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Macdonald Strathspey Hotel

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel in Aviemore with 2 restaurants and outdoor pool

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Welcome to Macdonald Strathspey Hotel, where a tranquil atmosphere meets modern convenience. Unwind with spa treatments or take a refreshing dip in the indoor pool and outdoor pool. You can also savor lunch at one of the two on-site restaurants, indulge in coffee at the cafe, or enjoy some retail therapy with shopping on site.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool and outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • WiFi in the lobby
  • Internet in the lobby
  • Fitness center
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Babysitting
  • Conference center
  • Business center

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Playground on site
  • Private bathroom
  • Television

Room options

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Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Situated off Grampian Road, Macdonald Aviemore Resort, Aviemore, Scotland, PH22 1PN

What's nearby

  • Cairngorms National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Spey Valley Golf Course - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Strathspey Steam Railway - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Craigellachie National Nature Reserve - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Speyside Wildlife - 2 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Inverness (INV) - 53 min drive
  • Aviemore Station - 5 min walk
  • Kingussie Station - 16 min drive
  • Carrbridge Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Inverdruie Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Route 7 Café - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cairngorm Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Boat Country Inn & Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Balavoulin - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Macdonald Strathspey Hotel

Located near a train station, Macdonald Strathspey Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Aviemore. Guests can indulge in massages, facials, or body treatments, and Aspects, one of 2 restaurants, serves lunch and dinner. Other highlights include an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 89 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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

    • Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
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Internet

    • WiFi and wired internet access in public areas*
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–9:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Playground
  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Shopping
  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • 10 meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services

Facilities

  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • An indoor pool
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Free crib/infant bed

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Hair dryer

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Aspects - This fine-dining restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
Giovannis Pizza Pasta - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in public areas for an extra charge
  • Wired internet access is available in public areas for an extra charge
  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 18.00 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Macdonald Strathspey

Macdonald Strathspey Hotel Hotel

Macdonald Strathspey Hotel Aviemore

Macdonald Strathspey Hotel Hotel Aviemore

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, Macdonald Strathspey 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 Strathspey Hotel?

Yes, there's an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Macdonald Strathspey Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Macdonald Strathspey Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

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

You can check in starting at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

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

Macdonald Strathspey Hotel has an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near Macdonald Strathspey Hotel?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring Italian cuisine.

What's the area around Macdonald Strathspey Hotel like?

Macdonald Strathspey Hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Aviemore Station and 8 minutes' walk from Strathspey Steam Railway.

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Reviews

Macdonald Strathspey Hotel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

One night in Aviemore

Stopped in Aviemore for one night while heading north. Check in swift and clear, room clean. Breakfast was spot on, food perfectly acceptable and the waiting staff were all busy and helpful.
Verified

8/10 Very good

Stay at Macdonalds Aviemore

My son and I were due to stay in the Strathspey building but were moved to another building, the name of which escapes me, but was the building nearest the supermarket on the main road. There were only two negatives whilst in room 3206: it was near the main door for the corridor and each time the main door was opended, it created a vacuum and caused the room door to move. making a banging sound. Thus the room door would bang each time another guest used the main door, which disturbed sleep. The room was opposite the store for linen and other materials, so this was also a source of noise and disturbance. The TV in the room did not have a useful signal either. Had my son and I been staying longer, I would have requested a move to another room. Apart from that, the staff of the Hotel were very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable. The facilities including the swimming pool were very good, apart from the wave machine not working, which my son was dissapointed about. And the location of the hotel lends itself very well to accessing the services offered by Aviemore. So I would stay at Macdonalds Hotel Aviemore again, but I would make sure the room was not disturbed by noise.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A good place to stop

Very nice hotel. Staff friendly. Enjoyed free upgrade to highland hotel thank you. Enjoyed use of amenities. Good location for exploring Cairngorms
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Brilliant

Brilliant stay we were upgraded to the macdonalds highland hotel in the same resort it was great. Staff great would definitely return and soon I hope
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great Complex

Was upgraded to the Highlands 4 star, great hotel.
Verified

6/10 Good

4 Star Hotel 4 Star Price Two Star facilities

Four star hotel Four star prices Two star facilities and service. Rooms nowhere near as plush as Thistle and other chains which are considerably cheaper. Pool sauna etc ok. Bar service and food outlets poor. Buffet closes 8pm and the one bar available a long walk in the cold and wet over the other side of the compound in another building. Plenty of good restaurants in village though and much better quality. Rooms dated and beds awfully uncomfortable, Travelodges at £29 have super comfy beds. TV - a few misty channels on old tv set. Enjoyed the stay, Breakfasts very good and staff friendly and helpful. Advise you get a good deal before going and don't pay top whack cos not good value, - but for the right price quite acceptable.
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great place to stay in aviemore

Fantastic value for money. This hotel was obviously dated when it came to decor but it was comfortable all the same. The kids loved the pool and the soft play.
Verified

6/10 Good

Ok room but poor service checking in

No staff at reception desk on arrival but a notice with a number to call in the other building. No answer so spent 5/10 mins trying to find the other building to check in. Very poor service.
Verified

4/10 Fair

The staff were ok.but the hotel needs a refurbishment.very tired looking on the inside.asian restaurant very bland food.
Verified

4/10 Fair

The hotel was not what we expected

Unfortunately I was very disappointed, as hotel very dated and in need of complete refurnishment. There was no bar facilities, its just an annex to the Highland hotel. The price most certainly did not reflect on the hotel, unfortunately we were so disappointed we asked to be moved as this was planned a special weekend. I will say that after we voiced our disappointment we were moved within an hour, to the highland Hotel (with more cost)
Verified

4/10 Fair

Hotel Not as Advertised

Extremely disappointed with the hotel as it did not come close to the way it was advertised. Hotel was very tired and run down. Arrived early evening to be told the restaurant and bar were not open and the only facilities was in one of the adjacent hotels on the complex. This was totally unacceptable and I would have expected what I consider basic facilities within a hotel especially at the rates they charged. I ended up walking up and down Aviemore with my son trying to find a restaurant that wasn't already fully booked. The room was tired, smelled of damp and located immediately adjacent to the lifts resulting in us being kept awake most of the night with late nighters falling out of the lifts and into their rooms. I do not normally give reviews but in this particular case I wanted you to know how appalled I was. Having spent two days in the hills I was hoping to spend a relaxing night in a hotel, eat a decent meal and get some rest. This hotel failed on all counts. Macdonald Hotels should be ashamed of themselves.
Verified

8/10 Very good

great hotel for location and skiing

just back from 3 nights stay. Hotel in a great location for skiing and visiting Aviemore. A few things in hotel could do with updating decor etc. The room was clean and bed very comfortable. Great tasty breakfast with plenty to choose from and the staff were extremely attentive
Verified

4/10 Fair

Disappointing

We were upgraded to the 4 star hotel. The room was tiny and cramped.
Verified

2/10 Poor

Mislead by Hotel.com

the hotel was not as described or have the facilities, we felt that the cost for such a poor hotel was far too high, the entire building needs knocked down and the management given training on how to deal with CUSTOMERS
Verified

6/10 Good

Dining room food not good!

We met up for a family reunion. Cant fault the rooms but we were all really disappointed with the dining room. A number of us ordered steaks and they were stone cold when we they arrived. Just did not complain as we were all really hungry. We also had booked dinner for ten only to be told they didn't have the reservation. My husband and i were at the Inschyra in Falkirk the week before and were so impressed with everything. Would not book dinner again at the Highland hotel.
Verified

6/10 Good

service and price

we were having a large family gathering found the hotel really good , only issue was the lack of variety on your menu , at dinner , if we hadn't booked we would not have stayed we were all really disappointed also with the service at dinner , and at £35 a head and £9 extra for a slither of steak , what a difference at breakfast it was fantastic great service and great food ,
Verified

6/10 Good

Aviemore stay

In overall was alright but had 2 very disappointing situations. We went to Aviemore interested in snowing so at the first night of our stay around 9pm we went to the desk to gather some information regarding their ski shop and also about the ski conditions at the Cairngorm but the receptionist aswered us that he had no idea and he doesn't even like snow. Second issue was with the room service, we had requested a bucket of ice and after started use the ice we found one cotton swab inside the bucket. Have to say that in overall the hotel is good, the day receptionist was very friendly. Room clean but small.
Verified

8/10 Very good

Late arrival

The hotel was clean a good breakfast but carpets in the room was very thread bare
Verified

8/10 Very good

Winter break

Excellent stay... However the service at breakfast, particularly at peak times was poor. But would certainly stay again!
Verified

8/10 Very good

Pleasant stay

Very pleasant stay,staff polite and well mannered .. Room comfy and clean..
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Upgrade

Got an upgrade to the four star hotel as they do all the works on the resort in the off season.
Verified

6/10 Good

annoyed

Stayed there on29th nov in highland resort at aviemore first of all the tv remote was missing,I had to call to reception to get remote and washroom exhaust fan was not working,hai dryer was not working ,these are the little things but being 4 star property how can u miss these little details ..apart from that next day in morning we had to wait for 20 min for breakfast because it was over crowded and not well managed by staff.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

Excellent room, great breakfast and a helpful friendly staff
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel and staff were very friendly

Had a great time very relaxing aviemore is a lovely place to visit will be visiting again
Verified

2/10 Poor

Live and learn

Practically no service hotel dull no bar coffee area most lights off room very poor dated torn carpet breakfast was nice wont be back