Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Gym

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

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 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 this property

Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel

4-star Aviemore hotel with golf course
A golf course, an indoor pool, and a restaurant are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and 2 coffee shops/cafes are onsite.
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.
In addition to a golf course, Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel features an indoor pool and a hot tub. Dining is available at the restaurant and guests can grab coffee at one of the 2 coffee shops/cafes. The hotel also has a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 4-star property offers access to a business center and 10 meeting rooms. This family-friendly hotel also offers a children's pool, a fitness center, and a sauna. Complimentary self parking is available on site, along with a car charging station.

Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel is a smoke-free property.

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 transportation

  • 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 center
  • Conference center

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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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

Property 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. 229 out of 743 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 743 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 743 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 743 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 743 reviews

8.4/10

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

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Building needs an upgrade. Fixtures and fittings in bedroom dated and chipped. Sound proofing between rooms poor. Ordered piri piri chicken received plain roast chicken, no apology. Top money paid for substandard product. Please raise your game, letting down a fantastic setting.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mustafa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place for me & my Son for a night away together
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Once we found where to go, check in was straight forward...room was fine..problem with shower screen, allowing water to escape onto floor...food at breakfast was okay, adequate though nothing special...quite busy...amenities at hotel are good..grandson loved the pool...would visit again...even with the rude awakening with the fire alarm on friday morning..!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Leanne

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

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