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The Douglas Arms Hotel

3.5 star property

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Exterior
Free WiFi
Bar (on property)
Towels
Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
22 High Street, Banchory, Scotland, AB31 5SR
  • Banchory Museum
    2 min walk
  • Famous House Chinese Takeaway
    1 min walk
  • Portlethen Station
    38 min drive
  • Aberdeen (ABZ)
    33 min drive

Room options

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 Double Bed

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About this property

The Douglas Arms Hotel

Inn in Banchory with coffee shop/cafe and bar/lounge
Along with a bar/lounge, this smoke-free inn has a coffee shop/cafe and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free.
The Douglas Arms Hotel offers 8 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

During your stay at The Douglas Arms Hotel, you're just a quick walk from Banchory Museum. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include a terrace
  • Steps from Banchory Museum and 10 minutes on foot from Platform 22
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Banchory inn is smoke free.

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: GBP 20 per accommodation, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property does not have a front desk. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The host will greet guests on arrival.

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

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

6/10 Okay

Anne

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with partner
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

4/10 Poor

Ian, Leven

Travelled with family
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

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

michael

Business traveller
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

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

6/10 Okay

Neil

Business traveller
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

Business 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

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

4/10 Poor

Alan

Business traveller
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

Travelled with pets
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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

RiverJumper, Aberdeen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent food. Computable room. A little noisy due to party downstairs. But overall a really great hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Kelly, Glasgow

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Somewhere to rest our heads after attending a wedding in the area. Our stay was acceptable though a little disappointing. Mention should be made of the friendly and attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Amanda, W. Yorkshire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Our welcome was warm and friendly, check in was easy and our stay was comfortable food was good too
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018