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The Douglas Arms Hotel

3.5 star property
Guests sip coffee at their own pace in this tranquil setting, relaxing on the picturesque patio or enjoying evening cocktails at their leisure

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The Douglas Arms Hotel offers a peaceful retreat where travelers can unwind with drinks at the bar or find quiet moments on the charming terrace. The property provides in-room WiFi, free self parking, and outdoor furniture for added convenience.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Double Room

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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 Twin Bed OR 1 Double Bed

Family Room

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

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 like:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms at The Douglas Arms Hotel have amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers
  • 32-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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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

  • 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

  • Smoking not allowed

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 February 3 2023 to February 29 2024 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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 elevators

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?

Check-out 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 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

The Douglas Arms Hotel Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
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

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 traveler

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

very nice hotel

very nice hotel

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

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

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

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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

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

6/10 Okay

david

Ok for a quick stop

Staff wanted me to write my card details on paper. Was never going to happen. Room was very very basic not even a desk
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Efficient staff despite being very busy in peak tourist season excellent location wifi worked well
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant enough clean room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

riverjumper, Torry Marina min

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

Great food. Great beer terrace. Great staff.

Jumped in river dee in the morning. Rather refreshing experience. 😁🤘
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Hawkeye, UK

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

Convenient place to stay

Breakfast a huge cost, unexpected as well. Found a good place nearby for the rest of the stay
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
excellent staff but very thin walls so when drunken neighbour falls asleep snoring his head off while leaving tv on it means a poor nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Graham

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

August 2017 Stay

This was a good and comfortable stay, with quality service and good food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

Banchory stay-over

One night stay whilst visiting friends in the area. This hotel fitted the needs perfectly, ease on checking, friendly, comfort and location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017