Craigellachie Hotel of Speyside
Victoria Street, Craigellachie, AB38 9SR, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Craigellachie Hotel of Speyside
- View
- Garden
- Pet friendly
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Bathtub
- 24-hour front desk
- Non-smoking rooms
- Heating
- Parking on site
Located 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 features picturesque views across the forest. All rooms feature private bathrooms, a TV and seating area. The Craigellachie Hotel offers over 700 whiskeys 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 Traveler as “the oldest and greatest whiskey 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 savor over 1,000 single-malt whiskeys alongside some of the best cocktails. The luxury valley of Speyside is home to 70% of whiskey 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.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free Wifi
- Room service
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
Ian
United Kingdom“The staff we’re all fantastic and so friendly. My husband was poorly when we were there and they went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. The location is stunning and couldn’t fault the hotel.”
Kathleen
United States of America“The location is in the heart of whiskey country. Room and bed were very comfortable.”
Dick United States of America“This is a very nice hotel and perfectly situated for a visit to Speyside and doing some distillery tours. We enjoyed our room very much, it was spacious and comfortable. Although a lot of the pictures make this appear to be set in an idyllic...”
Tom United States of America“Nice bar and restaurant. Good location for distilleries. Onsite parking was a plus.”
Justeen
Canada“Loved the location and the old world traveller hotel feeling. The character of the property is outstanding and there has obviously been thought put into the experience from the key to the room to the library and the whiskey bar and restaurant. The...”
Heather United States of America“Beautiful setting. Breakfast was wonderful. They were able to accommodate adding an extra cot for our child at the last minute.”- CCraig United States of America“The staff were quite helpful, and the facilities were on point. The Inn, restaurant, and The Whiskey Bar were all well run and the food and drink fantastic. . . Especially the bartender in the whiskey bar. He has forgotten more about whiskey than...”
- Lisa United States of America“The Inn was very cozy and had a wonderful whiskey bar open in the evenings. We also appreciated the comfortable guest lounge.”
- Brian United States of America“Food was excellent for dinner as well as breakfast. The Quiach bar is unmatched for the whiskey enthusiast. This is a perfect location in whiskey country and we only wish we were able to stay longer!”
Paul United States of America“Good location with nice pub downstairs to chill. Nice breakfast.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Spey Inn
- CuisineLocal
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Amenities of Craigellachie Hotel of SpeysideGreat facilities! Review score, 8.4
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free Wifi
- Room service
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Wardrobe or closet
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Garden
- Coffee machine
- Electric kettle
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Playground
- Tennis courtAdditional charge
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Packed lunches
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Room service
- Board games/Puzzles
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- English
House rulesCraigellachie Hotel of Speyside takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
FAQs about Craigellachie Hotel of Speyside
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Craigellachie Hotel of Speyside offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Playground
- Tennis court
- Bicycle rental
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The prices at Craigellachie Hotel of Speyside may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Room options at Craigellachie Hotel of Speyside include:
- Double
- Twin
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Craigellachie Hotel of Speyside has 1 restaurant:
- Spey Inn
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Check-in at Craigellachie Hotel of Speyside is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Craigellachie Hotel of Speyside is 350 feet from the center of Craigellachie. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Yes, Craigellachie Hotel of Speyside is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Guests staying at Craigellachie Hotel of Speyside can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
