Title: Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa ![Indoor pool, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1158100/1158093/6758eacd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1158100/1158093/bb1b10eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bars/lounges](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1158100/1158093/3cd0ddb0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Sauna, body treatments, aromatherapy, deep-tissue massages, body wraps](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1158100/1158093/57ce43a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1158100/1158093/f78c7f3a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa offers lakeside relaxation and recreation. Enjoy spa treatments, mini golf, racquetball/squash, a health club, and poolside loungers. Kids love the arcade/game room and playground. Free in-room WiFi for all. 8.2 Very good ## Popular amenities - Bar - 24/7 front desk - Pool - Room service - Spa - Breakfast available £106 includes taxes & fees 9 Oct - 10 Oct ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates # Tonight [Sept 16 - Sept 17](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-16&endDate=2025-09-17&selected=1158093&PinnedHotelID=1158093&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-16&endDate=2025-09-17&selected=1158093&PinnedHotelID=1158093&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # Tomorrow [Sept 17 - Sept 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-17&endDate=2025-09-18&selected=1158093&PinnedHotelID=1158093&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-17&endDate=2025-09-18&selected=1158093&PinnedHotelID=1158093&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # This weekend [Sept 19 - Sept 21](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-19&endDate=2025-09-21&selected=1158093&PinnedHotelID=1158093&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-19&endDate=2025-09-21&selected=1158093&PinnedHotelID=1158093&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # Next weekend [Sept 26 - Sept 28](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-26&endDate=2025-09-28&selected=1158093&PinnedHotelID=1158093&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-26&endDate=2025-09-28&selected=1158093&PinnedHotelID=1158093&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 6 of 6 rooms ![Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1158100/1158093/ff69ab8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Room, 1 Double Bed 9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Heating TV Clothes dryer Blackout curtains Shower/bath combination Private bathroom Hairdryer - 269 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1158100/1158093/30bd91ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Suite, 1 Double Bed 10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Heating TV Clothes dryer Blackout curtains Shower/bath combination Private bathroom Hairdryer - 236 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1158100/1158093/30bd91ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room, 1 Double Bed 8.4 Very good 7 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Heating TV Clothes dryer Blackout curtains Shower/bath combination Private bathroom Hairdryer - 290 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ![Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1158100/1158093/30bd91ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room, 1 Double Bed 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Heating TV Clothes dryer Blackout curtains Shower/bath combination Private bathroom Hairdryer - 290 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed ![Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1158100/1158093/30bd91ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible ### Highlights Soundproofed Heating TV Clothes dryer Blackout curtains Shower/bath combination Private bathroom Hairdryer - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1158100/1158093/30bd91ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, 1 Double Bed 9.0 Wonderful 26 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Heating TV Clothes dryer Blackout curtains Shower/bath combination Private bathroom Hairdryer - 215 sq ft - 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%2FStirling-Hotels-Macdonald-Forest-Hills-Hotel-Spa.h1158093.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FStirling-Hotels-Macdonald-Forest-Hills-Hotel-Spa.h1158093.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Stirling, Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa is in the mountains and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Loch Lomond and Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Go Country, Forest Hills Water Sport Centre and Scottish Real Ale Shop. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. [Visit our Stirling travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stirling.dx5606) ![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%7C56.18782%2C-4.47977&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=I6vj_OAkdD2ymVomIB7r4vvb-z4=) Kinlochard, The Trossachs, Aberfoyle, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 3TL ### What's nearby - Rob Roy's Grave - 7 min drive - 4.9 miles - Duke's Pass - 7 min drive - 5.9 miles - Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - 20 min drive - 16.3 miles - Loch Lomond Shores - 38 min drive - 29.8 miles - Loch Lomond - 38 min drive - 13.6 miles ### Getting around - Balloch Station - 28 min drive - Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 74 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Liz Macgregors - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Pier Cafe - ‬9 min drive - ‪Steamship Cafe - ‬14 min drive - ‪The Station - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Faerie Tree - ‬6 min drive ## About this property ### Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa Upscale eco-certified hotel by the lake At Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa, you can look forward to a terrace, mini golf and a garden. Indulge in a body wrap, a massage and a facial at the on-site spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and Regional cuisine. Enjoy the health club, as well as activities such as racquetball/squash. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground and an arcade/games room. You'll also find perks such as: - Swimming pool, along with sunloungers - Free self-parking - Full breakfast (surcharge), 2 outdoor tennis courts and an indoor pool - Luggage storage, a lift and a banquet hall - Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff Room features All 55 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Other amenities include: - Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries - 30-inch TVs with cable channels - Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping ### Awards and affiliations Eco-certified property This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Food and drink - Daily full breakfast available 8 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 18 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children - 2 bars/lounges - 2 restaurants - Coffee and tea in common areas ### Restaurants on site - Rafters Bar and Bistro - The Garden Restaurant ### Things to do - 2 outdoor tennis courts - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Full-service spa - Health club - Indoor pool - Mini golf - Playground - Racquetball/squash - Sauna - Steam room ### Family friendly - Arcade/game room - Indoor pool - Laundry facilities - Mini golf - Playground - Soundproofed rooms ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Newspapers in lobby - Safe at front desk - Vending machine ### Guest services - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Wedding services ### Business services - Meeting room ### Outdoors - Garden - In the mountains - On a lake - Picnic area - Pool loungers - Terrace ### Full-service spa - Aromatherapy - Body scrubs - Body wraps - Deep-tissue massages - Facials - Manicures/pedicures - Sauna - Spa open daily ### 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 - Lift - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible parking ### More - 2 buildings - 2 floors - Banquet hall - Built in 1904 - Fireplace in lobby - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shampoo - Shower/bathtub combination - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 30-inch TV with digital channels ### Food and drink - 24-hour room service - Electric kettle ### More - Desk - Dryer - Heating - Iron/ironing board - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight Contactless check-in and check-out are available Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation Food and water bowls are available ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night. ### 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 - Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per night - Service animals are exempt from fees - Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per night 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 This property charges consumption-based electricity fees. 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 Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with 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 Forest Hills Macdonald Hotel Macdonald Forest Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel Stirling Macdonald Forest Hills Stirling Macdonald Forest Hotel Macdonald Hotel Forest Hills Macdonald Forest Hills & Spa Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel Spa Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa Hotel Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa Stirling Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa Hotel Stirling ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa have a pool? > Yes, this property has an indoor pool. ### How much does it cost to stay at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa? > As of 16 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa on 9 Oct 2025 start from £106.02, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stirling-Hotels-Macdonald-Forest-Hills-Hotel-Spa.h1158093.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Is Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa pet-friendly? > Yes, Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much is parking at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa? > Checkout is at 10 AM. ### Where is Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa located? > This family-friendly Stirling hotel is located on a lake, 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Go Country, Forest Hills Water Sport Centre, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Doon Hill and Fairy Knowe and Aberfoyle Golf Club. Rob Roy's Grave and Duke's Pass are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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