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Macdonald Aviemore Hotel

4.0 star property

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Beach
Restaurant
Front of property – evening/night
2 indoor pools, pool loungers
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym

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Macdonald Aviemore Resort, Aviemore, Scotland, PH22 1PN
  • Place, Cairngorms National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Strathspey Steam Railway
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Spey Valley Golf Course
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Single Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Aviemore

With a stay at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel in Aviemore, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Strathspey Steam Railway and 5 minutes by foot from Spey Valley Golf Course. .This family-friendly hotel is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Cairngorms National Park and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre.

What's nearby

  • Cairngorms National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Strathspey Steam Railway - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Spey Valley Golf Course - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Craigellachie National Nature Reserve - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Rothiemurchus Estate Visitor Centre - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Aviemore Station - 1 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪High Range - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cairngorm Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Winking Owl - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Inverdruie Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Route 7 Café - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Macdonald Aviemore Hotel

Family-friendly hotel with 2 indoor pools and a health club
Macdonald Aviemore Hotel offers 108 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Aviemore hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 indoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a waterslide, a health club, and a sauna.

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

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 108 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Treat yourself with massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 indoor pools, a health club, and a waterslide. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and ski storage.
At Macdonald Aviemore Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7 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 AM and 10:30 AM.
Macdonald Aviemore Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 18 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 indoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Health club
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Steam room
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • 2 indoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 10 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • 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.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2000
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 28-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra 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 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 health club without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Macdonald Academy Aviemore
Macdonald Academy Hotel
Macdonald Academy Hotel Aviemore
Academy Hotel At Macdonald Aviemore Resort Scotland
Macdonald Aviemore Hotel
Macdonald Aviemore
Macdonald Aviemore Hotel At Macdonald Aviemore Resort Scotland
Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel Aviemore
Macdonald Aviemore Hotel Hotel
Macdonald Aviemore Hotel Aviemore
Macdonald Aviemore Hotel Hotel Aviemore

Macdonald Aviemore Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 567 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 567 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 567 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 82 out of 567 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 567 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Scott

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was dated, lighting didn’t light the space, room was never cleaned despite us asking on numerous occasions. Mould on bathroom ceiling and taps. Rusty radiators. Threadbare carpets. Unhelpful staff. Very expensive food and drinks on site. Breakfast was poor quality in choice and quality. Pastries always undercooked. Toast never actually toasted. Hot food over salted and often burnt.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Edward

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ross

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Barbara

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Underwhelmed and disappointed

Staff were nice enough. Room kidding on it was posh. Poor job hoovering though my daughter made some money on the coins found. Not so happy she was picking up Kirby grips, sharp hair pins, hair bobbles and those things plastic tags from new clothes from our room floor. Great finds for a family room when you have a young child. Some suspect substances on bedroom wall and back of toilet door (green). No information about what was on in resort. All posters up about cinema times/films more than a week out of date. No info on ice rink. Nothing about the play room next to pool and soft play. No opening times, what they offered. Assumed it was just for toddlers from what we could see through window. Until we noticed a young girl with craft stuff. Sign at our hotel reception gave pool opening hours but said to ask at pool reception for info on times for slide and eaves. Walked over for the guy at the pool to keep repeating the pool is open now like we had two heads Then of course we go a different day to discover not only was the slide not open yet but they had no towels. Pool was freezing, not just a little cold. Spa pool broken, steam room out of order. Thought there might have been evening entertainment on for kids as it is a family resort...not that we found despite it being the Scottish October holiday. Whilst breakfast was fine and staff attentive. Having so many stand and watch ready to pounce when you put a bowl down is disconcerting. Restaurant in our hotel shut.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

calum

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
have stayed here a couple of times over the years, the hotel i getting very tired now, rooms are dated and i was running marathon the next day and was leaving early, asked if i could get something for breakfast (that i paid for for my whole family) but was just told no. it was not a cheap room and was left disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Danny, Renfrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kazem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Keelan

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is dated and the pictures do not show a true reflection of what it’s really like. Very bad breakfast, for having a hot plate everything was cold. Mattresses so worn down it was impossible to sleep. Excellent parking but overall a very poor experience that definitely was not value for money. I do not recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Miguel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Average

Pretty average in general. No complaints at all.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Clair

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly, good pool & soft play
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay and a fantastic location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Leanne

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is dated and it shows on the outside and in the rooms. The room was spacious enough for a family of for for a couple of nights. Breakfast was of a good standard and the access to the soft play and pool was good, the pool was freezing however so we didnt stay long.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

M

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

Tired hotel!!!!!

Hotel is very tired. Rooms are ok nothing special not for the price anyway! No glasses at the bar for our pint of beer. No food served in bar downstairs. Toilets in bar are horrible. For the price they charged for a stay there, i wouldnt spend the money again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Emma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Not value for money

Breakfast was basic but fine, bar service was terrible, barman didn’t know what he was doing. Rooms not serviced and shabby but adequate. Pool changing areas filthy, pool cold. Kids loved the soft play area. Location good. Staff friendly but not enough of them.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrida

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The best place for a family holiday.

Well suited for a family holiday. Great location, stunning scenery. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Taim

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty rooms , carpets need to be replaced. Bathroom stains. Mouldy. In desperate need of renovations.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Steven

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service

Food/service well below Macdonald hotels standards

The hotel itself was fine - cheap and cheerful - and the staff there were really helpful and even gave us leisure passes despite arriving earlier than check in. What let the rating down and lets Macdonald hotels down overall was the terrible experience we had at the Italian restaurant despite knowing 2 of our party are gluten intolerant the 2x attempts at bringing inedible stone cold (uncooked/frozen) pizza bases and then expecting to charge the full bill in full view of rest of restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

PUNEET

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Everything is ok except the rooms which are now out dated, without aircon or ventilation. Activities are good and surroundings are amazing. But the resort and rooms need a major refurbishment.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Vicky

Travelled with family

Average hotel.

The Macdonald aviemore hotel needs some updating but generally clean and tidy. The reception staff on the day got the job done but he wasn’t very friendly. We asked for a fan to which we got a two word reply ‘no fans’. My daughter left some belongings in a drawer after we checked out and after contacting the hotel several times we have not had any response about getting them back. The housekeeping staff apparently give the room a thorough clean including the drawers and so therefore should have found the belongings. Despite giving our date of stay and room number they haven’t been in touch. This is disappointing and I would have expected more.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025