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Macdonald Morlich Hotel

4.0 star property
Golfers tee off on the 18-hole course before unwinding with a rejuvenating massage, while evenings bring flavorful Mediterranean dining experiences

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At Macdonald Morlich Hotel, travelers enjoy the 18-hole golf course, families relax in the indoor pool, and the sauna offers rejuvenating massages. Giovannis Italian restaurant serves delicious dinners. Guests appreciate free in-room WiFi and on-site shopping.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym

Room options

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Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Aviemore, Macdonald Morlich Hotel is next to a golf course and near a train station. Cairngorms National Park and Speyside Wildlife reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Strathspey Steam Railway and Landmark Forest Adventure Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Cairngorm Reindeer Herd and Highland Wildlife Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding. Visit our Aviemore travel guide
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Macdonald Aviemore Resort, Next to the Conference Center, Aviemore, Scotland, PH22 1PN

What's nearby

  • Ski touring at Loch Avon on the River Avon, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland
    Cairngorms National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Spey Valley Golf Course
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Strathspey Steam Railway
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Craigellachie National Nature Reserve
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Rothiemurchus Estate Visitor Centre
    3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Aviemore Station
    4 min walk
  • Inverness (INV)
    52 min drive

Restaurants

  • High Range
    10 min walk
  • The Inverdruie Restaurant
    5 min drive
  • Cairngorm Hotel
    5 min walk
  • The Winking Owl
    7 min walk
  • Old Bridge Inn
    10 min walk

About this property

Macdonald Morlich Hotel

Upscale family-friendly hotel adjacent to a golf course
You can look forward to a terrace, shopping on site, and 2 coffee shops/cafes at Macdonald Morlich Hotel. Tee up with amenities like a driving range at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or steam room, and indulge in a massage, aromatherapy, or a manicure/pedicure. The on-site Mediterranean cuisine theme restaurant, Giovannis Italian, serves dinner. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, meeting rooms, and massage treatment rooms
Room features
All 64 individually furnished rooms boast comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (GBP 10 per stay)

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 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

  • Giovannis Italian

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Golf driving range
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • 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
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2000
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Dinner is not included in half-board rates for children age 12 and under who share existing bedding with a parent; dinner 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
Children up to the age of 4 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 18.00 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: GBP 10 per stay (rates may vary)

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, debit cards, and cash
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
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or health club 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

Aviemore Inn
Aviemore Macdonald
Macdonald Aviemore
Macdonald Aviemore Inn
Macdonald Inn Aviemore
Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel Aviemore
Macdonald Aviemore Resort Scotland
Macdonald Morlich Hotel Aviemore
Macdonald Morlich Hotel
Macdonald Morlich Aviemore
Macdonald Morlich
Macdonald Morlich Hotel At Macdonald Aviemore Resort Scotland
Macdonald Morlich Hotel Hotel
Macdonald Morlich Hotel Aviemore
Macdonald Morlich Hotel Hotel Aviemore

Frequently asked questions

Does Macdonald Morlich Hotel have a pool?

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

Is Macdonald Morlich Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Macdonald Morlich Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Macdonald Morlich Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Macdonald Morlich Hotel located?

This family-friendly Aviemore hotel is located in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of Spey Valley Golf Course and Strathspey Steam Railway. Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre and Craigellachie National Nature Reserve are also within 1 mi (2 km). Aviemore Station is only a 4-minute walk.

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Reviews

Macdonald Morlich Hotel Reviews

7.6

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 450 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 450 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 450 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 450 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 450 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rajeev

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay at the hotel. The staff were extremely polite and professional, making us feel very welcome from start to finish. Our room was clean, comfortable, and the heating was amazing — we felt warm and cosy throughout our stay. We also dined at the restaurants and the food was really tasty, with excellent service. Overall, a great experience and we would definitely recommend this stay to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in the perfect location for our visit to Aviemore.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is so much to do and see within hotel grounds it’s in a great location, the staff are friendly, helpful, polite and lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

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

Great value hotel

Lovely hotel, quiet location but close to the town. Lots going on in the leisure complex too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was lovely and very comfortable. I did book the Morlich however for some reason was told on arrival it was the Highland hotel . No reason given .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a lovely stay, staff were very helpfull and accommodating, everything we needed on site
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

Excellent stay.

Friendly welcome at reception, our room was spacious, clean and bed very comfy, bathroom very clean with super hot shower. Breakfast was tasty and plentiful, I can't fault our stay. Had a great time and will return again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Macdonalds Aviemore Resort looking tired. We paid for an upgrade so had a lovely room. The resort closes earlier than advertised so we did not get the time to go use the pool facilities The Italian restaurant was closed and Aspects was poor service. Maybe because they were the only restaurant available! Overall disappointing experience at Macdonalds Aviemore
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nanxi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are older, the soundproofing is worse, the lift is still broken, but overall it's more comfortable and the restaurant is nice with lots of breakfast options.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

alan

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

A nice wee ‘off season’ nights break.

Can’t fault MacDonald Hotels. The service was excellent in the restaurant and at reception. The TV and heating worked and the bed was comfortable. I only hope you are treating your staff well and paying them well over the minimum wage.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lalit

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

Relaxing experience at Macdonald Morlich Hotel

Overall a very comfortable experience. This is the second time we stayed in Macdonald's hotel, opted for half board and loved our meals everynight. Breakfast was great, would be nice to have meatfree options for vegetarians, even if not in buffet but can offer to prepare it if requested, still loved scones and beans and pancakes, kind and caring staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dougie

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

Full marks to McDonald hotels.

We happened to be staying on one of their Santa Claus weekends and the atmosphere was lovely with lots of excited kids. The staff were great dressed in xmas jerseys and a lot of elves about. The hotel was very warm and welcoming the staff excellent, and a very comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was good although we did overhear someone complaining about the cleanliness and maintenance of the toilets
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This large complex is an easy walk to the Main Street in Aviemore. Train and bus station, shopping and walking. The restaurants are great. We didn’t bring bathing suits so can’t comment about the indoor water park.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location but poor hotel

The room was not cleaned properly. 5 of the 6 glasses had lipstick / lip marks on them, there was a disposable floss item in the floor, one of the towels had a mark / stain (like fecal matter) and there were items in the drawer left from a previous guest. The reception staff were very apologetic and quick to act on this. The room was extremely noisy with little to no sound proofing between rooms and the built in tv speakers in the neighbouring bathroom blasting into our own.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Lovely hotel

Pros - lovely hotel. Clean and tidy. Staff polite, friendly and helpful. Great location. Excellent breakfast. Cons - someone in room nearby smoking in their room and the smell travelling into our bathroom. Bed and pillows not very comfortable. Wakened at 6am every morning with loud doors creaking and banging closed. Unsure if this was the cleaning staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Salma

Paying for location

The hotel was tired and very expensive so you are paying for location. The room, especially the bathroom was badly finished and the shower average ..it did its job. The bedroom was small, bed ok and the view was of mountains and resort. It, however, was noisy and over-looked the bins so not much sleep was had. The Italian restaurant on site was good and catered for all tastes. Service was prompt considering the amount of customers. Breakfast was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff attitude unhelpful and occasionally rude, particularly on arrival. Evening meal at their Italian restaurant made me ill. Room was clean, other facilities are dated but appeared well-maintained. Checked out early. Avoid this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

Lovely hotel. Would stay again

The Morlich was the perfect location for me as I was attending a conference in the adjacent venue. Very comfortable room, with plenty of space. Lovely shower. Robes and slippers provided. My only slight criticism is that the lift was very dated and I felt a little concerned about using it. Also, breakfast wasn't served on the premises. I had to go to the food court in the conference centre. Personally I found this inconvenient for me because I have mobility issues which meant that I had to drive around to the building then back to the hotel afterwards. But I would be better prepared next time. Overall, it was a lovely place to stay, and a good base for exploring Aviemore. The staff were very welcoming and helpful too.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

ib

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quite room nice bed
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JING HONG

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

10/10 Excellent

Janna

Liked: Cleanliness
.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynn

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

Ok

Needs sprucing up on the outside, direction signs on site would have been helpful, breakfast food from the hot plate was cold other than that it was ok
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Bryan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and were clearly working very hard to provide the best possible service. They even took our bikes in for us for safe storage even though we had a late check in. They seem to go that extra mile. The reason for the 3 stars was because our room had dust/cobwebs in areas where it hasn't been touched, also the hot tap in the bathroom was scalding hot!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025