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Macdonald Aviemore Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel in Aviemore with 2 indoor pools and restaurant

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Macdonald Aviemore Hotel is a haven for active travelers and families, offering shopping on site, a serene garden, and an exciting playground. Unwind in the sauna or steam room after an archery session or cycling adventure.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • 2 indoor pools
  • Breakfast available
  • Ski storage
  • Ski passes
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Children's pool
  • Waterslide
  • Massage/treatment rooms

For families (6)

  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Playground on site
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
The current price is CNY1,067
CNY1,281 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 15 - Jun 16

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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Macdonald Aviemore Resort, Aviemore, Scotland, PH22 1PN

What's nearby

  • Cairngorms National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Strathspey Steam Railway - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Spey Valley Golf Course - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Craigellachie National Nature Reserve - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Rothiemurchus Estate Visitor Centre - 2 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Inverness (INV) - 51 min drive
  • Aviemore Station - 1 min walk
  • Kingussie Station - 15 min drive
  • Carrbridge Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Inverdruie Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Route 7 Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cairngorm Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Boat Country Inn & Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Balavoulin - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Macdonald Aviemore Hotel

  • Located near a train station, Macdonald Aviemore Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Aviemore. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant, or indulge in massages, aromatherapy, or Ayurvedic treatments. Other highlights include 2 indoor pools, a bar/lounge, and a health club.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 108 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • 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 onsite for a fee.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Supervised childcare*
    • Children's club*
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Traveling with children

  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Waterslide
  • Playground
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

What to do

  • Ski passes
  • Archery
  • Shopping
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Ski lessons nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • 10 meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Pool loungers
  • Ski storage

Facilities

  • Built in 2000
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Health club
  • 2 indoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Waterslide
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height counter/sink
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 28-inch TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 18.00 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
  • Children's club access is available for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or health club without adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

National rating

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

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

Does Macdonald Aviemore Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Macdonald Aviemore Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel?

Yes, there are 2 indoor pools and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as archery. Go for a swim in one of the 2 indoor swimming pools or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a waterslide and a sauna. Macdonald Aviemore Hotel also has a steam room and an arcade, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Macdonald Aviemore Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Macdonald Aviemore Hotel like?

Macdonald Aviemore Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Aviemore Station and 4 minutes' walk from Strathspey Steam Railway.

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Reviews

Macdonald Aviemore Hotel Reviews

7.0

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

7.4

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Children
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Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

Great place to stay with kids. Pools were excellent, kids are having so much fun. Hotel location is very convenient.
Wing Sze, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

The staff were lovely, so helpful. Hotel we were in was very tired needs a bit of a spruce up.
Shiona, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A beautiful resort with great staff looking after you and well presented facilities.
Therese, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Spacious, clean room, helpful staff.
Inga, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Warm hotel in the winter snow
Neil, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Everything from check in to check out was fantastic room was amazing breakfast so good & so much choice will definitely be back
ELIZABETH, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Family friendly, good pool & soft play
Clair, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We had a nice stay at MacDonald Aviemore! The staff was friendly and welcoming and the location was central to the shops and restaurants.
Johanna, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Stayed for the weekend with the family (2 adults & 2 kids aged 8 & 6). Room was a good size and clean. Great amenities on site - playpark, cinema, swimming pool, soft play & amazing pizza at the resort's Italian restaurant.
Umar, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is close to shopping, public transportation, and many sights in the Cairgorm National Park. Dinner options are available to guests with reservations, and the room was as advertised.
Kathleen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good

We stayed for a couple of nights for a family getaway. The hotel was really nice, well maintained and needs we're comfy. Breakfast was good. The pool was a little smaller than expected and not very warm, but our 2 year old loved it
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

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.
Laura, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Not a four star!

Hotel is dated and run down. The room had a musty smell. Breakfast buffet is awful. Staff were friendly
Lisa, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very good break at Aviemore , nice swimming pool
Linsey, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

This property was amazing for families, lots of activities for children. We would definitely come back.
Courtney, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Quiet and relaxing place. Lots of activities for kids and adults Evening entertainment
Angela, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ok stay

Good: Location, breakfast and swimming pool. Discount on ice skating ring. Bad: outdated hotel and noisy
2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

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.
Anna, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Room was perfectly fine. Clean and bed was comfortable. Hotel itself looked a little tired..
stuart, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

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.
farah, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

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
Hamish, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

The part of the resort we stayed in whilst cleanliness couldn’t be faulted is beginning to look a bit tired. The food at the Fish Bar on the first night could have been better. There was no table check. We found the fish a little greasy but lovely chips. The room was clean and comfortable. We had breakfast both mornings and would have liked the cooked food to be a little hotter. For some reason (no explanation given) we were shown to a different part of the hotel for Sunday breakfast albeit others were shown through to where we had been the previous day. The ambiance of the Saturday morning room was far better. Again the cooked food temperature was a little wanting. Overall stay was “okay “
Harry, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

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.
Sian, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

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
Liam, 4-night trip