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Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel

4.0 star property

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Waterslide
Terrace/patio
Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Golf
Lobby lounge

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym

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Macdonald Aviemore Resort, Aviemore, Scotland, PH22 1PN
  • Place, Cairngorms National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Strathspey Steam Railway
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (King plus pull out bed)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (King plus 2 pull out beds)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Aviemore

Located within a 5-minute walk of Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre, Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel is within a 15-minute stroll of Cairngorm Brewery. This 4-star hotel welcomes guests with 149 rooms and conveniences like a golf course, an indoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Cairngorms National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cairngorm Brewery - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Strathspey Steam Railway - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Spey Valley Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Aviemore Station - 3 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Inverdruie Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Route 7 Café - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Boat Country Inn & Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Old Bridge Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Balavoulin - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel

At Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel, guests enjoy a golf course, an indoor pool, and a children's pool. A stay here includes free parking. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and tours or tickets. Other amenities at this golf hotel include a gym, a sauna, and free WiFi in public areas.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 28-inch Smart TVs with satellite channels. Other standard amenities include hair dryers, ironing boards, and desks.
Guests can play rounds at the 18-hole golf course. An indoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a waterslide, 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.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 24 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Aspects
  • Giovanni's
  • Highland Fish Bar

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Children's pool
  • Golf driving range
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Mountain biking
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Baby toys
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 10 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lifeguards
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 28-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Dinner is not included in half board rates for children age 12 and under who share existing bedding with a parent, and can be requested onsite for a fee.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

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 24.00 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

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.
  • 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.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to made in advance for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel?

Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel provides 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 Aviemore Highland Hotel?

As of May 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel on May 11, 2026 start from $165, including 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 see within easy reach of Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel?

This hotel in Aviemore is within a 10-minute walk of Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre and Cairngorm Brewery. You'll also find Spey Valley Championship Golf Course and Aviemore Kart Raceway less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. An electric car charging station and wheelchair-accessible van parking are also available for guests.

Is a spa located at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel?

Spa services at the hotel include body wraps, aromatherapy, mani/pedis, and massages.

Does Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel feature a casino?

No, Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool.

Is Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel good for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a restaurant, an indoor pool, and a bar/lounge.

Does Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel have a hot tub?

No, but guests can enjoy a sauna at this hotel.

Does Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel has 2 cafes, and serves a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Will Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel though service animals are welcome.

Does Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel have connecting rooms available?

Yes, you can book connecting rooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

What is the closest airport to Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel?

The closest major airport to Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel is Inverness (INV), which is about 25 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel.

Does Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel have a wedding venue on site?

There are wedding services available at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel if that's in your vacation plans.

Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 263 out of 849 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 849 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 849 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 849 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 849 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bethsheba

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was fine until I saw the dogs. You placed us in the same corridor as the dogs, and I am now suffering with various ailments. If the dogs had been hypoallergenic, I would have had no problem, but they were not. I am now suffering from sore eyes. I cannot believe it — huskies, Labradors, and Ridgebacks, to mention a few. Some guests even had two dogs. This showed a complete lack of respect to both myself and my wife. The room I was given was probably a dog-friendly room, which is unacceptable. Having guests with dogs and guests with allergies placed in the same corridor is completely out of order. Disgusting.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Our twin room was a bit dated but was really clean 👍. Close parking was limited, given the area around. Centre location is good, only had breakfast in the restaurant but was good selection. Al staff very attentive and polite.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Miss

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely stay - comfortable bed, warm room. Great location. Great variety and good quality breakfast. Pool was good fun and sauna and steam room were nice. Staff were friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, lots of space and super friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Paula

Disliked: Amenities
The room despite being called deluxe was very tired as was the bathroom - if we had had the opportunity to leave, we would have
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room and bars. Leisure facility was particularly outdated - especially the sauna which the door wouldn’t close properly and temperature sat at 55°c. The steam room was also out of order. We booked for the sauna/steam mainly so this was a let down.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Linda

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Glenn

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Check in process
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

ELIZABETH

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Nice cosy stay lovely food and staff very attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Kerrie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
First off the positives- pool, soft play & facilities in general at this resort are very good the main reason we stay here. Location is also great as sit right behind town centre. Any staff members we encountered were very friendly, helpful & polite. Area that needs some improvement is the actual bedrooms as none of my family slept well or very much at all due to the beds being very uncomfortable & firm which is disappointing as the main bed is huge & I was very much looking forward to sleeping in it. There is a distinct lack of plug socks in the room so had to unplug kettle & lamp to access the only 2 sockets in the room. in particular we found it strange that there was no sockets next to the bed. The room was overall very clean but think it’s maybe being rushed at we found both clean socks in the drawer of the dresser & dirty socks under the fold out bed. I only spotted the dirty socks as I picked them up thinking they were my daughters & she informed me they weren’t hers. We also requested fresh milk & after waiting 1 hour it still hadn’t arrived & we needed to phone again to ask about the delay. Which is a shame as we thought offering fresh milk was a very nice addition.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All the staff where great kind and polite
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Alistair

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great for one night
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ana Paula Machado

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very disapointing. The pool was not open all day (they had time slots), the waves and slide were not operating although they said they would be. I was told the vent system was not working and it was "dangerous" to be in there. That's fine, but when I asked if it was getting fixed staff said "I don't know". House keeping woke me up knocking loudly and non stop at 8am. When I went to the door wondering it could only be an emergency, the house keeper turned her back and walked away without even explaining her actions. I was left with a headache for my drive back home. The playroom was closed and staff didn't know when it would be open. When I complained, the person at reception did a sad face and noded her head, but did nothing to repair the problems I had described. She gave me the manager's email. When I came back to check I had the right email address, I find out the manager was there! I asked to talk to him, but he did not leave his room and she came back telling me to phone him later. Honestly, I never had such disapointing experience before and I've traveled to many many places.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Clean room. Very spacious Check in staff very welcoming and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Gillian

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spacious and clean. Beds very comfy. No plug sockets by bed though. Good selection available for breakfast and the pool and soft play were great addition to the hotel. Didn’t manage to make it to the cinema but would have liked to.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kyle

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Very run down. Staff lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, decent hotel, great location. Pool and amenities good, lots to do in the locale.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was clean but the hotel was very dated, the breakfast was not great. Wouldn’t stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

MARJOLENA

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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