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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
The current price is AU$177
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec

Explore the area

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Kinlochard, The Trossachs, Aberfoyle, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 3TL
  • Place, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Go Country, Forest Hills Water Sport Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Stirling Castle
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

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
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Double Bed

Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Stirling

A family-friendly stay in Stirling awaits you at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa. You'll be 0.6 km (0.4 mi) from Go Country, Forest Hills Water Sport Centre and 6.2 km (3.9 mi) from David Marshall Lodge Visitor Centre. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and a full-service spa. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy and mani/pedis along with access to the sauna. The fine-dining restaurant, The Garden Restaurant, serves Regional cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Enjoy the 2 outdoor tennis courts, indoor swimming pool and gym plus access to mini golf. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a sauna and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning full breakfast is served between 8 AM and 9:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions in proximity to this 4-property class Stirling hotel include Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and Loch Lomond.

What's nearby

  • Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Go Country, Forest Hills Water Sport Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Loch Lomond - 40 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Stirling Castle - 41 min drive - 45.0 km
  • University of Stirling - 43 min drive - 47.9 km

Getting around

  • Balloch Station - 28 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Station - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Liz Macgregors - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Steamship Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Pier Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Brig O' Turk Tea Room & Restaurant - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa

Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa
Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, outdoor tennis courts, and an indoor pool. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A health club, a sauna, and spa services are also featured at the family-friendly Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Stirling hotel is smoke free.

  • 55 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1904
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa offers 55 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Digital televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body wraps and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night.

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
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per night

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 Barclaycard. 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 massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

What is the cancellation policy at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa?

Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa?

As of 10 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa on 16 Dec 2025 start from AU$177.0, 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 Forest Hills Hotel & Spa?

Yep, Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as deep-tissue massages.

Does Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa has a pool and an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What luxury perks are available at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa?

Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa features a full-service spa, a health club and an indoor pool.

Is Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground, an arcade and on-site mini golf, it's no surprise that Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa is a hit with families.

Does Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa serve breakfast?

Yeah, full brekkie is on offer daily between 8 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa?

No, Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa's onsite restaurant that serves Regional cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa?

Dogs are welcome at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets.

Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 369 out of 898 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 312 out of 898 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 898 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 898 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 898 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Timothy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly hotel in a quiet and scenic location in the Trossachs. Staff were helpful and there are good facilities including the swimming pool. Lots of local activities are available although water sports were closed when we were there. Traditional food was cooked excellently but there was a South Asian menu where curries were very fiery and service for these slow.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay , however wrong bed for child in room , housekeeping didn’t sort when requested so receptionist kindly sorted for us . Staff in restaurant could be more friendly , but food good .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Gillian

Travelled with partner
On arrival, the hotel reception staff were busily trying to find us accommodation as per our booking through Expedia (3 nights). For some reason, Expedia allowed our booking to go through when the hotels had no rooms available to on the Saturday night. We were asked to wait 1/2 an hour in the bar while they fixed. We asked for a good menu but unfortunately the kitchen closes as 8:30. This meant a 20 minute round trip to the local co-op as nowhere served food after 8:30 in the Aberfoyle area. The breakfast was awful, no vegetarian menu options available. On perusing the continental breakfast I spotted a long dark hair on the fruit platter; I alerted the staff who said they would removed. I thought they would removed the whole tray but to my, and my partners horror, they brought kitchen tweezers and carefully removed the hair - I couldn’t believe my eyes. Needless to say, I did not pay the £26 per head for breakfast nor did we eat dinner or breakfast again during our stay. Lots of better / cheaper options available in Aberfoyle.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Immediate starting point for Ben Venue hike with showers and indoor pool for cool down afterwards (which can be used after check out) make it worth the money. Standard full English breakfast with a number of continental sides given in picturesque dining room was on level with any reputable bed and breakfast but obviously some guests expected a full buffet akin to major chains (despite the clear language upon booking). Comfortable beds in spacious rooms that have seen better days. Areas beyond the lobby are dated with wear and tear that a flagged hotel would not permit. Has a campy, vacation lodge feel not a spa and resort feel. Families and older travelers on short stays seem to predominate. Staff were quite pleasant and helpful. Would stay again if doing something in very immediate vicinity.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A chilled weekend break.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Masimba

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The view is outstanding. But it’s an old hotel that still charges what it would charge if everything was in better nick. I stayed at a Premier Inn next to the airport the night before. There were things that the Premier Inn did better.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Millie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Wait staff needs a tuneup
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pablo, Welwyn Garden City

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
staff were friendly and professional
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gina

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael, Reading

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds. Comfortable rooms. The food is good, not fantastic. Very likeable place to stay. The dining room is particularly attractive. Beds are ok. Good hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Damien

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

brian

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

L

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

10/10 Excellent

Motilal

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

8/10 Good

Kah Ho Kelvin

Travelled with family and small children
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

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel but let down by a few things.

Hotel in lovely setting unfortunately let down by few problems. 1. One day breakfast taking over a hour to be served. 2. Bread shown toaster that was far as it went. 3. Frozen bread and extremely heavy. 4. Last morning hardly anything there and not topped up 5.Evening meals over priced and small,portions. 6. Do not appreciate been quizzed as to why I asked for service charge to be removed. Waiter asked me why was the service not any good? I do not tip as I pay for your service through my accommodation charge. Most of the staff were lovely and the room was lovely and clean. The hotel ,is quite away from Callendar.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very relaxing break in a beautiful location. Had a lovely room with gorgeous loch views, perfect for the recharging escape I wanted. Hotel is very dog friendly with both the rooms and lounge bar dining. Lounge and terrace lovely for relaxing with a view, definitely recommend Forest Hill’s and the Vital Spa where Caroline was fabulous with the Signature Spa treatment. Beautiful area to walk, cycle and explore at Loch Ard and Aberfoyle area makes it idea for either an active or relaxing break.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room except for the smell of dampness.. staff helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Donya

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
It’s advertised on the website that an activity centre offering mountain biking and similar activities is available on-site. However, it turns out that this is actually an independent activity centre located in front of the hotel. While they do offer some activities, they no longer provide bike rentals which was disappointing. Additionally, if you’ve booked a bed and breakfast room, you’ll need to reserve a time slot for breakfast. We were told this was due to high demand, but in reality, it seems to be a staffing issue - there were plenty of empty tables during our visit. This was a first for me, having to book a breakfast slot at a hotel. Unfortunately, the food quality was also underwhelming, so you may be better off exploring local cafés for a more enjoyable breakfast experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay. Stunning location. Great food and drink. Needs a lick of paint in places.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025