Rivendell vs Caledonian Hotel
Both are in Dumfries, 1.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Guesthouse★★★★Loreburn
Rivendell
- Guest rating
- 9.4 Exceptional
- Location score
- 2.5
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Hotel★★★Loreburn
Caledonian Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.0
- Score by category
- 2 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 Rivendell better than Caledonian Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 8.9)+0.5
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
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
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Rivendell vs Caledonian Hotel: which hotel is better? | Rivendell | Caledonian Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.4 +0.5 | 8.9 |
| Location | 2.5 | 6.0 +3.5 |
| Public transport | 5.4 | 7.9 +2.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.0 +0.1 | 8.9 |
| Guest rating | 9.4 +0.5 | 8.9 |
| Number of reviews | 6 | 24 +18 |
| Google rating | 4.3/5 +0.2 | 4.1/5 |
| Google reviews | 226 | 355 +129 |
| Rank in Dumfries | top 25% +25% | top 50% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.5 | 6.0 +3.5 |
| Distance to Loreburn centre | 1.1 km | 800 m −340 m |
| To public transport | 1.0 km | 540 m −470 m |
| To the airport | 78 km | 79 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 14 +14 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 2 +2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Listed amenities | 4 | 4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 −1h | 15:30 |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
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Location
1.2 km apart
Rivendell or Caledonian Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Rivendell or Caledonian Hotel?
Caledonian Hotel leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport. Rivendell is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Rivendell or Caledonian Hotel?
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 Rivendell and Caledonian Hotel?
The two hotels are 1.2 km apart in a straight line.
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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