Macdonald Aviemore Hotel
Hotel in Aviemore
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this hotel
Family-friendly hotel with 2 indoor pools and a health club
Along with 2 indoor pools, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a health club. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a sauna, and a conference center are onsite.
Macdonald Aviemore Hotel offers 108 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.
2 indoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a waterslide, a health club, and a sauna.
Along with 2 indoor pools, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a health club. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a sauna, and a conference center are onsite.
Macdonald Aviemore Hotel offers 108 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.
This Aviemore hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.
2 indoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a waterslide, a health club, and a sauna.
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or health club without adult supervision.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amenities
Pool
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Hot tub or spa
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Map of Aviemore
Available Rooms
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
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Standard Room, Multiple Beds
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
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Standard Room, Multiple Beds
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
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Reviews
1.0
Don’t be fooled by the photos. They show different places within the ‘resort’ and the most standout photos are of the ‘Highland Hotel’ part of the resort. Double check which hotel you are staying in within the resort to avoid disappointment.
1.0
Don’t be fooled by the photos. They show different places within the ‘resort’ and the most standout photos are of the ‘Highland Hotel’ part of the resort. Double check which hotel you are staying in within the resort to avoid disappointment.
1.5
Hotel & room very dated.
Bed & duvet lumpy & uncomfortable.
Expensive for what it was, no value for money.
1.5
Hotel & room very dated.
Bed & duvet lumpy & uncomfortable.
Expensive for what it was, no value for money.
3.0
The property is very dated, the cleanliness is not great, the rooms looked clean but were still dusty and musty smelling. The staff however were great, super friendly and helpful. Pool was good the kids really enjoyed this facility, but no information about timings, we were lucky we arrived before it closed! The parking was good lots of space.
3.0
The property is very dated, the cleanliness is not great, the rooms looked clean but were still dusty and musty smelling. The staff however were great, super friendly and helpful. Pool was good the kids really enjoyed this facility, but no information about timings, we were lucky we arrived before it closed! The parking was good lots of space.
4.0
This property was amazing for families, lots of activities for children. We would definitely come back.
4.0
This property was amazing for families, lots of activities for children. We would definitely come back.
4.0
Quiet and relaxing place. Lots of activities for kids and adults
Evening entertainment
4.0
Quiet and relaxing place. Lots of activities for kids and adults
Evening entertainment
0.5
Horrible stay!!! Breakfast was late stood for ages for refill of eggs, bacon, sausage etc!! Bathroom had paint coming of the shower ceiling!! Mould around the shower! The only thing that was positive was house keeping came back to clean room. Thumbs up for house keeping!!!! The rest is horrible service
0.5
Horrible stay!!! Breakfast was late stood for ages for refill of eggs, bacon, sausage etc!! Bathroom had paint coming of the shower ceiling!! Mould around the shower! The only thing that was positive was house keeping came back to clean room. Thumbs up for house keeping!!!! The rest is horrible service
5.0
Very nice apartment
5.0
Very nice apartment
2.0
So many doors down the hallways to the rooms. The door outside our room was a main walkway and was opening and slamming all hours of the night.
2.0
So many doors down the hallways to the rooms. The door outside our room was a main walkway and was opening and slamming all hours of the night.
2.0
Very dated an in need of freshening up. Smelt like the property had been closed for some time.
2.0
Very dated an in need of freshening up. Smelt like the property had been closed for some time.
5.0
Very good break at Aviemore , nice swimming pool
5.0
Very good break at Aviemore , nice swimming pool
1.5
I arrived the booked hotel, but there were empty. I have been waiting one hour outside the hotel during cold weather. There is no direct contact to the hotel from hotel.com
Finally I found their contact # from their website. They moved my booking to another hotel, Macdonald Highlands Hotel, without any notice to me. They told me because I booked the hotel from 3rd party (Hotels.com) so they can’t contact me. I think it is non sense. I can’t pay £25 for the dinner package, I have to pay the normal price from their menu (because I moved another hotel so I have to changed my plan for dinner).
1.5
I arrived the booked hotel, but there were empty. I have been waiting one hour outside the hotel during cold weather. There is no direct contact to the hotel from hotel.com
Finally I found their contact # from their website. They moved my booking to another hotel, Macdonald Highlands Hotel, without any notice to me. They told me because I booked the hotel from 3rd party (Hotels.com) so they can’t contact me. I think it is non sense. I can’t pay £25 for the dinner package, I have to pay the normal price from their menu (because I moved another hotel so I have to changed my plan for dinner).
1.5
I think I expected too much from this hotel going by the pictures and the experience I’ve had at other MacDonald hotels I expected a comfortable stay. The hotel was in need of a refurbishment especially the bathroom area. I found the surround of the bath had not been cleaned and found a dead spider on the window sill. I know these are little things but we stayed at this hotel as they offered a Christmas experience so expected my children to stay in a clean bedroom. The hotel room was very cold it was -9 outside I turned the heater to the maximum but it still was only mildly warm to touch. After a couple of visits to reception the agreed to bring up a heater which made a massive difference. Breakfast was okay again my expectations were high especially since it was advertised as a family friendly Christmas weekend break there was hardly anything child friendly for breakfast apart from cereal. I won’t be returning to this hotel I don’t think it represents the MacDonald brand well.
1.5
I think I expected too much from this hotel going by the pictures and the experience I’ve had at other MacDonald hotels I expected a comfortable stay. The hotel was in need of a refurbishment especially the bathroom area. I found the surround of the bath had not been cleaned and found a dead spider on the window sill. I know these are little things but we stayed at this hotel as they offered a Christmas experience so expected my children to stay in a clean bedroom. The hotel room was very cold it was -9 outside I turned the heater to the maximum but it still was only mildly warm to touch. After a couple of visits to reception the agreed to bring up a heater which made a massive difference. Breakfast was okay again my expectations were high especially since it was advertised as a family friendly Christmas weekend break there was hardly anything child friendly for breakfast apart from cereal. I won’t be returning to this hotel I don’t think it represents the MacDonald brand well.
2.0
Room was perfectly fine. Clean and bed was comfortable. Hotel itself looked a little tired..
2.0
Room was perfectly fine. Clean and bed was comfortable. Hotel itself looked a little tired..
2.0
No stars to Hotels.com who send the wrong information about which MacDonald Hotel we were staying in. I was sent details for a hotel which is currently closed at the MacDonald resort. The resort has three hotels, one of which is currently closed for renovation and we wasted some time looking for the correct hotel. The actual hotel, the MacDonald Highlander was very comfortable though in need of some updating. Very tasty buffet breakfast.
2.0
No stars to Hotels.com who send the wrong information about which MacDonald Hotel we were staying in. I was sent details for a hotel which is currently closed at the MacDonald resort. The resort has three hotels, one of which is currently closed for renovation and we wasted some time looking for the correct hotel. The actual hotel, the MacDonald Highlander was very comfortable though in need of some updating. Very tasty buffet breakfast.
1.0
Very tired and run down, the hotel looks awful from the outside and isn't much better inside as soon as you walk in the place smells damp and musty, the bar and restaurant are drab, the stairwells and corridors desperately need freshened up as do the carpets and bathrooms in the room. We had a room right next to the stairwell and were constantly woken up through the night by the doors banging. So glad we only had to stay one night definitely won't be back.
1.0
Very tired and run down, the hotel looks awful from the outside and isn't much better inside as soon as you walk in the place smells damp and musty, the bar and restaurant are drab, the stairwells and corridors desperately need freshened up as do the carpets and bathrooms in the room. We had a room right next to the stairwell and were constantly woken up through the night by the doors banging. So glad we only had to stay one night definitely won't be back.
1.5
We had planned this as a family summer break. Having visited several times before we knew what to expect. However we were unaware the hotel had changed the family ‘dinner bread and breakfast’ deal to seclude main meals for children. Quite bizarre and not something we were clearly aware of from booking info.
Food was ok. Breakfast is as expected with a good choice. The main meals menu however is been stripped back and items have jumped in price meaning the adult allocation of £25 per adult per main meal didn’t stretch far and so it was impossible to even get 2 courses. These changes have meant the hotel is no longer competitive in terms of the other options we consider when booking.
The hotel is a good family venue. It’s in a great location and has great amenities both within the hotel complex and in the local area.
The pool is always a winner with our kids as they love the slide and the wave machine.
The rooms are ok. We’ve never had cause to complain however on this occasion we were directly above back reception in the Aviemore Hotel and sadly this meant we were constantly awakened every time someone slammed a door beneath our room - which was constantly throughout the night. Wherever this door is and whoever needs to use it that often needs to consider the sleeping families above. We did mention this to reception staff but it was laughed off so I doubt it will be resolved.
All in all a rather disappointing stay that means we likely will not return.
1.5
We had planned this as a family summer break. Having visited several times before we knew what to expect. However we were unaware the hotel had changed the family ‘dinner bread and breakfast’ deal to seclude main meals for children. Quite bizarre and not something we were clearly aware of from booking info.
Food was ok. Breakfast is as expected with a good choice. The main meals menu however is been stripped back and items have jumped in price meaning the adult allocation of £25 per adult per main meal didn’t stretch far and so it was impossible to even get 2 courses. These changes have meant the hotel is no longer competitive in terms of the other options we consider when booking.
The hotel is a good family venue. It’s in a great location and has great amenities both within the hotel complex and in the local area.
The pool is always a winner with our kids as they love the slide and the wave machine.
The rooms are ok. We’ve never had cause to complain however on this occasion we were directly above back reception in the Aviemore Hotel and sadly this meant we were constantly awakened every time someone slammed a door beneath our room - which was constantly throughout the night. Wherever this door is and whoever needs to use it that often needs to consider the sleeping families above. We did mention this to reception staff but it was laughed off so I doubt it will be resolved.
All in all a rather disappointing stay that means we likely will not return.
0.5
We were given a disabled access room without asking. When we arrived in room there was a overpowering smell of perfume. after a few hours we noticed the shower leaked into the main room and there was a terrible smell of damp and mould. This made my pregnant wife fell sick all night. The reception did nothing. Cooked breakfast was nice but fresh fruits had gone bad and also orange juice was off.
0.5
We were given a disabled access room without asking. When we arrived in room there was a overpowering smell of perfume. after a few hours we noticed the shower leaked into the main room and there was a terrible smell of damp and mould. This made my pregnant wife fell sick all night. The reception did nothing. Cooked breakfast was nice but fresh fruits had gone bad and also orange juice was off.
2.0
The Aviemore Hotel bar and Spey burgers restaurant were not open, part of the reason for us chosing this hotel and resort. It was disappointing as fussy kid eater.
The other restaurant giivannis was nice and quick service with friendly staff.
2.0
The Aviemore Hotel bar and Spey burgers restaurant were not open, part of the reason for us chosing this hotel and resort. It was disappointing as fussy kid eater.
The other restaurant giivannis was nice and quick service with friendly staff.
1.5
Super position in Aviemore, very near the shops and restaurants. The hotel is looking dated now. Breakfast was good. The most annoying things were the heavy, banging hotel doors and the fact that my key card kept failing to work, necessitating many (longish) walks back to reception. The best thing about this hotel are the super helpful staff, particularly reception.
1.5
Super position in Aviemore, very near the shops and restaurants. The hotel is looking dated now. Breakfast was good. The most annoying things were the heavy, banging hotel doors and the fact that my key card kept failing to work, necessitating many (longish) walks back to reception. The best thing about this hotel are the super helpful staff, particularly reception.
5.0
Although early in the season there was still a lot to do on site.
5.0
Although early in the season there was still a lot to do on site.
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Aviemore?
The average price for a rental in Aviemore is £115 per night. This rental is £16 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel. Enjoy the water!
Is Macdonald Aviemore Hotel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and hot tub or spa.
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