Macdonald Aviemore Hotel

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You can look forward to shopping on site, a garden, and a playground at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like archery and cycling at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or steam room, and indulge in Ayurvedic treatments, aromatherapy, or a body wrap. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an arcade/game room and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
The current price is AED 453
AED 544 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov

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A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed and 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a dining table, and a view of the sea.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a dining table, and a view of the sea.

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a headboard, and a lamp.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

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

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A hotel room with a bunk bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a bed with a plaid blanket.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Aviemore, Macdonald Aviemore Hotel is near a train station and near theme parks. Cairngorms National Park and Speyside Wildlife reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Strathspey Steam Railway and Inshriach Nursery. Traveling with kids? Consider Landmark Forest Adventure Park and The Lost Labyrinth. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding. Visit our Aviemore travel guide
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Macdonald Aviemore Resort, Aviemore, Scotland, PH22 1PN

What's nearby

  • A snowy mountain landscape with two skiers descending a slope.
    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
  • Speyside Wildlife
    2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Rothiemurchus Estate Visitor Centre
    2 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Aviemore Station
    1 min walk
  • Inverness (INV)
    51 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Winking Owl
    6 min walk
  • The Inverdruie Restaurant
    5 min drive
  • Old Post Office Cafe Gallery
    9 min drive
  • The Boat Country Inn & Restaurant
    9 min drive
  • Route 7 Café
    3 min drive

About this property

Macdonald Aviemore Hotel

  • Upscale family-friendly hotel near a train station
  • Take advantage of shopping on site, a garden, and a playground at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like archery and cycling at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or steam room, and indulge in Ayurvedic treatments, aromatherapy, or a body wrap. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an arcade/game room and dry cleaning/laundry services.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • 2 indoor pools and a children's pool, along with a waterslide and sun loungers
    • Free self parking
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and express check-out
    • Express check-in, supervised childcare (surcharge), and wedding services
  • Room features
  • All 108 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
    • 28-inch TVs with satellite channels
    • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

  • Sustainability Certifications
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Tourism Program. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Macdonald Aviemore Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 Indoor pools and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel?

As of 24 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel on 19 November 2026 start from AED 453, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Macdonald Aviemore Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Macdonald Aviemore Hotel located?

This family-friendly Aviemore hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Strathspey Steam Railway and Spey Valley Golf Course. Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre and Craigellachie National Nature Reserve are also within 1 mi (2 km). Aviemore Station is only a 1-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Macdonald Aviemore Hotel Reviews

7.2

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

7.4

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 610 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 610 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 610 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 610 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 610 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

The pool is only open till 6 PM, and the town surrounding closes down around 5:30 PM. Nearby is fantastic for touring. We did the falconry and loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean roof, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with kids. Pools were excellent, kids are having so much fun. Hotel location is very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Slightly dated hotel and rooms. The pool area with slides was the highlight of our trip. The price of the breakfast at £25 pp seemed stiff for the quality of the food.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful resort with great staff looking after you and well presented facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were lovely, so helpful. Hotel we were in was very tired needs a bit of a spruce up.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spacious, clean room, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Like other reviewers have said, this hotel could do with some serious love and refurbishments but otherwise it’s a perfectly nice place to stay. Beds were comfy. And kids loved the pool and playground. The hotel itself looks a little like a prison but if you can get past that then it’s fine. Fire alarm went off one day when I was battling a migraine and ended up being a false alarm which was a bit annoying. They also don’t offer daily room servicing unless you ask and even then they only dump clean towels in your room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Warm hotel in the winter snow
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything from check in to check out was fantastic room was amazing breakfast so good & so much choice will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and bed super comfy, bathroom was a bit dated but the shower was decent and the elemis shampoo/shower gel smelt amazing! Pool was a good size! Sauna was nice and hot, beware of the steam room it was burning!! It has a spa pool and not a jacuzzi so don't expect bubbles!! Electric chargers weren't working at our hotel but we managed to use the chargers behind the other hotel Overall a good stay and good location for town centre
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly, good pool & soft play
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice stay at MacDonald Aviemore! The staff was friendly and welcoming and the location was central to the shops and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good break at Aviemore , nice swimming pool
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was amazing for families, lots of activities for children. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and relaxing place. Lots of activities for kids and adults Evening entertainment
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Ok stay

Good: Location, breakfast and swimming pool. Discount on ice skating ring. Bad: outdated hotel and noisy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not a four star!

Hotel is dated and run down. The room had a musty smell. Breakfast buffet is awful. Staff were friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
“Booked this hotel expecting a high-quality stay based on the price and facilities advertised, but unfortunately it was a huge disappointment. We paid £144 for one night and the hotel felt very run down, dated, and in need of major refurbishment. The room and overall property did not feel worth the money at all. We specifically chose this hotel because of the leisure centre, gym, sauna and spa facilities, but even those were underwhelming and disappointing compared to what we expected from a hotel in this price range. There are far more modern hotels nearby for cheaper prices that offer a much better overall experience. The staff were genuinely lovely, friendly and helpful throughout our stay, which was the only real positive. You could tell they were doing their best. However, great staff alone cannot make up for how tired and neglected the hotel feels overall. For the price paid, I expected comfort, quality and a more modern environment. Instead, it felt old-fashioned, worn out and overpriced. Sadly, I would not stay here again and would not recommend it unless the hotel undergoes significant improvements and refurbishment.”
Stayed 1 night in May 2026