Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel

4.0 star property
Relax amidst nature's beauty at this family-friendly retreat with an indoor pool to warm up on chilly days.

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Waterslide
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Golf

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
The current price is SAR 350
SAR 420 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds (Highlands)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed (Highlands)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed (Highlands)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (King plus 2 pull out beds)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (King plus pull out bed)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Macdonald Aviemore Resort, Aviemore, Scotland, PH22 1PN

What's nearby

  • Strathspey Steam Railway - 2 min drive
  • Spey Valley Golf Course - 3 min drive
  • Rothiemurchus Estate Visitor Centre - 5 min drive
  • Loch an Eilein - 8 min drive
  • Loch Morlich - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Aviemore Station - 3 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cheese & Tomatin - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Boathouse Cafe Loch Morlich - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Luxury Woodland Lodges at Macdonald Aviemore Resort - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Route 7 Café - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Old Bridge Inn - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel

Upscale family-friendly hotel in the mountains
Consider a stay at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel and take advantage of a golf course, a terrace, and shopping on site. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling and archery at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or steam room, and indulge in aromatherapy, a massage, or a facial. The on-site restaurant, Aspects, serves dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as 2 coffee shops/cafes and a garden.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool, with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a gift shop
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 149 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • 28-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Ski shuttle nearby

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:30 AM: GBP 18.00 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 2 coffee shops
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • Aspects
  • Giovanni's
  • Highland Fish Bar

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness center
  • Golf course
  • Golf driving range
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Indoor pool
  • Mountain biking
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Spa services
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms - 10

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 28-inch Smart TV
  • Satellite channels

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Dinner is not included in half board rates for children age 12 and under who share existing bedding with a parent, and can be requested onsite for a fee.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 18.00 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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Macdonald Aviemore Hotel At Macdonald Aviemore Resort Scotland
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Frequently asked questions

Does Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel located?

This family-friendly Aviemore hotel is located in a national park, within a 10-minute walk of Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre and Cairngorm Brewery. Loch na Carraigean and Spey Valley Championship Golf Course are also within 2 mi (3 km). Aviemore Station is 21 minutes by foot.

Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 223 out of 727 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 727 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 727 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 727 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 727 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities
Friendly staff…clean room…excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The shower intermittently went from normal to scalding without warning so my young children got scalded by it. The breakfast were not good, the food was overcooked and even when we came down early for breakfast one of the days(07:30) the food was already dried out. The buffet breakfasts at premier inn and travel lodge is way better than your breakfast , I would expect a lot better from you since you are charging a premium for staying there ( plus having to pay extra for the breakfast) I have been in the hospitality business for over 32 years, so I know there is no excuse for these things.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Have stayed at the Macdonald resort often and have always been thoroughly happy with our rooms This time I was disappointed with the room we were booked into. Though it was clean and functional it was very old fashioned. and felt as if the area we were in was more like staff quarters.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lisu

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time up in Macdonald Aviemore and it’s always been a delight. Love it and my 5year old daughter can never get enough of the pool especially🙂. Looking forward to another break up in Aviemore.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Lovely hotel let down by beds.
Great facilities and professional staff stay was let down by very bad mattresses, ill fitting bedding and also a blocked loo on arrival. Pool was great with wave machine, flume and spa. Parking was easy and free too.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Catherine

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stay at the McDonalds highlands
It was a really nice stay but I felt that things had gone downhill a little bit from the last time. The food was like warm in the restaurant (particularly at breakfast) and the hotel is starting to need a bit of an upgrade with regards to decor. The staff were very friendly particularly the reception staff and where the hotel is is very lovely. I felt we were shoved in a room though that had absolutely no view of anything other than a wall which was very disappointing considering how expensive it was.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved it,and it was very nice swimming pool was a bit cooler than was expected but fun. Notice it was very plushy. By arthur. 11 A good pool with a wave machine and a slide. towels at the reception. and the aspect resteraunt was brilliant.really nice staff BY ISAAC.9
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely not a 4 star hotel
I booked a suite for 1 night for our wedding anniversary. Rather over priced for what we got. Just shy of £200 not worth it. The room was very used, the tie back hooks were ripped out the wall, the shower head leaked so the pressure wasn't good, there was make up stains around the mirror, the fire alarm was hanging from the ceiling. Our friend paid for surprise balloons and a voucher for the bar. These did not materialise. We ate at the hotel restaurant. It was clean but also very used and worn out. Big chips out of the table. Cracked glass. The food it's self was average. Safe to say we won't stay there again. The staff were all nice and polite. But definitely not a 4 star hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Avi

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Tony

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Noisy dog in the room next to us which was annoying. Pool closed early one night with no notice. Apart from that good food and good facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For my room, it was at the back of the complex so heard trucks all night long travel down the Motorway. The bed was large but felt I was falling out when I was near the end of the bed. The room was clean well maintained but slightly dated. Pints of peroni £6.90
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Stuart

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

John

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Nicola

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would not recommend to stay
So disappointing considering the amount we paid for the night. Was not worth it at all. Our room - we could hear every conversation next door were having like we were in the same room. The shower and bathroom was awful. The water was either scalding or cold and trickling out of the shower. Breakfast was awful. The side plate and milk jug were dirty with food stuck on it and tea stains. Ordered tea for two and got a pot for one and when asked for more took ages to come. No rush about the staff at all. Cleanliness is not great in the hotel. I would not recommend to stay and will not be staying there again. Then we went to use the swimming pool. The fire alarm went off no one moved asked a life guard was not the fire alarm and where do we go. He said it’s for another building if you want to leave you can but you can just go into the pool if you want? Some families were leaving in their swim suits and others stayed? Ridiculous. So disappointed considering how fancy the Macdonald resort think they are. Very out dated. Needs a good clean. Unfortunately never took photos at breakfast as never had phone but staff were aware of the dirty dishes.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Aviemore Hotel
Great hotel with lovely attention to detail. Had a meal there one night which was lovely and breakfast every morning was great. The hotel is in a great location close to the centre of Aviemore.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024