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Macdonald Aviemore Hotel

4.0 star property

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Beach
Restaurant
A living room with a fireplace, a mirror, a coffee table, and two armchairs.
2 indoor pools, sun loungers
A modern building with a sign for Macdonald Hotels & Resorts Aviemore Highland Conference Centre.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
The current price is $186
$155 nightly
$186 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25

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Macdonald Aviemore Resort, Aviemore, Scotland, PH22 1PN
  • Place, Cairngorms National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Strathspey Steam Railway
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Spey Valley Golf Course
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a dining table, and a view of the sea.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a dining table, and a view of the sea.

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a headboard, and a lamp.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bunk bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a bed with a plaid blanket.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE BUNK BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

STANDARD KING

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

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Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel

About the neighborhood

Aviemore

With a stay at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel in Aviemore, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Strathspey Steam Railway and 5 minutes by foot from Spey Valley Golf Course. .This family-friendly hotel is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Cairngorms National Park and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre.

What's nearby

  • Cairngorms National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Strathspey Steam Railway - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Spey Valley Golf Course - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Craigellachie National Nature Reserve - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cairngorm Brewery - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Aviemore Station - 1 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Inverdruie Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Boat Country Inn & Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Winking Owl - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Glennmore Forest Café - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Old Bridge Inn - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Macdonald Aviemore Hotel

Macdonald Aviemore Hotel offers 108 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Aviemore hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 indoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a waterslide, a health club, and a sauna.

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

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 108 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Treat yourself with massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 indoor pools, a health club, and a waterslide. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and ski storage.
At Macdonald Aviemore Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. 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 and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10:30 AM.
Macdonald Aviemore Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible 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
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 indoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Health club
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Steam room
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • 2 indoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 10 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • 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.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2000
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 28-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 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
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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra 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 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 health club without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Macdonald Academy Aviemore
Macdonald Academy Hotel
Macdonald Academy Hotel Aviemore
Academy Hotel At Macdonald Aviemore Resort Scotland
Macdonald Aviemore Hotel
Macdonald Aviemore
Macdonald Aviemore Hotel At Macdonald Aviemore Resort Scotland
Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel Aviemore
Macdonald Aviemore Hotel Hotel
Macdonald Aviemore Hotel Aviemore
Macdonald Aviemore Hotel Hotel Aviemore

Macdonald Aviemore Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 597 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 189 out of 597 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 597 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 597 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 597 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Wing Sze

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with kids. Pools were excellent, kids are having so much fun. Hotel location is very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kaori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was lovely 2 day stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Shiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were lovely, so helpful. Hotel we were in was very tired needs a bit of a spruce up.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Therese

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful resort with great staff looking after you and well presented facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Inga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spacious, clean room, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness
Warm hotel in the winter snow
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything from check in to check out was fantastic room was amazing breakfast so good & so much choice will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay and a fantastic location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kazem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was in a good location, a bit run down and dated. Hairdryer in the room didn’t work, the window sil was loose and the sofa bed was horrific! My 2 kids had terrible sleeps both nights. I wouldn’t say it was worth the £355 we paid for 2 nights. We’d expect much better quality for that price.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Clair

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly, good pool & soft play
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ingrida

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

The best place for a family holiday.

Well suited for a family holiday. Great location, stunning scenery. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Alan

The breakfast did not feel fresh, the coffee tea and coffee was pretty disgusting, having 4 adults come to the same conclusion. Perhaps ok for young families, but inspecifically booked this hotel for its proximity to the town centre with a pool and gym, not realising they open from 8-8… that was no good for our stay, I was hoping to have done the early workout and swim - so we got no use of the facilities and they were across the campus from where we stayed… Perhaps beginner lesson in using this site, but quite off out by the bar and breakfast setup with young children running round everywhere… perhaps make it clearer or segregate guests better… You have all the data on who is staying in the rooms… make better use of the data to improve guest experiences.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice stay at MacDonald Aviemore! The staff was friendly and welcoming and the location was central to the shops and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Victoria

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

Great hotel!

Good hotel nice staff would definitely return and stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Umar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for the weekend with the family (2 adults & 2 kids aged 8 & 6). Room was a good size and clean. Great amenities on site - playpark, cinema, swimming pool, soft play & amazing pizza at the resort's Italian restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is close to shopping, public transportation, and many sights in the Cairgorm National Park. Dinner options are available to guests with reservations, and the room was as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

PUNEET

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Everything is ok except the rooms which are now out dated, without aircon or ventilation. Activities are good and surroundings are amazing. But the resort and rooms need a major refurbishment.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Claire

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

Great stay

Great base for exploring Aviemore with lots to do on site. We had the dinner and breakfast included tariff and this was really good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Good

We stayed for a couple of nights for a family getaway. The hotel was really nice, well maintained and needs we're comfy. Breakfast was good. The pool was a little smaller than expected and not very warm, but our 2 year old loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Leanne

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is dated and it shows on the outside and in the rooms. The room was spacious enough for a family of for for a couple of nights. Breakfast was of a good standard and the access to the soft play and pool was good, the pool was freezing however so we didnt stay long.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nice place

We were on a long drive home from the North Coast to Edinburgh and decided late to give up and spend the night in Aviemore. This was perfect, lovely hotel, great service, excellent filling breakfast included. And perfect location for heading up to the Cairngorm Mountain Railway the next day.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Average

Pretty average in general. No complaints at all.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Laura

Liked: Amenities
Excellent location, liked the concept with plenty of options for dining across the resort and good was good. Resort had good leisure facilities, shared with all accommodation within the complex. Location is ideal for families. Property consistent with type of hotel and age. Beds were very comfortable. Staff pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025