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Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a golf course and a fitness center

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Swimmers enjoy the pool and water slide in this spacious area with large windows.
Set amidst rolling hills, this hotel offers a serene escape with a beautifully maintained lawn and lush trees.
Escape to a serene golf course surrounded by lush hills and majestic mountains.
Guests can enjoy the serene garden views from this outdoor seating area.
Macdonald Highlander Hotel features a grand, symmetrical facade with a central entrance and lush surroundings.

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (King plus 2 pull out beds)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (King plus 2 pull out beds)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (King plus pull out bed)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (King plus pull out bed)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Macdonald Aviemore Resort, Aviemore, Scotland, PH22 1PN

What's nearby

  • Strathspey Steam Railway - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Spey Valley Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Rothiemurchus Estate Visitor Centre - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Speyside Wildlife - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Loch an Eilein - 7 min drive - 5.4 miles

Getting around

  • Aviemore Station - 3 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cheese & Tomatin - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Boathouse Cafe Loch Morlich - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Luxury Woodland Lodges at Macdonald Aviemore Resort - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Route 7 Café - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Old Bridge Inn - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel

Upscale family-friendly hotel in the mountains
Consider a stay at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel and take advantage of a golf course, a terrace, and shopping on site. Adventurous travelers may like the hiking/biking and archery at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or steam room, and indulge in aromatherapy, a massage, or a body wrap. The on-site restaurant, Aspects, serves dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as 2 coffee shops/cafes and a garden.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool, with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 149 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • 28-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Restaurant

Macdonald Aviemore Hotel

  • Pool
  • Kids pool
  • Waterslide
  • Parking included
7.2 out of 10, Good, 533 reviews
$143 nightly
The price is $171
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Total includes taxes and fees
Macdonald Aviemore Hotel

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

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

  • Aspects
  • Giovanni's
  • Highland Fish Bar

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Golf driving range
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Mountain biking
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Baby toys
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 10 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • 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
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • 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
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 28-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
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, and 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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 18.00 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children

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
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
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility 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

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Aviemore Hotel Macdonald
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Aviemore Macdonald Hotel
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Macdonald Highland
Macdonald Aviemore Hotel At Macdonald Aviemore Resort Scotland
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Frequently asked questions

Does Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel?

As of Jul 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel on Aug 17, 2025 start from $151.26, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel located?

This family-friendly Aviemore hotel is located in a national park, within a 10-minute walk of Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre and Cairngorm Brewery. Strathspey Steam Railway and Loch na Carraigean are also within 2 mi (3 km). Aviemore Station is 21 minutes by foot.

Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 234 out of 769 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 769 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 769 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 769 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 769 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Dmitriy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Decent complex in nice area to enjoy all outdoors.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gabriely

It was a ok stay. Building very outdated and place felt dirty
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Because it's such a large property I got lost. Have your check in person circle your hotel because there are 4 of them. Breakfast was excellent!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ammi

Disliked: Amenities
Breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice. Was able to have two rooms next to each other as my family doesn’t fit into 1 in UK. Breakfast had lots of options and was enjoyable. Within walking distance of Main Street with shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mustafa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place for me & my Son for a night away together
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Crystal

Liked: Staff & service
Seems like a decent value for the price. But everything has a slight feeling of shabbiness. Someone watched TV very loudly late at night until the early morning hours.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room cleanliness left much to be desired. The room was only serviced on the first day. We reported this but was told the house keepers had finished for the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Amenities
Friendly staff…clean room…excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Margaret

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Had booked accessible room and had to change hotel within the complex
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
With our son having a dairy intolerance there could of been a lot more options for food
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Jill

I was nervous about staying here based on other reviews I read, but thought this hotel seemed like a good family friendly option in Aviemore. I should have listened to the reviews. We were very unhappy with our stay at this hotel. The rooms were disgusting- dirty, dingy, old, smelly and holes in the sheets. The beds were extremely uncomfortable. There is no air conditioning and the room was hot. We were able to open the window but there was no screen so bugs flew in. The whole place needs to be redone. The hotel breakfast was OK, onsite parking is a plus and the location is great, but we could not wait to get out of there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Once we found where to go, check in was straight forward...room was fine..problem with shower screen, allowing water to escape onto floor...food at breakfast was okay, adequate though nothing special...quite busy...amenities at hotel are good..grandson loved the pool...would visit again...even with the rude awakening with the fire alarm on friday morning..!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Charles

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We will not be going back to McDonald’s Highland Resort the room service was very poor, our room was still not serviced at 17:00 this happen two days running had to go to reception before it was done. The breakfast was very poor my wife got food poisoning after the breakfast on Saturday as the sausage she had partly eaten hadn’t been fully cooked. The hotel is very shabby worn carpets worn furniture it needs a complete refurb. We have been going to that hotel at least once or twice a year over the last 20 years, over the last five years it has gradually gone downhill and this was probably the worst it been. McDonald’s should not be charging those rates for this hotel as it is not up to a 4 star rating we were very disappointed. Regards, Charles Nisbet
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

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

Amazing hotel great for kids

We had a fantastic stay. Hotel was amazing and staff were extremely friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ewelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay, large comfortable bed, great food and beautiful area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location, and plenty activities to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Aviemore Hotel

Great hotel with lovely attention to detail. Had a meal there one night which was lovely and breakfast every morning was great. The hotel is in a great location close to the centre of Aviemore.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the placement near the town and station
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Geraldine

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great relaxing stay!

Lovely comfortable and spacious room, with free access to a leisure centre and pool. Would stay again though might head out for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Building needs an upgrade. Fixtures and fittings in bedroom dated and chipped. Sound proofing between rooms poor. Ordered piri piri chicken received plain roast chicken, no apology. Top money paid for substandard product. Please raise your game, letting down a fantastic setting.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay, the hotel was spotless, the staff very helpful and friendly, great service and do much to entertain the family. Great for all ages.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lubos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing resort. 3 hotels, big pool, toboggan, waves. Cinema, ice skating ring, 3 restaurants. My son loved this resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We were given a room with a connecting door and we were surrounded by bus loads of Chinese on a tour and it was so noisy i struggled to sleep . I could hear every word said by the people in the connecting room the hairdryer was so loud it may as well have been in the room with us . Then it all started up again at 6.30am , while i appreciate that the hotel cant be held responsible for the noise of other guests i do think we should not have been given a room in amongst a large bus load of people that were clearly travelling together . The adjoining door was next to the suitcase stand meaning every time they went in their suitcase it banged our door . We only arrived 45 minutes before the official check in but were made to wait again i appreciate we were a bit early but in all my travel's i never known a hotel not letting people in a little bit early as the room was clearly ready by 3.15 when we arrived so this was a bit petty .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025