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Macdonald Aviemore Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 2 indoor pools and health club

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Restaurant
2 indoor pools, pool loungers
Golf
Front of property - evening/night
Beach

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$280
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug

Explore the area

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Macdonald Aviemore Resort, Aviemore, Scotland, PH22 1PN
  • Strathspey Steam Railway
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Rothiemurchus Estate Visitor Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Loch an Eilein
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Inverness (INV)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed and 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Aviemore

A family-friendly stay in Aviemore awaits you at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel. Within steps you'll find Strathspey Steam Railway and Spey Valley Golf Course within a 10-minute stroll. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include 2 indoor swimming pools, a restaurant and free self-parking. .A day of pampering can include massages and body wraps along with aromatherapy and Ayurvedic treatments. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym, kids' club, sauna and kids' swimming pool. Business travelers can take advantage of 10 meeting rooms, a conference centre, and a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, laundry facilities and ski storage. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7 AM and 10:30 AM. .With a stay at this 4-property class Aviemore hotel, you'll be 22.4 km (13.9 mi) from Cairngorms National Park.

What's nearby

  • Strathspey Steam Railway - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Spey Valley Golf Course - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rothiemurchus Estate Visitor Centre - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Speyside Wildlife - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Loch an Eilein - 6 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Aviemore Station - 1 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cheese & Tomatin - ‬4 min walk
  • Cairngorm Hotel
  • Old Bridge Inn
  • ‪The Inverdruie Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Balavoulin - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Macdonald Aviemore Hotel

Family-friendly hotel with 2 indoor pools and health club
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
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.

Awards and 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.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 18 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 indoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Health club
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Steam room
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • 2 indoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 10 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2000
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 28-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

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.

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
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.

We should mention

  • 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).

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel?

Macdonald Aviemore Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel?

As of 16 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel on 25 Aug 2025 start from NZ$280.05, including 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.

Is parking available at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel?

Yep, Macdonald Aviemore Hotel has a free self car park.

Does Macdonald Aviemore Hotel have a pool?

Macdonald Aviemore Hotel has 2 indoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Does Macdonald Aviemore Hotel have a waterslide?

Yep, this property has a waterslide!

What luxury perks are available at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel?

Macdonald Aviemore Hotel features 2 indoor pools, a health club and a steam room.

Is Macdonald Aviemore Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's club, a children's pool and supervised childcare, it's no surprise that Macdonald Aviemore Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Macdonald Aviemore Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, full brekkie is available daily between 7 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel?

No, Macdonald Aviemore Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel?

There isn't one on site, but Spey Valley Golf Course is a short 5-minute walk away.

Macdonald Aviemore Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 542 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 170 out of 542 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 542 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 79 out of 542 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 542 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Can’t fault the staff and cleanliness of the hotel and facilities but the hotel itself is very tired externally. Flaking paint etc makes the building look awful and doesn’t give a good first impression for tourists. Other negative point is having to pay an extra £2.50 to get a latte out of the coffee machine at breakfast at time. This is rediculous when many low budget hotels have this included with breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura, Purley

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Excellent location, liked the concept with plenty of options for dining across the resort and good was good. Resort had good leisure facilities, shared with all accommodation within the complex. Location is ideal for families. Property consistent with type of hotel and age. Beds were very comfortable. Staff pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Abbas

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pool area needs to be improved, walls and floor need to be throughly cleaned
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was okay overall but hotel was a little tired looking, bin in room wasn’t emptied and bathroom was dirty
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Travelled with our family for a few nights in Aviemore, we have had a great time exploring the area but the resort really needs a major overhaul. The hotel is extremely tired and cleanliness is of a very low standard. Public areas and bedrooms need a deep clean and updating. We were booked on a B&B package, the hotel breakfast really isn’t up to much so we used local cafes instead. The elevator isn’t working and I assume this has been like this for sometime as we were told at check in it’s broken indefinitely. To give some positive feedback any staff we spoke to were very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful, accommodation is becoming tired, sockets in room not working, no seal on shower screen to stop water going on floor, no hot water one morning so had cold showers, food and pool were good, my children enjoyed the pool toys / floats.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Liam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Needs some care

Its a good hotel its just in need of some TLC simple things like replacing mouldy sealant in the shower in fact some sealant would go a long way thag way water wouldnt be running out underneath the screen. Its coming into warmer weather.an the rooms are absolutely roasting air conditioning is obviously an expensive outlay so even just provide fans in the rooms. Bar choices are a little lacking but a nice atmosphere great for kids but the pool area does need cleaned more you feel like your sticking to the tiles when you leave to get changed after a swim
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Carlos

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice place

We were on a long drive home from the North Coast to Edinburgh and decided late to give up and spend the night in Aviemore. This was perfect, lovely hotel, great service, excellent filling breakfast included. And perfect location for heading up to the Cairngorm Mountain Railway the next day.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Ok stay

Good: Location, breakfast and swimming pool. Discount on ice skating ring. Bad: outdated hotel and noisy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Hamish

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Bit grim

Arrived 8.45, no possibility of dinner, surly receptionist, police arrived later, drunk folk in the bar, felt like a run down dump. One barman doing his best, felt for him Breakfast a far more positive experience, room was adequate, no frills, not even water. Certainly wouldn’t return by choice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hollie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jack

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Resort severely in need of some TLC. Smelly room with lots of broken items. Overpriced for what it is. Food was very poor quality.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joji

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Pete

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Don’t be fooled by the photos.

Don’t be fooled by the photos. They show different places within the ‘resort’ and the most standout photos are of the ‘Highland Hotel’ part of the resort. Double check which hotel you are staying in within the resort to avoid disappointment.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Katarzyna

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

4/10 Poor

matt

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not worth the money.

Hotel & room very dated. Bed & duvet lumpy & uncomfortable. Expensive for what it was, no value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

farah

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property is very dated, the cleanliness is not great, the rooms looked clean but were still dusty and musty smelling. The staff however were great, super friendly and helpful. Pool was good the kids really enjoyed this facility, but no information about timings, we were lucky we arrived before it closed! The parking was good lots of space.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024