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Macdonald Highland HotelAviemore, Inverness-Shire, PH22 1PN Aviemore (Show map) Good, Score from 141 reviews“The location was what I was expecting, The resort itself was excellent and I would book again in the future.”
Duncan,
Glasgow
In Cairngorm National Park, the Macdonald Highland Hotel is part of a resort with 7 restaurants and bars, a golf course and a modern fitnesscenter. Aviemore Train Station is just 1700 ft away. The 4-star rooms at the MacDonald Highland Hotel all feature a TV, DVD player and a private bathroom. All rooms have Wi-Fi access, and some have scenic views of the Cairngorm Mountains. The range of dining options include an authentic Italian restaurant, a traditional Scottish steakhouse and a sports bar. The Laggan Bar offers over 60 malt whiskeys, and room service is also available. Guests can relax in the spa, with its sauna, steam room and spa bathtub. There is also a fitness center, beauty salon and play zone, and the impressive indoor swimming pool has a water slide and wave machine. The Aviemore Highland is surrounded by beautiful Inverness-Shire countryside. Inverness and the stunning Loch Ness are within a 45-minute drive. Free parking is available on site. Hotel Rooms: 151, Hotel Chain: Macdonald Hotels & Resorts.
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Total Hotel Score:7.8
Based on 141 reviews Guest reviews are written by our customers after their stay at Macdonald Highland Hotel. |
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David
Mature couple
Glasgow,
United Kingdom
April 4, 2011
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Visited the ski slope, travelled on the Strathspey Railway, walking, eating out, shopping Hotel was excelent
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9.6 |
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Donald
Mature couple
invergordon,
United Kingdom
December 21, 2011
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Lovely rooms,friendly staff,clean,good food
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10 |
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Anonymous
Family with young children
United Kingdom
August 25, 2011
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The leisure facilities were very good for the family. The food was very expensive, also with tourist buses arriving the hall ways could become noisy, it would be better if family's were not accommodated in the same areas as the tourist buses.
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7.5 |
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Jan
Mature couple
tranent east lothian,
United Kingdom
July 10, 2011
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Very disappointed in the Macdonald Highland Hotel in Aviemore. We have stayed in a few of the Macdonald Hotels and expected the standards to be all the same but this was not the case at Aviemore. Was amazed that there was no bottled water or coffee available in Standard rooms (other Macdonald 4 star hotels have these as standard). We were asked if we would like a morning newspaper delivered to our room we said yes but did not receive it. Also we were awakened by the Fire Alarm going off,and when we went outside there were no staff marshalling the fire points and guests were left to decide if they should return to their rooms. Breakfast very disappointing in particular the Stornoway black pudding my husband could not cut through it.
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4.2 |
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Kathryn
Young couple
penrith, cumbria,
United Kingdom
January 23, 2012
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Large comfortable bed, friendly helpful staff The bathroom was tired an very small. The resort is that big, we struggled to find where we needed to be and what facilities were included or available to us.
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5 |
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Robert
Mature couple
Burnside, Rutherglen, Glasgow.,
United Kingdom
January 21, 2012
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Good accomedation and very helpful staff. We enjoyed our stay.
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9.6 |
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Louise
Young couple
Aberdeen,
United Kingdom
January 21, 2012
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I was happy that the MacDonald Hotel delIvered all it promised with the exception of an in room dvd player. This addition would be a nice touch. Other than that we'll be sure to revisit in the not too distant future, as the staff, hotel and location ticked all the right boxes. Could have delivered on in room dvd.
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7.1 |
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Damon
Young couple
anstruther,
United Kingdom
January 17, 2012
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Had a great stay! Need the televisions updated tho. Also waited 4 hours on a dvd player
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10 |
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Elizabeth
Mature couple
Dumbarton,
United Kingdom
January 12, 2012
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Everything about the hotel is great. We have stayed several times and are never disappointed with anything - from service to food !!! The staff are great, nothing is a problem for them. I love that there is everything within the complex so you dont have to venture far for something to do if you dont want to. Overall - great hotel and fabulous staff - cannot recommend this hotel high enough.
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10 |
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Michael
Family with older children
Crieff,
United Kingdom
January 5, 2012
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Food at Giovanni's very good Old decor everywhere and a lot damaged. Urgently needs upgrade. Dark and dingy. Cannot consider hotel as 4star
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5.4 |
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Anonymous
Mature couple
United Kingdom
December 21, 2011
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Its location bed was comfy. Poor finishing in bathrooms, grubby around the edges , damaged to the bathroom door . a bit disappointing for a 4star hotel reception was not well signposted and awkward to find was very dark so signposts not that clear. Disappointing was my overall opinion.
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5.4 |
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Douglas
Group of friends
Pitlochry,
United Kingdom
December 21, 2011
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Friendly welcome very supportive staff at all times. Room very clean enjoyed breakfast and the place had a friendly ethos.
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9.6 |
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Douglas
Young couple
Perth,
United Kingdom
December 19, 2011
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Excellent rooms and the best hotel breakfast we have had. The hotel is one of four on a large complex and it took us about thirty minutes from arrival to find our hotel and room. Better signage would be a great benefit.
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10 |
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Ryan
Group of friends
Wick,
United Kingdom
December 1, 2011
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Good Facilities Bit dark and lacking atmosphere. Service at breakfast was poor.
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7.1 |
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Graham
Mature couple
seamill west kilbride,
United Kingdom
November 28, 2011
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Staff very friendly. Rooms very comfortable and clean. A little bit out of the way for pedestrians walking to town, especially when the weather is poor.
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9.6 |
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Karyn
Family with older children
Dunblane,
United Kingdom
November 8, 2011
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Facilities for children
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8.8 |
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Ewan
Group of friends
blairgowrie,
United Kingdom
November 2, 2011
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No noise from ajoining rooms everything we needed in room. Receptionist very helpfull. Not far to walk to centre, didn,t need many taxis.got to use 9 hole golf course at dalfabor for only 10 pounds Didn.t like paying £1 to book a table for evening meal but the biggest letdown was the long wait for breakfast over 1/2 an hour after we ordered full breakfast
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9.4 |
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Anonymous
Family with older children
United Kingdom
November 1, 2011
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Location The bedroom was downright shoddy with a badly stained table and large chips out of the furniture The room was not cleaned the first day nor tea things replaced
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5 |
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Craig
Family with young children
Aberdeen,
United Kingdom
October 27, 2011
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The friendly staff were a credit to the hotel and the company, without exception, everyone made us feel welcome. The facilities were perfect for us and our two year old, and the breakfasts were the best we have had anywhere. Really enjoyed our short break here. Fire alarm went off one morning.
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10 |
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Hazel
Group of friends
Newport-On-Tay,
United Kingdom
October 25, 2011
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The location is fantastic, right in the heart of Aviemore. The shower was also very good. The breakfast was not what I would expect of a hotel of this reputation. Too long to wait to get seated and service not as slick and efficient as should have been for a hotel of this stature. Jacquzzi also dissappointing.
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7.5 |
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John
Mature couple
Ormiston,
United Kingdom
October 24, 2011
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Absolutely nothing The service at the hotel was the worst I have ever experienced. I have a group of American friends from Arizona visiting the area in November and advised them to stay well clear of this Hotel. It was the worst managed hotel I have ever stayed at. It was a embarrasmentto Scottish hospitallity.
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4.2 |
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Sandra
Family with older children
Glasgow,
United Kingdom
October 24, 2011
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Can't be beaten for location, walking distance to eating places etc. Pool facilities excellent. Not for people who don't like being surrounded by small children!
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9.2 |
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Anonymous
Family with older children
United Kingdom
October 21, 2011
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The rooms were ok The breakfast service was unacceptable, an hours wait for our food then when it came it was inedible( I had porridge which was like wallpaper paste.) The staff were exceptionally slow and not very efficient at all. Booking in took far too long- we booked 3 rooms for 2 nights and found we were only booked for 1 night and it took a while to resolve
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4.6 |
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Neil
Young couple
bonnybridge,
United Kingdom
October 17, 2011
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Nice setting in the middle of aviemore. Breakfast was a farce. Understaffed and Mott prepared for a sudden influx of people.
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7.5 |
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Anonymous
Group of friends
United Kingdom
October 17, 2011
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I have always liked this hotel and have used it over the past 30 years when it was the Post House. However you are not organised for an event such as the Aviemeore half marathon for dinner or breakfast asd I know this as a friend said it was the same last year when tehy stayed there. I had to wait 25 minutes to be seated at breakfast and I heard others saying dinner was the same. I attend large international events and the hotels are always organised for breakfast so a chain such as the MacDonald Highland I expected a lot more from. You need a better system as I as manager myself I felt it was poorly managed in the restaurant. Make it completeley self service and just check in customers room numbers and have enough staff to clear up and it would work so much better. This is just my feed back not a complaint as it is up to you if you want to do something about it.
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8.8 |
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