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Macdonald Aviemore Woodland Lodges

4.0 star property
Lodge with free parking, steps from Spey Valley Golf Course

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Near Speyside Wildlife, Macdonald Aviemore Woodland Lodges offers an upscale retreat for active families. Enjoy archery, deep-tissue massages, and Italian dishes at Giovanni's. The property features an indoor pool, a children's playground, and concierge services.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Laundry

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Bedrooms (Lodge)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Bathrobes
  • 600 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 3 Bedrooms (Lodge)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 750 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Family Apartment (Morlich Self-Catering)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Bathrobes
Microwave
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Aviemore, Inverness-shire, Aviemore, Scotland, PH22 1PN

What's nearby

  • Spey Valley Golf Course - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Strathspey Steam Railway - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Speyside Wildlife - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Loch an Eilein - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Cairngorm Reindeer Centre - 15 min drive - 7.9 miles

Getting around

  • Aviemore Station - 5 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cairngorm Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Winking Owl - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪High Range - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Old Bridge Inn - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Macdonald Aviemore Woodland Lodges

Upscale lodge near Spey Valley Golf Course
Located close to Speyside Wildlife and Loch an Eilein, Macdonald Aviemore Woodland Lodges provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Active travelers can enjoy archery at this lodge. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna, and indulge in a body wrap, a massage, or a body treatment. The on-site restaurant, Giovanni's, features Italian cuisine. In addition to a playground and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Concierge services, smoke-free premises, and a banquet hall
  • 10 meeting rooms, tour/ticket assistance, and an elevator
Room features
All guestrooms at Macdonald Aviemore Woodland Lodges feature perks such as bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries
  • 36-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Giovanni's

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 10 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • 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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 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 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
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 not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Macdonald Aviemore Woodland Lodges have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Macdonald Aviemore Woodland Lodges pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Macdonald Aviemore Woodland Lodges?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Macdonald Aviemore Woodland Lodges?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Macdonald Aviemore Woodland Lodges?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Macdonald Aviemore Woodland Lodges located?

Situated in Aviemore, this lodge is within 1 mi (2 km) of Spey Valley Golf Course and Speyside Wildlife. Loch an Eilein and Loch Morlich are also within 6 mi (10 km). Aviemore Station is 5 minutes by foot.

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Macdonald Aviemore Woodland Lodges Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a brilliant long weekend. Check in and check out could not have been easier. Loved our time in the lodge and all the facilities were fantastic. We will absolutely be staying again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

Aviemore trip

I booked 3 lodges for family and friends for my daughter’s 40th birthday. We all loved our stay, despite the weather. The lodges were clean, comfortable and very spacious. Grandchildren had a brilliant time with the outdoor space, swimming & dry sledging. Would have loved more time but we will certainly be back as there is so much we haven’t done. Local people & shop staff were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Not bad

The cabin we rented was in a large resort complex. Where and how to check in was a bit confusing. The cabin was roomy, comfortable enough and quiet but lacked some basic items in the kitchen that would have made eating there easier.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

sarah

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
They put us in a two bed instead of the three bed we booked. It took three hours to fix this problem while we had to wait. We then stayed in the three bed lodge but weren’t supplied with firewood for the fire and it was the noisiest house we have ever stayed in - we couldn’t flush the toilets because of the extreme noise it made and all of the floorboards upstairs and downstairs creaked terribly so sleep was very difficult.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Great stay as far as facilities were concerned. However staff generally let the hotel down, things that should have been in the room weren't, and fixing issues took forever
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Lodge was extremely comfortable and well equipped, in a beautiful woodland setting but not far from restaurants or amenities. Staff very welcoming and helpful. Well done team McDonald!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was absolutely amazing, it was clean, the wood heater warmed up the lodge quickly and every room had its own bathroom which was a lovely surprise! I loved everything about it! I cant wait to come back for a longer family holiday
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The lodge was in a great location for the centre of Aviemore. It had everything we needed and was comfortable accommodation for 6 adults. The only thing i could really fault was it could do with a little freshen up of paint.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Room for improvement, but very comfortable.

Our week in Lodge 4 was lovely, but we had some thoughts on simple things that could have made it excellent. Firstly, staying midwinter means lots of coats and wet shoes are likely, but there were no coathooks anywhere in the lodge, only a tiny doormat, no shoe rack or tray. There's plent of space for all these things and they're not expensive to put in, and would have made a huge difference. Secondly, the kitchenette was as described (basic), but if you provide a microwave comi oven, pyrex-type dishes for cooking in it ought to be provided too. We had to use the crockery and pray it didn't crack (it didn't). There was a persistent drawing smell in the main bathroom too, so a little tlc on the plumbing would be good. But having said all that, we had a really comfortable week, and having the convenience of restaurant, bar, gym and pool onsite, as well as Tesla chargers was exactly what we wanted, with the privacy of an exclusive and spacious lodge. Would definitely consider staying again in the winter.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Billie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

It could be amazing, but…

It has the makings of a great resort but falls short on so many levels. It’s really tired with the woodland lodges in need of a refurb. Things like loose tiles in the bathroom, faded/worn carpets / kitchen cupboards misshaped and not closing properly. Kitchen facilities in the lodge also weren’t great. No oven for cooking, no knives for chopping food, pans were dirty in the cupboard too. There were no cushions on the couches in the lodge for added comfort and a rug underfoot would have been appreciated. The staff were friendly enough but just didn’t go the extra mile where needed. We requested a high chair in the lodge for our baby but they forgot and when I asked again they said they couldn’t get one until the next day. I then suggested that maybe they could borrow from one of their 3 restaurants. They then managed to organise this but no one was available to deliver to the lodge for me. I had to carry the high chair from the hotel to the lodge whilst carrying an 8 month old baby. As I said, their were friendly, helpful when prompted but just a bit thoughtless in their delivery. Great woodland area for our little boy to explore but things like fallen fences and barbed wire should be taken care of maintenance. The team in the kids activity centre were really friendly and the pool / soft play were nice and clean. This was the reason I booked this place but I don’t think I’d return again until a refurbishment takes place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not our first time and not our last at the Woodland lodges. Great deal for families or groups. Lodge is roomy and well maintained. In the heart of Aviemore, easy to walk the strip. Had great weather so walked everyday. Breakfast buffet welcome start to the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

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

Enjoyable stay in lodge 3

5 friends staying in the lodges from Fri-Sun, very comfortable and clean. Loved the fire in the lodge, wood store available outside the lodge. Beds very comfortable. We look forward to returning. A great Scottish Breakfast was included.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

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

Loved it!

Had a fantastic stay in the Woodland Lodges. Really lovely cabins that were so fresh and had plenty of space. Clean, comfortable beds, gorgeous setting. Any of the staff we spoke to were lovely. Breakfast was fab. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret-Anne

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

magic

magic
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Aviemore

Very comfortable although getting a little tired round the edges. Lovely friendly staff make a difference.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Fab 5 night stay

We had a wonderful stay in the lodges, however the lodges could do with a refresh and some of the furniture is looking dated and could do with some modernisation. But overall a great 5 night stay
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lodge is a bit tired and worn e.g. kitchen units, bathroom sink etc. Could do with some refurbishment. Kids club distinctly underwhelming
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lodges are large, well situated and generally have good facilities. They are a bit tired looking now though and would benefit from some upgrading. However the standard of cleanliness was high. I would stay again taking everything into account. Had a fab holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

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

Great place to stay in Aviemore

3 bedroom lodge was perfect for 4 adults and 2 dogs. Plenty of space and great that all bedrooms were en-suite. Location was great and the woodland setting was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overpriced “luxury”

Stayed in lodges and these must have been amazing in their day but the state of the lodge is like a run down caravan. The resort itself although clean disappointed in all areas leaving the impression that the place is looking run down. There are areas shut down. Large areas not covered by street lighting due to them not working, leaving pathways in darkness, left feeling unsafe. The lodges are next to walking route so you have meandering people walking past. The lodge itself although impressive with the en-suite rooms has a tiny kitchen for the space in the cabin, certainly wouldn’t like to cook for a cabin at capacity. There was no instructions or info left to help, perhaps email would have been good due to Covid. There were lights out in neatly every room, inside and out and walking round you could see others had similar issues. The ceiling in the rooms and bathroom are showing signs of disrepair. Toilet handles loose, mould in showers, ripped furniture, outside steps not even. Certainly not worth the money charging and looking at the hotel, wasn’t impressed so wouldn’t look to rush to book in here.
Bathroom ceiling
Bathroom floor
Spacious
Tired kitchen
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Slightly dated but clean, tidy and comfortable. Good location within Aviemore.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Aviemore break

A little tired looking but overall comfort is very good. Difficult situation because of COVID and check ins could have been staggered a little to avoid the queuing. Breakfast is only decent but the staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Clean spacious accomodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hamza

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

perfect get away

we stayed here for 2 nights everything was perfect nice clean and warm lodge private and secure. Got breakfast in the rooms as requested due to covid super happy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

4/10 Poor

Adele

Liked: Cleanliness

Disappointing

We booked 3 nights in the Woodland Lodge. It was extremely expensive for 3 nights and it looked nothing like the photo on the website. I spent most of my time in a queue at the hotel reception raising issues. We were supposed to have wifi, we didn't have it for the whole visit due to a router issue which they clearly knew about before we arrived, the kettle broke, the safes didn't work in two of the rooms and although check in was at 3pm we didn't get access till 5 on the first day. These lodges are very close to the A9 so there is quite a bit of noise. The staff were pleasant and tried to help but I have to say for the amount we paid for a luxury lodge we were disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

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