Macdonald Spey Valley Resort
Apartment hotel in Aviemore
2 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Pets allowed and more
About this apartment hotel
Riverfront aparthotel with a golf course and a fitness center
Along with a golf course, this smoke-free aparthotel has an indoor pool and a restaurant. Self parking is free. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are onsite.
Each apartment provides a kitchenette with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. For a bit of entertainment, a TV comes with satellite channels, and guests can also appreciate conveniences like a dining area and an electric kettle. Limited housekeeping is available.
Macdonald Spey Valley Resort offers 95 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Accommodations at this 3.5-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers.
Guests can play rounds at the 9-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including an outdoor tennis court and an indoor tennis court. In addition to an indoor pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.
Along with a golf course, this smoke-free aparthotel has an indoor pool and a restaurant. Self parking is free. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are onsite.
Each apartment provides a kitchenette with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. For a bit of entertainment, a TV comes with satellite channels, and guests can also appreciate conveniences like a dining area and an electric kettle. Limited housekeeping is available.
Macdonald Spey Valley Resort offers 95 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Accommodations at this 3.5-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers.
In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered on a limited basis and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Guests can play rounds at the 9-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including an outdoor tennis court and an indoor tennis court. In addition to an indoor pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amenities
Pool
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Map of Aviemore
Available Rooms
Spacious Extra Three Bedroom Apartment ( Log Fire)
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
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Classic One Bedroom Apartment
Beds not specified • 592 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Classic Extra One Bedroom Apartment with Log Fire
Beds not specified • 592 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Classic Two Bedroom Chalet
Beds not specified • 5909 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Classic Family Chalet
Beds not specified • 5909 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Ratings and reviews
4.0 / 10.0
We stayed in Alvie, number 4, and I have to say it was very cozy and warm. The facilities on the holiday park are excellent and there is something for every age group.
3.0 / 10.0
Location is great.
Facilities are good but the pool was different temperatures in different areas on different days?? It also had loads of sand in the bottom despite there being no obvious sand nearby. The changing rooms aren’t very clean and when using the spinner to dry our swimming stuff when I pulled my daughters swimsuit out there was a bug on it.
Check in: the staff were flustered and there were only 3 people needing served. We arrived on a day it was -6 and yet there was no heating on in the lodge and as you can’t check in prior to 5 pm, it took about 4 hours for the lodge to heat up! There was also mention of having to pay for electricity on the welcome letter but this didn’t apply for us.
If you want a shower, have one at the pool as there’s very little hot water. The hot water tap in our bathroom sink wouldn’t even turn on. There was no hot water at any point in the kitchen so we had to boil a kettle to do dishes.
There’s a lack of home comports that I’d expect such as no hand towels or bath mats provided which is dangerous when you are on holiday with young kids.
Aside from the mould in the lodge etc if the lodges were given an update and modernised and the staff seemed to enjoy their jobs, it would have been a pleasant trip.
Having stayed at both the resort and the hotel in aviemore, we would not return to the resort unfortunately.
3.0 / 10.0
Location is great.
Facilities are good but the pool was different temperatures in different areas on different days?? It also had loads of sand in the bottom despite there being no obvious sand nearby. The changing rooms aren’t very clean and when using the spinner to dry our swimming stuff when I pulled my daughters swimsuit out there was a bug on it.
Check in: the staff were flustered and there were only 3 people needing served. We arrived on a day it was -6 and yet there was no heating on in the lodge and as you can’t check in prior to 5 pm, it took about 4 hours for the lodge to heat up! There was also mention of having to pay for electricity on the welcome letter but this didn’t apply for us.
If you want a shower, have one at the pool as there’s very little hot water. The hot water tap in our bathroom sink wouldn’t even turn on. There was no hot water at any point in the kitchen so we had to boil a kettle to do dishes.
There’s a lack of home comports that I’d expect such as no hand towels or bath mats provided which is dangerous when you are on holiday with young kids.
Aside from the mould in the lodge etc if the lodges were given an update and modernised and the staff seemed to enjoy their jobs, it would have been a pleasant trip.
Having stayed at both the resort and the hotel in aviemore, we would not return to the resort unfortunately.
4.0 / 10.0
It was a great experience. Thoroughly enjoyable. Location, facilities, proximity to Aviemore town centre.
Chalet is a bit tired looking internally. It was clean but someone needs to look up and remove cobwebs and dust on light fittings etc. Kitchen really well stocked.
4.0 / 10.0
It was a great experience. Thoroughly enjoyable. Location, facilities, proximity to Aviemore town centre.
Chalet is a bit tired looking internally. It was clean but someone needs to look up and remove cobwebs and dust on light fittings etc. Kitchen really well stocked.
4.0 / 10.0
Stayed in the 3 bedroom apartment, no 14 for 2 nights with family. Supplied with everything you need for washing dishes. Pool was good, you dont have to reserve a time and they supplied towels. Would stay there again
4.0 / 10.0
Stayed in the 3 bedroom apartment, no 14 for 2 nights with family. Supplied with everything you need for washing dishes. Pool was good, you dont have to reserve a time and they supplied towels. Would stay there again
5.0 / 10.0
very spacious accommodation, lovely quiet area, and only 10 minute walk to town
5.0 / 10.0
very spacious accommodation, lovely quiet area, and only 10 minute walk to town
4.0 / 10.0
Outdated. Large rooms, but mouldy smell
4.0 / 10.0
Outdated. Large rooms, but mouldy smell
6.0 / 10.0
Property was good, Silent and good pool. Communication was v bad, they weren't picking up the call anytime. I checked in around 9 pm and checked out a bit late and they charged me 29 gbp extra !! 😢
6.0 / 10.0
Property was good, Silent and good pool. Communication was v bad, they weren't picking up the call anytime. I checked in around 9 pm and checked out a bit late and they charged me 29 gbp extra !! 😢
4.0 / 10.0
It’s a nice place to stay with family but needs some better cushions on the sofa and some basic renovations
4.0 / 10.0
It’s a nice place to stay with family but needs some better cushions on the sofa and some basic renovations
6.0 / 10.0
It was a fairly nice property but in need of upgrade.
On site restaurant very nice. Lovely food and the staff were exceptionally nice.
Lovely walks in the area.
6.0 / 10.0
It was a fairly nice property but in need of upgrade.
On site restaurant very nice. Lovely food and the staff were exceptionally nice.
Lovely walks in the area.
10.0 / 10.0
Everything great. Beautiful location. Nature in the doorstep - like deer walking past as you’re eating your Cheerios.
Map location from Expedia are a bit off.
10.0 / 10.0
Everything great. Beautiful location. Nature in the doorstep - like deer walking past as you’re eating your Cheerios.
Map location from Expedia are a bit off.
4.0 / 10.0
Check in was quick and easy as was finding our chalet. Stayed in chalet 1 and the chalet itself was clean and tidy however definitely tired and in need of a refurb. Nothing was broken or anything but a lot of paint scraped and dated furniture and fittings. The grounds of the resort were lovely and lots of nice dog walks nearby. A short walk into town so good location wise. Great for families or dogs as had plenty of space and tranquility around you. Didn’t use the leisure facilities and ate in the bar one night as the dog isn’t allowed in the restaurant unfortunately so missed a lot of menu items due to this. Overall happy with our stay and would stay again purely down to the setting and location of the chalets rather than a hotel. But please update the chalets a little to modernise them somewhat. No bedside tables meant no where to put a book or glass or your phone and the bathroom was dated.
4.0 / 10.0
Check in was quick and easy as was finding our chalet. Stayed in chalet 1 and the chalet itself was clean and tidy however definitely tired and in need of a refurb. Nothing was broken or anything but a lot of paint scraped and dated furniture and fittings. The grounds of the resort were lovely and lots of nice dog walks nearby. A short walk into town so good location wise. Great for families or dogs as had plenty of space and tranquility around you. Didn’t use the leisure facilities and ate in the bar one night as the dog isn’t allowed in the restaurant unfortunately so missed a lot of menu items due to this. Overall happy with our stay and would stay again purely down to the setting and location of the chalets rather than a hotel. But please update the chalets a little to modernise them somewhat. No bedside tables meant no where to put a book or glass or your phone and the bathroom was dated.
10.0 / 10.0
Nice property for the money we paid will defiantly be back. Staff in the restraunt were amazing with the kids
10.0 / 10.0
Nice property for the money we paid will defiantly be back. Staff in the restraunt were amazing with the kids
2.0 / 10.0
There's nothing to like about this place. Beds and sofas are filthy and full of animals hair . We spent hours cleaning the rooms. I'm very disappointed. The only thing kids may like is the swimming pool. By the way there is a bar infront of the swimming pool with full wide clear glass. But you're in luck if they let you in. We've been told it is fully booked and to try another day. Customer service is poor. They're not consistent with their information. If you travel with kids try other options this place is not family friendly place.
2.0 / 10.0
There's nothing to like about this place. Beds and sofas are filthy and full of animals hair . We spent hours cleaning the rooms. I'm very disappointed. The only thing kids may like is the swimming pool. By the way there is a bar infront of the swimming pool with full wide clear glass. But you're in luck if they let you in. We've been told it is fully booked and to try another day. Customer service is poor. They're not consistent with their information. If you travel with kids try other options this place is not family friendly place.
5.0 / 10.0
Apart from dated decor, the accommodation is clean and Very comfortable. This was our second stay and we will definitely be back.
5.0 / 10.0
Apart from dated decor, the accommodation is clean and Very comfortable. This was our second stay and we will definitely be back.
6.0 / 10.0
I like the Spey Valley apartments cause they are spacious for a family with 2 kids. Great location getting into town and lots of food options around.
What can be better: - we payed for 4 people but the apartment was set up for 2 and we needed to ask for extra bedding and towels. The pool is only 25 degrees and it’s too cold for a play. The restaurant can be more encouraging for people to eat and spend time there.
6.0 / 10.0
I like the Spey Valley apartments cause they are spacious for a family with 2 kids. Great location getting into town and lots of food options around.
What can be better: - we payed for 4 people but the apartment was set up for 2 and we needed to ask for extra bedding and towels. The pool is only 25 degrees and it’s too cold for a play. The restaurant can be more encouraging for people to eat and spend time there.
10.0 / 10.0
Great location within a wonderful setting. Lodge was ideal and had everything we needed.
10.0 / 10.0
Great location within a wonderful setting. Lodge was ideal and had everything we needed.
2.0 / 10.0
When we arrived we were told the leisure facilities were open however the pool was cold and jacuzzi not working, but it would be fixed soon. It was not fixed the while stay. The indoor leisure facilities was one of the main reason for choosing this resort.
The apartment had only 2 small saucepans to cook in an apartment that can sleep 8
2.0 / 10.0
When we arrived we were told the leisure facilities were open however the pool was cold and jacuzzi not working, but it would be fixed soon. It was not fixed the while stay. The indoor leisure facilities was one of the main reason for choosing this resort.
The apartment had only 2 small saucepans to cook in an apartment that can sleep 8
6.0 / 10.0
We had a nice stay but the property is extremely dated, the one we stayed in (Spey 15) needs new mattresses and carpets, the pool to cold for children but we were able to use the sister resort for free which was great as we stayed their previously. The electricity is not included in the price!!! Expedia should communicate that. Staff were friendly and helpful it’s just a shame the Macdonalds aren’t updating it. :/
6.0 / 10.0
We had a nice stay but the property is extremely dated, the one we stayed in (Spey 15) needs new mattresses and carpets, the pool to cold for children but we were able to use the sister resort for free which was great as we stayed their previously. The electricity is not included in the price!!! Expedia should communicate that. Staff were friendly and helpful it’s just a shame the Macdonalds aren’t updating it. :/
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful place located inbetween mountains. Its quit and serene beauty. We booked a chalet which had fully equipped kitchen. Bedding, Linen and towels were of good quality.
Resort have badminton, pool, tennis, football pitch and a swimming pool as well.
We enjoyed our stay and definitely recommend it.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful place located inbetween mountains. Its quit and serene beauty. We booked a chalet which had fully equipped kitchen. Bedding, Linen and towels were of good quality.
Resort have badminton, pool, tennis, football pitch and a swimming pool as well.
We enjoyed our stay and definitely recommend it.
8.0 / 10.0
We went to ski in the Cairngorms so the location was perfect only 20min away. The lodge was convenient after hours too as it was on the outskirts of Aviemore with plenty of places to enjoy a drink or dinner and supermarkets to stock up the fridge for breakfasts in our accommodation. The second bedroom was a little small for a second couple but we had plenty of communal space to relax inside. We didn't need the conservatory which i am sure in the summer months would be inviting but a bit chilly in January with snow outside. The staff we encountered were all extremely helpful and the inclusive log delivery service was a unexpected. All in all terrific value and above expectiations.
4.0 / 10.0
Family chalets are decent, just a bit small if you have numbers. Swimming pool is great and the food for adults is really nice. The options for children could be better.
Staff were friendly but some bar staff a bit useless.
4.0 / 10.0
Family chalets are decent, just a bit small if you have numbers. Swimming pool is great and the food for adults is really nice. The options for children could be better.
Staff were friendly but some bar staff a bit useless.
FAQs
How much does this apartment hotel cost compared to others in Aviemore?
The average price for a rental in Aviemore is $232 per night. This rental is $4 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this apartment hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Macdonald Spey Valley Resort. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment hotel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Macdonald Spey Valley Resort. Enjoy the water!
Is Macdonald Spey Valley Resort pet friendly?
Yes! This apartment hotel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Macdonald Spey Valley Resort?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, parking, and laundry.
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