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Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel with 2 restaurants

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Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa

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Indoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior
Deluxe Double Room (Feature)
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine
Sauna, body treatments, aromatherapy, deep-tissue massages, body wraps

Overview of Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa

Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Spa
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Explore the area

Map
Kinlochard, The Trossachs, Aberfoyle, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 3TL
  • Popular LocationThe Wee Blether7 min walk
  • Popular LocationGo Country, Forest Hills Water Sport Centre8 min walk
  • Popular LocationArrochar Ardlui Station58 min drive
  • Popular LocationArrochar & Tarbet Station65 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Double Bed

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Family 3)

Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Family 3)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Family 4)

Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Family 4)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Accessible Double)

Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Accessible Double)

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Stirling

On lake.At this Stirling hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Go Country, Forest Hills Water Sport Centre and 6 miles (10 km) of David Marshall Lodge Visitor Centre. Rob Roy's Grave and Doon Hill and Fairy Knowe are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - 17 min drive
  • Loch Ard Forest - 23 min drive
  • Loch Katrine - 26 min drive
  • Queen Elizabeth Forest Park - 31 min drive
  • Loch Lomond - 40 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Faerie Tree - 6 min drive
  • Liz Macgregors Coffee Shop - 6 min drive
  • Aberfoyle Fish & Chip Shop - 6 min drive
  • The Byre Inn - 15 min drive
  • The Pier Cafe - 9 min drive

About this property

Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa

Family-friendly 4-star hotel with 2 restaurants
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
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa offers 55 accommodations with iPod docking stations and complimentary bottled water. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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.

Languages

English, Hungarian, Polish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 8 AM–9:30 AM: GBP 18.00 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels
  • iPod dock
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night (maximum GBP 25.00 per stay)
  • 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.

Property 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: approximately GBP 18.00 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night (maximum GBP 25.00 per stay)
  • 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, 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 guestroom reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. 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 each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

This property charges consumption-based electricity fees.

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
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Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel Stirling
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Macdonald Forest Hotel
Macdonald Hotel Forest Hills
Macdonald Forest Hills & Spa
Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel Spa
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Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 282 out of 708 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 708 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 708 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 708 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 708 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

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Lakshmi

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

John Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. The room was great. The bar area is a little disappointing though, the 2 bar men were also responsible for preparing drinks for the restaurant which left a long queue at the bar. The drinks are overpriced, I get that the location is remote but it the prices were unreasonable. I was also so surprised that there was no room service available.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Serene and secluded location with excellent bedding. It ranks in the top 10 of comfy hotel pillows and mattress. Food is excellent but my chicken breast portion and accompanying veggies were minuscule and I had to order a starter afterward. Nice breakfast with quality ingredients. Area around the hotel is lovely. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Allan

Liked: Room comfort
Allan
Tv problem when we arrived took three tv later to fix problem, maintenance guys were great but reception did not care ! Time we checked in a 3pm and 2.5 hours to fix the tv ! Dangerous stairs leading from bedroom to lounge area / bathroom in bedroom no reason for them to be there ? Hotel tired but suppose adds to the character of the hotel and grounds view were breathtaking.cooked breakfast was small to say the least but plenty of coffee and toast, pastries etc .checkout was surprising we ask if we could leave the car there while we had a quick walk around the reply " stay as long as you want " :-)) ladies at reception must have had a bad day the evening before lols but nice touch to let us stay longer:-))) over all nice location clean hotel maybe tired interior but adds to the character of the building and area . Would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Colin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel nice, but high food and drink prices
Hotel was nice and our family room was ideal. Pool and leisure complex were great. Breakfast was fine, although a little cold when it arrived. Dinner tasted nice, although not great portions. Biggest area that let the hotel down was the price of food and drink. £24 for a chicken or vegetarian was OTT especially as its not exactly top notch food, plus £13 for a glass of wine and £7.85 for a pint of lager. Basically costs like this means we will not be returning. I'm glad breakfast was included as if i had paid £25 for it i would not have been happy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great stay, stunning location the views breath taking - staff were lovely, breakfast was great (black pudding prob the best I’ve tasted) lengthy wait for the cooked breakfast but they are made to order and you can help yourself to the continental selection whilst you wait. Hotel tired in places especially the leisure facility (steam room not working) but overall fab stay in a stunning location with great staff and good food.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Walk-swim-steam room-eat-drink-sleep. Oh yeah.
Great wee break on the edge of the highlands, with a few hours walking in the woods before arrival. Straight into a swim and sauna is terrific after a walk. Of course it's better to have a view of Loch Ard or Ben Lomond than The Car Park, but so it goes.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023