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Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel

Property class: 4

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Waterslide
Standard Room, 2 Single Beds
Terrace/patio
Lobby lounge
Golf

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym

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Macdonald Aviemore Resort, Aviemore, Scotland, PH22 1PN
  • Place, Cairngorms National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Strathspey Steam Railway
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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About the area

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 km
  • Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cairngorm Brewery - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Strathspey Steam Railway - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Spey Valley Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Route 7 Café - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Boat Country Inn & Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Balavoulin - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪High Range - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Old Bridge Inn - ‬5 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.
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 transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 centre
  • Conference centre

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lifeguards
  • Smoke-free property

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

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

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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Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 262 out of 848 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 848 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 848 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 848 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 848 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

4/10 Poor

Paula

Disliked: Amenities
The room despite being called deluxe was very tired as was the bathroom - if we had had the opportunity to leave, we would have
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room and bars. Leisure facility was particularly outdated - especially the sauna which the door wouldn’t close properly and temperature sat at 55°c. The steam room was also out of order. We booked for the sauna/steam mainly so this was a let down.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Linda

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Darren

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

4/10 Poor

Glenn

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Check in process
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

ELIZABETH

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

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

6/10 Okay

Kerrie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
First off the positives- pool, soft play & facilities in general at this resort are very good the main reason we stay here. Location is also great as sit right behind town centre. Any staff members we encountered were very friendly, helpful & polite. Area that needs some improvement is the actual bedrooms as none of my family slept well or very much at all due to the beds being very uncomfortable & firm which is disappointing as the main bed is huge & I was very much looking forward to sleeping in it. There is a distinct lack of plug socks in the room so had to unplug kettle & lamp to access the only 2 sockets in the room. in particular we found it strange that there was no sockets next to the bed. The room was overall very clean but think it’s maybe being rushed at we found both clean socks in the drawer of the dresser & dirty socks under the fold out bed. I only spotted the dirty socks as I picked them up thinking they were my daughters & she informed me they weren’t hers. We also requested fresh milk & after waiting 1 hour it still hadn’t arrived & we needed to phone again to ask about the delay. Which is a shame as we thought offering fresh milk was a very nice addition.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

paul

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

8/10 Good

Alistair

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great for one night
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ana Paula Machado

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very disapointing. The pool was not open all day (they had time slots), the waves and slide were not operating although they said they would be. I was told the vent system was not working and it was "dangerous" to be in there. That's fine, but when I asked if it was getting fixed staff said "I don't know". House keeping woke me up knocking loudly and non stop at 8am. When I went to the door wondering it could only be an emergency, the house keeper turned her back and walked away without even explaining her actions. I was left with a headache for my drive back home. The playroom was closed and staff didn't know when it would be open. When I complained, the person at reception did a sad face and noded her head, but did nothing to repair the problems I had described. She gave me the manager's email. When I came back to check I had the right email address, I find out the manager was there! I asked to talk to him, but he did not leave his room and she came back telling me to phone him later. Honestly, I never had such disapointing experience before and I've traveled to many many places.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Clean room. Very spacious Check in staff very welcoming and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Gillian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spacious and clean. Beds very comfy. No plug sockets by bed though. Good selection available for breakfast and the pool and soft play were great addition to the hotel. Didn’t manage to make it to the cinema but would have liked to.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kyle

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Very run down. Staff lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was clean but the hotel was very dated, the breakfast was not great. Wouldn’t stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

MARJOLENA

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAWN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Elizabeth

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025