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"Aviemore the village, is as most guidebooks tell you, a bit of an urban sprawl in the highlands. However as a base to explore the area it is very good ... " More

By morrismickey on Wed 16 Jul 2014

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Hotel Description

During your stay at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel, you're just a quick walk from Strathspey Steam Railway. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 2 indoor pools.

  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Splash around at the waterslide or swim in the 2 indoor pools
  • Services include a children's club, dry cleaning/laundry and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Steps from Strathspey Steam Railway and 5 minutes on foot from Spey Valley Golf Course

Macdonald Aviemore Hotel ratings based on 9 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
2.8 out of 5 3.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 3.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 3.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 2.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Macdonald Aviemore Hotel

Everyone (3) Couples (3) Family (2) Other (1)
2 out of 5

Posted by on 8 Apr 2023

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1 out of 5

Don’t bother!

Terrible service, room freezing, housekeeping couldn’ cope. Spend your money elsewhere..

Posted by , from glasgow on 15 Feb 2018

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Comment from Hotel Management

19 Feb 2018 by General Manager

Dear weeguy, Thank you for your review, I am sorry to see that you did not enjoy your stay with us, it is not clear from your review if you discussed your issues whilst staying with us, as we would have liked to the chance to address them for you. If you would like to discuss further please do contact us directly. Kind regards Christo Botha General Manager

2 out of 5

Great Staff, but

The staff were great, very polite and very helpful. We stayed in the Academy which is in desperate need of refurbishment. It was warm but noisy plumbing. The room was very basic and bath grubby but the pool was good fun for the kids and everything was handy even though it was a wee walk. Thankfully we were out most of the time and had a great holiday so it didn't spoil our trip. Would still recommend because of location and facilities but with the warning of not to expect too much from the rooms

Posted by on 7 Jan 2015

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4 out of 5

Centre parks in the highlands

Aviemore the village, is as most guidebooks tell you, a bit of an urban sprawl in the highlands. However as a base to explore the area it is very good place to be particularly with kids and the hotel is excellent. We were upgraded to the Highlands hotel and the breakfast was good, service excellent and the facilities on offer superb. Make sure you do the walk on the nature reserve at the back of the hotel as it has a wealth of wildlife. With a pool, cinema and great play park kids will be more than entertained.

Posted by on 16 Jul 2014

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3 out of 5

Nice location, hotel badly needs a revamp

The location of the hotel is excellent- only a two minute walk from Aviemore high street. The room was basic and the reception area and corridors of the hotel badly need done up. However, the room was clean and staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was ok, not a huge range of choice but what was there was of decent quality. If I was going back to Aviemore I think I would look for somewhere to stay as I didn't think it was great value for money.

Posted by on 22 Sep 2013

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4 out of 5

short break

great resort very clean and tidy room was a bit tired and dated staff were great we had a fire alarm at 07 10 and feel they could brush up a bit on fire drill and evacuation procedures

Posted by on 15 Aug 2013

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2 out of 5

not value for money

Paying for tge macdonalds name, not the macdonalds experience

Posted by on 5 Aug 2013

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3 out of 5

disappointed

the rooms shown wasn't what we got, really disappointed desperately in need of a refurbishment, a bit whiffy, sink had a crack the length of it and bath needed a good bleach!!!he room wasn't even made up for us, put in a complaint and still waiting for a reply. kids got upset when the flume wasn't open in the swimming why is it only open until 5 it's the summer holidays, think they need to have the flume open much later!!! The Italian restaurant was good value for money and really tasty, staff were brill. Breakfast was great :-) My son loved the play park, we even had a go on the see-saw. Value for money not great we went to turkey all inclusive for £160 a day,at the macdonald academy we were only there from 4 till check out at 10 for £130 for the room prices here are awful.

Posted by on 10 Aug 2012

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4 out of 5
We had a good room, very quiet but also very close to the train station and the bus stop. The room had a safe which was good to let the personal value belongings.

Posted by , from Switzerland on 4 Aug 2017

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Comment from Hotel Management

10 Aug 2017 by Christo Botha

Thank you for your review. I am glad to see that you enjoyed your visit to the resort and we hope to see you again soon. Kind regards Christo Botha General Manager

Property Features

Macdonald Aviemore Hotel offers its guests 2 indoor swimming pools, a waterslide, a health club, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include a business centre and 10 meeting rooms. A children's pool, an arcade/games room, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the family-friendly Macdonald Aviemore Hotel. Self parking is free. This 4-star Aviemore hotel is smoke free.

  • 108 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2000
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • On-site shopping
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of indoor pools - 2
  • Children's pool
  • Waterslide
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground on site

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Train station: Aviemore Station (0.1 km / 0.1 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Macdonald Aviemore Hotel offers 108 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Satellite televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. This Aviemore hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

  • Television
  • Satellite channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Combined shower/bath
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hairdryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout curtains
  • Heating
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Wheelchair accessible

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.

Macdonald Aviemore Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Nearby Activities

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 aged 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.

  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Archery on site
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Playground on site
  • Sledding nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Ski lessons available nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Ski equipment rental shops nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Number of treatment rooms 2
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body wraps
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair accessible parking

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 10:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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 fire extinguisher, 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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted.

For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

  • Security system
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • Smoke detector
  • Contactless check-out is available

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 18.00 for adults and from GBP 12.50 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Awards & Affiliations

Eco-certified property

This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

  • Green Tourism Programme

National Rating

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

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