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Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel with indoor pool

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Waterslide
Golf
Terrace/patio
Lobby lounge
Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Macdonald Aviemore Resort, Aviemore, Scotland, PH22 1PN
  • Place, Cairngorms National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairngorm Brewery
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Strathspey Steam Railway
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Aviemore

Aviemore retreat .Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre and Cairngorm Brewery. Spey Valley Championship Golf Course and Aviemore Kart Raceway are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Cairngorms National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cairngorm Brewery - 9 min walk - 0.8 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
  • ‪Route 7 Café - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel

Family-friendly 4-star hotel with indoor pool
Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel offers its guests a golf course, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. There's a restaurant on site, as well as 2 coffee shops/cafes and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and 10 meeting rooms. A children's pool, a fitness center, 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 center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel offers 149 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 28-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite 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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Macdonald Aviemore Hotel

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

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

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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 28-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 onsite 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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

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, 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 each 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.

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Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 252 out of 825 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 825 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 152 out of 825 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 825 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 825 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dane

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

8/10 Good

Gillian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spacious and clean. Beds very comfy. No plug sockets by bed though. Good selection available for breakfast and the pool and soft play were great addition to the hotel. Didn’t manage to make it to the cinema but would have liked to.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kyle

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Very run down. Staff lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, decent hotel, great location. Pool and amenities good, lots to do in the locale.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was clean but the hotel was very dated, the breakfast was not great. Wouldn’t stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

MARJOLENA

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAWN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Elizabeth

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We only had a one night stay so didn’t really get to see much of the hotel or its facilities. What we did see was ok but some areas are looking a bit tired.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Travelled with group
Room was nice… however the roads are confusing and breakfast is chaos!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
This hotel is adequate and has good and not-so-good aspects. First of all is the late check-in time. 4pm seems a bit late, especially for families. On the good side, we were allowed to use the pool while we waited. The pool is a good resource but as with many MacDonald Hotels these days, parts of it are tired and need work. Half the showers in the changing rooms were not working and created queues. In the room, I was lead to believe from photos that the family room would have a double bed and two singles instead of a double and one single. Adequate but nothing more. Also, the television didn't really work. At first, there was no audio for television and then it would switch off randomly. Wifi wasn't very strong. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Mainly chose this because of access to EV charger. Only stayed one night so did not experience much.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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
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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025