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Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel

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

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Waterslide
Exterior
Golf
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
The Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel, surrounded by mountains, offers an indoor pool for family swims after biking or archery. Guests love the helpful staff, on-site shopping, golf, aromatherapy, free WiFi, and two nearby coffee shops.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Macdonald Aviemore Resort, Aviemore, Scotland, PH22 1PN

What's nearby

  • Strathspey Steam Railway - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Spey Valley Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Rothiemurchus Estate Visitor Centre - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Speyside Wildlife - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Loch an Eilein - 7 min drive - 5.4 miles

Getting around

  • Aviemore Station - 3 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Cairngorm Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Winking Owl - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Inverdruie Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Old Bridge Inn - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel

Upscale family-friendly hotel in the mountains
Consider a stay at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel and take advantage of a golf course, a terrace, and shopping on site. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling and archery at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or steam room, and indulge in a facial, a manicure/pedicure, or a massage. The on-site restaurant, Aspects, serves dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as 2 coffee shops/cafes and a garden.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 149 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • 28-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

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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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Does Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel located?

This family-friendly Aviemore hotel is located in a national park, within a 10-minute walk of Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre and Cairngorm Brewery. Spey Valley Championship Golf Course and Aviemore Kart Raceway are also within 1 mi (2 km). Aviemore Station is 21 minutes by foot.

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Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 246 out of 802 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 305 out of 802 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 802 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 802 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 802 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

Emmet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super comfy beds, friendly staff, and the food was good. Great place to stay if you're visiting Aviemore for hiking/outdoor activities, espessially since they have a hot tub, pool and sauna which were great after a long day.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Room was nice… however the roads are confusing and breakfast is chaos!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shivaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff lovely and very kind and understanding. Local area beautiful and lots of activities outwith area for the children. Grandson is autistic and also has adhd and at times could be very hyper but staff anazing with him and understanding.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Because it's such a large property I got lost. Have your check in person circle your hotel because there are 4 of them. Breakfast was excellent!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice. Was able to have two rooms next to each other as my family doesn’t fit into 1 in UK. Breakfast had lots of options and was enjoyable. Within walking distance of Main Street with shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

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

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good comfy stay with excellent facilities. Aspect restaurant as only dining option on site was a bit too posh for liking. Buildings look a bit old and tired but still in good condition. Am waiting for partial refund due to check out 2 days early so will see if get it. Walking directions from station were not provided and no directions on site so not easy to find hotel for initial check in.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Crystal

Liked: Staff & service
Seems like a decent value for the price. But everything has a slight feeling of shabbiness. Someone watched TV very loudly late at night until the early morning hours.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the placement near the town and station
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Surprisingly good for a chain

Overall very good and was impressed by the quality of the food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

angela

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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The room smelt of damp, restricting my breathing considerably and needing an emergency prescription. I requested a dehumidifier but was assured they could use a purifier when I was out of the room, no evidence this was executed as it didn’t help. When I expressed my concern at reception I was told they would look out for the next customer. I feel I should have been offered another room as I tried to explain I am asthmatic and a diabetic….. This spoilt my stay and I will not be staying again. A real pity as the breakfast was very good and the restaurant staff were excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was in the centre of the town and handy for all attractions and bars.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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

Great spot

This was a great spot to stay during our Scotland trip. The staff were very friendly, the room was comfortable and clean. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Lisu

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

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

Charles

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We will not be going back to McDonald’s Highland Resort the room service was very poor, our room was still not serviced at 17:00 this happen two days running had to go to reception before it was done. The breakfast was very poor my wife got food poisoning after the breakfast on Saturday as the sausage she had partly eaten hadn’t been fully cooked. The hotel is very shabby worn carpets worn furniture it needs a complete refurb. We have been going to that hotel at least once or twice a year over the last 20 years, over the last five years it has gradually gone downhill and this was probably the worst it been. McDonald’s should not be charging those rates for this hotel as it is not up to a 4 star rating we were very disappointed. Regards, Charles Nisbet
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was good but bathroom lacked counter space. Breakfast service was spotty.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved it,and it was very nice swimming pool was a bit cooler than was expected but fun. Notice it was very plushy. By arthur. 11 A good pool with a wave machine and a slide. towels at the reception. and the aspect resteraunt was brilliant.really nice staff BY ISAAC.9
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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

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

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Noisy dog in the room next to us which was annoying. Pool closed early one night with no notice. Apart from that good food and good facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were very attentive and efficient but hotel in need of a refurbishment. Hotel halls and bedroom looking very tired!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

KATY

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

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For my room, it was at the back of the complex so heard trucks all night long travel down the Motorway. The bed was large but felt I was falling out when I was near the end of the bed. The room was clean well maintained but slightly dated. Pints of peroni £6.90
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Aviemore stay Feb 2023

We enjoyed our stay in Aviemore. The hotel itself though is starting to look slightly tired and dated. Staff were pleasant and the breakfast was enjoyable. I do however have the say the alcohol was very expensive. To charge £6.50 for a single of Disaronno when a full bottle costs not much more than £12 is daylight robbery!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

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