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Macdonald Spey Valley Resort

3.0 star property

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Indoor spa tub
Front of property
Bicycling
TV
TV

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Dalfaber Drive, Aviemore, Scotland, PH22 1ST
  • Place, Cairngorms National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairngorm Brewery
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Strathspey Steam Railway
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Spacious Extra Three Bedroom Apartment ( Log Fire)

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic One Bedroom Apartment

Classic One Bedroom Apartment

  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Two Bedroom Chalet

  • 549 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Family Chalet

  • 549 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Spacious Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic Collection Two Bedroom Apartment (View)

Classic Collection Two Bedroom Apartment (View)

  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic Three Bedroom Apartment

Classic Three Bedroom Apartment

  • 54 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Aviemore

With a stay at Macdonald Spey Valley Resort in Aviemore, you'll be on a river, just a 1-minute walk from Spey Valley Championship Golf Course and 7 minutes by foot from Cairngorm Brewery. .This family-friendly aparthotel is 13.8 mi (22.1 km) from Cairngorms National Park and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Cairngorms National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cairngorm Brewery - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Strathspey Steam Railway - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Spey Valley Golf Course - 2 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Aviemore Station - 5 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪High Range - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cairngorm Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Winking Owl - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Inverdruie Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Route 7 Café - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Macdonald Spey Valley Resort

Macdonald Spey Valley Resort offers 95 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Accommodations at this 3-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers.

In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered on a limited basis and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Guests can play rounds at the 9-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including an outdoor tennis court and an indoor tennis court. In addition to an indoor pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 95 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and ovens. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
While the golfer in the family is out on the course, try one of the other recreational amenities offered, such as an indoor pool or an outdoor tennis court. Additional amenities at this aparthotel include wireless internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
You can enjoy a meal at Dalfaber Bar & Kitchen serving the guests of Macdonald Spey Valley Resort, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dalfaber Bar & Kitchen - Onsite family restaurant.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Ski area nearby
  • Ski lifts nearby
  • Ski runs nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi (GBP 15 per stay)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (GBP 15 per stay)

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Free children's club
  • Playground

Restaurants on site

  • Dalfaber Bar & Kitchen

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total
  • Fee: GBP 15 per accommodation per night (maximum GBP 75 per stay)
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms
  • Food and water bowls

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Hair salon
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Location highlights

  • In a national park
  • In a rural location
  • Near a train station
  • On a river

Things to do

  • 9-hole golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing
  • Free children's club
  • Gym
  • Indoor tennis court
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 95 units
  • Banquet hall
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per accommodation, per night (maximum GBP 75 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: GBP 15 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: GBP 15 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per accommodation, per night (maximum GBP 75 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Macdonald Spey Valley Golf Country Club Apartment AVIEMORE
Macdonald Spey Valley Golf Country Club Apartment
Macdonald Spey Valley Golf Country Club AVIEMORE
Macdonald Spey Valley Golf Country Club
Macdonald Spey Valley Golf Country Apartment Aviemore
Macdonald Spey Valley Golf Country Apartment
Macdonald Spey Valley Golf Country Aviemore
Macdonald Spey Valley Golf Country
Macdonald Dalfaber Golf & Country Club Hotel Aviemore
Macdonald Spey Valley Golf & Country Club Aviemore
Macdonald Dalfaber Golf And Country Club
Macdonald Dalfaber Golf
Macdonald Spey Valley Aviemore
Macdonald Spey Valley Resort Aviemore
Macdonald Spey Valley Resort Aparthotel
Macdonald Spey Valley Resort Aparthotel Aviemore

Macdonald Spey Valley Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 221 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 221 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 221 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 221 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 221 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room, helpful staff in the restaurant as two members of the group were gluten free.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisdair

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spacious villa with large conservatory looking over the golfcourse. Designated parking space and handy for all the resort and village facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Travelled with family

Good but it’s showing its age!

Overall for what we paid it was good value for money, staff were excellent but the property is in serious need of upgrades, it’s still very much a 1980s property, clean enough but it’s not as comfortable as it once was, it was better 15+ years ago when I last stayed and it was tired looking then, I paid a fair price when using my £134 key cain rewards but not sure paying full price would’ve been worth it, a serious upgrade and it could get a serious boost, the food was fair but limited with choice, not sure a steakhouse would be a fair description, again a bit more choice and it could be a busier place, it wasn’t busy at all any of the nights we were in, the lack of choice of food on the menu may have a part in that too.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property was very dated and grubby. Really in need of a renovation
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfectly functional accommodation. It was clean and well appointed, but certainly nothing special. We had expected more and were a bit underwhelmed. Pool was out of order for our stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Lesley

Travelled with group
I have stayed previously but found the apartment quite run down. Broken kitchen plinth, broken conservatory chair, chipped & stained paintwork, stained carpets. Definitely needs a repaint and new, easily cleaned flooring
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Miss Louisa

Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs some work to get it back to standard

Cleanliness was poor - we booked a dog friendly lodge (at a extra cost) but still don't expect to have mould on the curtains, lots of other dog hair as an extra carpet and on soft furnishings. Needs a bit of TLC all round and a lick of paint. Used the pool and sauna which was good, but the jacuzzi was out of use. Staff that we spoke to were welcoming and helpful but we didn't address cleanliness until we left. They offered a small refund of half of our dog fee.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The apartment was spacious for the two of us, the beds were comfortable, the kitchen had a good range of appliances and the lounge had comfortable seating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The property is brilliant the only issue was finding the place. There are a lot of hotels with similar names I suggest what three words is put on the address of the booking in point😀
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great couple short stay

Another good stay at this resort, this time in a one bedroom Alvie unit. Everything great apart from the bed being double not king. Enjoyed the golf on the doorstep but didn’t use many other facilities this visit.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beata

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Property was in a very poor state of repair which was reported to the Reception the following day. Missing cutlery (i.e. only had 1 dinner knife and 3 side plate knives, 2 dinner forks and 2 desert forks). Pillows were lumpy and hard. All the staff would say it would be reported to maintenance tea. The balcony was split and totally unsafe and should have been addressed immediately and it was not/
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Overall pretty clean however the windows were needing cleaned.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vikram

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the chalet. Was a perfect getaway with the kids.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Komal

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful and managed very good. The patio was awesome thw view was incredible. Bathrooms and rooms were very clean. The visitor center and the swimming pool was little far from the patio.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Macdonald Spey Valley Topsider

Property was very comfortable with a lovely river view.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Miss

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness

Not sure what to make of this place

Really not sure what to make of this. The chalet was spacious enough, and well equipped in the kitchen, though some of it was very old. This would have been fine if kept clean, but parts hadnt been cleaned in a very long time. The carpet down the side of the bed was thick with dust, layers of dirt on skirting boards etc. It's clear the cleaners just give it a quick wipe instead of actually scrubbing the place. There were however maintenance people out painting and looking after the grounds. The pool was odd, the water was cloudy and the bottom was full of sand. It was warm enough for my children though. The changing was poor, only one family changing cubicle. The restaurant wasn't great. They say they're a steakhouse but only offer 2 steaks, and the sirloin one of us ordered wasn't cooked particularly well. The other food was ok, but not hot enough. Good points: the staff were all friendly, the playpark is good, the walk along to the town is easy. Given all of this, we still had a good break.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Euan

Travelled with family

Not likely to be back

We have stayed here twice now and I will not be back. It is extremely average but gets away with it because of its location. I thought I would give them the benefit of the doubt after the first time. Just lots of niggly things around service or lack of. This time we arrived to find several bags of laundry and a bag of rubbish on the front door step. Given the issues we had the first stay I thought I would leave it a day or so to see if anyone came to deal with it. They did not and I disposed of the rubbish myself. I was about to raise the laundry with reception when an employee walked by and said she had logged that to get picked up (as usual, zero apology). The afternoon/evening before we left (day 5) was when it got picked up. The pool was once again very cloudy and had the extra bonus of piles of sand at the bottom in places. The Chalet itself was very dated and had lots of bits deteriorating.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ken

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Tired and tatty, but nothing bad

A poor start when they failed to answer any of my emails, but my call was answered. The lodges, especially on the outside, were tired and a bit tatty, but everything was clean and functional. Beds were good and pillows were great. Very well equipped for self-catering and everything we needed for a family of four. The only irritation was that they allow pets and there was evidence of animal hair on decorative bed throws and cusions, but not enough to bother us. Parking was right beside lodge and it was a short walk of 200 - 300 metres to the clubhouse pool. The 'resort' was quiet and always felt safe. A good location for visiting Landmark and other attractions in Avimore. The additional space and extra bedroom meant we were very much more comfrtable than staying in a hotel. There are sever shops and food outles a short walk away, however, the other bars and restaurants are a 25-30 minute walk or 5 minute drive. We'd definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025