Caledonian Hotel vs Rivendell
Both are in Dumfries, 1.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Loreburn
Caledonian Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.0
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
Guesthouse★★★★Loreburn
Rivendell
- Guest rating
- 9.4 Exceptional
- Location score
- 2.5
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Pick Caledonian Hotel
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.2 km apart.
Choose Caledonian Hotel if you want
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Why is Caledonian Hotel better than Rivendell?
- 1340 m closer to the area centre−340 m
- 2470 m closer to public transport−470 m
- 314 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+14
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 47 vs 0)+47
Why is Rivendell better than Caledonian Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 8.9)+0.5
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Caledonian Hotel vs Rivendell: which hotel is better? | Caledonian Hotel | Rivendell |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 9.4 +0.5 |
| Location | 6.0 +3.5 | 2.5 |
| Public transport | 7.9 +2.5 | 5.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.9 | 9.0 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 9.4 +0.5 |
| Number of reviews | 24 +18 | 6 |
| Google rating | 4.1/5 | 4.3/5 +0.2 |
| Google reviews | 355 +129 | 226 |
| Rank in Dumfries | top 50% | top 25% +25% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.0 +3.5 | 2.5 |
| Distance to Loreburn centre | 800 m −340 m | 1.1 km |
| To public transport | 540 m −470 m | 1.0 km |
| To the airport | 79 km | 78 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 14 +14 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 +2 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★ +1★ |
| Listed amenities | 4 | 4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:30 | 15:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
Prices come from booking partners and can change. The final price is shown before you book.
Location
1.2 km apart
Caledonian Hotel or Rivendell: common questions
Which is better, Caledonian Hotel or Rivendell?
Caledonian Hotel leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport. Rivendell is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Caledonian Hotel or Rivendell?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Caledonian Hotel is closer: 800 m from the centre, against 1.1 km for Rivendell.
How far apart are Caledonian Hotel and Rivendell?
The two hotels are 1.2 km apart in a straight line.
More match-ups
Compare now
Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score