Macdonald Aviemore Highland 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 a golf course and a fitness center
A golf course, an indoor pool, and a restaurant are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and 2 coffee shops/cafes are onsite.
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 play rounds at the 18-hole golf course. An indoor pool, a children's pool, and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.
A golf course, an indoor pool, and a restaurant are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and 2 coffee shops/cafes are onsite.
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 play rounds at the 18-hole golf course. An indoor pool, a children's pool, and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amenities
Pool
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Aviemore
Available Rooms
Classic Room, 1 Double Bed (Highlands)
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
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Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds (Highlands)
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
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Family Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (King plus pull out bed)
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
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Family Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (King plus 2 pull out beds)
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
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Executive Room, 1 Double Bed (Highlands)
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Sleeps 2
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Ratings and reviews
4.0 / 10.0
Great facilities and professional staff stay was let down by very bad mattresses, ill fitting bedding and also a blocked loo on arrival.
Pool was great with wave machine, flume and spa.
Parking was easy and free too.
4.0 / 10.0
Great facilities and professional staff stay was let down by very bad mattresses, ill fitting bedding and also a blocked loo on arrival.
Pool was great with wave machine, flume and spa.
Parking was easy and free too.
3.0 / 10.0
It was a really nice stay but I felt that things had gone downhill a little bit from the last time. The food was like warm in the restaurant (particularly at breakfast) and the hotel is starting to need a bit of an upgrade with regards to decor. The staff were very friendly particularly the reception staff and where the hotel is is very lovely. I felt we were shoved in a room though that had absolutely no view of anything other than a wall which was very disappointing considering how expensive it was.
3.0 / 10.0
It was a really nice stay but I felt that things had gone downhill a little bit from the last time. The food was like warm in the restaurant (particularly at breakfast) and the hotel is starting to need a bit of an upgrade with regards to decor. The staff were very friendly particularly the reception staff and where the hotel is is very lovely. I felt we were shoved in a room though that had absolutely no view of anything other than a wall which was very disappointing considering how expensive it was.
2.0 / 10.0
I booked a suite for 1 night for our wedding anniversary. Rather over priced for what we got. Just shy of £200 not worth it. The room was very used, the tie back hooks were ripped out the wall, the shower
head leaked so the pressure wasn't good, there was make up stains around the mirror, the fire alarm was hanging from the ceiling. Our friend paid for surprise balloons and a voucher for the bar. These did not materialise. We ate at the hotel restaurant. It was clean but also very used and worn out. Big chips out of the table. Cracked glass. The food it's self was average. Safe to say we won't stay there again. The staff were all nice and polite. But definitely not a 4 star hotel.
2.0 / 10.0
I booked a suite for 1 night for our wedding anniversary. Rather over priced for what we got. Just shy of £200 not worth it. The room was very used, the tie back hooks were ripped out the wall, the shower
head leaked so the pressure wasn't good, there was make up stains around the mirror, the fire alarm was hanging from the ceiling. Our friend paid for surprise balloons and a voucher for the bar. These did not materialise. We ate at the hotel restaurant. It was clean but also very used and worn out. Big chips out of the table. Cracked glass. The food it's self was average. Safe to say we won't stay there again. The staff were all nice and polite. But definitely not a 4 star hotel.
3.0 / 10.0
Noisy dog in the room next to us which was annoying. Pool closed early one night with no notice. Apart from that good food and good facilities
3.0 / 10.0
Noisy dog in the room next to us which was annoying. Pool closed early one night with no notice. Apart from that good food and good facilities
2.0 / 10.0
So disappointing considering the amount we paid for the night. Was not worth it at all. Our room - we could hear every conversation next door were having like we were in the same room. The shower and bathroom was awful. The water was either scalding or cold and trickling out of the shower.
Breakfast was awful. The side plate and milk jug were dirty with food stuck on it and tea stains. Ordered tea for two and got a pot for one and when asked for more took ages to come. No rush about the staff at all. Cleanliness is not great in the hotel. I would not recommend to stay and will not be staying there again.
Then we went to use the swimming pool. The fire alarm went off no one moved asked a life guard was not the fire alarm and where do we go. He said it’s for another building if you want to leave you can but you can just go into the pool if you want? Some families were leaving in their swim suits and others stayed? Ridiculous. So disappointed considering how fancy the Macdonald resort think they are. Very out dated. Needs a good clean. Unfortunately never took photos at breakfast as never had phone but staff were aware of the dirty dishes.
2.0 / 10.0
So disappointing considering the amount we paid for the night. Was not worth it at all. Our room - we could hear every conversation next door were having like we were in the same room. The shower and bathroom was awful. The water was either scalding or cold and trickling out of the shower.
Breakfast was awful. The side plate and milk jug were dirty with food stuck on it and tea stains. Ordered tea for two and got a pot for one and when asked for more took ages to come. No rush about the staff at all. Cleanliness is not great in the hotel. I would not recommend to stay and will not be staying there again.
Then we went to use the swimming pool. The fire alarm went off no one moved asked a life guard was not the fire alarm and where do we go. He said it’s for another building if you want to leave you can but you can just go into the pool if you want? Some families were leaving in their swim suits and others stayed? Ridiculous. So disappointed considering how fancy the Macdonald resort think they are. Very out dated. Needs a good clean. Unfortunately never took photos at breakfast as never had phone but staff were aware of the dirty dishes.
5.0 / 10.0
Great hotel with lovely attention to detail. Had a meal there one night which was lovely and breakfast every morning was great. The hotel is in a great location close to the centre of Aviemore.
5.0 / 10.0
Great hotel with lovely attention to detail. Had a meal there one night which was lovely and breakfast every morning was great. The hotel is in a great location close to the centre of Aviemore.
2.0 / 10.0
Cold breakfast every morning, served on cold plates. also kept running out or eggs’ potato scones etc. long wait to be seated, 15 mins., standing at the top of the stairs ( with 4 collapsed discs in my spine.) finally get your tea, no milk. Next day no toast, more cold food. Service was so slow. Staff are run off their feet trying to cope. I said to an older woman serving at the food counter, maybe need more staff. She implied it was our fault for all turning up at the same time. I politely asked what is the best time to come for breakfast..to avoid this..she said, don’t turn up at the same time. Hotel is not 4 star. We’ve stayed in many in Dubai etc. dated, overpriced, understaffed. I wouldn’t recommend this hotel to anyone. We spent an hour in the bar, a large crowd of people finished their drink and left. The cluttered 7 tables weren’t cleared at any time during our hour. Even though the bar staff had gone from 1 to 3. And no one waiting to be served. I couldn’t get my small shop mobility scooter to my room, as we were on a split level landing..lift was up, or down 9 stairs! Room was pleasant if a bit old..and it was clean. Warm enough. Sorry to be so disappointed. It was a treat fit my hubby 82nd birthday. Hotel is central to shoot etc.
2.0 / 10.0
Cold breakfast every morning, served on cold plates. also kept running out or eggs’ potato scones etc. long wait to be seated, 15 mins., standing at the top of the stairs ( with 4 collapsed discs in my spine.) finally get your tea, no milk. Next day no toast, more cold food. Service was so slow. Staff are run off their feet trying to cope. I said to an older woman serving at the food counter, maybe need more staff. She implied it was our fault for all turning up at the same time. I politely asked what is the best time to come for breakfast..to avoid this..she said, don’t turn up at the same time. Hotel is not 4 star. We’ve stayed in many in Dubai etc. dated, overpriced, understaffed. I wouldn’t recommend this hotel to anyone. We spent an hour in the bar, a large crowd of people finished their drink and left. The cluttered 7 tables weren’t cleared at any time during our hour. Even though the bar staff had gone from 1 to 3. And no one waiting to be served. I couldn’t get my small shop mobility scooter to my room, as we were on a split level landing..lift was up, or down 9 stairs! Room was pleasant if a bit old..and it was clean. Warm enough. Sorry to be so disappointed. It was a treat fit my hubby 82nd birthday. Hotel is central to shoot etc.
4.0 / 10.0
Stayed at Highland Hotel. Breakfast good, full range of food and on a par with most hotels. Rooms bit dated but clean and tidy. Pool joined on to this hotel and is excellent. Caters for all ages.We were hesitant after reading reviews on this hotel but don’t let them put you off. Not a 5* but good central base for exploring the area.
4.0 / 10.0
Stayed at Highland Hotel. Breakfast good, full range of food and on a par with most hotels. Rooms bit dated but clean and tidy. Pool joined on to this hotel and is excellent. Caters for all ages.We were hesitant after reading reviews on this hotel but don’t let them put you off. Not a 5* but good central base for exploring the area.
3.0 / 10.0
Breakfast was Luke warm with only one set of tongs for 4 food items. Potato Scones were like tortilla chips they were so overcooked. Spout on tea pot was broken, mismatched cups on table, food on salt and pepper pots. Lack of care and attention to detail.
3.0 / 10.0
Breakfast was Luke warm with only one set of tongs for 4 food items. Potato Scones were like tortilla chips they were so overcooked. Spout on tea pot was broken, mismatched cups on table, food on salt and pepper pots. Lack of care and attention to detail.
5.0 / 10.0
Soft play swimming great & room nice
5.0 / 10.0
Soft play swimming great & room nice
3.0 / 10.0
Bit disappointed for what we paid for the hotel. It was lovely downstairs but although the room appeared clean the less obvious areas required a good dusting. There was also no fridge which we have had in all the hotel rooms we have stayed in in recent years. The buffet breakfast was an also disappointing. On the first day the hot food was not hot and was slightly undercooked. Second day was acceptable but the third day it was overcooked, particularly the bacon. However all staff we had dealings with were very pleasant and helpful. The swimming pool and leisure centre was also excellent.
3.0 / 10.0
Bit disappointed for what we paid for the hotel. It was lovely downstairs but although the room appeared clean the less obvious areas required a good dusting. There was also no fridge which we have had in all the hotel rooms we have stayed in in recent years. The buffet breakfast was an also disappointing. On the first day the hot food was not hot and was slightly undercooked. Second day was acceptable but the third day it was overcooked, particularly the bacon. However all staff we had dealings with were very pleasant and helpful. The swimming pool and leisure centre was also excellent.
10.0 / 10.0
Loved the placement near the town and station
4.0 / 10.0
Very clean
4.0 / 10.0
Very clean
4.0 / 10.0
Room was good but bathroom lacked counter space. Breakfast service was spotty.
4.0 / 10.0
Room was good but bathroom lacked counter space. Breakfast service was spotty.
5.0 / 10.0
Amazing resort. 3 hotels, big pool, toboggan, waves. Cinema, ice skating ring, 3 restaurants. My son loved this resort.
5.0 / 10.0
Amazing resort. 3 hotels, big pool, toboggan, waves. Cinema, ice skating ring, 3 restaurants. My son loved this resort.
5.0 / 10.0
We had a fantastic stay. Hotel was amazing and staff were extremely friendly.
5.0 / 10.0
We had a fantastic stay. Hotel was amazing and staff were extremely friendly.
5.0 / 10.0
The hotel was fantastic, the room was really clean and spacious, the new shower was amazing. The breakfast was really nice. The staff were very friendly. Would highly recommend it
5.0 / 10.0
The hotel was fantastic, the room was really clean and spacious, the new shower was amazing. The breakfast was really nice. The staff were very friendly. Would highly recommend it
10.0 / 10.0
We were at the MacDonald hotel for 2 nights with our family of 8 in three rooms. Breakfast was excellent, as was one dinner which we enjoyed in the Aspects restaurant. ''all in a great experience!
10.0 / 10.0
We were at the MacDonald hotel for 2 nights with our family of 8 in three rooms. Breakfast was excellent, as was one dinner which we enjoyed in the Aspects restaurant. ''all in a great experience!
8.0 / 10.0
Location. The leisure facilities was great for 8 yr old. Plus great for our dogs
8.0 / 10.0
Location. The leisure facilities was great for 8 yr old. Plus great for our dogs
5.0 / 10.0
Amazing stay at the Mac Donald resort! Really friendly staff 😊
5.0 / 10.0
Amazing stay at the Mac Donald resort! Really friendly staff 😊
5.0 / 10.0
Great experience. Fabulous room and service. Loved the pool area. Would stay again.
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 Highland 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 Highland Hotel. Enjoy the water!
Is Macdonald Aviemore Highland 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 Highland Hotel?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.
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