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4- and 5-star hotels in Dundee
A shortlist of 4- and 5-star hotels in Dundee, from city-centre addresses near the waterfront to country estates on the outskirts. It is for couples, families and business travellers deciding where to base themselves in Scotland's UNESCO City of Design.
Staying in Dundee
The V&A Dundee and Captain Scott's RSS Discovery sit on the waterfront, the University of Dundee gives the West End its lively character, and Broughty Ferry keeps a village feel with a sandy beach and castle. Dundee Law, the city's highest point, looks out over the Tay. Most of these hotels sit in or close to the City Centre: Hotel Indigo Dundee by IHG on Constable Street, Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa on West Victoria Dock Road, Malmaison Dundee on Whitehall Crescent and the Hilton on Earl Grey Place, all within about a kilometre of the centre. Dupplin152 on City Road and Westport Serviced Apartments on West Marketgait sit just outside the core. Further out, Taypark Estate on Perth Road, Forbes of Kingennie Country Resort, The Hideaway Experience at Balkello Farm and The Landmark Hotel & SPA Leisure Club Dundee By Sunday at Invergowrie suit those with a car. Couples get spa and country escapes, families get apartments and family rooms, and business travellers get central addresses with meeting and conference space.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
The Hideaway Experience
Balkello Farm Auchterhouse, Dundee, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Swimming pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereSet on Balkello Farm at Auchterhouse, 7.8 km from central Dundee, this 5-star retreat is built for guests who want space and quiet. Each stay comes with a kitchen, oven and dishwasher, plus a fireplace and private patio, so longer visits are easy. A jacuzzi and sauna handle the unwinding, and the garden and picnic area open onto the surrounding countryside. Pets are allowed, and free car parking and free wifi are included. Suits couples and families wanting a self-contained countryside base with golf, fishing and bowling nearby.
See The Hideaway ExperienceHotel Indigo Dundee by IHG
Lower Dens Mill Constable Street, Dundee, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Parking
- Breakfast
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereHoused in the former Lower Dens Mill on Constable Street, this 4-star hotel sits 0.2 km from the centre, putting Dundee's shops and waterfront within a short stroll. Guests rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 909 reviews. The riverside setting comes with a restaurant and bar on site, and a fitness centre for workouts without leaving the building. Air conditioning, room service and free wifi cover the essentials, while a 24 hour front desk and luggage storage make late arrivals simple. A strong pick for city-break travellers and business guests who want to walk everywhere.
See Hotel Indigo Dundee by IHGForbes of Kingennie Country Resort
Forbes Of Kingennie Drive, Dundee, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Sauna
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereForbes of Kingennie Country Resort spreads across a lakeside setting 9.0 km from Dundee, with views over water and sea. The 4-star resort holds a 4.5 rating from 877 reviews. Self-catering guests get a full kitchen with oven, microwave and dishwasher, and many rooms add a balcony, fireplace or jacuzzi. A restaurant and bar, sauna and free car parking complete the stay, and families will appreciate the playground, mini golf and family rooms. Pets are welcome. Best for families and groups who want fishing, golf and open ground rather than a city centre address.
See Forbes of Kingennie Country ResortApex City Quay Hotel & Spa
1 West Victoria Dock Road, Dundee, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Parking
Why stay hereOn West Victoria Dock Road, 0.7 km from the centre, this 4-star hotel pairs a quayside location with one of Dundee's fullest leisure offerings: an indoor pool, spa, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi, plus a fitness centre and massage treatments. Its 4.4 rating comes from 2368 reviews, the largest guest count on this list. A restaurant and bar, family rooms, express check in and free wifi round out the practical side. Well suited to couples after a spa break and to families who want swimming and dining under one roof.
See Apex City Quay Hotel & SpaDupplin152
152 City Road Dundee Dd2 2Pw, Dundee, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Lounge
Why stay hereDupplin152 on City Road is a small 4-star property 2.2 km from the centre with an exceptional 4.9 rating from 33 reviews. Breakfast, lunch and coffee are served, and there is a lounge and garden to use between outings. Free wifi and free car parking are provided, along with luggage storage, concierge service and express check in. The location suits golfers and riders, with golf and horse back riding among the nearby activities. A good fit for guests who prefer a quiet, personal guesthouse over a large hotel.
See Dupplin152Shaftesbury Hotel Dundee
1 Hyndford Street, Dundee, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereShaftesbury Hotel Dundee occupies 1 Hyndford Street, 2.4 km from the centre, and rates 4.4 from 168 reviews. Rooms include a desk, TV, DVD and CD player, with toiletries, towels and a hairdryer supplied, making it comfortable for longer stays. Golf is among the local pursuits. It suits travellers who want a straightforward 4-star base with parking, slightly away from the busiest streets.
See Shaftesbury Hotel DundeeMalmaison Dundee
The Former Tay Hotel, 28-42 Whitehall Crescent, Dundee, United Kingdom
Best for: Travelling with pets
- Pets allowed
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereMalmaison Dundee occupies the former Tay Hotel on Whitehall Crescent, 0.9 km from the centre, so the waterfront and city core are within walking distance. The 4-star hotel scores 4.1 from 1645 reviews. A restaurant and bar handle dining, with room service for nights in, and air conditioning, coffee and slippers add comfort. Pets are allowed and a 24 hour front desk, dry cleaning and luggage storage cover practical needs. A sound choice for city-break guests and couples wanting a characterful building close to everything.
See Malmaison DundeeThe Landmark Hotel & SPA Leisure Club Dundee By Sunday
Kingsway West Invergowrie, Dundee, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Parking
Why stay hereThe Landmark Hotel & SPA Leisure Club Dundee sits on Kingsway West at Invergowrie, 6.1 km from the centre. Its 4.0 rating comes from 641 reviews. Leisure facilities are the draw here: an indoor pool, swimming pool, spa, sauna and steam room, plus a fitness centre and garden. A restaurant and bar, business centre, banquet space and free wifi serve both leisure and corporate guests. Housekeeping, laundry service and a 24 hour front desk keep things running. Suits guests arriving by car who want full spa and pool access outside the city centre.
See The Landmark Hotel & SPA Leisure Club Dundee By SundayHilton Dundee
Earl Grey Place Dundee, Dundee, United Kingdom
Best for: Pool and spa · Business trips
- Sauna
- Gymnasium
Why stay hereHilton Dundee stands on Earl Grey Place, 0.9 km from the centre, with a gymnasium, sauna, spa and steam bath on site. A restaurant and bar handle meals, and room service is available, while non smoking rooms, a minibar and a safe cover the essentials. Lifts, a cloakroom and currency exchange add convenience for arrivals from further afield. The address puts guests close to central Dundee while keeping full hotel facilities to hand. Fits business travellers and couples who want a recognised international brand within walking distance of the centre.
See Hilton DundeeWestport Serviced Apartments
138 West Marketgait, Dundee, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Business trips
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereWestport Serviced Apartments on West Marketgait sit 1.1 km from the centre and offer a different model from a staffed hotel: a 24 hour front desk and concierge are still there, alongside express check in and check out. Free wifi and free car parking are included, and guests have a terrace, lifts and luggage storage. A meeting room, laundry service and dry cleaning support longer corporate stays, and wheelchair access is provided. Well suited to guests staying several nights who want apartment-style independence with services attached.
See Westport Serviced ApartmentsDundee Backpackers
High Street, Dundee, United Kingdom
- Lounge
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereDundee Backpackers occupies a High Street address just 0.7 km from the centre, making it the closest property to the heart of the city on this list. It is a 4-star hostel-style option with a shared kitchen, lounge and bar, plus free wifi. Luggage storage, a safe and laundry service are available, and rooms are non smoking with towels provided. The location suits travellers who plan to spend their time out in Dundee and want a sociable, central and simple base rather than a full-service hotel.
See Dundee BackpackersStonelee Guest House
Stonelee Guest House 69 Monifieth Rd Dundee Dd5 2Rw Uk, Dundee, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereStonelee Guest House on Monifieth Road lies 6.2 km from the centre and keeps things small, with a total of 1 to 50 rooms. The 4-star property provides a kitchen with oven, microwave, dishwasher and refrigerator, plus a patio, so guests can self-cater. Bathrobes and slippers, toiletries, a hairdryer and a TV are supplied, and housekeeping, free wifi and free car parking are included. Golf is nearby. A practical choice for guests with a car who want kitchen facilities and a quiet residential setting.
See Stonelee Guest HouseBalmuirfield House
Harestane Road Dundee Dd3 0Nu Harestane Road Dundee, Dundee, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereBalmuirfield House on Harestane Road is a 4-star property 3.3 km from the centre with its own garden and library, a rare pair of facilities in this selection of Dundee hotels. A restaurant serves lunch, and conference hall space, copy facilities and free wifi make it usable for small work gatherings. Free car parking and lifts are provided, and pets are allowed. Non smoking rooms throughout. It suits guests who value a calm, house-like setting with meeting space, and those travelling with a dog.
See Balmuirfield HouseTaypark Estate
484 Perth Road, Dundee, United Kingdom
Best for: Step-free access
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereTaypark Estate on Perth Road, 3.3 km from the centre, is a 4-star property with a bar and restaurant on site and a garden and terrace for guests to use. Free wifi and a free newspaper are included, and a picnic area adds an outdoor option. Wheelchair access is provided. The smaller facility list reflects a straightforward, residential-style stay rather than a large hotel operation. It fits guests who want dining and outdoor space on the premises and are happy to be a short drive from the centre.
See Taypark EstateTay View Apartment
9 Blackness Avenue, Dundee, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereTay View Apartment on Blackness Avenue is a 4-star self-contained option 2.1 km from the centre, with family rooms available. A full kitchen includes an oven, microwave, refrigerator, toaster and washing machine, so longer stays are genuinely practical. The apartment has a bath and shower, towels, a hairdryer, a TV and iron and board, plus free car parking and free wifi. Laundry service and housekeeping support are on hand. Suits families and groups who want apartment space and a kitchen rather than hotel rooms.
See Tay View Apartment
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hideaway Experience | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | Yes | 7.8 km |
| Hotel Indigo Dundee by IHG | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – | 0.2 km |
| Forbes of Kingennie Country Resort | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 9.0 km |
| Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – | 0.7 km |
| Dupplin152 | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – | 2.2 km |
| Shaftesbury Hotel Dundee | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 2.4 km |
| Malmaison Dundee | ★★★★ | – | – | – | Yes | 0.9 km |
| The Landmark Hotel & SPA Leisure Club Dundee By Sunday | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – | 6.1 km |
| Hilton Dundee | ★★★★ | – | – | Yes | – | 0.9 km |
| Westport Serviced Apartments | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 1.1 km |
| Dundee Backpackers | ★★★★ | – | – | – | – | 0.7 km |
| Stonelee Guest House | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 6.2 km |
| Balmuirfield House | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes | 3.3 km |
| Taypark Estate | ★★★★ | – | – | – | – | 3.3 km |
| Tay View Apartment | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 2.1 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For spa and pool
Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa has an indoor pool, spa, sauna, steam room and massage. The Landmark Hotel & SPA Leisure Club Dundee By Sunday offers an indoor pool, spa, sauna and steam room, and The Hideaway Experience adds a sauna and jacuzzi to its rural setting.
Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa · The Landmark Hotel & SPA Leisure Club Dundee By Sunday · The Hideaway Experience
For city-centre stays
Hotel Indigo Dundee by IHG is 0.2 km from the centre, Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa 0.7 km, Malmaison Dundee 0.9 km and the Hilton 0.9 km. All four put the waterfront, V&A Dundee and Discovery Point within walking distance, which suits first-time visitors and short breaks.
Hotel Indigo Dundee by IHG · Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa · Malmaison Dundee · Hilton Dundee
For families
Forbes of Kingennie Country Resort has family rooms, a playground and mini golf. Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa has family rooms and a pool, while Tay View Apartment offers family rooms plus a kitchen, washing machine and free parking for longer stays.
Forbes of Kingennie Country Resort · Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa · Tay View Apartment
For top guest ratings
Dupplin152 scores 4.9 out of 5 from 33 reviews. Hotel Indigo Dundee by IHG and Forbes of Kingennie Country Resort both score 4.5, from 909 and 877 reviews respectively, giving a choice between a small guest house, a central hotel and a country resort.
Dupplin152 · Hotel Indigo Dundee by IHG · Forbes of Kingennie Country Resort
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Dundee is on the East Coast Main Line, with direct trains from Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Glasgow, and the railway station is in the city centre, a short walk from the waterfront. Dundee Airport, a few miles west of the centre, has limited flights, while the A90 and M90 connect the city to Perth, Edinburgh and Aberdeen by road. Within Dundee, most central attractions are walkable, local buses serve the suburbs and Broughty Ferry, and taxis and cycle paths are also available. Several hotels here, including The Hideaway Experience, Forbes of Kingennie Country Resort and Dupplin152, offer free car parking.
When to go
May to September offers the mildest weather and the longest days, with outdoor events and festivals often taking place, and July and August are the busiest months. Spring and autumn are quieter but still pleasant for exploring the city and the nearby countryside. Winter days are short, but Dundee's museums and galleries remain open year-round.
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to the centre of Dundee?
Hotel Indigo Dundee by IHG is 0.2 km from the centre, the shortest distance on this list. Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa is 0.7 km away, while Malmaison Dundee and the Hilton are each 0.9 km from the centre.
Which hotels have parking?
Free car parking is offered at The Hideaway Experience, Forbes of Kingennie Country Resort, Dupplin152, Shaftesbury Hotel Dundee, Westport Serviced Apartments, Stonelee Guest House, Balmuirfield House and Tay View Apartment. Hotel Indigo Dundee by IHG, Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa and The Landmark Hotel & SPA Leisure Club Dundee By Sunday also list parking.
Which hotels allow pets?
Pets are allowed at The Hideaway Experience, Forbes of Kingennie Country Resort, Malmaison Dundee and Balmuirfield House. The other hotels on this list do not list pets among their facilities.
Which hotels have a pool or spa?
Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa has an indoor pool, swimming pool, spa, sauna, steam room and massage. The Landmark Hotel & SPA Leisure Club Dundee By Sunday has an indoor pool, spa, sauna and steam room, and the Hilton lists a gymnasium, sauna, spa and steam bath.
Which hotel is best for families?
Forbes of Kingennie Country Resort lists family rooms, a playground and mini golf. Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa also has family rooms along with a pool, and Tay View Apartment adds a kitchen, washing machine and free parking.
Which hotel has the highest guest rating?
Dupplin152 has the highest rating, 4.9 out of 5, from 33 reviews. Hotel Indigo Dundee by IHG and Forbes of Kingennie Country Resort share the next highest score, 4.5 out of 5, from 909 and 877 reviews respectively.
Do any of these hotels serve breakfast?
The other hotels on the list do not list breakfast among their facilities.
Which hotels are good for business travellers?
The Hilton has a conference room and currency exchange, Forbes of Kingennie Country Resort and The Landmark Hotel & SPA Leisure Club Dundee By Sunday have business centres, and Westport Serviced Apartments has a meeting room. Hotel Indigo Dundee by IHG and Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa also provide copy facilities.