Macdonald Aviemore Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort

Hotels
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts
7.1 (2879 reviews)
Aviemore Highland Resort , Aviemore , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Outdated facilities
Value for money concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
5.31
Multiple mentions of cleanliness issues; room cleanliness was below expectations and cleanliness concerns were noted in several reviews.
Service
7.78
Some staff were noted as friendly while others were seen as abrupt; overall service was acceptable for the hotel tier.
Location
8.32
Consistent praise for the fantastic location, though other aspects of the hotel detracted from the overall experience.
Room Quality
6.27
Rooms described as dated with some cleanliness issues; needs refurbishment.
Amenities
7.3
Amenities like the pool and breakfast received praise, but some facilities were termed a bit run down.
Value for Money
6.26
The price paid did not reflect the quality of experience according to multiple reviews.
Food and Beverage
8.31
Breakfast options were positively mentioned, though there were some issues with food freshness.
Overall Experience
7.28
Mixed feelings overall with both praise and criticism regarding various aspects of the stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 13:07

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations and Family-Friendly Amenities
Discover the Macdonald Aviemore Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort, nestled in the stunning Cairngorms National Park. Experience 4-star rooms with modern comforts, including free WiFi and family-friendly options like bunk beds or sofa beds.

Dining Variety and Seasonal Restaurants
Indulge in a culinary adventure at Spey Burger, offering American-style favorites. Explore a plethora of dining choices throughout the resort, from Aspects Restaurant to Giovanni’s Italian Ristorante. Savor seasonal delights at Spey Burger and Giovanni's.

Leisure Facilities and Family Activities
Enjoy complimentary access to the Aviemore Activity Centre with a leisure pool, soft play area, gym, and seasonal café. Children under 12 stay and eat for free, making it the perfect family getaway.

Book your stay at the Macdonald Aviemore Hotel for an unforgettable experience amidst breathtaking scenery and top-notch amenities.

Important information:

Family rooms can accommodate 2 adults and one child, or 2 adults and 2 children. The rooms are not suitable for more than 2 adults.

The credit/debit card used to book a pre-paid rate must be presented to reception on arrival at the hotel. Please note that failure to do so will result in an alternative payment method being required.

Please be aware that some restaurants including Spey Burger at Macdonald Aviemore Resort will be seasonal, but at least one of our restaurants will be open during low season

For guests staying on a Dinner, Bed and Breakfast package you can enjoy a £25 spend towards food in one of our restaurants. "Children aged 12 and under can stay and take breakfast for free when sharing a suitable room with two adults. Child dinner will be charged separately dependent on menu chosen"

When booking 7 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please be aware that Thunder in the Glens event will be taking place on resort from the 22nd - 24th August 2025 inclusive. This event will cause elevated noise levels due to being a motorcycle event, and there will also be live music being played around the resort until late evening.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.1
Based on 2879 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.31
Service: 7.78
Location: 8.32
Room Quality: 6.27
Amenities: 7.3
Value for Money: 6.26
Food and Beverage: 8.31
Overall Experience: 7.28
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Emma family_with_children gb
7
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Brian couple gb
9
Pros:

Breakfast was good. Had all the bits that most hotels have left out

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Albert couple gb
4
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Amy family_with_children gb
7
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Magdalena solo_traveller pl
8
Pros:

Dobra jakość ceny do jakości.

Cons:

Szybkie zamknięcie basenu.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

The breakfast and staff in there very friendly and helpful

Cons:

Room waa smelling damp and holes in wall were old fixings were. Put in a disabled access room a didn't book this. Shower wasn't the best

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Christopher solo_traveller gb
1
Not worth money
Pros:

Changed booking of rooms, then said time would be ready for it wasn't when we requested pmenty of notice for early check in as had bolkkngs for sons birthday. The woman behind counter unfortunately had to deal with this even though was not her fault.
The hotel is so dated well the Aviemore one is. The cleanliness of rooms is shocking.

Cons:

The cleanliness, dated not worth the money to stay there for one night. Sons bed was on top of severely stain Z bed mattress which stank. Some blood stained marking on wall and black marks and paint damage everywhere in rooms.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Lorna family_with_children gb
5
Wouldn’t stay in hotel again extremely dated and rude staff
Pros:

The property itself was fine, location good, the restaurant giovannis was beautiful i would highly recommend it

Cons:

The staff were awful, barman we got was horrendous had no clue where or what anything was, think he was making up the prices, a large vodka no mixer and pint was £24. Our room wasn’t clean stains on bedding about inch of dust smelt damp was not worth money

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Rachel family_with_children gb
10
We had a lovely stay, we will come back again
Pros:

Great room for us and our children - large bed for us and bunk beds for the children. Comfy beds and room really clean. Lovely breakfast . Play ground, activities and pool all great for them. Aspects restaurant lovely food. Staff lovely and polite.will be coming back.

Cons:

Nothing to add all Great

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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james couple gb
8
nice place for a short stay being close to the centre of town
Pros:

nice big room and bed

Cons:

mould on bathroom roof , cooked breakfast could be better

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Blomqvist family_with_children se
1
Rekommenderar inte någon att åka hit.
Pros:

Personalen var trevlig. Rent överallt.

Cons:

Hotellet borde rivas. Det luktar mögel i korridoren och på rummet, inredningen är sliten. Hotellet är inte underhållet alls sedan de är byggt. Det fanns knappt inte någonstans att äta. Restaurangen var stängd. Fullbokat på de flesta mat ställen i det lilla Aviemore.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Riley couple gb
8
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Muhammad solo_traveller sa
6
Pros:

Pool and location was good

Cons:

Cleanliness and service.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Karl Michael family_with_children at
6
Pros:

Das Resort selbst liegt sehr gut und wird auch schön gepflegt, das Hotel aber ist schon etwas in die Jahre gekommen, das Badezimmer wurde aber renoviert.

Cons:

Beim Eingangsbereich kleben die Griffbereiche der Schwingtür und auch beim Frühstücksraum, welcher am Abend als Aufenthaltsbereich dient (der andere gegenüber der Rezeption war in Ordnung), klebte beim Frühstück der Boden und unser Tisch, was wirklich nicht notwendig ist.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Melanie family_with_children gb
2
We didn’t stay
Pros:

Aviemore is a nice town, good location for visiting the cairngorms

Cons:

Looked like a prison camp, nothing like the photos, felt depressing and tired, walls all marked, not dirty but not clean, got a twin bedroom but one bed was a sofa bed

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Samantha family_with_children gb
7
Nice break away but would I return, probably not!
Pros:

Great location, swimming pool on site

Cons:

Room could have done with a deep clean. Thick dust around the skirting boards and found crisps on the floor under the bed. Reception staff and bar staff looked disinterested and no info given about breakfast timings and location of facilities. Had to
keep going back to ask.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Heng-Chia solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Julia family_with_children de
9
Großzügige Zimmer, reichhaltiges Frühstück, und schön großer Parkplatz in bester Lage im Nationalpark
Pros:

Komfortabel große Zimmer, sehr gutes Frühstück. Gehobene Ausstattung der Zimmer

Cons:

Das äußerliche Erscheinungsbild des Hotels (wirkt von außen sehr heruntergekommen) und die Ausschilderung des Hotels im Ort und im Resort (sehr schwer zu finden neben anderen Etablissements)

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Bishoy family_with_children gb
8
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Christine solo_traveller gb
1
Very difficult to find. Not the room we booked. Was absolutely filthy.
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Everything

2026-08-24 via Nuitee