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Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with golf course and fitness centre
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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

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub

Explore the area

Map
Macdonald Aviemore Resort, Aviemore, Scotland, PH22 1PN
  • Cairngorm Brewery
    8 min walk
  • Spey Valley Championship Golf Course
    13 min walk
  • Spey Valley Golf Course
    3 min drive
  • Inverness (INV)
    46 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Single Beds (Highlands)

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

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

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Double Bed (Highlands)

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

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

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Double Bed (Highlands)

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed (Highlands)

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

View all photos for Family Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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

View all photos for Suite

Suite

Suite

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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

Aviemore

A family-friendly stay in Aviemore awaits you at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre and Cairngorm Brewery. Highlights at this hotel include 2 coffee shops/cafes, a golf course and a restaurant. .A day of pampering can include massages and body wraps along with aromatherapy and mani/pedis. The restaurant, Aspects, is open for dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the indoor swimming pool, gym, Hot tub and sauna. Business amenities include 10 meeting rooms, a conference centre, and a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a children's swimming pool and a snack bar/deli. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In proximity to this 4-property class Aviemore hotel you'll find Cairngorms National Park.

What's nearby

  • Strathspey Steam Railway - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Spey Valley Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Speyside Wildlife - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Rothiemurchus Estate Visitor Centre - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Loch Morlich - 10 min drive - 10.6 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 golf course and fitness centre
Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel offers its guests a golf course, an indoor pool, and Access to hot tub. There's a restaurant on site, as well as 2 coffee shops/cafes and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and 10 meeting rooms. A children's pool, a fitness centre, and a sauna are also featured at the family-friendly Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Aviemore hotel is smoke free.

  • 149 guestrooms or units
  • 2 coffee shops
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel offers 149 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. 28-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site 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.

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

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 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Aviemore Highland
Aviemore Hotel Macdonald
Aviemore Macdonald Highland Hotel
Aviemore Macdonald Hotel
Highland Aviemore
Highland Hotel Aviemore
Macdonald Aviemore Highland
Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel
Macdonald Highland Hotel
Macdonald Highland Hotel Aviemore
Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel Aviemore
Macdonald Highland
Macdonald Aviemore Hotel At Macdonald Aviemore Resort Scotland
Macdonald Aviemore Highland
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel?

Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel on 1 Dec 2024 start from NZ$189.81, 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 parking available at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel?

Yep, Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like body wraps and facials.

Does Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel have a pool?

Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel has an indoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Is Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, a playground and an arcade, it's no surprise that Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, full brekkie is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel?

No, Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel?

Yep, Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel has an 18-hole golf course. You will also find a golf driving range.

Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 216 out of 715 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 715 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 715 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 715 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 715 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

8/10 Good

Manish

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
10/10
Amazing stay at the Mac Donald resort! Really friendly staff 😊
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lots of thanks
Great experience. Fabulous room and service. Loved the pool area. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Looking tired
Macdonald hotels used to be much more pleasant to stay in, but the touch of class just isn't there anymore. Our bathroom was dirty, the bedding had tears in it, there were no sockets next to the bed, the shower water pressure spluttered and scalded me every so often, the supposed sofa bed for my daughter was actually a camp bed... The resort itself was ok, although with just one slide the pool was lackluster. The team did make an effort to put in events for the children but we didn't bother using them as we really just wanted to explore the beautiful surrounding area. There was lots of choice at breakfast time but none of it was especially tasty.
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

4/10 Poor

Maureen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Poor poor hotel service!
The hotel is in desperate need of an upgrade. The beds are comfortable & clean but the furnishings carpets etc are in a bad state of repair. The Bedside lamp continually flickered on & off & made a spark! We were given wrong information twice about the time that the swimming pool opened which in turn meant we missed the time to go in for the flumes & wave machine to be on at! So 2 very unhappy grandchildren indeed! We had been informed that breakfast was served until 10.30 but when we got there at 9.55 & they were finishing the service. All they could offer was making us 2 plates of anything left lying in the hot plate (so we received 2 plates of cold bard bacon sausages eggs (which you could bounce off the floor cold everything!)! We did get some fresh tea though !!! We then asked when we take our grandchildren to the soft play area could we buy a coffee there & maybe some kind of food/croissants/ sandwiches etc & the receptionist Sofia said oh yes you will get coffee etc there - low & behold nothing there & the assistant on the soft play desk said oh they stopped serving there weeks ago & she had apparently been told they were going to put in vending machines! (Ashame the receptionist of the hotel didn’t know this?)! Unhappy indeed we were with our (planned) fun time of swimming & having fun at the pool then going to soft play which the 2 kids enjoyed 👍 So, lastly the advertised kids play in the craft room was just a ‘help yourself’ not at all organised so we are unhappy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Nareen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandeep

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Magnus

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room and the hotel itself was very dated, but the breakfast each morning was delicious. A real highlight for our 4yr old son was the soft play and swimming pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicolle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Adventure Base Station
Wonderful stay with my 4 year old son. A great campus with swimming pool (wave machine and flume a huge hit!), play park and the kids disco in the evenings were fantastic. Centrally located to the town with plenty of parking for a great base for an aviemore adventure holiday
Stayed 3 nights 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

6/10 Okay

ronald

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Poor from start to finish. Handed schedule of activities which was incorrect both times we tried to access the pool. Sons bed was for a toddler and despite requests wasn't changed. Breakfast poor and staff rude. Was promised a call from the manager, but I'm still waiting. Hotel was full of tourists, who I felt most sorry for if their was their first impression of Scottish hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Graham

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mina

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

10/10 Excellent

thomas

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

Jamie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Aviemore 2024
The food was good , bar prices for a 4 star but actual hotel is not 4 star. Very dated rooms. Quite grubby tbh Hotel needs investment to bring it up to date. Swimming changing rooms quite grubby. Broken lockers etc Staff where nice as was the food. Again 4 star prices.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024