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Macdonald Morlich Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a health club and a sauna

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Golf
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Interior entrance
Terrace/patio
Aerial view
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

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Spa
  • Gym

Room options

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Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
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Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • 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)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • 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
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

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Macdonald Aviemore Resort, Next to the Conference Center, 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
  • Rothiemurchus Estate Visitor Centre - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Speyside Wildlife - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Loch an Eilein - 6 min drive - 3.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cairngorm Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Glenmore Forest Park Information Centre - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Winking Owl - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Inverdruie Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

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 aromatherapy, a body treatment, or a massage. 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, a porter/bellhop, and multilingual staff
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
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 at Macdonald Morlich Hotel?

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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Macdonald Morlich Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 443 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 157 out of 443 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 443 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 443 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 443 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

6/10 Okay

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
I liked: the very comfortable bed the size of the room I disliked: the check-in was a disaster - room wasn't ready and moved to another room eventually the shower pressure was pathetic
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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

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

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel with a lot of facilities, downside full of coach tours (to be expected) and my room was close to the lift which was very noisy
Stayed 1 night in May 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

EMMA

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

Weekend Break

Fantastic stay, room spacious and very clean. Staff friendly. Plenty to do on site. Gym and pool fab. Hotel is a great location. Excellent variety at breakfast. Only downside is the price of the meals which has gone up since my last stay in April.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

Chilled time away

Loved every minute of my 2 night stay, very friendly staff, could not fault it, breakfast dinner were delicious both at the scottish and italian restaurant, the facilities were outstanding, bit dated in some places but overall very clean, bed was so comfy, definitely be back so quiet and relaxing stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

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

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

4/10 Poor

Yvonne

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very Disappointed

We arrived at 15.20 and was told check-in was not until 4pm , yet on hotels.com it said from 3pm , we went a walk and came back just after 4pm and had to wait another 15mins, we were then given the key to our room, it was a king size bed we had booked and getting to the room it was 2 singles , they said they would rectify this as it could be kinged , which we found out just ment putting a mattress topper on top of the 2 singles , had a terry nights sleep , definitely not what we were expecting and would not recommend this hotel in fact I would say go elsewhere and don’t waste your money
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Fiona

Dusty

Ok but i am fussy walked into restaurant and you could see dust all over shelves thats a nono to me
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Neil

Disliked: Staff & service
Meant to stay in morloich hotel within the complex but this hotel was full and we’re moved to highland hotel but we weren’t informed and no notifications of this so we’re stood about for a while trying to figure out what to do Communication could have been miles better
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sherralyn

Disliked: Staff & service

Aviemore

We were very disappointed in the service we received, we were unable to travel due to a red weather warning of not to travel due to severe storm Babet. We contacted both the hotel and hotels.com regarding a refund and they said they do not offer refunds which is very harsh due to the weather being out with outlets control
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janna

Liked: Cleanliness
.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JING HONG

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

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel needs a good upgrade. The corridors were badly marked paint work looked tired . Staff were not the happiest they weren't rude but it looked like they were attending a funeral. Value for money l wouldn't return anytime soon. The breakfast was one of the worst selections of cooked food l have had in a long time the sausages were overcooked the bacon wasn't any better. And the porridge was watery. Very disappointed as you look forward to a good breakfast. We certainly wont be rushing back anytime soon .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

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

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Rooms are too hot and reception told us they didn't supply fans. The place feels like a ghost town. There's no choice of stuff to do as most of things are closed. The place would benefit from a pub garden and another building with spa pool for the adults.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

Scruffy dog.

Julie and I had a great stay at the hotel. Unfortunately we had to take Alfie, Julie’s scruffy wee dog at the last minute. I spoke to someone at the hotel and they kindly moved us to their sister hotel next door that allows wee hairy animals. We certainly would return again. I might even consider inviting Alfie as he enjoyed his stay too 😊.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointed

Booked Morlich but was not told that restaurant would not be open. Also breakfast we had to go to another hotel. The bar was open but limited to what was available. We were also offered an upgrade by email to be told not available and email shouldn’t of been sent. Swimming pool once again in other hotel which not idea when no robes in room. Quite disappointed at the fact none of these things were advised before we booked or arrived. I even called to check reservations as were bring some Italians first visit to Scotland and still was not advised on online chat or on the phone.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

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

Daniel

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

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