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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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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
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

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

Single Room

Highlights

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

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

About the neighborhood

Map
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

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cairngorm Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Glenmore Forest Park Information Centre - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Winking Owl - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Inverdruie Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

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 body treatment, 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
  • An elevator, massage treatment rooms, and 10 meeting rooms
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

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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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Reviews

Macdonald Strathspey Hotel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 65 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John, East Lothian

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

One night in Aviemore

Stopped in Aviemore for one night while heading north. Check in swift and clear, room clean. Breakfast was spot on, food perfectly acceptable and the waiting staff were all busy and helpful.

8/10 Good

Craig, Glasgow

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Stay at Macdonalds Aviemore

My son and I were due to stay in the Strathspey building but were moved to another building, the name of which escapes me, but was the building nearest the supermarket on the main road. There were only two negatives whilst in room 3206: it was near the main door for the corridor and each time the main door was opended, it created a vacuum and caused the room door to move. making a banging sound. Thus the room door would bang each time another guest used the main door, which disturbed sleep. The room was opposite the store for linen and other materials, so this was also a source of noise and disturbance. The TV in the room did not have a useful signal either. Had my son and I been staying longer, I would have requested a move to another room. Apart from that, the staff of the Hotel were very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable. The facilities including the swimming pool were very good, apart from the wave machine not working, which my son was dissapointed about. And the location of the hotel lends itself very well to accessing the services offered by Aviemore. So I would stay at Macdonalds Hotel Aviemore again, but I would make sure the room was not disturbed by noise.

10/10 Excellent

Margaret, Glasgow

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

A good place to stop

Very nice hotel. Staff friendly. Enjoyed free upgrade to highland hotel thank you. Enjoyed use of amenities. Good location for exploring Cairngorms

10/10 Excellent

david, Newcastle

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

Brilliant

Brilliant stay we were upgraded to the macdonalds highland hotel in the same resort it was great. Staff great would definitely return and soon I hope

8/10 Good

Frank, Edinburgh

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

Great Complex

Was upgraded to the Highlands 4 star, great hotel.

6/10 Okay

Michael, Budleigh

4 Star Hotel 4 Star Price Two Star facilities

Four star hotel Four star prices Two star facilities and service. Rooms nowhere near as plush as Thistle and other chains which are considerably cheaper. Pool sauna etc ok. Bar service and food outlets poor. Buffet closes 8pm and the one bar available a long walk in the cold and wet over the other side of the compound in another building. Plenty of good restaurants in village though and much better quality. Rooms dated and beds awfully uncomfortable, Travelodges at £29 have super comfy beds. TV - a few misty channels on old tv set. Enjoyed the stay, Breakfasts very good and staff friendly and helpful. Advise you get a good deal before going and don't pay top whack cos not good value, - but for the right price quite acceptable.

8/10 Good

pamela, edinburgh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great place to stay in aviemore

Fantastic value for money. This hotel was obviously dated when it came to decor but it was comfortable all the same. The kids loved the pool and the soft play.

6/10 Okay

Edmund, Durham

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

Ok room but poor service checking in

No staff at reception desk on arrival but a notice with a number to call in the other building. No answer so spent 5/10 mins trying to find the other building to check in. Very poor service.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were ok.but the hotel needs a refurbishment.very tired looking on the inside.asian restaurant very bland food.

4/10 Poor

LLoyd, Scotland

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The hotel was not what we expected

Unfortunately I was very disappointed, as hotel very dated and in need of complete refurnishment. There was no bar facilities, its just an annex to the Highland hotel. The price most certainly did not reflect on the hotel, unfortunately we were so disappointed we asked to be moved as this was planned a special weekend. I will say that after we voiced our disappointment we were moved within an hour, to the highland Hotel (with more cost)

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel Not as Advertised

Extremely disappointed with the hotel as it did not come close to the way it was advertised. Hotel was very tired and run down. Arrived early evening to be told the restaurant and bar were not open and the only facilities was in one of the adjacent hotels on the complex. This was totally unacceptable and I would have expected what I consider basic facilities within a hotel especially at the rates they charged. I ended up walking up and down Aviemore with my son trying to find a restaurant that wasn't already fully booked. The room was tired, smelled of damp and located immediately adjacent to the lifts resulting in us being kept awake most of the night with late nighters falling out of the lifts and into their rooms. I do not normally give reviews but in this particular case I wanted you to know how appalled I was. Having spent two days in the hills I was hoping to spend a relaxing night in a hotel, eat a decent meal and get some rest. This hotel failed on all counts. Macdonald Hotels should be ashamed of themselves.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

great hotel for location and skiing

just back from 3 nights stay. Hotel in a great location for skiing and visiting Aviemore. A few things in hotel could do with updating decor etc. The room was clean and bed very comfortable. Great tasty breakfast with plenty to choose from and the staff were extremely attentive

4/10 Poor

Christopher, Cheltenham

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

Disappointing

We were upgraded to the 4 star hotel. The room was tiny and cramped.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Mislead by Hotel.com

the hotel was not as described or have the facilities, we felt that the cost for such a poor hotel was far too high, the entire building needs knocked down and the management given training on how to deal with CUSTOMERS

6/10 Okay

Sarah, Inverness, Thurso and Perth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dining room food not good!

We met up for a family reunion. Cant fault the rooms but we were all really disappointed with the dining room. A number of us ordered steaks and they were stone cold when we they arrived. Just did not complain as we were all really hungry. We also had booked dinner for ten only to be told they didn't have the reservation. My husband and i were at the Inschyra in Falkirk the week before and were so impressed with everything. Would not book dinner again at the Highland hotel.

6/10 Okay

Angus, Perth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

service and price

we were having a large family gathering found the hotel really good , only issue was the lack of variety on your menu , at dinner , if we hadn't booked we would not have stayed we were all really disappointed also with the service at dinner , and at £35 a head and £9 extra for a slither of steak , what a difference at breakfast it was fantastic great service and great food ,

6/10 Okay

Emma, Kilwinning

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Aviemore stay

In overall was alright but had 2 very disappointing situations. We went to Aviemore interested in snowing so at the first night of our stay around 9pm we went to the desk to gather some information regarding their ski shop and also about the ski conditions at the Cairngorm but the receptionist aswered us that he had no idea and he doesn't even like snow. Second issue was with the room service, we had requested a bucket of ice and after started use the ice we found one cotton swab inside the bucket. Have to say that in overall the hotel is good, the day receptionist was very friendly. Room clean but small.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Late arrival

The hotel was clean a good breakfast but carpets in the room was very thread bare

8/10 Good

James, Peterborough

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Winter break

Excellent stay... However the service at breakfast, particularly at peak times was poor. But would certainly stay again!

8/10 Good

stephen, Spalding

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

Pleasant stay

Very pleasant stay,staff polite and well mannered .. Room comfy and clean..

10/10 Excellent

Liam, Leeds

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

Upgrade

Got an upgrade to the four star hotel as they do all the works on the resort in the off season.

6/10 Okay

lavi, singh

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

annoyed

Stayed there on29th nov in highland resort at aviemore first of all the tv remote was missing,I had to call to reception to get remote and washroom exhaust fan was not working,hai dryer was not working ,these are the little things but being 4 star property how can u miss these little details ..apart from that next day in morning we had to wait for 20 min for breakfast because it was over crowded and not well managed by staff.

10/10 Excellent

James, Paisley

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

Great stay

Excellent room, great breakfast and a helpful friendly staff

10/10 Excellent

margaret,

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

Great hotel and staff were very friendly

Had a great time very relaxing aviemore is a lovely place to visit will be visiting again

2/10 Terrible

Robert, Bonnie dundee

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

Live and learn

Practically no service hotel dull no bar coffee area most lights off room very poor dated torn carpet breakfast was nice wont be back

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