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Reviews of Macdonald Crutherland House This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Strathaven Rd, East Kilbride, East Kilbride, G75 0QZ, United Kingdom

#14 of 16 hotels in East Kilbride

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Review Score

Based on 1884 hotel reviews

7.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.9

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    8.2

  • Value for money

    7.4

  • Free Wifi

    7.4

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  • Reviewed: January 20, 2024

    8.0
    Great value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room 4
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A little dates

    Great staff, food and facilities. Great value for money

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 11, 2024

    7.0
    Comfortable but confusing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Family Room 3
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Dinner ordering and serving was somewhat chaotic. Vegetarian options proved difficult to confirm due to staff mix ups over what was available and where in the hotel - restaurant and/or bar. The meal was ultimately very nice, but spoiled by the stress of dealing with the confusion. The staff were all very pleasant, but not fully on top of things and providing mixed messages.

    The hotel is well situated in lovely grounds and close to East Kilbride facilities.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 5, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Family Room 3
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Been going for years the food is not so good and lack of staff so not to sure going again pity.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2024

    8.0
    Very enjoyable stay with family for a birthday celebration
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room 3
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Chilly

    Leisure facilities

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 2, 2024

    7.0
    A good overnight option for visiting family
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We only had breakfast at the hotel and had to wait a while for a table due to insufficient staff. By the time we left the dining room there must have been 20 people queuing for a table. There were also 2 dogs in a room near us which barked for a long time as their owners had gone to the pool and they were unsupervised - this is not acceptable

    The room was a good size and the steam room/sauna were good. The breakfast buffet was plentiful

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 1, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room 4
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    R Ions were very dated. Waited a long time to check in with no acknowledgment and also waited a long time to be offered the bill after our meal.

    Room was clean and food was good

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 31, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room 4
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Breakfast was good. Good English breakfast choices. Major down side and the only reason I won't be returning is dinner. Buffet dinner would have been a more satisfying option. Hubby & I were restricted to £25 each. I had to pay for my 10 year old. Would have preferred paying for an all inclusive meal. I found calculating and paying for extra abit too much. Gothic decor was on point. I couldn't take enough pictures with my girls. I loved the ambience and it was a Christmas well spent. Members of the staff were friendly and helpful, exceptionally polite. Thank you guys. I chose well.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 31, 2023

    8.0
    Food not worth the money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Christmas Dinner was a let down for the price we paid.

    Staff and hotel were lovely,

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 30, 2023

    6.0
    Time to sort the little things and make Crutherland great again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room 4
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Served meals without cutlery to wait for the food to go cold Staff run off there feet and no organisation Waiting 1hr 40 mins (40mins past standard checkin time) to get room key

    Friendly but under-represented staff Leisure area nice Direction and organisinatiom required

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 30, 2023

    8.0
    Overall we had a good stay and it was good to get a break in between Christmas and New Year.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Family Room 4
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The service at breakfast for very disappointing. We waited over 30 minutes for a seat at breakfast. The restaurant was busy when we arrived for breakfast, however as tables became free the turnaround times to clear , clean and reset the tables took too long. By the time we got a table, there were 12 tables empty and only 7 tables with guests sitting at them. There were plenty of young staff on, but there appeared to be a lack of training of what they were supposed to be doing and how quickly. Even when tables were reset there was still a delay in getting guests to tables. There was still a queue at 10am when breakfast was supposed to finish. The breakfast itself was very good, just need to improve on the service.

    The pool, sauna and steam room were very good. The staff were friendly and helpful and the breakfast and dinner meals we had were all good.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 28, 2023

    6.0
    Underwhelming
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Family Room 3
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I paid a lot of money and one of the reasons I chose this hotel was because they have a cocktail bar which we were allowed to take the dog to. We thought we could enjoy a nice cocktail on Christmas day but the bar staff didn't know how to make any cocktails. In fact over the 4 days we stayed there we asked every different member of staff that was working in the cocktail bar and none of them (including the bar manager) were able to make us one. They need to not advertise this on their website.

    The staff were very friendly and approachable

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 18, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great value lovely location

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 18, 2023

    6.0
    A mixed review
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Super Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beware when booking the luxury suites through Booking.com. I had purposefully booked the most expensive room because I wanted this to be a special experience. The booking definitely says that this stay should have been in a luxury suite with a separate sitting room. I questioned this when I saw that we had been placed in the Glen room rather than the named suites that were in the vicinity and was assured that this type of booking was in these rooms, which were classed as suites. I didn’t want to argue as I don’t like conflict and I didn’t want this to impact on the rest of our stay. The house is set in beautiful grounds, but the view from our window was definitely budget class!

    lovely atmosphere with warm roaring fire in the reception. great swimming and spa.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 16, 2023

    8.0
    Perfectly acceptable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My own room door wasn’t secure - staff had to lock with a key while I was out at function then use the key to unlock and let me in - whilst in the room the door was secured from the inside

    Clean, comfortable - was a base for a local night out so just used as a bedroom

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 14, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Party room and breakfast

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 13, 2023

    8.0
    OK
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room decor could do with update plus Electrcial charging points

    All reasonable

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 5, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room 3
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Was informed they would accept cash payment during the time I was there? But refused me this option. When I checked out. Not impressed!!

    Comfortable

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: December 4, 2023

    6.0
    Very comfortable apart from the room
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    My room smelt a bit musky I went through a tin of air freshener I was in room 4 bar was a bit pricey and the staff kept disappearing I felt it was a bit understaffed

    Breakfast was self service on the weekend but Monday was by order but it was very good

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 4, 2023

    8.0
    yes , i would stay again and bring family
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing

    peaceful stay and enable to get on with work

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 24, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely room, lovely staff, lovely swimming pool.would have rated higher but relaxing swim was totally spoilt by arrival of aerobics teacher who turned music up full volume, totally overwhelming. Several swimmers abandoned the pool.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 21, 2023

    8.0
    A Short Break.
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room 3 toilet did not flush very well at all.

    Quiet, peaceful stay in lovely surroundings. Accomodation comfortable.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 20, 2023

    8.0
    All good, will book again next year
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Family Room 4
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Couldn’t get everyone booked in to the restaurant at the same time. But probably left it too late and there was a lot of us

    Breakfast was good

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 19, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The restaurant was really cold, to the extent we asked staff if they could please turn up the heating but it wasn't turned up at all and it was seriously cold during our meal unfortunately.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 17, 2023

    6.0
    Faded luxury. It was ok. Not the 4 star experience we were hoping for.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room 4
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bit of a lukewarm reception. No atmosphere in any of the public spaces, felt a bit like a ghost town. The hotel in general is in need of a refurb - obvious decorative damage from water leaks in public areas, the pool changing rooms were bleak to say the least - broken lockers, horrid flooring, unappealing shower area. Our room was clean but very 90s in terms of decor and fixtures.

    Breakfast was great - a huge buffet selection on offer. Breakfast staff were friendly and helpful. The beds were comfy and the room was very clean. The gardens were immaculate.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 14, 2023

    6.0
    Disappointed & sad. Having visited previously this fine old country house has potential.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No prior notice on website of pool changing room disruption. Room functioning issues - TV didn’t work, table lamp could not work as wrong plug type. Sink hand wash bottle was labelled shampoo. No access to male changing room at pool. Alternative use of bedrooms for this purpose was impractical. Parents allowed to wear outdoor shoes poolside at swimming lesson class which overlapped with an aqua gym class for some time.

    Comfortable bed & good well prepared and presented food. The prices of the dishes were a little more than expected.

    Stayed in November 2023

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