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Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel

Property class: 4

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An indoor swimming pool with a yellow water slide and multiple lanes for swimming.
A golf course with a pond, trees, and mountains in the background.
A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, a flagpole, and a building with 'avie more' signage.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, a chair, and a window with curtains.
A cozy lounge area with red upholstered seating, a fireplace, and a television.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
The current price is $169
$141 nightly
$169 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28

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Macdonald Aviemore Resort, Aviemore, Scotland, PH22 1PN
  • Place, Cairngorms National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairngorm Brewery
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Aviemore Kart Raceway
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a TV.

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a TV.

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a desk with a TV, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a sofa, two armchairs, a small table, a desk, and a bed.

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE DELUXE

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding available, desk, blackout drapes

HIGHLAND DELUXE DOUBLE

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Aviemore

With a stay at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel in Aviemore, you'll be in a national park, just a 5-minute walk from Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre and 8 minutes by foot from Cairngorm Brewery. .This family-friendly hotel is 13 mi (20.9 km) from Cairngorms National Park and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Spey Valley Championship Golf Course.

What's nearby

  • Cairngorms National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Cairngorm Brewery - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Aviemore Kart Raceway - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Strathspey Steam Railway - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Spey Valley Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Glennmore Forest Café - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Old Bridge Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Boat Country Inn & Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Barn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Smiffy's Fish Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel

Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel offers 149 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 28-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Guests can play rounds at the 18-hole golf course. An indoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a waterslide, a sauna, and a fitness center.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
Stay in one of 149 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. 28-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages, body treatments, and facials. After practicing your swing on the golf course, you can enjoy other recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a waterslide. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, Aspects, for dinner. Dining is also available at the 2 coffee shops/cafes, and 24-hour room service is provided. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 10 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Aspects - This restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Giovanni's - This family restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Highland Fish Bar - Onsite family restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.
24-hour room service is available.

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

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 24 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
  • Children's pool
  • Golf driving range
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Mountain biking
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

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

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
  • Lifeguards
  • 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
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
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, 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 24.00 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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

Property class

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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Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 279 out of 897 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 335 out of 897 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 171 out of 897 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 897 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 897 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lukasz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great resort with amazing swimming pool, kids activities room and soft play.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aury

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mairi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception staff very pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The grounds where amazing for our dog and loved the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A slightly tired hotel in need of upgrading/modernising. Cannot fault the staff or amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is very central. Room clean, lovely staff and great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great for young children, lots to do within the resort, breakfast was nice with lots of choice. Room was clean, but the hotel on a whole needing a bit of upgrading and decorating. Would recommend though and would return.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was first rate with plenty of choice. Good quality furnishings in the room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A large resort with lots of amenities, very kid friendly, although the off peak restaurant availability is more geared to older kids/more expensive meals
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Nice cosy stay lovely food and staff very attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
used the spa susie was excellent would higly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous friendly staff, comfortable beds, common areas a bit dated, good choice of breakfast replenished quickly, but no excuse for urn of rotten coffee, get some updated coffee machines, or even a chance to buy one at the bar would help.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast, room a bit dark though
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, lots of space and super friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean comfortable room. Staff were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Yatish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There should be a small refrigerator in the room. Rest is good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Miss

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely stay - comfortable bed, warm room. Great location. Great variety and good quality breakfast. Pool was good fun and sauna and steam room were nice. Staff were friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room was dated but spotlessly clean. Overall the hotel felt tired and lacked atmosphere particularly in the bar and restaurant areas. The awful rusty radiator was particularly off-putting in the bar area. However, the resort is perfectly geared towards a young family with lots of activities and of course the surrounding area is absolutely beautiful. We had a great few nights away and our kids loved their time in Aviemore.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a small problem with our room, the reception manager dealt with it very quickly. He was a lovely guy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, decent hotel, great location. Pool and amenities good, lots to do in the locale.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All the staff where great kind and polite
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Room was clean and tidy, furnishing a little dated
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Our twin room was a bit dated but was really clean 👍. Close parking was limited, given the area around. Centre location is good, only had breakfast in the restaurant but was good selection. Al staff very attentive and polite.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emmet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super comfy beds, friendly staff, and the food was good. Great place to stay if you're visiting Aviemore for hiking/outdoor activities, espessially since they have a hot tub, pool and sauna which were great after a long day.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025