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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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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area
Property grounds
Interior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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 - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Go Country, Forest Hills Water Sport Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Loch Lomond - 41 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Stirling Castle - 47 min drive - 46.2 km
  • University of Stirling - 48 min drive - 47.8 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
  • ‪Aberfoyle Fish & Chip Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Steamship Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Faerie Tree - ‬6 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 hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Digital television is provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • 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

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 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

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

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 (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 30-inch TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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 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 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.

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 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 guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. 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.

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
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

Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 381 out of 917 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 316 out of 917 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 917 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 917 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 917 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous hotel. Lovely grounds. Plenty of parking great location with fab views of the loch. Staff and service are second to none. Very comfortable and cosy hotel. Wonderful pool and spa. Plenty to do.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay with very friendly staff family too Was nice and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Karlos

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nao

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were amazing - our children had an amazing experience. Really appreciated how the hotel staff delivered santa stockings and hand written cards to our room for the Christmas day. The hotel was super dog friendly. It was lovely seeing so many people bringing their dogs and were permitted at the lounge. Highly recommend this warm welcoming hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

SAJID

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All staff very nice, food lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Carly

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amit

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet with good views
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

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

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel good location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Glasgow

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room with great ciews
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We really enjoyed our stay here. The gym and pool facilities were fantastic. Our room was very spacious and immaculate and on the ground floor which was easy access for our dog. One thing to be aware of is that the dining slots book up quickly - it might be worth ringing the hotel before your stay and arranging what time you would like dinner for. When we checked in our only options were 5.30pm or 8.30pm with nothing in between. This in no way marred our view of the hotel and the staff were always very attentive - just something to be aware of.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Graeme

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Check in was pretty poor. Customer service was very poor and made to feel stupid that I didn’t carry a physical credit card. Abruptly told well you won’t be able to charge anything to your room. Waitress at breakfast had phone sticking out one back pocket and vape sticking out the other. Food however was lovely but expensive. Room was large and clean but very tired with cracks and lots of minor issues throughout. Cleaning staff spoke zero English with no attempt to try to help. Overall it was an ok trip away but loads to improve on to make it great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robin, Newton Abbot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting. Large and very comfortable room. But there was a long queue to check in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Wendy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes but in no way made up for the terrible stay we otherwise experienced. Worst stay we've ever had in a hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Grace

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
Reception staff not very warm and welcoming. Spa could be cleaner, lockers didn’t work for valuables. Dirty crockery at afternoon tea, dirty glasses at dinner and shortage of wine glasses?! TV in room stopped working.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were lovely. The suite we had was spacious but a bit dated. The breakfasts were great however the dinner menu and meals we thought were mediocre especially for a 4 star hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pool great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a lovely hotel in beautiful countryside. The staff in Reception were so friendly and helpful. The room was large with a lounge area and very comfortable. We used the swimming pool after check in which was super and quite warm! The dining room is lovely with wonderful views across to Loch Ard and the bar / lounge area very cosy and comfortable. There are so many walks to do around. We hope to come back and try more of them. The evening meal was overpriced. The Cumberland sausage and mash was very good though I felt I had to add more vegetables (which cost an extra£6!). My husband’s Indian starter of fried haggis and paneer was very tasty but his Chicken tikka was so disappointing as it consisted of a plain chicken breast sitting in some fairly mild tikka sauce - bearing no resemblance to the original dish with a small amount of rice and a little naan bread.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were friendly and helpful, and worked quickly to aright any mistakes made in ordering breakfast. The room was comfortable with a fabulous view over the loch.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

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