Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel

Mountain hotel in Aviemore with golf course and indoor pool

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Wed 26 Nov
November 2025
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December 2025
Nestled in the mountains, Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel offers a warm welcome with golf, a terrace, and shopping on site. Families can unwind by the indoor pool or enjoy mountain biking and archery together. With aromatherapy treatments, free WiFi, and 2 coffee shops/cafes nearby previous guests have praised the helpful staff.
Good

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Golf course
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Ski rentals
  • Ski storage
  • Ski passes
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Children's pool

For families (6)

  • Children's pool
  • Playground on-site
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
£85
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov

Room options

Showing 6 of 6 rooms
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Very good

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Standard Room, 2 Single Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Good

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

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

Very good

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

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

Very good

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels
Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

Very good

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Suite, 1 King Bed | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels
Suite, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed

Very good

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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Macdonald Aviemore Resort, Aviemore, Scotland, PH22 1PN

What's nearby

  • Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cairngorm Brewery - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Spey Valley Championship Golf Course - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Strathspey Steam Railway - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Spey Valley Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Inverness (INV) - 46 min drive
  • Carrbridge Station - 13 min drive
  • Kingussie Station - 17 min drive
  • Aviemore Station - 21 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Cairngorm Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Winking Owl - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪High Range - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Old Bridge Inn - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel

A great stay at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel can include a round of golf at the 18-hole course. Guests can indulge in massages, body wraps or facials, and Aspects serves dinner. Other highlights include 2 coffee shops/cafes, an indoor pool and a bar/lounge. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 149 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • 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 on-site for a fee.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • 2 coffee shops
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Children's games
  • Toys

What to do

  • Ski passes
  • Archery
  • Mountain biking
  • Shopping
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Skiing lessons nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • 10 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bike hire
  • Pool loungers
  • Ski equipment hire
  • Ski storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness centre
  • Golf course on-site
  • Golf driving range on-site
  • An indoor pool
  • Arcade/games room
  • Spa services
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 28-inch Smart TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Desk chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site 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.

Dining

Aspects – This restaurant only serves dinner. Reservations are required.
Giovanni's – This family restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reservations are required. Open selected days.
Highland Fish Bar – On-site family restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open selected days.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 18.00 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

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

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel?

Yes, there's an indoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Electric car charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with on-site activities such as mountain biking, archery and hiking, and practise your swing at the golf course. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the indoor pool. Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel also has a sauna, a steam room and an arcade, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Aspects.

What's the area around Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel like?

Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre and 8 minutes' walk from Cairngorm Brewery.

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Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

RoomService staffBreakfastRestaurantBedFoodLobbyValueChildrenBathroom

8/10 Very good

Friendly staff, decent hotel, great location. Pool and amenities good, lots to do in the locale.
Jonathan, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Very run down. Staff lovely.
Kyle, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Gillian, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Hotel
Susanne, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Mainly chose this because of access to EV charger. Only stayed one night so did not experience much.
Wayne, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

We only had a one night stay so didn’t really get to see much of the hotel or its facilities. What we did see was ok but some areas are looking a bit tired.
Steven, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Enjoyable

Room was comfy. It just needs a little upgrading in some areas. Bathroom needs painting etc. Still enjoyable. Breakfast was nice. I ate on site at the Italian. Food was nice and service was great.
Leanne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff lovely and very kind and understanding. Local area beautiful and lots of activities outwith area for the children. Grandson is autistic and also has adhd and at times could be very hyper but staff anazing with him and understanding.
Shivaun, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Because it's such a large property I got lost. Have your check in person circle your hotel because there are 4 of them. Breakfast was excellent!!!
Katherine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Property was nice. Was able to have two rooms next to each other as my family doesn’t fit into 1 in UK. Breakfast had lots of options and was enjoyable. Within walking distance of Main Street with shops and restaurants.
Charlene, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good place for me & my Son for a night away together
Craig, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Seems like a decent value for the price. But everything has a slight feeling of shabbiness. Someone watched TV very loudly late at night until the early morning hours.
Crystal, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good comfy stay with excellent facilities. Aspect restaurant as only dining option on site was a bit too posh for liking. Buildings look a bit old and tired but still in good condition. Am waiting for partial refund due to check out 2 days early so will see if get it. Walking directions from station were not provided and no directions on site so not easy to find hotel for initial check in.
Andrew, 5-night trip

6/10 Good

This hotel is adequate and has good and not-so-good aspects. First of all is the late check-in time. 4pm seems a bit late, especially for families. On the good side, we were allowed to use the pool while we waited. The pool is a good resource but as with many MacDonald Hotels these days, parts of it are tired and need work. Half the showers in the changing rooms were not working and created queues. In the room, I was lead to believe from photos that the family room would have a double bed and two singles instead of a double and one single. Adequate but nothing more. Also, the television didn't really work. At first, there was no audio for television and then it would switch off randomly. Wifi wasn't very strong. Breakfast was good.
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the placement near the town and station
Andrew, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Surprisingly good for a chain

Overall very good and was impressed by the quality of the food
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great spot

This was a great spot to stay during our Scotland trip. The staff were very friendly, the room was comfortable and clean. We would stay here again.
Kelly, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Never again until place had been upgraded.

Macdonald hotel was meant to be 4 star. Can safely say 2/3 star. Mould in bathrooms. Unclean bathroom floors. Side panal of the path was water damaged by many years of usage. The buildings are very old now and in major need of upgrade and repair. Including restuarants. We have visited maybe 5 times over the last 10 years and this time was the most disappointing. It doesnt have the 4 star feel and next time definitely be booking else where sad to say. Time for some maintenance. Couldnt even get a latte with breakfast, had to pay extra. Paid £650 for 2 nights and couldnt even have a latte for breakfast. 😂 The staff were friendly.
Entrance into our hotel. Dark and not welcoming
Mould all around the ceiling
Bath tub in need of repair. 
Can't upload the video but the floor was black when we wiped it to get water off the floor.
Victoria, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

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The room smelt of damp, restricting my breathing considerably and needing an emergency prescription. I requested a dehumidifier but was assured they could use a purifier when I was out of the room, no evidence this was executed as it didn’t help. When I expressed my concern at reception I was told they would look out for the next customer. I feel I should have been offered another room as I tried to explain I am asthmatic and a diabetic….. This spoilt my stay and I will not be staying again. A real pity as the breakfast was very good and the restaurant staff were excellent.
angela, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Second time up in Macdonald Aviemore and it’s always been a delight. Love it and my 5year old daughter can never get enough of the pool especially🙂. Looking forward to another break up in Aviemore.
Lisu, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely hotel let down by beds.

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.
Ian, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

We will not be going back to McDonald’s Highland Resort the room service was very poor, our room was still not serviced at 17:00 this happen two days running had to go to reception before it was done. The breakfast was very poor my wife got food poisoning after the breakfast on Saturday as the sausage she had partly eaten hadn’t been fully cooked. The hotel is very shabby worn carpets worn furniture it needs a complete refurb. We have been going to that hotel at least once or twice a year over the last 20 years, over the last five years it has gradually gone downhill and this was probably the worst it been. McDonald’s should not be charging those rates for this hotel as it is not up to a 4 star rating we were very disappointed. Regards, Charles Nisbet
Charles, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room was good but bathroom lacked counter space. Breakfast service was spotty.
kenneth, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I loved it,and it was very nice swimming pool was a bit cooler than was expected but fun. Notice it was very plushy. By arthur. 11 A good pool with a wave machine and a slide. towels at the reception. and the aspect resteraunt was brilliant.really nice staff BY ISAAC.9
Suzi, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Building needs an upgrade. Fixtures and fittings in bedroom dated and chipped. Sound proofing between rooms poor. Ordered piri piri chicken received plain roast chicken, no apology. Top money paid for substandard product. Please raise your game, letting down a fantastic setting.
Stephen, 1-night trip