Craiglynne Hotel

“Disappointing, no hot water in room & no receptionist on arrival on arrival at 5pm”

The location was central, making the Spey canoe trip easy to walk to from the river. However, on arrival at about 5 pm on 24 July 2026, it took 20 minutes to find a male receptionist even though I had booked four rooms. There was a queue and we were tired and ready to check in, but nobody was available. I went to the bar to try to get help. The next morning, a lovely Kiwi receptionist was on duty—wish she had been there the night before. The welcome was shocking; the guy wasn’t even apologetic. There was also no hot water for a shower on arrival, which was crucial after capsizing in the Spey. No hot water the next day either, even though the problem was mentioned the evening before.

Kirsty·2 weeks ago

“Staff were absolutely lovely”

Everything was brilliant. The buffet had plenty of options, letting you pick exactly how much and what you wanted. The shower was a bit awkward to use, and otherwise everything was fine, though the drinks tray was a bit grubby with spilled sugar.

Patricia·2 weeks ago

The rooms were clean and comfortable, with cozy beds and a fantastic breakfast. The only downside was that the shower wasn’t the best.

Joanne·2 weeks ago

The building is 120 years old, and in the lobby there's a fireplace in the evening that gives the hotel a very atmospheric feel.

Ilona·3 weeks ago

“Ideal stopover heading from west coast to east coast”

Pretty much everything was great. The only thing I noticed was that parking can be tight; you might not want to be among the last half dozen vehicles to arrive.

Peter·3 weeks ago