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Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property

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Indoor pool, sun loungers
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
2 bars/lounges
Sauna, body treatments, aromatherapy, deep-tissue massages, body wraps

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym
$141
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9

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Kinlochard, The Trossachs, Aberfoyle, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 3TL
  • Queen Elizabeth Forest Park
  • Loch Ard Forest
  • Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa

4-star Stirling hotel with 2 restaurants
This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an indoor pool. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include 2 bars/lounges, a health club, and outdoor tennis courts.
Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa offers 55 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Digital television is provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 outdoor tennis courts and a health club are featured at the hotel. In addition to an indoor pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

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

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

In addition to a full-service spa, Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa features outdoor tennis courts and an indoor pool. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 2 bars/lounges. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This family-friendly hotel also offers a health club, a sauna, and spa services. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 9:30 AM.
The Garden Restaurant - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.
Rafters Bar and Bistro - This bistro specializes in Regional cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 18 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Rafters Bar and Bistro
  • The Garden Restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1904
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 30-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 18.00 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per night

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
This property charges consumption-based electricity fees.

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
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with 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

Forest Hills Macdonald Hotel
Macdonald Forest
Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel
Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel Stirling
Macdonald Forest Hills Stirling
Macdonald Forest Hotel
Macdonald Hotel Forest Hills
Macdonald Forest Hills & Spa
Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel Spa
Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa Hotel
Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa Stirling
Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa Hotel Stirling

Reviews

Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 362 out of 880 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 305 out of 880 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 880 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 880 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 880 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

L

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

10/10 Excellent

Motilal

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with lovely gardens. Very peaceful and meditative.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kah Ho Kelvin

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning backdrop in the forest next to a lake. Service was homely and welcoming. Property itself is quite dated.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel but let down by a few things.

Hotel in lovely setting unfortunately let down by few problems. 1. One day breakfast taking over a hour to be served. 2. Bread shown toaster that was far as it went. 3. Frozen bread and extremely heavy. 4. Last morning hardly anything there and not topped up 5.Evening meals over priced and small,portions. 6. Do not appreciate been quizzed as to why I asked for service charge to be removed. Waiter asked me why was the service not any good? I do not tip as I pay for your service through my accommodation charge. Most of the staff were lovely and the room was lovely and clean. The hotel ,is quite away from Callendar.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very relaxing break in a beautiful location. Had a lovely room with gorgeous loch views, perfect for the recharging escape I wanted. Hotel is very dog friendly with both the rooms and lounge bar dining. Lounge and terrace lovely for relaxing with a view, definitely recommend Forest Hill’s and the Vital Spa where Caroline was fabulous with the Signature Spa treatment. Beautiful area to walk, cycle and explore at Loch Ard and Aberfoyle area makes it idea for either an active or relaxing break.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room except for the smell of dampness.. staff helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Donya

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
It’s advertised on the website that an activity centre offering mountain biking and similar activities is available on-site. However, it turns out that this is actually an independent activity centre located in front of the hotel. While they do offer some activities, they no longer provide bike rentals which was disappointing. Additionally, if you’ve booked a bed and breakfast room, you’ll need to reserve a time slot for breakfast. We were told this was due to high demand, but in reality, it seems to be a staffing issue - there were plenty of empty tables during our visit. This was a first for me, having to book a breakfast slot at a hotel. Unfortunately, the food quality was also underwhelming, so you may be better off exploring local cafés for a more enjoyable breakfast experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay. Stunning location. Great food and drink. Needs a lick of paint in places.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Katie

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location wonderful scenery. Freindly staff. Lovely rooms with balconies overlooking the loch. Would definitely go again. We ate at Karma in Port of Mentieth. Brilliant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Karen

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Rooms not close together as asked for and as confirmed by email ( in fact on different floors). Staff grumpy . Hotel has a run down feel . Staff look disinterested. Dinner expensive . Kids pasta £9 . Normally kids mains are about £5 everywhere . Just very average .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Dorothy Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and property. Room comfy and staff very friendly but for a hotel of this supposed standard there was a distinct lacking in detail. Of the four days I stayed there only once was the room serviced properly. For example on two occasions the tea/milk/biscuits was not and on a couple of occasions the dirty water glasses were not replaced. In the restaurant on one occasion there were no side plates at breakfast, and dirty dishes were left on the table when other food was brought. The restaurant has a limited menu and whereas one meal I had which was the burger was very good the with the second meal the chicken dish the broccoli was inedible and the sauce with it was not as described. Altogether quite disappointing. However my visit to the Spa was exceptionally good.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

craig

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Last minute booking for a family room. Rooms a good size and everything you need the only downside is the beds are terrible. Far to soft to get a good nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Florence Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Florence Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Miss Louisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous location. Beds were super comfy and rooms spacious if a little dated. No fridges but staff kind enough to store things in the bar fridge where needed. The real downside was the food - undercooked pastry on both desserts. The breakfast would have been great if for the lacking in alternative milks (one of our party was vegan) so we were unable to enjoy coffee/tea, cereal and the vegan breakfast was missing items and no one informed us until we asked at serving. Small portion was fine for me but could imagine others being disappointed. Despite cancelling breakfast for the 2nd day, the staff would not refund the full amount paid for breakfast which was frustrating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting, friendly staff, good food and good value Shame the actual building is looking a bit tired and needing some tlc
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sukhbir

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marriea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was lovely the room was clean staff was friendly I did’t want to leave we will be back
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Dannileigh

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The destination was beautiful and the grounds and surrounding areas is stunning! If you’re looking for a -“quiet”break I would maybe consider looking else where as there was a lot of shouting and singing at the night time outside and on the corridors. We could also hear people banging from up stairs. We came here for a chilled quiet rest from daily life but it wasn’t the case as it’s a very active hotel. The gym equipment was old and faulty however the staff did apologise and advise they was getting new equipment soon. The Jacuzzi wasn’t open and the steam room wasn’t The best steam room. Over all rating outing over 5 I would give 3 which is unfortunate
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good naps & nosh!

Bed really comfortable, nice view from room, breakfast delicious & nice to see vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. Great to have spa facilities on site. However, jacuzzi not working & we were told it would be by tomorrow (we were only staying 1-night). It would have been nice to have the leisure facilities open earlier before the children got in. The hairdryers didn’t work in ladies changing room. Overall the upkeep of the hotel was dated. Paintwork falling off in places, old decor, holes in ceiling. Otherwise, good gym facilities. Spectacular views over surrounding grounds.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025