Arms Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Douglas Arms Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Douglas Arms Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Douglas Arms Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Douglas Arms Hotel located?

Situated in Banchory, this inn is within a 10-minute walk of Banchory Museum and Platform 22. Falls of Feugh and Woodend Barn are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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The Douglas Arms Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 45 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel ideal for our one night stop over, clean fresh, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

very nice hotel

very nice hotel

10/10 Excellent

Stian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hyggelig betjening, hotell med sjarm. Beliggenheten er veldig bra.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Anne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Ian

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the High St 1st room offered was still smelling of smoke 😫
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Gerrit

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Andrew, Coalville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Colin

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A pleasant stay!

I had a very pleasant stay, the staff were warm and welcoming and my room was of a good standard. The restaurant was shut at the time, though given the nature of things at the moment it was perfectly understandable. The staff were very helpful in recommending other eateries in Banchory.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Neil

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not worth the price.

Bed very hard. No extra pillows. TV so small it couldn’t be seen from the bed and there was no chair to sit on to watch just a small round stool. Paid £80 but it’s a £40 room at best.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Average

Overal hotel was ok , room was decent wouldn't pay for it myself though as this was for work Food options were limited and food was poor . Breakfast bag with a sandwhich was a disappointment
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
Basic room, did the job. Average food.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

4/10 Poor

Alan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Poor Service, way overpriced for standard
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Annabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
As you would expect from a pub the room was basic however the bed was comfy with lovely fresh bedding and soft pillows. The bathroom was nice and clean with soft white towels. The food in the restaurant was good and staff were very nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, well maintained hotel. Staff were very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
The hotel staff are very polite & helpful. The hotel room was ok for a bed for the night . The bathroom needs an upgrade as quite old & smelt of damp .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointed

Worn beds, under size mattresses, poor maintenance offset by good food and service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Norma, Glasgow

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Winter Break

I think the bed and the room was quite comfortable and had plenty of room. Although if you are looking for a desk and chairs then this isn't available. I felt it was over warm at night and cold earlier before they put on the heating. I am not used to too much heat in the bedroom. Had to turn it down.or open the window. I did like the little bedside lamp that could be put on quite low and another tap would make it brighter. The teas and coffees available were basic with white sugar only but they do provide mugs and also at breakfast there were mugs but brown sugar was also provided. I did not quite understand the breakfast. They gave us a menu with price list but at the end of our stay they charged £8 per breakfast regardless of what we ate. We had the cooked breakfast the first morning but I decided the next morning to opt for the home made granola with fresh fruit and yogurt which was very nice. My husband only felt like a bacon roll. Certainly, if you wished cereal this was also available to help yourself with orange or apple juice. Nearby there were a few things to see in the winter. Two castles nearby on the bus route were open and weekend and I would certainly recommend visit the Banchory Garden Centre in Raemoir Road which has a 5-star rating. Coming up to Christmas there are plenty of gifts and Christmas decorations to buy with animated scenes and also a coffee shop at one end an a restaurant at the other. So well worth a visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018