Macdonald Spey Valley Resort

3.0 star property
Unleash your inner adventurer at this riverside aparthotel where you can tee off on our 9-hole golf course or unwind by the pool.

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Classic Collection Two Bedroom Apartment (View) | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Classic Three Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
3 bedrooms
  • 54 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Classic Collection Two Bedroom Apartment (View)

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Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Classic Family Chalet

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Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
  • 549 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Classic One Bedroom Apartment

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Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Classic Two Bedroom Chalet

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Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
  • 549 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Spacious Extra Three Bedroom Apartment ( Log Fire)

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Separate dining area
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Kitchenette
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3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Spacious Two Bedroom Apartment

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Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Dalfaber Drive, Aviemore, Scotland, PH22 1ST

What's nearby

  • Strathspey Steam Railway - 3 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) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cheese & Tomatin - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Boathouse Cafe Loch Morlich - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Luxury Woodland Lodges at Macdonald Aviemore Resort - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Route 7 Café - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Old Bridge Inn - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Macdonald Spey Valley Resort

Riverfront aparthotel with a golf course and a fitness center
Along with a golf course, this smoke-free aparthotel has an indoor pool and a restaurant. Self parking is free. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are onsite. Each apartment provides a kitchenette with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. For a bit of entertainment, a TV comes with satellite channels, and guests can also appreciate conveniences like a dining area and an electric kettle. Limited housekeeping is available.
Macdonald Spey Valley Resort offers 95 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Accommodations at this 3-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers.

In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered on a limited basis and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Guests can play rounds at the 9-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including an outdoor tennis court and an indoor tennis court. In addition to an indoor pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, Polish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to a ski area, ski runs, and ski lifts
  • Downhill skiing and snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Internet

  • WiFi available (GBP 15 per stay)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Free children's club
  • Playground

Kitchenette

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Arcade/game room

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet friendly
  • GBP 15 per accommodation per night (maximum GBP 75 per stay)
  • 2 total pets
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms
  • Food and water bowls are available

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevators
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (with limits)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Banquet hall
  • Hair salon
  • Front desk (limited hours)

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • Near a train station
  • In a rural location
  • In a national park

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Outdoor tennis courts
  • Indoor tennis courts
  • Fishing on site
  • Golf course on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 95 rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per accommodation, per night (maximum GBP 75 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

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 in-room wireless internet: GBP 15 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: GBP 15 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per accommodation, per night (maximum GBP 75 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Macdonald Spey Valley Golf Country Club Apartment AVIEMORE
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Macdonald Spey Valley Golf Country
Macdonald Dalfaber Golf & Country Club Hotel Aviemore
Macdonald Spey Valley Golf & Country Club Aviemore
Macdonald Dalfaber Golf And Country Club
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Macdonald Spey Valley Resort Aviemore
Macdonald Spey Valley Resort Aparthotel
Macdonald Spey Valley Resort Aparthotel Aviemore

Frequently asked questions

Does Macdonald Spey Valley Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Macdonald Spey Valley Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 15 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Macdonald Spey Valley Resort?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Macdonald Spey Valley Resort?

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Macdonald Spey Valley Resort?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Macdonald Spey Valley Resort located?

This family-friendly Aviemore aparthotel is located on a river, within a 5-minute walk of Cairngorm Brewery and Spey Valley Championship Golf Course. Strathspey Steam Railway and Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre are also within 2 mi (3 km). Aviemore Station is 21 minutes by foot.

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Macdonald Spey Valley Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 183 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 183 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 183 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 183 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 183 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent resort to stay with kids and dog. The accommodation is a great size, beds are comfy and the resort is clean. The resort itself is dated but the location and the size of the apartments make it worrhwhile. Kids loved the badminton and tennis. Pool is great for kids too We will definitely be back again
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This centre had everything we needed. Our unit was spacious and cosy. We were so grateful to be able to check-in very early because of the storm. Our granddaughters had great fun in the pool which was very child friendly with lots of inflatable toys for them. It’s a great location to explore Aviemore and the Cairngorms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhona

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the villa, 3 negatives, the villa could do with some vacuuming, dog hair everywhere, there’s not enough cooking pot and pans( a small frying pan and small pot) and check in at 5pm(too late!).
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort, communication
It was a great experience. Thoroughly enjoyable. Location, facilities, proximity to Aviemore town centre. Chalet is a bit tired looking internally. It was clean but someone needs to look up and remove cobwebs and dust on light fittings etc. Kitchen really well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eamonn

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Nice and peaceful
very spacious accommodation, lovely quiet area, and only 10 minute walk to town
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

JULIE

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
2 night stay
Stayed in the 3 bedroom apartment, no 14 for 2 nights with family. Supplied with everything you need for washing dishes. Pool was good, you dont have to reserve a time and they supplied towels. Would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Enjoyed the stay, all the staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Vishal

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Good family stay
It’s a nice place to stay with family but needs some better cushions on the sofa and some basic renovations
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Apart from dated decor, the accommodation is clean and Very comfortable. This was our second stay and we will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Yvonne

Liked: Communication
It was a fairly nice property but in need of upgrade. On site restaurant very nice. Lovely food and the staff were exceptionally nice. Lovely walks in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location within a wonderful setting. Lodge was ideal and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property for the money we paid will defiantly be back. Staff in the restraunt were amazing with the kids
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Love Aviemore so booked the Spey valley lodges. The lodges are starting to look quite run down, especially the outside with peeling paint. The inside is a little dated but was clean enough. One of the single beds had no bottom sheet on it and a dead spider lying between blanket.Obviously this bed was not made up fresh. Check in is 5pm and checkout was 10am I find this utterly ridiculous. I did enjoy the onsite restaurant and bar. Staff were nice. I would come again but not at the prices they charge and checking should be earlier.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Short break at MacDonald Spey Valley resort
A very comfortable and enjoyable stay. The apartment was excellent, clean, spacious and lovely surrounding views.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Very nice cabin and nice and quiet, also good facilities. Kids really enjoyed their time here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything great. Beautiful location. Nature in the doorstep - like deer walking past as you’re eating your Cheerios. Map location from Expedia are a bit off.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Nice accommodation at a price!
Very nice accommodation, shame about the half-term price!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Nico

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
We stayed at the hotel for 2 nights with our 3 children (4 and 7 years and 1 baby 6 months). We rented a small cottage The cleanliness could be better, but is okay

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We were so impressed with the quality of the accommodations and how friendly and helpful the staff was. Our chalet was spacious and beautiful, and impeccably clean - I absolutely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Badal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful place located inbetween mountains. Its quit and serene beauty. We booked a chalet which had fully equipped kitchen. Bedding, Linen and towels were of good quality. Resort have badminton, pool, tennis, football pitch and a swimming pool as well. We enjoyed our stay and definitely recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Torstein

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Outdated. Large rooms, but mouldy smell
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Robbie

Liked: Room comfort, communication
Decent family weekend away
Family chalets are decent, just a bit small if you have numbers. Swimming pool is great and the food for adults is really nice. The options for children could be better. Staff were friendly but some bar staff a bit useless.
Cosy winter lodge
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Had a great stay with my family in one of the cabins. A nice location just a short walk from the main area of Aviemore and a variety of good trails for walking/cycling/running. The cabin had all the facilities I needed for a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
The lodges are great. However we had trouble contacting the resort to let them know we would be late
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Whole issue with missing bed linen and towels when we arrived, but once that was sorted out we really enjoyed our stay. We were in a 'standard' chalet, so werent expecting too much, but it was clean, had everything we needed and we absolutely loved it. Weather helps as always, but the chalet was warm and cosey when we came back from walks or golf. Great place and we will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023