Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with golf course and fitness centre
your current months are October, 2024 and November, 2024.
October 2024
November 2024

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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

7.8 out of 10
Guests liked the amenities.
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Gym
    Gym
The price is NZ$282
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
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Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds (Highlands)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed (Highlands)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed (Highlands)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

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

Suite

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
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 curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Macdonald Aviemore Resort, Aviemore, Scotland, PH22 1PN

What's nearby

  • Strathspey Steam Railway - 2 min drive
  • Spey Valley Golf Course - 3 min drive
  • Speyside Wildlife - 5 min drive
  • Rothiemurchus Estate Visitor Centre - 5 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 travellers may like the mountain biking 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 sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, express check-in and massage treatment rooms
  • 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 such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available for a fee: GBP 18 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Aspects
  • Chick-Fil-A
  • Giovanni's

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 10 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

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

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
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

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

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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 on-site 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 18.00 for adults and from 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel?

As of 26 Sept 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel on 8 Oct 2024 start from NZ$281.63, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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 miles (3 km). Aviemore Station is 21 minutes by foot.

Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 204 out of 684 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 269 out of 684 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 684 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 684 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 684 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the placement near the town and station
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lynsay

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jose

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kieran

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were at the MacDonald hotel for 2 nights with our family of 8 in three rooms. Breakfast was excellent, as was one dinner which we enjoyed in the Aspects restaurant. ''all in a great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Euan

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location. The leisure facilities was great for 8 yr old. Plus great for our dogs
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tired overall but excellent facilities for children and reasonable value. Staff are mediocre but I would gladly return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Nareen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jagjit

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely disgusting. Definitely not 4 star more like 2 star.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

KATY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were all incredible - friendly and helpful! Hotel itself is very dated though and made room seem like it needed a good clean!! and therefore not good value for money in my opinion! Breakfast wasn’t great either with all stations again seeming untidy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kyle

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bar staff awkward and poor.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location, and plenty activities to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gill, Inverurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay, the hotel was spotless, the staff very helpful and friendly, great service and do much to entertain the family. Great for all ages.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely walks hotel was well equipped with things to do
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Joe

Staff were outstanding from the receptionist to the restaurant staff. Property needs a bit of modernisation. No USB points in our room. TV does not provide smart apps or casting. Swimming pool was good but it takes last entrance at 19:15. As one of the main features I would have thought it would be open later. Also in the morning opens at 8. Not much use for early swimmers and at that time the flume was not in operation. Summary, staff are amazing, management needs to consider facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jacqui

i didnt stay as there was no room booked for me and the couldnt get back on there system so we had to come back home again which is a 2 hour drive to come back home to perth, no room available, and systems down didnt make me two happy ive always booked with exedia but i think i might be changing my mind, could i please have the money put back on to my card that i used please thanks jacqui bloice 39 mill street stanley perthshire ph14lz
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Fiona

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As a disabled first the access to rooms etc was very tight! Could not fit scooter in lift for dining / breakfast so had to have breakfast in the bar! Husband had to run up and down stairs getting my breakfast first and then his own. By time he returned I had finished.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rajesh

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed in room number 2332 for 5 nights. The service was pathetic. Out of 5 nights only once our room was cleaned . The toilets were not cleaned as part of the room service . After exploring our drives at the highlands we always came back to a dirty room . I would never advise anybody to stay in this property. There are limited dining options in and around the property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location. Facility needs updated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Harry

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
nice and friendly staff. food and drink excellent. let down buy dated rooms in need of upgrade
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Philip

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
OK for short stay if you get what you're expecting
After a shaky start, my son and I had a great 1 night stay. The room was not as described on the app when booking, as the Family Room "king size bed and double sofa bed" turned out to be a king size bed and kids single foldout bed. After discussing this with reception, we were moved to a twin room which suited our needs. Either Hotels.com or the hotel need to correct the description of the Family Room facilities. The rest of the hotel and facilities were OK, but looking a bit tired and needing upgrading in some areas, our bathroom handle was loose and kept falling off.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Alistair

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Better than expected!
Top service received from all staff we dealt with. Reviews were very mixed so we were wary … but we had a great 2 night break here. Nice buffet style breakfast too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Innes

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Getting a bit dated but still works. Good pool and spa
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024