Title: Macdonald Aviemore Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=1080649&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Macdonald Aviemore Hotel Families splash in the waterslide pool while adventure seekers test their aim with archery, and everyone can indulge in luxurious body scrub treatments ## Photo gallery for Macdonald Aviemore Hotel ![Beach - Macdonald Aviemore Hotel (Aviemore)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1090000/1080700/1080649/2f86694a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Front of property – evening/night - Macdonald Aviemore Hotel (Aviemore)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1090000/1080700/1080649/d8a83ea7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 indoor pools, pool loungers - Macdonald Aviemore Hotel (Aviemore)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1090000/1080700/1080649/53983eef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby sitting area - Macdonald Aviemore Hotel (Aviemore)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1090000/1080700/1080649/d9effa42.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Restaurant - Macdonald Aviemore Hotel (Aviemore)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1090000/1080700/1080649/fa662ee5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Macdonald Aviemore Hotel welcomes active travelers with on-site shopping and cycling opportunities. Children love the playground while adults appreciate the garden's serenity. After a day of activity, the sauna and steam room offer perfect relaxation spaces. ## Reviews 7.2 Good ## Popular amenities - Pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Gym £99 includes taxes & fees 15 Mar - 16 Mar ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-10&endDate=2026-03-11&selected=1080649&PinnedHotelID=1080649&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-10&endDate=2026-03-11&selected=1080649&PinnedHotelID=1080649&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12&selected=1080649&PinnedHotelID=1080649&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12&selected=1080649&PinnedHotelID=1080649&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=1080649&PinnedHotelID=1080649&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=1080649&PinnedHotelID=1080649&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=1080649&PinnedHotelID=1080649&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=1080649&PinnedHotelID=1080649&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 2 beds 3+ beds 1 bed Showing 8 of 8 rooms ### View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed ![Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1090000/1080700/1080649/cb986305.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed 7.0 Good 7 reviews ### Highlights Heating Connecting rooms available TV Blackout curtains Separate bedroom Private bathroom Shower/bath combination Hairdryer - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed ### View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds ![Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1090000/1080700/1080649/591f430a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, Multiple Beds ### Highlights Heating Connecting rooms available TV Blackout curtains Private bathroom Shower/bath combination Hairdryer Coffee/tea maker - Sleeps 5 - 1 Single Bed and 2 Double Beds ### View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed ![Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1090000/1080700/1080649/39b6dd8b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, 1 King Bed 8.4 Very good 5 reviews ### Highlights Heating Connecting rooms available TV Blackout curtains Private bathroom Shower/bath combination Hairdryer Coffee/tea maker - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed ![Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1090000/1080700/1080649/cb986305.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Heating Connecting rooms available TV Blackout curtains Private bathroom Shower/bath combination Hairdryer Coffee/tea maker - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed ### View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds ![Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1090000/1080700/1080649/39b6dd8b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, Multiple Beds ### Highlights Heating Connecting rooms available TV Blackout curtains Private bathroom Shower/bath combination Hairdryer Coffee/tea maker - Sleeps 3 - 1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed ![Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1090000/1080700/1080649/47f19514.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed ### Highlights Heating Connecting rooms available TV Blackout curtains Private bathroom Shower/bath combination Hairdryer Coffee/tea maker - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed ### View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed ![Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1090000/1080700/1080649/3be3b337.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, 1 Double Bed 8.0 Very good 7 reviews ### Highlights Heating Connecting rooms available TV Blackout curtains Private bathroom Shower/bath combination Hairdryer Coffee/tea maker - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed ![Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1090000/1080700/1080649/05cb005a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, 1 Double Bed 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews ### Highlights Heating Connecting rooms available TV Blackout curtains Private bathroom Shower/bath combination Hairdryer Coffee/tea maker - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FAviemore-Hotels-Macdonald-Aviemore-Hotel.h1080649.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FAviemore-Hotels-Macdonald-Aviemore-Hotel.h1080649.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Aviemore, Macdonald Aviemore Hotel is near a train station and near theme parks. Cairngorms National Park and Speyside Wildlife reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Strathspey Steam Railway and Landmark Forest Adventure Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Cairngorm Reindeer Herd and Highland Wildlife Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, downhill skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging. [Visit our Aviemore travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Aviemore.dx4309) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C57.18861%2C-3.82934&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=FftbrqXNlYPfRWj-pKvEHcfIOKk=) Macdonald Aviemore Resort, Aviemore, Scotland, PH22 1PN ### What's nearby - ![Ski touring at Loch Avon on the River Avon, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088691/c967043b-5f75-405b-9921-bbb485b96f51.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cairngorms National Park 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - Strathspey Steam Railway 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Spey Valley Golf Course 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Craigellachie National Nature Reserve 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Rothiemurchus Estate Visitor Centre 3 min drive \- 1.3 miles ### Getting around - Aviemore Station 1 min walk - Inverness (INV) 51 min drive ### Restaurants - High Range 9 min walk - Cairngorm Hotel 1 min walk - The Winking Owl 6 min walk - The Inverdruie Restaurant 5 min drive - Route 7 Café 3 min drive ## About this property ### Macdonald Aviemore Hotel Upscale family-friendly hotel near a train station Take advantage of shopping on-site, a garden and a playground at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel. Active travellers can enjoy amenities, such as archery and cycling, at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or steam room, and indulge in a body treatment, aromatherapy or a massage. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an arcade/games room and dry cleaning/laundry services. Other perks at this hotel include: - 2 indoor pools and a children's pool, along with a waterslide and sunloungers - Free self-parking - Full breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and express check-out - Express check-in, supervised childcare (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk Room features All 108 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi. Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries - 28-inch TVs with satellite channels - Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping ### Awards and affiliations Eco-certified property This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy. ## Similar properties ![Waterslide](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1090000/1080700/1080651/1cc5dfb5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel Aviemore - Pool - Hot tub - Spa - Kids’ pool 7.8 Good 830 reviews £99 includes taxes & fees 15 Mar - 16 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-15&endDate=2026-03-16&selected=1080651&PinnedHotelID=1080651&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Indoor pool, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2450000/2447500/2447404/2909ee32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Macdonald Morlich Hotel Aviemore - 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Free self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Food and drink - Daily full breakfast available 7 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 centre - Conference centre ### 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 - Grab bar near toilet - Lift - 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 - Smoke-free property ## 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 and check-out are available Express check-in available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM Contactless check-out 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 on-site 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. ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 18.00 for adults and from 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 This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### 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) ### National rating 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 ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Macdonald Aviemore Hotel have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel? ### Is Macdonald Aviemore Hotel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel? ### What time is check-in at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel? ### What time is check-out at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel? ### Where is Macdonald Aviemore Hotel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Macdonald Aviemore Hotel Reviews 7.2 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.6 Cleanliness ### 8.4 Location ### 7.4 Staff & service ### 6.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 135 8 - Good 175 6 - Okay 139 4 - Poor 82 2 - Terrible 36 ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Neil 10 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness Warm hotel in the winter snow ##### Neil Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ELIZABETH 7 Dec 2025 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 ##### ELIZABETH Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Clair 3 Sept 2025 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities Family friendly, good pool & soft play ##### Clair Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Johanna 30 Jun 2025 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. ##### Johanna Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Umar 23 Jul 2025 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. ##### Umar Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathleen 3 Jul 2025 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. ##### Kathleen Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 22 Jul 2025 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 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Lisa 11 Jul 2025 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities #### Not a four star! Hotel is dated and run down. The room had a musty smell. Breakfast buffet is awful. Staff were friendly ##### Lisa Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Laura 27 Apr 2025 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. ##### Laura Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 25 Mar 2025 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 23 Mar 2025 Liked: Staff & service, room comfort #### Ok stay Good: Location, breakfast and swimming pool. Discount on ice skating ring. Bad: outdated hotel and noisy ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Courtney 22 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This property was amazing for families, lots of activities for children. We would definitely come back. ##### Courtney Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linsey 16 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very good break at Aviemore , nice swimming pool ##### Linsey Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Angela 31 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Quiet and relaxing place. Lots of activities for kids and adults Evening entertainment ##### Angela Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Anna 13 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort Disliked: Property conditions & facilities Staff were friendly and helpful, accommodation is becoming tired, sockets in room not working, no seal on shower screen to stop water going on floor, no hot water one morning so had cold showers, food and pool were good, my children enjoyed the pool toys / floats. ##### Anna Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Harry 29 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort The part of the resort we stayed in whilst cleanliness couldn’t be faulted is beginning to look a bit tired. The food at the Fish Bar on the first night could have been better. There was no table check. We found the fish a little greasy but lovely chips. The room was clean and comfortable. We had breakfast both mornings and would have liked the cooked food to be a little hotter. For some reason (no explanation given) we were shown to a different part of the hotel for Sunday breakfast albeit others were shown through to where we had been the previous day. The ambiance of the Saturday morning room was far better. Again the cooked food temperature was a little wanting. Overall stay was “okay “ ##### Harry Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### stuart 24 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Room was perfectly fine. Clean and bed was comfortable. Hotel itself looked a little tired.. ##### stuart Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Sian 28 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Disliked: Property conditions & facilities Can’t fault the staff and cleanliness of the hotel and facilities but the hotel itself is very tired externally. Flaking paint etc makes the building look awful and doesn’t give a good first impression for tourists. Other negative point is having to pay an extra £2.50 to get a latte out of the coffee machine at breakfast at time. This is rediculous when many low budget hotels have this included with breakfast. ##### Sian Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Hamish 2 Mar 2025 Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Bit grim Arrived 8.45, no possibility of dinner, surly receptionist, police arrived later, drunk folk in the bar, felt like a run down dump. One barman doing his best, felt for him Breakfast a far more positive experience, room was adequate, no frills, not even water. Certainly wouldn’t return by choice ##### Hamish Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### farah 28 Aug 2024 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities The property is very dated, the cleanliness is not great, the rooms looked clean but were still dusty and musty smelling. The staff however were great, super friendly and helpful. Pool was good the kids really enjoyed this facility, but no information about timings, we were lucky we arrived before it closed! The parking was good lots of space. ##### farah Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Liam 11 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service #### Needs some care Its a good hotel its just in need of some TLC simple things like replacing mouldy sealant in the shower in fact some sealant would go a long way thag way water wouldnt be running out underneath the screen. Its coming into warmer weather.an the rooms are absolutely roasting air conditioning is obviously an expensive outlay so even just provide fans in the rooms. Bar choices are a little lacking but a nice atmosphere great for kids but the pool area does need cleaned more you feel like your sticking to the tiles when you leave to get changed after a swim ##### Liam Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 13 Apr 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Travelled with our family for a few nights in Aviemore, we have had a great time exploring the area but the resort really needs a major overhaul. The hotel is extremely tired and cleanliness is of a very low standard. Public areas and bedrooms need a deep clean and updating. We were booked on a B&B package, the hotel breakfast really isn’t up to much so we used local cafes instead. The elevator isn’t working and I assume this has been like this for sometime as we were told at check in it’s broken indefinitely. To give some positive feedback any staff we spoke to were very friendly. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Ruth 15 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### Pleasant stay need better info from Hotels.com No stars to Hotels.com who send the wrong information about which MacDonald Hotel we were staying in. I was sent details for a hotel which is currently closed at the MacDonald resort. The resort has three hotels, one of which is currently closed for renovation and we wasted some time looking for the correct hotel. The actual hotel, the MacDonald Highlander was very comfortable though in need of some updating. Very tasty buffet breakfast. ##### Ruth Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Amanda 14 Jul 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Very Disappointing!!!!! Horrible stay!!! Breakfast was late stood for ages for refill of eggs, bacon, sausage etc!! Bathroom had paint coming of the shower ceiling!! Mould around the shower! The only thing that was positive was house keeping came back to clean room. Thumbs up for house keeping!!!! The rest is horrible service ##### Amanda Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Carol-Anne 8 Dec 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Disappointing I think I expected too much from this hotel going by the pictures and the experience I’ve had at other MacDonald hotels I expected a comfortable stay. The hotel was in need of a refurbishment especially the bathroom area. I found the surround of the bath had not been cleaned and found a dead spider on the window sill. I know these are little things but we stayed at this hotel as they offered a Christmas experience so expected my children to stay in a clean bedroom. The hotel room was very cold it was -9 outside I turned the heater to the maximum but it still was only mildly warm to touch. After a couple of visits to reception the agreed to bring up a heater which made a massive difference. Breakfast was okay again my expectations were high especially since it was advertised as a family friendly Christmas weekend break there was hardly anything child friendly for breakfast apart from cereal. I won’t be returning to this hotel I don’t think it represents the MacDonald brand well. ##### Carol-Anne Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 ### Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > - [The Georgian Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Coatbridge-Hotels-The-Georgian-Hotel.h29468483.Hotel-Information) > - [Holiday Inn Aberdeen West by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Aberdeen-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Aberdeen-West.h1583000.Hotel-Information) > - [Red Squirrel, Stevenston by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stevenston-Hotels-Red-Squirrel.h31884764.Hotel-Information) > - [Hot tub lodge with stunning view](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Taynuilt-Hotels-Hot-Tub-Lodge-With-Stunning-Lodge.h59769535.Hotel-Information) > - [Tigh Mor](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stirling-Hotels-Tigh-Mor.h23064993.Hotel-Information) > - [UHI Inverness – Campus Accommodation](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Inverness-Hotels-Cityheart-Inverness-Campus-Accommodation.h18692953.Hotel-Information) > - [Bentley Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Motherwell-Hotels-Bentley-Hotel.h32118669.Hotel-Information) > - [Strathburn Hotel Inverurie by Compass Hospitality](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Inverurie-Hotels-Strathburn-Hotel-Inverurie-By-Compass-Hospitality.h12578746.Hotel-Information) > - [Rusacks St Andrews](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Andrews-Hotels-Rusacks-St-Andrews.h21486.Hotel-Information) > - [Crieff Hydro](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Crieff-Hotels-Crieff-Hydro.h574583.Hotel-Information) > - [Wyndham Duchally Country Estate](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Auchterarder-Hotels-CLC-Duchally-Country-Estate-Hotel-Resort.h79023.Hotel-Information) > - [Muthu Oban Regent Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oban-Hotels-Muthu-Oban-Regent-Hotel-Refurbished.h1419323.Hotel-Information) > - [Leonardo Hotel Inverness](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Inverness-Hotels-Jurys-Inn-Inverness.h20408.Hotel-Information) > - [Myrtle Bank Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gairloch-Hotels-Myrtle-Bank-Hotel.h20233396.Hotel-Information) > - [Lochgreen House Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Troon-Hotels-Lochgreen-House-Hotel.h12755818.Hotel-Information) > - [The Park Hotel Peebles](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Peebles-Hotels-The-Park-Hotel-Peebles.h13177753.Hotel-Information) > - [Radisson Blu Hotel, Perth](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Perth-Hotels-The-Station-Hotel.h4564713.Hotel-Information) > - [Mercure Dumfries Cargenholm House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dumfries-Hotels-Mercure-Dumfries-Cargenholm-House.h78392936.Hotel-Information) > - [The Lauriston Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ardrossan-Hotels-The-Lauriston-Hotel.h1835011.Hotel-Information) > - [The Victoria Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kirkcaldy-Hotels-The-Victoria-Hotel.h4482159.Hotel-Information) > - [Loch Lomond Waterfront Luxury Lodges](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Glasgow-Hotels-Loch-Lomond-Waterfront-Luxury-Lodges.h27365911.Hotel-Information) > - [Raven’s Cliff, Motherwell by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Motherwell-Hotels-Ravens-Cliff.h23151361.Hotel-Information) > - [Buccleuch Arms Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Moffat-Hotels-Buccleuch-Arms-Hotel-Restaurant.h5436640.Hotel-Information) > - [The Millcroft Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gairloch-Hotels-Millcroft-Hotel.h35254076.Hotel-Information) > - [Highgrove House Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kilmarnock-Hotels-Highgrove-House-Hotel.h29841477.Hotel-Information) > - [Metro Inns Falkirk](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Falkirk-Hotels-OYO-Metro-Inns-Falkirk.h22202528.Hotel-Information) > - [The Fox And Willow](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ayr-Hotels-The-Fox-And-Willow.h4563123.Hotel-Information) > - [The Esplanade Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dunoon-Hotels-OYO-The-Esplanade-Hotel.h6467698.Hotel-Information) > - [The Caledonian Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fort-William-Hotels-The-Caledonian-Hotel.h13407571.Hotel-Information) ---