4 stars

Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort

Aviemore, Inverness-Shire, Aviemore, PH22 1PN, United Kingdom
Aviemore, United Kingdom
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£102
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7.3
Good
based on 467 reviews
467 reviews

Overview

Located within the Cairngorms National Park, the Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort is part of the Macdonald Aviemore Resort which boasts a collection of 4-star hotels, restaurants and bars, as well as extensive leisure facilities including an on-site cinema and is Winner of Resort Hotel of the Year in Scotland – Scottish Hospitality Awards 2019. There is a championship golf course nearby. The 4-star rooms at the Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort all feature a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom with a bath or shower and free WiFi. There is a selection of Classic or Executive rooms and suites available. Family rooms, some interconnecting, are available with either a sofa or pop up bed for the children. Within this hotel you will find Aspects Restaurant, the resort’s signature restaurant offering contemporary Scottish dishes using seasonal ingredients. Guests have access to a wide range of dining options across the resort. Other restaurants within a few minutes’ walk include Spey Burger in Macdonald Aviemore Hotel and Giovanni’s Italian Ristorante in the Macdonald Morlich Hotel. Please note, Spey Burger and Giovanni's are seasonal restaurants The Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort also benefits from direct guest access to the resort’s leisure facilities within Aviemore Activity Centre including a large leisure pool, soft play, gym and seasonal café.
7.3
Good rating
Based on 467 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort

  • Indoor pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Coffee machine
  • Free parking
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas

Services and conveniences

  • Business centre
  • Safety deposit box
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Mini-market on site
  • Room service
  • Ski pass vendor
  • Bottle of water
  • Chapel/shrine
  • 24-hour front desk

Dining

  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Coffee machine

Things to do

  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Game room
  • Golf
  • Cycling
  • Archery
  • Skiing
  • Horse riding

Accessibility and suitability

  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Disabled access
  • Lift
  • Allergy-free room
  • No smoking
  • Designated smoking area

Family friendly

  • Cribs available
  • Kids meals
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Indoor play area
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Playground

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating

Pool and spa

  • Massage
  • Heated pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Water slide

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

General

  • Family rooms
  • Ski storage
  • Storage available

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking
  • Private parking

Media and entertainment

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • TV

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Garden

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Tennis

Laundry

  • Iron and ironing board

Bedroom

  • Fold-up bed

Reviews of Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort

7.3
Good
467 verified ratings
Wonderful
127
Very good
103
Good
81
Okay
45
Fair
41
Mediocre
29
Poor
41

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's location and amenities, particularly for families, but many expressed dissatisfaction with cleanliness and service quality. The breakfast offerings were also noted as inconsistent, and some rooms were described as outdated or uncomfortable.
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Location9 out of 10
Cleanliness3 out of 10
Service2.5 out of 10
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Location

Aviemore, Inverness-Shire, Aviemore, PH22 1PN

What's nearby

  • Craigellachie National Nature Reserve0.3 mi
  • Spey Valley Championship Golf Course0.9 mi
  • Cairngorm Brewery0.9 mi
  • Speyside Wildlife1 mi
  • Rothiemurchus1 mi
  • Loch an Eilein2.5 mi
  • Loch Morlich4.5 mi
  • Cairngorm Reindeer Centre5.5 mi
  • Cairngorms National Park7.1 mi
  • Cairngorm Mountain7.1 mi
  • Sgor Gaoith8.4 mi
  • Braeriach8.6 mi

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Check in anytime after 16:00, check out anytime before 11:00

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FAQs when booking at Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort

  • Where is Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort located?

    Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort is located at Aviemore, Inverness-Shire, 0.5 miles from the centre of Aviemore. Craigellachie National Nature Reserve is the closest landmark to Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort?

    Check-in time is 16:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort.

  • Does Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort offer free parking?

    Yes, Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort offers free parking.

  • How far is Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort from the airport?

    Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort is 25.8 miles from Inverness. Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort is 59.2 miles from Dundee.

  • Does Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort have a pool?

    Yes, Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort has a pool on-site.

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Nearest airport

Distance to airport

7.1
0.5 mi
Inverness
25.7 mi

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