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Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel

4.0 star property

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Waterslide
Golf
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Spa

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Macdonald Aviemore Resort, Aviemore, Scotland, PH22 1PN
  • Strathspey Steam Railway
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Spey Valley Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Rothiemurchus Estate Visitor Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Inverness (INV)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (King plus pull out bed)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Aviemore

With a stay at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel in Aviemore, you'll be in a national park, just a 5-minute walk from Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre and 8 minutes by foot from Cairngorm Brewery. .This family-friendly hotel is 13 mi (20.9 km) from Cairngorms National Park and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Spey Valley Championship Golf Course.

What's nearby

  • Strathspey Steam Railway - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Spey Valley Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Rothiemurchus Estate Visitor Centre - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Speyside Wildlife - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Loch an Eilein - 7 min drive - 8.7 km

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

Family-friendly hotel with a golf course and a fitness center
Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel offers 149 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 28-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Guests can play rounds at the 18-hole golf course. An indoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
Stay in one of 149 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. 28-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages, body treatments, and facials. After practicing your swing on the golf course, you can enjoy other recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, Aspects, for dinner. Dining is also available at the 2 coffee shops/cafes, and 24-hour room service is provided. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 10 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Aspects - This restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required.
Giovanni's - This family restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Highland Fish Bar - Onsite family restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.
24-hour room service is available.

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 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM 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
  • Giovanni's
  • Highland Fish Bar

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Golf driving range
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Mountain biking
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

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

  • 28-inch 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 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

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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 Highland Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 233 out of 758 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 758 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 138 out of 758 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 758 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 758 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

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Leanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jill

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awful

Dirty hotel - ripped cushions on the bed Freezing Won’t put the fire on in the bar and all customers complaining - takes 20 min to get two simple drinks in a bar that only had two other people in it. Giving free drinks to people of their choice and then says they’ve drank too much. Strange No stocking gf bread and don’t know their menu to explain it I’ve only ever complained about one hotel so I’m gutted to have to do this Poor poor management Do not eat in the restaurant Rude staff Don’t replenish your tea etc and I can’t remember the rest… just don’t stay there. Go to the cairngorm hotel or coylumbridge.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Bruno

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

8/10 Good

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great Stay will be returning

Came for the skiing over NY but not able to due to warm weather. Faculties at the hotel were great and it was clean and comfortable. It is within walking distance of all the restaurants and bars on the Main Street. Great location to travel to activities but a car is recommended. We would certainly recommend and will be returning in March.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie

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

10/10 Excellent

helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAWN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Dean

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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