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Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa

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Indoor pool, pool loungers
Property grounds
2 bars/lounges
Sauna, body treatments, aromatherapy, deep-tissue massages, body wraps
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym
The current price is £124
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul

Room options

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Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Clothes dryer
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Clothes dryer
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Clothes dryer
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Clothes dryer
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Clothes dryer
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Clothes dryer
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
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
  • Doon Hill and Fairy Knowe - 12 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - 20 min drive - 16.3 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 Coffee Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Station - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Faerie Tree - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Brig o' Turk Tearoom - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Pier Cafe - ‬9 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 massage, aromatherapy and a manicure/pedicure 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 with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), 2 outdoor tennis courts and an indoor pool
  • Newspapers in the reception, smoke-free property and wedding services
  • 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.

Languages

English, Hungarian, Polish

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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 15.00 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 15.00 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.

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 1 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa on 6 Jul 2025 start from £124.48, 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 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 15.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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).

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Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 351 out of 851 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 296 out of 851 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 851 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 851 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 851 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Motilal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with lovely gardens. Very peaceful and meditative.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and relaxing stay, great food, comfy bed, loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting, friendly staff, good food and good value Shame the actual building is looking a bit tired and needing some tlc
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kah Ho Kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning backdrop in the forest next to a lake. Service was homely and welcoming. Property itself is quite dated.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location. Stunning grounds.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Comfortable, high quality with lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area and very well presented hotel. Staff were friendly and facilities were great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A warm welcome from efficient knowledgeable staff. The room was spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the Glengoyne suite, 311 The room was huge with a separate sitting room. Good views. Just needed the wardrobe sliding doors refitting. All the staff were helpful at all times. Great choice at breakfast. The pool was a nice extra. My only downside was the location with regard to the rest of the area, it’s a bit off the beaten track.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in a very quiet, beautiful area of Scotland surrounded by outstanding scenery. Our room was huge and was well appointed, staff were friendly and restaurant for dinner was lovely. Breakfast was abit disappointing, food and drinks cold, no toast and not much left in buffet. Not sure if this was down to lack of staff but those there were very obliging. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

clare

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pluses are the food and the bedroom Swimming pool area is tired ditty with nothing working Changing areas are dreadful We will not return Poor for a MacDobald
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views. Friendly staff. Rooms could be doing with a bit of attention just like cleaning grout, filling cracks. We had 3 alcoholic drinks, a starter and 2 mains and it was 99.00 to give idea of pricing. I would definitely go back but for longer to enjoy the spa and watersports. X
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
was good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

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

Forest Hills Hotel

We had booked to celebrate a family birthday. The room was clean and very comfortable. The food was excellent, served promptly by friendly helpful staff. Would thoroughly recommend Forest Hills hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

sabina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful large room. Great value. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Dorothy Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and property. Room comfy and staff very friendly but for a hotel of this supposed standard there was a distinct lacking in detail. Of the four days I stayed there only once was the room serviced properly. For example on two occasions the tea/milk/biscuits was not and on a couple of occasions the dirty water glasses were not replaced. In the restaurant on one occasion there were no side plates at breakfast, and dirty dishes were left on the table when other food was brought. The restaurant has a limited menu and whereas one meal I had which was the burger was very good the with the second meal the chicken dish the broccoli was inedible and the sauce with it was not as described. Altogether quite disappointing. However my visit to the Spa was exceptionally good.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

open the bloody windows

beautiful hotel , beautiful surroundings great staff , great facilities, restaurant a little pricey however if you like fresh air when asleep windows only open an inch for "safety" ....yet they have 3 storey apartments with a balcony
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Lovely Country Hotel

We had a very nice room. Very comfortable bed and really good size. It had a sofa and 2 comfortable winged chairs. Very nice views over the loch and due to the time of years snow topped mountains.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Beautiful location friendly staff and relaxing hot

The hotel staff were really nice and friendly. The food was lovely and reasonably priced The leisure facilities was clean and fairly modern. Only down side was the noise in the room, I was on a ground floor room and could clearly hear the occupants above with someone obviously leaving early I would suggest requesting an upstairs room if you can.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful secluded location. Good spa and gym facilities. We stayed in a self catering lodge, which was spacious and well equipped with excellent views of the loch. Food at the restaurant was nothing special and limited choice. Areas of the property could do with some maintenance, including lighting, overflowing drains, flooded paths. Hotel staff were not the most friendly or efficient, but got the job done- we weren’t even asked if we enjoyed our stay…
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

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

Forest hills

Very nice comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Abdul

Liked: Amenities
Great location with wonderful views .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location with great views over Loch Ard and plenty of parking available onsite. Stay was enjoyable although Hotel needs a bit of updating in places. Overall experience was spoiled by the terrible restaurant service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

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

Weekend retreat bliss

Amazing location, the hotel grounds were beautiful, very friendly staff, food was fabulous, bedroom was bigger than I expected, cannot fault this hotel. Would defintely go back for another visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and beautiful setting
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024