Macdonald Morlich Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort

Hotels
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts
7.3 (1063 reviews)
Macdonald Aviemore Resort , Aviemore , gb

Free

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:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cozy rooms
Cons:
Room cleanliness issues
Breakfast quality concerns
Poor maintenance of amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
5.55
There were complaints about dirt in the bathroom and damp issues.
Service
8.55
General sentiment of friendliness from the staff, although there were service delays.
Location
9.05
Positive feedback on the rural location and proximity to amenities.
Room Quality
6.55
Rooms described as tired and needing refurbishment.
Amenities
5.55
Guest concerns regarding lack of adult-friendly pool facilities and poor maintenance.
Value for Money
7.55
Mixed feelings due to the condition and the quality of the food.
Food and Beverage
6.55
Multiple complaints about breakfast quality.
Overall Experience
9.05
Despite issues, guests felt positively about their overall stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 10:41

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation and Stunning Views
The Macdonald Morlich Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort offers 4-star rooms with modern design and picturesque views of the National Park or Craigellachie Nature Reserve. Enjoy amenities such as a flat-screen TV, free WiFi, and private bathrooms, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Dining Variety and Culinary Excellence
Indulge in authentic Italian cuisine at Giovanni’s Italian Ristorante or explore other dining options within the resort, including Spey Burger and Aspects Restaurant. With a wide range of culinary choices, guests can savor delicious meals just steps away from their accommodation.

Leisure Facilities and Family-Friendly Activities
Guests have complimentary access to the resort’s leisure facilities at the Aviemore Activity Centre, featuring a leisure pool, gym, soft play area, children’s rooms, and a café. Perfect for families and leisure travelers looking for entertainment and relaxation.

Experience luxury, dining, and leisure at Macdonald Morlich Hotel - book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

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

Please note, bed configuration requests are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.

Please be aware that some restaurants including Highland Fish Bar at Macdonald Aviemore Resort will be seasonal, but at least one of the restaurants will be open during low season.

The credit/debit card used to book the Advance Purchase 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.

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.

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
Airport code: INV

Location

Guest Reviews

7.3
Based on 1063 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.55
Service: 8.55
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 6.55
Amenities: 5.55
Value for Money: 7.55
Food and Beverage: 6.55
Overall Experience: 9.05
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Thomson extended_group gb
9
2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Bray solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Lovely staff, great breakfast, lots to do in aviemore

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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isabelle couple fr
9
Lieu reposant après une journée active.
Pros:

L’élégance et les activités autour de cet ensemble.

Cons:

Le Morlich est un peu vieillissant dans sa structure mais reste extrêmement confortable dans les chambres spacieuses.

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Alan solo_traveller gb
7
Nice room, pleasant receptionist, poor breakfast
Pros:

Lovely room and comfortable bed. Very clean.

Cons:

The breakfast was poor. Terrible half cooked bacon covered in white gunge. Tasteless sausages, no decent bread other than sliced for toast. Disappointing.

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Gordon solo_traveller gb
7
Ok
Pros:

Handily located

Cons:

Double bed was 2 singles pushed together so therefore a big ridge down middle of bed

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Manuel couple at
10
Pros:

Nette Anlage, nettes Personal.

Cons:

-

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Jacqueline couple gb
9
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Tony couple gb
8
Comfortable bed and friendly staff
Pros:

Sauna and steam facilities! :-)

Cons:

Nothing to note

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple gb
6
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Kerr couple gb
9
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Reece couple gb
3
Let down by the services
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No room service to clean the room in 4 days

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Angela couple gb
10
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Colin solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Very comfortable big bed

Cons:

For such a large room there was no fridge unfortunately which for being such a warm day in summer would have been ideal for keeping cold drinks or snacks cool.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Amy couple gb
8
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Lorna solo_traveller gb
8
Lovely overnight stay
Pros:

Convenient location

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Alan couple gb
9
Fantastic Place to lodge. Lovely. Only a few hitches.
Pros:

The location for breakfast was out of the building. It could be perfect in the same building but ok though. Hot or cooked meals were warm enough. Options were available which was good. Staff were very nice and polite. Service was perfect. The resort in general is in a a very nice place, stunning environment and proximity to town center was great. Lovely place to lodge.

Cons:

Bedsheet felt like paper and too warm. Couldn't access the jacuzzi tub on 3 occasions which was a very disappointment because we chose this hotel because of the jacuzzi so not able to use it was a great disappointment. We also tried to access the cinema but were told sound was not working. Another disappointment. Hope these would be sorted because we would love to come back.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Blair solo_traveller gb
9
As a Scottish Hotel, would have liked a Scottish Breakfast ( no black pudding, Haggis etc).
Pros:

Location and friendly staff. Comfy bed.

Cons:

The banging noise when people used the stairs. Very loud. Lacj of Fridge in room.

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Graeme solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Jennifer solo_traveller ie
5
Hotel location great, very clean and nice staff but hotelbasic and needs updating badly
Pros:

Great location . Grounds well
Maintained and hotel clean . Moo

Cons:

Bedroom very small and bedding had a musty smell presume. No nice outdoor drinking/ eating area. No water in bedroom and room badly outdated

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Bryan couple gb
7
Looking dated
Pros:

Lovely location

Cons:

Rooms dated

2026-07-09 via Nuitee