Macdonald Spey Valley Resort

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Macdonald Hotels & Resorts
7.8 (1905 reviews)
Dalfaber Drive, Aviemore, Scotland, PH22 1ST , Aviemore , GB
44-0344-8799102

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
Arcade/game room
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Sauna
Concierge service
Steam room
Fitness facilities
Downhill skiing nearby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Quirky atmosphere
Spacious accommodation
Beautiful location
Cons:
Needs refurbishing
Poor heating
Limited dining options

Categories

Cleanliness
7.05
Several reviews mentioned the need for cleaning and maintenance, indicating it was below expectations.
Service
8.05
Mixed reviews about staff attentiveness; some were helpful while others were abrupt.
Location
9.05
Beautiful location, peaceful and surrounded by mountains. Highly praised.
Room Quality
7.55
Rooms were spacious, but several reports of needing updates and damages were noted.
Amenities
7.55
Good facilities like the sauna mentioned, but also issues with heating in common areas.
Value for Money
8.05
Concerns about high price for limited access and overall value.
Food and Beverage
7.05
Concerns over limited food availability and few restaurant options.
Overall Experience
8.05
A mixture of positive and negative experiences, netting a reasonable overall satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 07:42

Property Description

Recreational Amenities - Besides golfing, guests can enjoy an indoor pool or relax in the spa tub for some leisure time.

Dining Options - Indulge in delicious meals at the on-site restaurant or grab a quick bite at the snack bar. The bar/lounge offers a variety of drinks to unwind.

Convenient Facilities - The hotel provides amenities like concierge services, an arcade room, luggage storage, and laundry facilities for a comfortable stay.

When you stay at Macdonald Spey Valley Resort in Aviemore, embrace the tranquility by the river while being just steps away from local attractions. Book now for a rejuvenating getaway!

Important information:

  • The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: INV

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Maximum number of pets per room 2

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Smoking

    No smoking

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

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Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 1905 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.05
Service: 8.05
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 7.55
Amenities: 7.55
Value for Money: 8.05
Food and Beverage: 7.05
Overall Experience: 8.05
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Matt and Hannah • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Craig • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Ingrid • family_with_children • gb
8
comfortable and relaxing
Pros:

very comfortable beds and leather couch/chairs, big lounge and dining table, nice wee conservatory, very quiet looking out on a small landscaped garden, great location to walk onto golf course. Garten apartment was advertised for 4 people in two bedrooms, but it was a bungalow and couch was actually a sofa bed and there was a quilt and pillows for it, so could fit 6 people, if a family/really good friends! Great value for money and electricity paid for by booking.com

Cons:

Signs of age - malfunctioning fridge that froze everything, old microwave and a burnt-on ring on hob, awkward lounge layout, awful bright lighting everywhere except bedrooms

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Petr Pilát • solo_traveller • cz
9
Příjemné ubytování ve skvělé lokalitě
Pros:

Skvělé místo a příjemné ubytování. Apartmán byl perfektně uklizený a poměrně prostorný. Večer bylo fajn posezení na terase. Součástí koupelny byla i malá sauna. Okolí apartmánu bylo velmi tiché a klidné. Plus za krytý bazén a výřivku.

Cons:

Část vybavení už něco pamatuje, ale vše bylo funkční. V porovnání s Macdonald Aberfoyle byl apartmán hůře vybavený - nebyl zde kávovar, byla instalována pouze sklokeramická, nikoli indukční varná deska, malá lednice ale hlavně velmi úzká manželská postel.

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • family_with_children • gb
8
Excellent family holiday
Pros:

Great location and good facilities

Cons:

Sofa bed wasn’t the best could do with an upgrade

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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George • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Katharina • couple • de
4
Pros:

Unser Apartment hatte eine Küche mit allen notwendigen Elektrogeräten. Die Zimmer waren geräumig. Man konnte auch einigermaßen gut zu Fuß in ca. 28min in die Innenstadt laufen.

Cons:

Die Apartments sind sehr altbacken ausgestattet. Direkt beim Reingehen kam ein muffiger Geruch. Der alte Teppichboden und schwere Vorhänge sind ein Albtraum für Allergiker wie mich. Die Küche hat nach altem Fett gerochen, Geschirr war teilweise dreckig im Schrank. Das Bad war altbacken mit einer furchtbaren Toilettenspülung und ganz alten Wasserhähnen. Wir haben uns nicht wohlgefühlt.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
9
Golf break at Aviemore
Pros:

Location, setting and chalet accommodation excellent.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Janice • solo_traveller • gb
10
Short Break
Pros:

Peace and quiet lovely views good walks .

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Dariusz • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Lucy • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Great accommodation for self catering. Nice walk into Aviemore around the back of the resort on trail paths. Nice swimming pool too

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Higgins • family_with_children • gb
5
Lovely area and property is comfortable but needs a refresh.
Pros:

The property is tired and needs a refresh

Cons:

The windows are filthy

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
5
2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Corri • family_with_children • gb
1
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Kieran • family_with_children • gb
7
Decent value for money
Pros:

Handy location

Cons:

Interiors are looking a bit dated

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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paula • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great location, 80's vibe, dated
Pros:

Location. Wrap around windows

Cons:

Very dated. Not the cleanest but passable

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Robert • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Lynn • couple • au
9
Old, well-maintained, comfortable home-from-home. Close to the River Spey so great walks. Has views of the Cairngorms in
Pros:

A real home from home. We stayed in an old cottage with wonderful views surrounded by trees.

Cons:

No laundry facilities. Dirty oven. No kitchen welcome pack so we had to head out to buy tea, coffee, milk, salt, pepper etc

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • au
8
Champagne or beer?
Pros:

Location, the size of the chalet was outstanding. Great for a family visit. The resort facilities looked great.

Cons:

There were a few issues, the Wifi didn't work at all, so no internet or television as there was no signal, the in chalet sauna room was also not working and there was a mouldy smell in the entry. A tumble drier could have been handy as it was damp during our stay, with it being close to the cairngorm mountain activities keeping clothes washed and dried seems a good idea.

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Conor • solo_traveller • gb
7
Spacious apartment with nice views, could have been more hygienic!
Pros:

Property was in a fantastic location, and has everything you need close by. Spacious apartment with nice views.

Cons:

Some investment is required to bring things back up to scratch in regard to decor (scratched paint/sun bleached furniture/cigarette burns). The throws and cushions inside the property were falling to bits leaving lint everywhere and absolutely stunk. I’m also glad I brought my own cleaning supplies, as kitchen surfaces were dirty, also hair in the bath and on the toilet seat, there was also white powder on the dining table.

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee