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Macdonald Strathspey Hotel

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and a fitness center

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2 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
The Macdonald Strathspey Hotel offers a peaceful atmosphere with modern amenities. Guests can book spa treatments, swim in both indoor and outdoor pools, and dine at two different restaurants. The property also features a café and shopping options right on the premises.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Single Room

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Aviemore, Macdonald Strathspey Hotel is near a train station. Spey Valley Golf Course and Cairngorm Brewery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cairngorms National Park and Speyside Wildlife. Traveling with kids? Consider Strathspey Steam Railway and Landmark Forest Adventure Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Situated off Grampian Road, Macdonald Aviemore Resort, Aviemore, Scotland, PH22 1PN

What's nearby

  • Spey Valley Golf Course - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Strathspey Steam Railway - 3 min walk - 0.2 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 - 5 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cheese & Tomatin - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cairngorm Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Old Bridge Inn - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Inverdruie Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Balavoulin - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Macdonald Strathspey Hotel

Family-friendly hotel near a train station
At Macdonald Strathspey Hotel, you can look forward to shopping on site, a coffee shop/cafe, and a playground. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a manicure/pedicure, a facial, or a massage. Be sure to enjoy lunch, dinner, and Italian cuisine at the two on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and a gift shop
  • Massage treatment rooms, 10 meeting rooms, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All 89 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge); wired internet (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 18 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Aspects
  • Giovannis Pizza Pasta

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 10 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference center

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 18.00 per person

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
This property accepts credit cards

Property is also known as

Macdonald Strathspey
Macdonald Strathspey Hotel Hotel
Macdonald Strathspey Hotel Aviemore
Macdonald Strathspey Hotel Hotel Aviemore

Frequently asked questions

Does Macdonald Strathspey Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Is Macdonald Strathspey Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Macdonald Strathspey Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Macdonald Strathspey Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Macdonald Strathspey Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Macdonald Strathspey Hotel located?

This family-friendly Aviemore hotel is 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 5-minute walk.

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