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Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Upscale hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa

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Indoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior
Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine
Sauna, body treatments, aromatherapy, deep-tissue massages, body wraps
Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • BarBarBar
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • GymGymGym

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Kinlochard, The Trossachs, Aberfoyle, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 3TL
  • Popular LocationLoch Ard Forest23 min drive
  • Popular LocationBen Lomond30 min drive
  • Popular LocationQueen Elizabeth Forest Park31 min drive
  • AirportGlasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)73 min drive

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Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Double Bed

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Family 3)

  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Family 4)

  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Accessible Double)

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8/10 Excellent
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Stirling

Located within a leisurely stroll of Go Country, Forest Hills Water Sport Centre, Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa is within a 10-minute drive of David Marshall Lodge Visitor Centre. This 55-room, 4-star hotel has a full-service spa along with an indoor pool and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - 17 min drive
  • Loch Ard Forest - 23 min drive
  • Ben Lomond - 30 min drive
  • Queen Elizabeth Forest Park - 31 min drive
  • Loch Lomond - 40 min drive

Getting around

  • Balloch Station - 28 min drive
  • The preferred airport is Glasgow International Airport (GLA): 74-min drive, 39.3 mi/63.3 km.

Restaurants

  • The Faerie Tree - 6 min drive
  • Liz Macgregors Coffee Shop - 6 min drive
  • Aberfoyle Fish & Chip Shop - 6 min drive
  • The Byre Inn - 15 min drive
  • The Pier Cafe - 9 min drive

About this property

Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa

Upscale hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa
At Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa, guests enjoy a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a gym. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with securing valuables, luggage storage, and concierge services. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this spa hotel include a sauna, outdoor tennis courts, and free WiFi in public areas.
Guests can expect free WiFi and TVs with digital channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include dryers, iPod docks, and refrigerators.
2 outdoor tennis courts and a health club are featured at the hotel. 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.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Languages

English, Hungarian, Polish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 18 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Rafters Bar and Bistro
  • The Garden Restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1904
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 15.00 per pet, per night (maximum GBP 25.00 per stay)
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 18.00 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night (maximum GBP 25.00 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Nearby construction work may cause some noise disturbance.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Forest Hills Macdonald Hotel
Macdonald Forest
Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel
Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel Stirling
Macdonald Forest Hills Stirling
Macdonald Forest Hotel
Macdonald Hotel Forest Hills
Macdonald Forest Hills & Spa
Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel Spa
Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa Hotel
Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa Stirling
Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa Hotel Stirling

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa?

Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa?

As of Jun 1, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa on Jun 6, 2024 start from $152.1, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do near Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa?

Based on positive ratings, guests enjoy the hotel's location in Stirling, and it's within a short 8-minute walk of Go Country, Forest Hills Water Sport Centre. You'll also find Rob Roy's Grave and Doon Hill and Fairy Knowe within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Is there a spa available at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include deep-tissue massages, body wraps, and aromatherapy.

Does Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa feature a casino at the property?

No, Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa?

This lakeside hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including an indoor pool, 2 bars, and 2 restaurants.

Does Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa have a hot tub?

No, but this hotel does have a steam room.

Does Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa has 2 restaurants, and serves a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Does Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa for a fee of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa?

The closest major airport to Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa is Glasgow International Airport (GLA), which is about 22.4 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa.

Does Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa have a wedding venue on site?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa.

Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 285 out of 719 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 259 out of 719 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 719 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 719 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 719 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Deborah G

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Cafe not restaurant
Location amazing , staff friendly BUT food was awful !!! Had to order off restaurant menu as ate after 8 pm as they were too busy to accommodate us earlier , food was more like basic café standard…. Really disappointing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

scott

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

i l

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not a 4 star 3star at most, poor, not upto standar
Corridors smelled of damp, breakfast poor only lukewarm, no variation available on set breakfast, booking was eventful due to having more than 2 dogs hotel would not let customer cancel booking fir apartments instead of hotel room, then unaware of three dogs when they agreed to it to save cancel booking, room very dated and cleaned to an average standard, not 4 star standard, hairs found on bedding and in bath on arrival , evening meal of haddock and chips only warm again, chips looked 2 days hold ( tripled cooked advertised probably cooked once each day until needed, both me and my partner had sickness and diarrhoea after this meal , desert was rubbery obviously been microwaved to cause sponge to become rubbery, health complex dirty , tiles falling off walls, some facilities not working showers being one off them , was tried to be charged for other people adding their meals and drinks to our room tab ( no security checks at complex when adding to a room number) power cut on last night, advised security lighting only no offer of any lighting for room, reception staff un helpful, waiters and staff not dressed correctly and looked scruffy, workmen working on lights during breakfast causing dust to fall on our food ( didn’t say anything in case they charged us extra for the dust) , breakfast menu very basic unless prepared to pay extra £8 supplements on top of £15 already paid, disappointing trip at a McDonald’s resort as we have stayed at other resorts and other brands
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gez

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
After driving 7 hours for my birthday weekend I could not have envisaged the catalogue of incompetence I was about to experience. Reception couldn’t find my booking despite me showing them the booking number on my phone. The girl on reception handed the hotel phone at me and told me to deal with it. I couldn’t use my own phone as the hotel wi-if was not working. Finally they gave me a room. When we got there the door was ajar and all the furniture had been pushed to the middle of the room. I went back to reception where I was told by a it was being decorated. Tried sending me to another room that was also being decorated, before putting us into a disabled room with the heating off. The temperature outside was 3 degrees. We had to go downstairs to warm up. We finally got to our room after 9pm when the room was a little warmer. When I asked to speak to a Manager I was informed he went home at 3pm but he’d contact me next day. No contact was made. Throughout this ordeal I was treated like this was my fault. There were no apologies and no attempts to compensate us. Their main focus on checking out was making sure they had my Expedia booking details so they could get their money. A beautiful hotel which should have offered an amazing experience. The hotel was not cheap but the service from the reception and management was not befitting such a lovely place. I hope all Macdonald hotels aren’t run the same. On a positive note, the bar and restaurant staff were first class.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Kris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very average
The hotel is very average and in need of modernisation. The facilities (pool, gym) are equally dated and some of the gym equipment did not work. The bar meal we had was ok - but expensive for what it is. The avocado on the nachos had seen better days and was on the turn but the pizza was nice. The breakfast is insanely expensive for what it is and you even had to paid an additional supplement of £7 for eggs Benedict. The buffet breakfast, which you order to your table, was horrible. The the food was not hot at all and it was if the food had been cooked first thing in the morning and left under a hot plate for some considerable time. The food was not fresh at all. I’ve actually never had scrambled eggs like it! They were like rubber and totally inedible. The staff were pleasant enough. The rooms were again dated but clean, comfortable and fairly large. The grounds are beautiful, but it’s a shame the hotel does not live up to the its surroundings. Would I return? No. Would I recommend? No. Was it value for money. Questionable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024