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Macdonald Aviemore Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 2 indoor pools and a health club

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Beach
Restaurant
Front of property - evening/night
Lobby sitting area
2 indoor pools, sun loungers

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • 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, Strathspey Steam Railway
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Spey Valley Golf Course
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Aviemore

Macdonald Aviemore Hotel places you next to Strathspey Steam Railway and within a 10-minute walk of Spey Valley Golf Course. This 108-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with 2 indoor pools, a restaurant, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Cairngorms National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Strathspey Steam Railway - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Spey Valley Golf Course - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Craigellachie National Nature Reserve - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Rothiemurchus Estate Visitor Centre - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Aviemore Station - 1 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪High Range - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cairngorm Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Winking Owl - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Inverdruie Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Route 7 Café - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Macdonald Aviemore Hotel

Family-friendly hotel with 2 indoor pools and a health club
Macdonald Aviemore Hotel features 2 indoor pools, a children's pool, and a gym. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with securing valuables, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include a sauna, free WiFi in public areas, and a conference center.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 28-inch TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, phones, and ironing boards are also standard.
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.

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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 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 18 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 indoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Health club
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Steam room
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • 2 indoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 10 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • 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.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2000
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 28-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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

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 in and out are easy with express services. 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.
  • 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 be made in advance for 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 rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Macdonald Academy Aviemore
Macdonald Academy Hotel
Macdonald Academy Hotel Aviemore
Academy Hotel At Macdonald Aviemore Resort Scotland
Macdonald Aviemore Hotel
Macdonald Aviemore
Macdonald Aviemore Hotel At Macdonald Aviemore Resort Scotland
Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel Aviemore
Macdonald Aviemore Hotel Hotel
Macdonald Aviemore Hotel Aviemore
Macdonald Aviemore Hotel Hotel Aviemore

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel?

Macdonald Aviemore Hotel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do around Macdonald Aviemore Hotel?

This hotel is located in Aviemore and just steps from Strathspey Steam Railway and Spey Valley Golf Course. You'll also find Craigellachie National Nature Reserve and Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel?

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

Is there a spa available at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel?

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

Does Macdonald Aviemore Hotel have a casino?

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

Will I find an indoor pool at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has 2 indoor pools.

Is Macdonald Aviemore Hotel good for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including 2 indoor pools, a bar, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel?

No, but guests can enjoy a steam room at this hotel.

Does Macdonald Aviemore Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Macdonald Aviemore Hotel serves a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

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

No, pets aren't allowed at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel.

Does Macdonald Aviemore Hotel have connecting rooms?

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

How close is the airport from Macdonald Aviemore Hotel?

The closest major airport to Macdonald Aviemore Hotel is Inverness (INV), which is about 25.9 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel?

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

Does Macdonald Aviemore Hotel have a wedding venue on site?

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

Macdonald Aviemore Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 567 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 567 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 567 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 82 out of 567 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 567 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Scott

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was dated, lighting didn’t light the space, room was never cleaned despite us asking on numerous occasions. Mould on bathroom ceiling and taps. Rusty radiators. Threadbare carpets. Unhelpful staff. Very expensive food and drinks on site. Breakfast was poor quality in choice and quality. Pastries always undercooked. Toast never actually toasted. Hot food over salted and often burnt.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Edward

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ross

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Barbara

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Underwhelmed and disappointed

Staff were nice enough. Room kidding on it was posh. Poor job hoovering though my daughter made some money on the coins found. Not so happy she was picking up Kirby grips, sharp hair pins, hair bobbles and those things plastic tags from new clothes from our room floor. Great finds for a family room when you have a young child. Some suspect substances on bedroom wall and back of toilet door (green). No information about what was on in resort. All posters up about cinema times/films more than a week out of date. No info on ice rink. Nothing about the play room next to pool and soft play. No opening times, what they offered. Assumed it was just for toddlers from what we could see through window. Until we noticed a young girl with craft stuff. Sign at our hotel reception gave pool opening hours but said to ask at pool reception for info on times for slide and eaves. Walked over for the guy at the pool to keep repeating the pool is open now like we had two heads Then of course we go a different day to discover not only was the slide not open yet but they had no towels. Pool was freezing, not just a little cold. Spa pool broken, steam room out of order. Thought there might have been evening entertainment on for kids as it is a family resort...not that we found despite it being the Scottish October holiday. Whilst breakfast was fine and staff attentive. Having so many stand and watch ready to pounce when you put a bowl down is disconcerting. Restaurant in our hotel shut.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

calum

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
have stayed here a couple of times over the years, the hotel i getting very tired now, rooms are dated and i was running marathon the next day and was leaving early, asked if i could get something for breakfast (that i paid for for my whole family) but was just told no. it was not a cheap room and was left disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Danny, Renfrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kazem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Keelan

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is dated and the pictures do not show a true reflection of what it’s really like. Very bad breakfast, for having a hot plate everything was cold. Mattresses so worn down it was impossible to sleep. Excellent parking but overall a very poor experience that definitely was not value for money. I do not recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Miguel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Average

Pretty average in general. No complaints at all.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Clair

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly, good pool & soft play
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay and a fantastic location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Leanne

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is dated and it shows on the outside and in the rooms. The room was spacious enough for a family of for for a couple of nights. Breakfast was of a good standard and the access to the soft play and pool was good, the pool was freezing however so we didnt stay long.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

M

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tired hotel!!!!!

Hotel is very tired. Rooms are ok nothing special not for the price anyway! No glasses at the bar for our pint of beer. No food served in bar downstairs. Toilets in bar are horrible. For the price they charged for a stay there, i wouldnt spend the money again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Emma

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Not value for money

Breakfast was basic but fine, bar service was terrible, barman didn’t know what he was doing. Rooms not serviced and shabby but adequate. Pool changing areas filthy, pool cold. Kids loved the soft play area. Location good. Staff friendly but not enough of them.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrida

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The best place for a family holiday.

Well suited for a family holiday. Great location, stunning scenery. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Taim

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty rooms , carpets need to be replaced. Bathroom stains. Mouldy. In desperate need of renovations.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Steven

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service

Food/service well below Macdonald hotels standards

The hotel itself was fine - cheap and cheerful - and the staff there were really helpful and even gave us leisure passes despite arriving earlier than check in. What let the rating down and lets Macdonald hotels down overall was the terrible experience we had at the Italian restaurant despite knowing 2 of our party are gluten intolerant the 2x attempts at bringing inedible stone cold (uncooked/frozen) pizza bases and then expecting to charge the full bill in full view of rest of restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

PUNEET

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Everything is ok except the rooms which are now out dated, without aircon or ventilation. Activities are good and surroundings are amazing. But the resort and rooms need a major refurbishment.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Vicky

Traveled with family

Average hotel.

The Macdonald aviemore hotel needs some updating but generally clean and tidy. The reception staff on the day got the job done but he wasn’t very friendly. We asked for a fan to which we got a two word reply ‘no fans’. My daughter left some belongings in a drawer after we checked out and after contacting the hotel several times we have not had any response about getting them back. The housekeeping staff apparently give the room a thorough clean including the drawers and so therefore should have found the belongings. Despite giving our date of stay and room number they haven’t been in touch. This is disappointing and I would have expected more.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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