Macdonald Morlich Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort

Hotels
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts
7.3 (1022 reviews)
Macdonald Aviemore Resort , Aviemore , gb

Free

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Clubhouse
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: INV

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.3
Based on 1022 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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Fiona couple gb
7
Pleasant stay.
Pros:

Good variety breakfast provided
Aspect Restaurant staff lovely and Highland Hotel Bar Staff very pleasant

Cons:

Food Hall was in separate building from Hotel which was fine due to good weather but if adverse weather would have been issue for the two elderly members of my party. On last morning there was no gluten free bread at breakfast for member of party which was not great. Highland Hotel had restaurant, bars and breakfast facility within hotel when Morlich did not.
Room was very comfortable.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Comfortable beds

Cons:

Long walk to breakfast. Prefer walk in shower

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Jacqueline couple nl
7
2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Alexander solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Really comfortable room with good breakfast, to be honest I just slept continuously (walking speyside way). lots of facilities on site, if i'd had more time to use them. well located for station and Cairngorm Mountain

Cons:

the site was a bit confusing to navigate around.

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
solo_traveller gb
9
Comfortable in a great location.
Pros:

Location excellent, near the statuon. Comfortable room. In great grounds right next to a nature reserve.

Cons:

A bit confusing trying to find the hotel, not listed at the entrance, sign just said hotels. Restaurant stops serving quite early.

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Lorna solo_traveller gb
5
Disappointing with no eating facilities
Pros:

Nice room with very comfortable and clean accommodation.

Cons:

Room overlooked used beer barrels and bins. No tea and coffee facilities in the room and no means of eating in the hotel. You had to go to a separate building to eat and when I phoned Reception to ask where exactly Giovannis was, one of two restaurants mentioned in their welcome pack, I was told it was closed. The alternative was a rather expensive steakhouse, also situated in another building. Same situation for breakfast. In the end I went round to the local Tesco and skipped dinner and breakfast with the hotel. Annoying as I had paid for breakfast. I had been driving all day when I arrived and would have liked to have been able at least to make a cup of tea.

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Jon couple gb
8
2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Gordon solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Very comfortable room good evening meal and very good breakfast, parking facilities very good, helpful and friendly staff.

Cons:

Got a wee bit lost in the corridors slightly confusing.

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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elma couple gb
1
Cons:

We were booked into Morlich Hotel and were transferred to Highland Hotel
We found .no fault with Highland hotel but were disappointed that our requests hadn't been passed on.All a bit disappointing

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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JOHN W solo_traveller gb
8
Very good and will rebook on my next visit in September
Pros:

The location, the facilities is the weather was good. The locals were friendly as well as fellow travelers.

Cons:

The breakfast is seasonal between the Amore Hotel and the Highlands hotel. But that is understandable with the climate escalation of food prices. I'm hoping this will stabilize.

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Craig solo_traveller gb
8
Hotel was clean and staff were helpful and friendly.
Pros:

Location and all activities within minute’s away .

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Laura solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Room dated, walls and paintwork tired and scratched

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
N
Nath extended_group gb
10
2026-05-04 via Nuitee
R
roger solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Sydney couple gb
6
2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Agnes solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Hotel , area and rooms beautiful

Cons:

Fact no room service or food available after 7pm, breakfast food very limited and what was on offer was like warm

2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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lesley couple gb
8
2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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Pauline couple gb
2
2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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George couple gb
6
would stay at this location but may be different place
Pros:

location , place was nice just few thing staff were ok we went to mountain tops got train up views were amazing. And amazing Chinese called galaxy in Aviemore town centre

Cons:

room was nice but bed sheet was stained laying down and Beatle crawling on pillows bust round the room bath room side panel in shower was not sealed and the bathroom door was all busted at bottom of door and at the breakfast food was cold beans were frozen and egg was watery just was not good. also my partner had food poison on the first night wee got there .from Giovanni's

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Brian solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Excellent hotel with great facilities fir families. Good breakfast, very clean room.

Cons:

Drinks were a bit pricey

2026-04-27 via Nuitee