Macdonald Aviemore Hotel

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7.0
/10
Pleasant
513 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

ELIZABETH

10.0
/ 10
Everything from check in to check out was fantastic room was amazing breakfast so good & so much choice will definitely be back

Ingrida

10.0
/ 10
Well suited for a family holiday. Great location, stunning scenery. Highly recommend.

Umar

10.0
/ 10
Stayed for the weekend with the family (2 adults & 2 kids aged 8 & 6). Room was a good size and clean. Great amenities on site - playpark, cinema, swimming pool, soft play & amazing pizza at the resort's Italian restaurant.
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Macdonald Aviemore Resort, Highland, Scotland, PH22 1PN

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Restaurant
Swimming Pool
24-Hour Front Desk
Parking
WiFi
Elevator
Macdonald Aviemore Hotel is a hotel is located at Highland. 24-hours front desk is available to serve you, from check-in to check-out, or any assistance you need. Should you desire more, do not hesitate to ask the front desk, we are always ready to accommodate you.
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General


Near Strathspey Steam Railway

Location


With a stay at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel in Aviemore, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Strathspey Steam Railway and 5 minutes by foot from Spey Valley Golf Course. This family-friendly hotel is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Cairngorms National Park and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre.

Attractions


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Strathspey Steam Railway - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Spey Valley Golf Course - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Craigellachie National Nature Reserve - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Speyside Wildlife - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Rothiemurchus Estate Visitor Centre - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Cairngorm Brewery - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Spey Valley Championship Golf Course - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Aviemore Kart Raceway - 3 km / 1.9 mi
Loch na Carraigean - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Loch an Eilein - 4.6 km / 2.9 mi
Avie Lochan - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Loch Vaa - 5.6 km / 3.5 mi
Loch Morlich - 8.9 km / 5.5 mi
G2 Adventure Hub Aviemore - 9.9 km / 6.2 mi

The preferred airport for Macdonald Aviemore Hotel is Inverness (INV) - 58.6 km / 36.4 mi

Facilities


Treat yourself with massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 indoor pools, a health club, and a waterslide. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and ski storage.

Business Facilities


Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 10 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Dining


At Macdonald Aviemore Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Rooms


Make yourself at home in one of the 108 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.

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Things to Do

  • Shops
  • Spa
  • Health club
  • Picnic area
  • Garden
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Waterslide
  • Pool sun loungers

Hotel Services

  • Laundry service
  • Express check-in
  • Wedding service
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-out
  • 24-hour Receptionist

Sports and Recreations

  • Ski storage
  • Fitness center
  • Game room
  • Archery

Accessibilty

  • Braille or raised signage
  • Accessible parking
  • Accessible path of travel

Business Facilities

  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Conference rooms

Public Facilities

  • Elevator
  • Smoke-free area
  • Safety deposit box

Family-friendly Facilities

  • Kids club
  • Children pool

General

  • Banquet
  • Parking

Food and Drinks

  • Breakfast

Transportation

  • Bicycle rental

Nearby Facilities

  • Gift shop

Kids and Pets

  • Children facilities

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Macdonald Aviemore Hotel

Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
16:00 - 22:00
Check-out:
Before 11:00

Pets

Pets Not Allowed

Additional Policy

Professional property host/manager, Contactless check-out is available, LGBTQIA+ friendly, No rollaway/extra beds available, Green Tourism Program, Contactless check-in is available
  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 18.00 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

General Information

Popular Facilities
Restaurant, Swimming Pool, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi, Elevator
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 16:00 - 22:00 - to 11:00
Breakfast Availability
Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel
108
Number of floors in Macdonald Aviemore Hotel
3
Another facilities in Macdonald Aviemore Hotel
Shops, Spa, Health club, Picnic area, Garden

Frequently asked question in Macdonald Aviemore Hotel

What are available facilities at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel?
There are top facilites at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel such as Restaurant, Swimming Pool, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi, Elevator. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel?
The standard check-in time at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel is starting from 16:00 - 22:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 11:00
Does Macdonald Aviemore Hotel provide breakfast?
Yes, Macdonald Aviemore Hotel provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of Macdonald Aviemore Hotel
Macdonald Aviemore Hotel has a 4.0-star rating.
How many floors does Macdonald Aviemore Hotel have?
Macdonald Aviemore Hotel has 3.
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7.0
Pleasant
From 512 reviews
Cleanliness

7.6

Room Comfort

7.2

Location

8.2

Service and Facilites

7.4

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Inga
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Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

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Spacious, clean room, helpful staff.
Neil
icon-Leisure with Friends
Leisure with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Warm hotel in the winter snow
ELIZABETH
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 22 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Everything from check in to check out was fantastic room was amazing breakfast so good & so much choice will definitely be back
Hannah
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 22 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Hotel on resort we booked was closed for night so our reservation has been moved to the highlands hotel . We did not recieve any communication or notification regarding this , we arrived 1 hour after check in time to a dark deserted hotel with a note posted on door telling us to to go to highland hotel reception nearby , so this was ever so slightly frustrating and stressful with 3 kids in the dark . Highland hotel had booked us in to 3 adjoining rooms which were lovely and great to have space for our family but communication from the hotel of the change would of been greatly recieved and welcome.
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Scott
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
2.0
/10
Reviewed 25 week(s) ago

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Room was dated, lighting didn’t light the space, room was never cleaned despite us asking on numerous occasions. Mould on bathroom ceiling and taps. Rusty radiators. Threadbare carpets. Unhelpful staff. Very expensive food and drinks on site. Breakfast was poor quality in choice and quality. Pastries always undercooked. Toast never actually toasted. Hot food over salted and often burnt.
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Barbara
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
4.0
/10
Reviewed 29 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Staff were nice enough. Room kidding on it was posh. Poor job hoovering though my daughter made some money on the coins found. Not so happy she was picking up Kirby grips, sharp hair pins, hair bobbles and those things plastic tags from new clothes from our room floor. Great finds for a family room when you have a young child. Some suspect substances on bedroom wall and back of toilet door (green). No information about what was on in resort. All posters up about cinema times/films more than a week out of date. No info on ice rink. Nothing about the play room next to pool and soft play. No opening times, what they offered. Assumed it was just for toddlers from what we could see through window. Until we noticed a young girl with craft stuff. Sign at our hotel reception gave pool opening hours but said to ask at pool reception for info on times for slide and eaves. Walked over for the guy at the pool to keep repeating the pool is open now like we had two heads Then of course we go a different day to discover not only was the slide not open yet but they had no towels. Pool was freezing, not just a little cold. Spa pool broken, steam room out of order. Thought there might have been evening entertainment on for kids as it is a family resort...not that we found despite it being the Scottish October holiday. Whilst breakfast was fine and staff attentive. Having so many stand and watch ready to pounce when you put a bowl down is disconcerting. Restaurant in our hotel shut.
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calum
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 31 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

have stayed here a couple of times over the years, the hotel i getting very tired now, rooms are dated and i was running marathon the next day and was leaving early, asked if i could get something for breakfast (that i paid for for my whole family) but was just told no. it was not a cheap room and was left disappointed.
Kazem
10.0
/10
Reviewed 32 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Nice hotel.
Keelan
icon-Leisure with Children
Leisure with Children
4.0
/10
Reviewed 33 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The property is dated and the pictures do not show a true reflection of what it’s really like. Very bad breakfast, for having a hot plate everything was cold. Mattresses so worn down it was impossible to sleep. Excellent parking but overall a very poor experience that definitely was not value for money. I do not recommend this hotel.
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Miguel
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 34 week(s) ago

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Pretty average in general. No complaints at all.
Clair
icon-Leisure with Children
Leisure with Children
6.0
/10
Reviewed 35 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Family friendly, good pool & soft play
Jordan
icon-Business
Business
10.0
/10
Reviewed 36 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Great stay and a fantastic location
Leanne
icon-Leisure with Children
Leisure with Children
8.0
/10
Reviewed 37 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The property is dated and it shows on the outside and in the rooms. The room was spacious enough for a family of for for a couple of nights. Breakfast was of a good standard and the access to the soft play and pool was good, the pool was freezing however so we didnt stay long.
M
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
4.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Hotel is very tired. Rooms are ok nothing special not for the price anyway! No glasses at the bar for our pint of beer. No food served in bar downstairs. Toilets in bar are horrible. For the price they charged for a stay there, i wouldnt spend the money again!
Emma
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Breakfast was basic but fine, bar service was terrible, barman didn’t know what he was doing. Rooms not serviced and shabby but adequate. Pool changing areas filthy, pool cold. Kids loved the soft play area. Location good. Staff friendly but not enough of them.
Ingrida
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Well suited for a family holiday. Great location, stunning scenery. Highly recommend.
Taim
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
4.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Dirty rooms , carpets need to be replaced. Bathroom stains. Mouldy. In desperate need of renovations.
Steven
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
4.0
/10
Reviewed 40 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The hotel itself was fine - cheap and cheerful - and the staff there were really helpful and even gave us leisure passes despite arriving earlier than check in. What let the rating down and lets Macdonald hotels down overall was the terrible experience we had at the Italian restaurant despite knowing 2 of our party are gluten intolerant the 2x attempts at bringing inedible stone cold (uncooked/frozen) pizza bases and then expecting to charge the full bill in full view of rest of restaurant.
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PUNEET
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 40 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Everything is ok except the rooms which are now out dated, without aircon or ventilation. Activities are good and surroundings are amazing. But the resort and rooms need a major refurbishment.
Vicky
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 40 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The Macdonald aviemore hotel needs some updating but generally clean and tidy. The reception staff on the day got the job done but he wasn’t very friendly. We asked for a fan to which we got a two word reply ‘no fans’. My daughter left some belongings in a drawer after we checked out and after contacting the hotel several times we have not had any response about getting them back. The housekeeping staff apparently give the room a thorough clean including the drawers and so therefore should have found the belongings. Despite giving our date of stay and room number they haven’t been in touch. This is disappointing and I would have expected more.
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7.0
Pleasant
From 512 reviews
Cleanliness

7.6

Room Comfort

7.2

Location

8.2

Service and Facilites

7.4

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Traveler Reviews Macdonald Aviemore Hotel

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40
Top reviews
Inga
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Spacious, clean room, helpful staff.
Neil
icon-Leisure with Friends
Leisure with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Warm hotel in the winter snow
ELIZABETH
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 22 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Everything from check in to check out was fantastic room was amazing breakfast so good & so much choice will definitely be back
Hannah
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 22 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Hotel on resort we booked was closed for night so our reservation has been moved to the highlands hotel . We did not recieve any communication or notification regarding this , we arrived 1 hour after check in time to a dark deserted hotel with a note posted on door telling us to to go to highland hotel reception nearby , so this was ever so slightly frustrating and stressful with 3 kids in the dark . Highland hotel had booked us in to 3 adjoining rooms which were lovely and great to have space for our family but communication from the hotel of the change would of been greatly recieved and welcome.
Read More
Scott
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
2.0
/10
Reviewed 25 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Room was dated, lighting didn’t light the space, room was never cleaned despite us asking on numerous occasions. Mould on bathroom ceiling and taps. Rusty radiators. Threadbare carpets. Unhelpful staff. Very expensive food and drinks on site. Breakfast was poor quality in choice and quality. Pastries always undercooked. Toast never actually toasted. Hot food over salted and often burnt.
Read More
Barbara
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
4.0
/10
Reviewed 29 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Staff were nice enough. Room kidding on it was posh. Poor job hoovering though my daughter made some money on the coins found. Not so happy she was picking up Kirby grips, sharp hair pins, hair bobbles and those things plastic tags from new clothes from our room floor. Great finds for a family room when you have a young child. Some suspect substances on bedroom wall and back of toilet door (green). No information about what was on in resort. All posters up about cinema times/films more than a week out of date. No info on ice rink. Nothing about the play room next to pool and soft play. No opening times, what they offered. Assumed it was just for toddlers from what we could see through window. Until we noticed a young girl with craft stuff. Sign at our hotel reception gave pool opening hours but said to ask at pool reception for info on times for slide and eaves. Walked over for the guy at the pool to keep repeating the pool is open now like we had two heads Then of course we go a different day to discover not only was the slide not open yet but they had no towels. Pool was freezing, not just a little cold. Spa pool broken, steam room out of order. Thought there might have been evening entertainment on for kids as it is a family resort...not that we found despite it being the Scottish October holiday. Whilst breakfast was fine and staff attentive. Having so many stand and watch ready to pounce when you put a bowl down is disconcerting. Restaurant in our hotel shut.
Read More
calum
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 31 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

have stayed here a couple of times over the years, the hotel i getting very tired now, rooms are dated and i was running marathon the next day and was leaving early, asked if i could get something for breakfast (that i paid for for my whole family) but was just told no. it was not a cheap room and was left disappointed.
Kazem
10.0
/10
Reviewed 32 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Nice hotel.
Keelan
icon-Leisure with Children
Leisure with Children
4.0
/10
Reviewed 33 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The property is dated and the pictures do not show a true reflection of what it’s really like. Very bad breakfast, for having a hot plate everything was cold. Mattresses so worn down it was impossible to sleep. Excellent parking but overall a very poor experience that definitely was not value for money. I do not recommend this hotel.
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Miguel
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 34 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Pretty average in general. No complaints at all.
Clair
icon-Leisure with Children
Leisure with Children
6.0
/10
Reviewed 35 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Family friendly, good pool & soft play
Jordan
icon-Business
Business
10.0
/10
Reviewed 36 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Great stay and a fantastic location
Leanne
icon-Leisure with Children
Leisure with Children
8.0
/10
Reviewed 37 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The property is dated and it shows on the outside and in the rooms. The room was spacious enough for a family of for for a couple of nights. Breakfast was of a good standard and the access to the soft play and pool was good, the pool was freezing however so we didnt stay long.
M
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
4.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Hotel is very tired. Rooms are ok nothing special not for the price anyway! No glasses at the bar for our pint of beer. No food served in bar downstairs. Toilets in bar are horrible. For the price they charged for a stay there, i wouldnt spend the money again!
Emma
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Breakfast was basic but fine, bar service was terrible, barman didn’t know what he was doing. Rooms not serviced and shabby but adequate. Pool changing areas filthy, pool cold. Kids loved the soft play area. Location good. Staff friendly but not enough of them.
Ingrida
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Well suited for a family holiday. Great location, stunning scenery. Highly recommend.
Taim
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
4.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Dirty rooms , carpets need to be replaced. Bathroom stains. Mouldy. In desperate need of renovations.
Steven
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
4.0
/10
Reviewed 40 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The hotel itself was fine - cheap and cheerful - and the staff there were really helpful and even gave us leisure passes despite arriving earlier than check in. What let the rating down and lets Macdonald hotels down overall was the terrible experience we had at the Italian restaurant despite knowing 2 of our party are gluten intolerant the 2x attempts at bringing inedible stone cold (uncooked/frozen) pizza bases and then expecting to charge the full bill in full view of rest of restaurant.
Read More
PUNEET
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 40 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Everything is ok except the rooms which are now out dated, without aircon or ventilation. Activities are good and surroundings are amazing. But the resort and rooms need a major refurbishment.
Vicky
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 40 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The Macdonald aviemore hotel needs some updating but generally clean and tidy. The reception staff on the day got the job done but he wasn’t very friendly. We asked for a fan to which we got a two word reply ‘no fans’. My daughter left some belongings in a drawer after we checked out and after contacting the hotel several times we have not had any response about getting them back. The housekeeping staff apparently give the room a thorough clean including the drawers and so therefore should have found the belongings. Despite giving our date of stay and room number they haven’t been in touch. This is disappointing and I would have expected more.
Read More
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