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Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with golf course and fitness centre

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Waterslide
Terrace/patio
Golf
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Hot tub
The current price is AU$185
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec

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Macdonald Aviemore Resort, Aviemore, Scotland, PH22 1PN
  • Place, Cairngorms National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Strathspey Steam Railway
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Spey Valley Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (King plus pull out bed)

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
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Aviemore

A family-friendly stay in Aviemore awaits you at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre and Cairngorm Brewery. Highlights at this hotel include 2 coffee shops/cafes, a golf course and a restaurant. .A day of pampering can include massages and body wraps along with aromatherapy and mani/pedis. The restaurant, Aspects, is open for dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the indoor swimming pool, gym, Hot tub and sauna. Business amenities include 10 meeting rooms, a conference centre, and a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a children's swimming pool and a snack bar/deli. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In proximity to this 4-property class Aviemore hotel you'll find Cairngorms National Park.

What's nearby

  • Cairngorms National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cairngorm Brewery - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Spey Valley Championship Golf Course - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Strathspey Steam Railway - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Spey Valley Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪High Range - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cairngorm Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Winking Owl - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Inverdruie Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Old Bridge Inn - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel

Family-friendly hotel with golf course and fitness centre
Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel offers its guests a golf course, an indoor pool, and Access to hot tub. There's a restaurant on site, as well as 2 coffee shops/cafes and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and 10 meeting rooms. A children's pool, a fitness centre, and a sauna are also featured at the family-friendly Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Aviemore hotel is smoke free.

  • 149 guestrooms or units
  • 2 coffee shops
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel offers 149 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. 28-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site 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.

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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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 18 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
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Golf driving range
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Mountain biking
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Baby toys
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

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
  • 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
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 18.00 for adults and from GBP 12.50 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Aviemore Highland
Aviemore Hotel Macdonald
Aviemore Macdonald Highland Hotel
Aviemore Macdonald Hotel
Highland Aviemore
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Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel Aviemore
Macdonald Highland
Macdonald Aviemore Hotel At Macdonald Aviemore Resort Scotland
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel?

Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel?

As of 7 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel on 14 Dec 2025 start from AU$184.95, 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 parking available at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel?

Yep, Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like body wraps and facials.

Does Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel have a pool?

Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel has an indoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Is Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, a playground and an arcade, it's no surprise that Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, full brekkie is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel?

No, Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel?

Yep, Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel has an 18-hole golf course. You will also find a golf driving range.

Reviews

Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 248 out of 812 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 309 out of 812 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 812 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 812 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 812 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emmet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super comfy beds, friendly staff, and the food was good. Great place to stay if you're visiting Aviemore for hiking/outdoor activities, espessially since they have a hot tub, pool and sauna which were great after a long day.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pankaj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

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

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

KANAE, London

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
According to the hotel description on Expedia, the hotel has coin laundry facilities, but when I arrived at the hotel, I found out the hotel does not have any of those, which was extremely inconvenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Matt

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was good and good choice and service
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Leanne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was tired and in urgent need of TLC. It was not the cleanest of hotels either. I was disappointed as I have always admired from a far and was looking forward to this stay with my family. Cleanliness should be a given at least but sadly I had to endure what was as it was under staffed and if I asked any questions it always seemed to be a struggle or inconvenience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Susanne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Leanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Enjoyable

Room was comfy. It just needs a little upgrading in some areas. Bathroom needs painting etc. Still enjoyable. Breakfast was nice. I ate on site at the Italian. Food was nice and service was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Victoria

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never again until place had been upgraded.

Macdonald hotel was meant to be 4 star. Can safely say 2/3 star. Mould in bathrooms. Unclean bathroom floors. Side panal of the path was water damaged by many years of usage. The buildings are very old now and in major need of upgrade and repair. Including restuarants. We have visited maybe 5 times over the last 10 years and this time was the most disappointing. It doesnt have the 4 star feel and next time definitely be booking else where sad to say. Time for some maintenance. Couldnt even get a latte with breakfast, had to pay extra. Paid £650 for 2 nights and couldnt even have a latte for breakfast. 😂 The staff were friendly.
Entrance into our hotel. Dark and not welcoming
Mould all around the ceiling
Bath tub in need of repair. Can't upload the video but the floor was black when we wiped it to get water off the floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shivaun

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff lovely and very kind and understanding. Local area beautiful and lots of activities outwith area for the children. Grandson is autistic and also has adhd and at times could be very hyper but staff anazing with him and understanding.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Comfortable bed and good food
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me & my Son go up there at least 3 times a year as he enjoys the place. Great stuff & very friendly. Juat go & enjoy the experience yourself
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

angela

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A

The room smelt of damp, restricting my breathing considerably and needing an emergency prescription. I requested a dehumidifier but was assured they could use a purifier when I was out of the room, no evidence this was executed as it didn’t help. When I expressed my concern at reception I was told they would look out for the next customer. I feel I should have been offered another room as I tried to explain I am asthmatic and a diabetic….. This spoilt my stay and I will not be staying again. A real pity as the breakfast was very good and the restaurant staff were excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Because it's such a large property I got lost. Have your check in person circle your hotel because there are 4 of them. Breakfast was excellent!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Dmitriy, Richmond

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Decent complex in nice area to enjoy all outdoors.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gabriely, Winter Garden

Travelled with family
It was a ok stay. Building very outdated and place felt dirty
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Werner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rhodri

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lindsey

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Fine but not 4-star

Our stay was fine…. However I definitely wouldn’t say it was a four star hotel. The shower was broken and the room was damp with excessive condensation on the inside of the window. Phoned and asked for shower to be looked at at 4pm and still not done by 9pm. We were assured the GM would contact us the following morning but nil contact. Apart from that the staff were nice at check in, and at breakfast. Children enjoyed the pool and the disco.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

June

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

Aviemore escape

Enjoyed our stay, very clean and comfy room with nice shower. Friendly and efficient staff. Very good buffet breakfast with lots of choices. Only negative is expensive wine at the bar
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Charles

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We will not be going back to McDonald’s Highland Resort the room service was very poor, our room was still not serviced at 17:00 this happen two days running had to go to reception before it was done. The breakfast was very poor my wife got food poisoning after the breakfast on Saturday as the sausage she had partly eaten hadn’t been fully cooked. The hotel is very shabby worn carpets worn furniture it needs a complete refurb. We have been going to that hotel at least once or twice a year over the last 20 years, over the last five years it has gradually gone downhill and this was probably the worst it been. McDonald’s should not be charging those rates for this hotel as it is not up to a 4 star rating we were very disappointed. Regards, Charles Nisbet
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025