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1,696 reviews

Macdonald Aviemore Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort

Macdonald Aviemore Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort

Aviemore, Inverness-Shire, Inverness, PH22 1PN, United Kingdom

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Skiing

Restaurant

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Fitness center

Waterslide

Macdonald Aviemore Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort

Welcome to the Macdonald Aviemore Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort, where adventure meets comfort in the heart of the breathtaking Scottish Highlands! Nestled just a short 0.6mi away from the town center of Aviemore, this fabulous 4-star hotel serves as your gateway to exciting outdoor pursuits and stunning natural landscapes. Whether you're planning to ski the slopes, relax in the sauna, or entertain your little ones in the kids' pool, there’s something for everyone. With prices starting from just $166, you can kickstart your holiday without breaking the bank!

The hotel boasts a treasure trove of amenities to keep you entertained and rejuvenated. Ready to get your heart racing? Enjoy a day on the nearby ski slopes, challenge a friend on the tennis court, or take a few swings at the golf course (extra charges apply)! Unwind afterward with a soothing massage (for an extra fee) or splash around in the indoor swimming pool complete with a thrilling waterslide. Travelers also rave about the kid-friendly buffet and play areas, ensuring that your little adventurers will have a blast while you sneak in some much-deserved "me-time."

With an impressive 1,696 reviews highlighting the hotel’s charm and welcoming atmosphere, it's no wonder guests leave raving about their experience. Your furry friends are welcome here too, with pet-friendly options available (extra charges apply), so you can create lasting vacation memories together. For that perfect blend of fun, relaxation, and spectacular scenery, the Macdonald Aviemore Hotel is the ultimate destination for travelers seeking an unforgettable Highland escape!

As you explore the delights of the Macdonald Aviemore Hotel, be sure to treat your taste buds at the Spey Burger, our vibrant seasonal restaurant. Perfect for families, this eatery serves up delicious American cuisine in a modern, welcoming ambiance. Whether you're craving a juicy burger after a day of outdoor adventures or simply looking to fuel up for another exciting day, this spot has got you covered. The kid-friendly menu ensures that even the littlest food critics will leave with happy hearts and full bellies!

Adventure awaits both inside and outside the hotel! Make a splash at the heated kids-only pool, complete with a shallow end that invites hours of fun and laughter. While the younger guests are having a whale of a time, feel free to slip away to the adult-only pool where you can unwind in tranquility. The heated waters beckon for soothing swims, making it the ideal escape after an energetic day on the slopes or exploring the stunning landscapes nearby. This gentle balance of thrills and relaxation is what makes the Macdonald Aviemore truly exceptional for every family member!

And let’s not forget about the majestic surroundings! The Scottish Highlands offer an adventure playground like no other—be it winding paths through ancient woodlands or thrilling ski runs, each turn brings spectacular views that create memories to last a lifetime. After a day of exploration, retreat to the hotel, sip on a cozy drink in the lounge, and share tales of the day’s escapades with fellow travelers. At the Macdonald Aviemore Hotel, every moment turns into a cherished memory as you embrace the spirit of adventure and togetherness amidst breathtaking scenery!

Closest airports

Inverness Dalcross Airport

25.8mi

Dundee Riverside Airport

59.4mi

Aberdeen International Airport

61.3mi

Most popular amenities

Skiing

Restaurant

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Fitness center

Waterslide

Steam room

Sauna

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Ski rental on site

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach chairs/Loungers

Elevator

Playground

Picnic area

Garden

Rooms

Deluxe Double Room in Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort

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Deluxe

1 King Size Bed

225 sqft

Private Bathroom

Wifi

Shower

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These spacious rooms come with a TV, bathrobes in the private bathroom and tea/coffee-making facilities.

Triple Room in Macdonald Aviemore Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort

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Standard, Triple

1 Twin Bed

1 King Size Bed

20 sqft

Wifi

Tea/Coffee maker

Shower

x3

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x4

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Aviemore Hotel Family 3 - King plus pop out single bed. Our classic doubles are ideal for any family break away and can sleep to a family up to three.

Standard Double Room in Macdonald Morlich Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort

Standard, Double

1 Double Bed

160 sqft

Wifi

Tea/Coffee maker

Shower

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This room features a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee making facilities and an iron and ironing board. The private bathrooms contain Arran Aromatics toiletries and a hairdryer.

Standard King Room in Macdonald Aviemore Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort

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Standard, King Size

1 King Size Bed

20 sqft

Wifi

Tea/Coffee maker

Shower

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x3

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STANDARD KING includes a king-size bed 150-183 width.

Classic Family Room with Sofa Bed in Macdonald Aviemore Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort

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Classic Family

1 Double Bed

1 Sofa Bed

20 sqft

Wifi

Tea/Coffee maker

Shower

x8

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x4

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Family Room Classic

Suite in Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort

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Suite

1 Double Bed

225 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Wifi

Coffee machine

x8

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x5

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Standard Double Room in Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort

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Standard Room

1 Double Bed

225 sqft

Private Bathroom

Wifi

Shower

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Classic Family Room with Sofa Bed in Macdonald Aviemore Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort

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Classic Family, Sofa

1 Double Bed

1 Sofa Bed

20 sqft

Wifi

Tea/Coffee maker

Shower

x8

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x4

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Family Room Classic

Standard Twin Room in Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort

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Standard, 2 Twin Beds

2 Twin Beds

225 sqft

Private Bathroom

Wifi

Shower

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Family Room in Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort

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Family

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

225 sqft

Private Bathroom

Wifi

Shower

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x3

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Double Room in Macdonald Aviemore Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort

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Standard, 2 Double Beds

1 Twin Bed

2 Double Beds

20 sqft

Wifi

Tea/Coffee maker

Shower

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x3

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Standard, Double, Sofa

1 Double Bed

1 Sofa Bed

Free wifi

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Guest reviews

6.9

1,696 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Nick

8.2

August 2024

The location is very close to the centre. Clean and functional rooms and served daily. Breakfast supplied plenty of Choice. The soft play was great for our little ones as was the outdoor playground. We really enjoyed the stay and would return. Great walks near by, safe location.

The fish bar, team working there obviously had better things to do. Counting knife and forks, on mobiles while people stood at bar. Only 5 of us in at the time too. Food over salted, came with free hair! Staff friendly to a point, but good at what they do. Companies can’t operate without staff so perhaps it’s an upper management issue.

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Ram

8.2

August 2024

Very friendly and helpful staff . Good location and good breakfast . Over good place to stay and may do well with renovation specially corridor carpets , room furniture and bath as hardly any place hang used towel to get them dry and use again . We has ask for new towel every , not environmentally friendly but did hadn’t had choice.

Long waiting at the time of check in as there was only 1 person and as late checking , 4PM , by that must of guest are there and people might waiting for an hour for check in. So either to increase check in desks or start early check in , 3pm like most of the hotels .

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Michelle

8.2

October 2024

Beautiful location bit tricky trying to work out which part we were staying in but after asking a couple of meme ears of staff we were finally directed to correct building x good facillities and plenty to do. Central to town also.

The room was very cold on arrival - the building itself was very cold during the whole stay. Room looking quite dated. Very hard feather pillows - had to ask for softer foam pillows. Corridor very noisy with doors banging at night. On the first morning there wasn’t enough hot food on the hot food warmer for the amount of people so had to make do with toast/ cereal.

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Galeffi

8.2

October 2024

Clean and comfortable rooms! The resort is surrounded by nature on a side and only 5 minutes walking from all the shops and restaurant in Aviemore. Pool (that makes waves) is perfect for kids of any age. Huge soft play area inside and large space for woodend play area outside. Steam room and sauna good.

Kids slept in sofa beds and they said mattress weren’t comfy. Considering the high price for the room maybe some improvement could be done. The shopping centre is closed on Sunday in a touristic village like Aviemore. There are too many things to do in this resort but impossible to enjoy it with check in at 4pm and check out at 11am. And is not very affordable to pay 2 family rooms for more than one day. An earlier check in would let family stay a bit longer in the swimming centre or around the restaurants and lounge enjoy properly the stay.

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Daria

10

January 2025

I liked the hotel location and the service, everything I needed was nearby, even the train station. breakfast was delicious. the staff was friendly, the snowy atmosphere was fabulous. we want to visit this place again.

but clean ... there was a lot of other people's hair in my bed under the sheet. in the bathroom, there was pubic-like hair in the corners. I asked to clean my room, the next day a worker came, but abslutely did not fix my problems, but it was like adding more hair. I have OCD and I was mentally affected by the dirty room.

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Jonathan

9.1

August 2024

The hotel rooms were nice and clean. The beds were really comfortable. Nice breakfast. Good range of facilities for children. Loved the swimming pool, soft play area, children’s disco. I thought the staff were all wonderful and worked really hard - as someone who’s worked in a hotel it’s bloody hard work. Giovannis offers a good range of Italian food. Book ahead.

When you read the reviews it easy to be put off by the negative comments. I feel some are harsh. As long as you read up on things and do your research before it’s absolutely fine. I think it’s down to whether you feel you’re getting good value for money. It’s expensive but I ended up with a price I was happy with. I think it would just benefit on some money being spent to update bits of the centre. But I feel this could be said about a lot of Aviemore. We picked the hotel because it offers alot for children. Our son had a wonderful time. He loved the pool, soft play, cinema and entertainment. He was happy and as a result we were happy.

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Susan

8.2

July 2024

Our room was comfortable but quite a distance from the lift, not normally any bother but when you have a 4 year old and are carrying lots of luggage along corridors through multiple fire doors and up short flights of stairs it's a bit tricky. Loved the pool area and if we'd had more time would have taken advantage of the soft play area. We used the shopping centre and bought a lovely little gift for my nephews Mum as it was her birthday. I'll definitely be back as I'd like to get a better look around here without my 4 year old nephew.

We'd have liked a room closer to the lift and I'm sure others traveling with smaller kids and a lot of luggage would appreciate that level of detail too.

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Zulfa

9.1

April 2024

Facilities, location and staff. They have lots of activities lined up for kids we enjoyed our stay. Restaurants we’re posh and food tasty. More options @ Aspects. The location was central.

The signage and check in information. First timers and google maps takes you to the auditorium building. The reception there was empty and a few guest were lined up to check in. We asked someone passing by and we were all directed to the highlands reception. And then re directed to the aviemore reception. Wasn’t ideal for family with kids galavanting the yard with a few buildings apart. We later found out there were 3 hotel all in the community. I think the hotel should put these details in the check in instructions prior. Another hiccup was the towel hot rail in the bathroom was too close to the entrance of the bath, it can get very hot and I got burnt by it. We later covered it fully with a towel to be cautious. The location was not safe.

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David

10

May 2024

went with family with no expectations and we were all very pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness and the facilities especially the pool. breakfast was really good apart from the eggs

at the pool the life guards seemed more attentive to parents use of mobile phones than on swimmers in the pool. i watched on with some amusement as the life guards chastised bemused parents taking photos of their children and others just taking theirs devices out to do whatever only to be loudly whistled at spoken to by the lifeguards it was actually rather funny given the blind spots in the pool that they couldnt see in the pool.

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Pm2023

10

May 2024

Great hotel, the size of the room was brilliant- although the hotel needed a lick of paint, I can't fault the cleanliness of the hotel, in addition to all the other hotels around as well- so clean and tidy. The breakfast was really nice, with enough options to choose from. I liked the use of the unlimited free facilities- swimming and the soft play area, this was brilliant for my daughter who thoroughly enjoyed herself. The amenities and everything needed was within walking distance. All the staff were very friendly and welcoming. I would definitely stay here again without a doubt!

Points of Interest Around Macdonald Aviemore Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort

Attractions

Cairngorms National Park

7.2mi

Glenlivet Distillery

21.4mi

Clava Cairns

21.6mi

Culloden Battlefield

22.3mi

Dalwhinnie Distillery

23mi

Cawdor Castle and Gardens

23.5mi

Loch Ness

24.3mi

Great Glen Way

24.5mi

Urquhart Castle (Caisteal na Sròine)

24.6mi

Inverness Castle

24.7mi

River Ness (Abhainn Nis)

24.8mi

Old High Church (Old High St. Stephen’s)

25mi

Loch Ness Centre and Exhibition

26.2mi

Cardhu Distillery

26.7mi

Fort George

28.7mi

Restaurants

Spey Burger (Seasonal)

Cuisines

  • American

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Modern

Pools

Location

  • Indoor

Features

  • Heated
  • Shallow end

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Location

  • Indoor

Features

  • Heated
  • Shallow end

Age restrictions

  • Kids only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Macdonald Aviemore Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort

Skiing

Restaurant

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Fitness center

Waterslide

Steam room

Sauna

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Ski rental on site

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach chairs/Loungers

Elevator

Playground

Picnic area

Garden

Stay rules - Macdonald Aviemore Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property