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Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Indoor pool, sun loungers
Lobby sitting area
Property grounds
Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
2 bars/lounges

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym

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Kinlochard, The Trossachs, Aberfoyle, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 3TL
  • Loch Ard Forest
  • Queen Elizabeth Forest Park
  • Rob Roy's Grave
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

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Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Double Bed

  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

  • David Marshall Lodge Visitor Centre - 6 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Rob Roy's Grave - 7 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Duke's Pass - 7 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - 20 min drive - 16.3 miles
  • Loch Lomond - 38 min drive - 13.6 miles

Getting around

  • Balloch Station - 28 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Liz Macgregors Coffee Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Station - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Faerie Tree - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Brig o' Turk Tearoom - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Pier Cafe - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa

Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and a 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 luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, 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.
30-inch TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include dryers, electric kettles, and ironing boards.
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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, Hungarian, Polish

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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 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
  • 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 provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle

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 at the property
For any questions, 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
  • 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
  • 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
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: 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa on Jun 18, 2025 start from $120.17, 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?

This hotel is located in Stirling 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, aromatherapy, and body wraps.

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.

Is Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa good for couples?

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

Are there hot tubs at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa?

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, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

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.

Can I book a room with a balcony 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. 347 out of 842 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 842 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 842 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 842 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 842 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

sabina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful large room. Great value. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area and very well presented hotel. Staff were friendly and facilities were great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

OLIVER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gordon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All was good except the tv remote. The batteries were held in with duct tape, which did nothing as you had to hold them in if you wanted the remote to work, hardly 4 star. Apart from that we both enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Beautiful location friendly staff and relaxing hot

The hotel staff were really nice and friendly. The food was lovely and reasonably priced The leisure facilities was clean and fairly modern. Only down side was the noise in the room, I was on a ground floor room and could clearly hear the occupants above with someone obviously leaving early I would suggest requesting an upstairs room if you can.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Lovely Country Hotel

We had a very nice room. Very comfortable bed and really good size. It had a sofa and 2 comfortable winged chairs. Very nice views over the loch and due to the time of years snow topped mountains.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The external of the hotel is tired looking. We stayed in a luxury room which was spacious but furniture was tired and the bed creaked noisily when making the slightest move.There was mould staining in the bath sealant. The staff were very welcoming and helpful. The hotel is set in a beautiful location and there are stunning views across Loch Ard. I enjoyed the food .the rstraunt is very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elodie

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ian

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

Rip off

Arrived to no tv signal in the room, with no communication from the hotel before or on arrival, rooms needing upgrades with smart TVs. The sports bar and bistro was closed due to it being seasonal (a pub being seasonal in the UK is a new one). Forced to congregate in the restaurant bar area with limited seating and zero atmosphere or entertainment and accept the higher rates of food from the garden restaurant. Selection of drinks for a self proclaimed luxury hotel was woeful. If you're travelling here bring your own for your room, you'll need it trust me! Now to the worst part, the food... Never in my life have I seen a full English breakfast so poor. Link sausage cooked on one side for what I can only imagine was a minute, bacon cooked under a ceiling light with zero colour on it, and a limp potato scone. Wouldn't have served it to my dog. From what I can see online they have the cheek to charge around £25 for the breakie which is absolutely outrageous. Until this place gets major refurbishment with better facilities I would avoid this.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location with great views over Loch Ard and plenty of parking available onsite. Stay was enjoyable although Hotel needs a bit of updating in places. Overall experience was spoiled by the terrible restaurant service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Hussam

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I had a terrible experience with the Restaurant services, the manager made us wait 45 minutes and we had two kids for breakfast.. the room was not in a good condition not even the bathroom.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

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

Forest hills

Very nice comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous atmosphere in a remote location. Best massage of my life at the spa. The staff here is extremely friendly and helpful, willing to hold bags before check in and arrange a taxi to take us back to Glasgow at the end of the stay. Some of the property needed a light cleaning (stains on leather seats that could easily be wiped down). Food was delicious and diverse for lunch and dinner, however breakfast was a bit mediocre. Rooms were too hot even on a snowy day, but the atmosphere was peaceful. I would totally stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice room, great view, but very expensive

The room was lovely, with a seating area and balcony with a view over the loch which was absolutely stunning. Unfortunately the TV had no reception and the casting didn’t work which was disappointing. The breakfast was okay, but overpriced. The hotel also lost mains water due to a burst pipe in the area. This was outside of their control but meant they had to close the pool and spa which was one of the main attractions of the hotel. It was a very expensive stay just for a good view though.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

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

Fantastic!

Loved my stay here. My room was beautiful and spacious with a fantastic view over the gardens to the loch. Very large cosy bed, little seating area and dressing table. The bathroom was bigger than mine at home! Tea and coffee supplies were well stocked as were the complimentary toiletries. Only one drawback - shampoo but no conditioner. All staff so friendly and attentive. Breakfast was divine accompanied by the views. Can’t rate this hotel highly enough. Thank you for making my stay so enjoyable, can’t wait to return in the spring.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

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

Weekend retreat bliss

Amazing location, the hotel grounds were beautiful, very friendly staff, food was fabulous, bedroom was bigger than I expected, cannot fault this hotel. Would defintely go back for another visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Yvonne

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Beautiful setting and comfy room, food was really disappointing though and when I mentioned this at check-out the staff didn't seem surprised.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel has so much potential but unfortunately let down on a couple of key areas. Firstly it’s looking tired but even some basic housekeeping would have tidied a lot of this up (broken tiles, lick of paint etc). Main gripe though was the food and the price of it. Kids garlic bread was £5 and was basically just two slices of garlic bread from a supermarket with some cheese chucked on top. Then served undercooked. My wife and I both ordered 2 different curries (at £20 each) The sauce they served it in was miserly and it was the exact same sauce (despite being two different curries). The rafters bar and restaurant was closed (not enough staff it seems). We also ordered some nachos at £9. Hardly any cheese on them so most of them were dry. Second day we made sure to eat out elsewhere (but you need to be able to drive as it’s in the middle of no where). Went to nick Nairns place 15 mins away at port of Menteith. Dinner was far superior and cost less than our dinner the previous night.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Donna

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Benedict

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mouldy shower. Very tired. Understaffed. Pool was shut. Dinner menu basic and uninspiring pub food. Didn’t have any glasses of wine on list (order hadn’t arrived apparenty). Massively overcharged for another glass (£18). Poor breakfast selection. Overall, a very tired, run down place. Not recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

Beautiful hotel with best views

One night stay for my partners birthday. Check in speedy and room was very clean and comfortable. One of the complimentary bottles of water was empty but a call to reception resolved this promptly. Bed was super comfy, views from room over the Loch were stunning. Breakfast was delicious in morning. Probably one of best hotel breakfasts ever had. Staff brilliant, location the best. Limited mobile signal on most networks and WiFi patchy but when here for a getaway, you won’t need either.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Asked for an upgrade but straight refusal Would have been nice as the hotel was quiet !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024