• Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • Swimming Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
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Located within the Cairngorms National Park, the Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort is part of the Macdonald Aviemore Resort which boasts a collection of 4-star hotels, restaurants and bars, as well as extensive leisure facilities including an on-site cinema and is Winner of Resort Hotel of the Year in Scotland – Scottish Hospitality Awards 2019. There is a championship golf course nearby. The 4-star rooms at the Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort all feature a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom with a bath or shower and free WiFi. There is a selection of Classic or Executive rooms and suites available. Family rooms, some interconnecting, are available with either a sofa or pop up bed for the children. Within this hotel you will find Aspects Restaurant, the resort’s signature restaurant offering contemporary Scottish dishes using seasonal ingredients. Guests have access to a wide range of dining options across the resort. Other restaurants within a few minutes’ walk include Spey Burger in Macdonald Aviemore Hotel and Giovanni’s Italian Ristorante in the Macdonald Morlich Hotel. Please note, Spey Burger and Giovanni's are seasonal restaurants The Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort also benefits from direct guest access to the resort’s leisure facilities within Aviemore Activity Centre including a large leisure pool, soft play, gym and seasonal café.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Macdonald Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.2
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
7.1
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
7.4
Low score for Aviemore
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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Aspects
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort

Most popular facilities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Ski
  • Ski pass vendor
  • Ski storage
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Archery
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Children's playground
  • Games room
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Indoor play area
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 - indoor (kids) Free!
  • Open all year
  • Suitable for kids
  • Heated pool
  • Shallow end
  • Water slide
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Pool 2 - indoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Water slide
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Kids' pool
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Massage chair
  • Steam room
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Water slide
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Groups

When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The credit/debit card used to book a pre-paid 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.

Please note that not all spa and fitness facilities are currently available.

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

When booking 7 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please inform Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort

  • Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort is 200 yards from the centre of Aviemore. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet

  • Room options at Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort include:

    • Twin
    • Double
    • Triple
    • Quadruple
    • Suite

  • Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort has 1 restaurant:

    • Aspects

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Yes, Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Skiing
    • Games room
    • Fishing
    • Tennis court
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Pedicure
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Beauty Services
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Fitness
    • Bike tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Movie nights
    • Steam room
    • Swimming Pool
    • Waxing services
    • Walking tours
    • Body treatments
    • Archery
    • Horse riding
    • Massage chair
    • Facial treatments
    • Manicure

  • Check-in at Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.