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Reviews of Macdonald Aviemore Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort 4 stars

Aviemore Highland Resort, Aviemore, PH22 1PN, United Kingdom

#13 of 14 hotels in Aviemore

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1464 hotel reviews

6.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.6

  • Comfort

    7.7

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    7.3

  • Staff

    8.0

  • Value for money

    6.5

  • Free WiFi

    6.3

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  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel slightly tired looking. Was unaware restaurant for dinner and leisure activities in another hotel. Had to return to accommodating hotel to collect elderly father by car after dinner as he has poor mobility. Was advised around 5 minute walk but it took us around 15. Dinner slow service and our main course had to be returned due to being cold. Replacement meal provided without question.

    Staff very friendly. Easy parking. Breakfast taken in accommodating hotel where we would have preferred to dine for dinner.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great experience

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    7.0
    Clean, great for families and pets with wonderful staff which made any issues not a problem!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Family Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s a little run down but then again most Scottish hotels at this price point are. The area the resort is in was not as expected, more like a large forgotten car park rather than a resort.

    The family rooms were a good size and the pool was clean, good fun and great for all the family. The staff in all areas were great and very friendly & helpful! We had a delay in one of our meals and we instantly offered a complimentary round of drinks. Breakfast was really good and the restaurant food was also very nice.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    7.0
    Great for the kids
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Bunk Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The soft play and swimming pool were big hits

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Bunk Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food wasn't up to standard but service was good

    The pool was good for the children

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    7.0
    Perfect short family break with a great pool and kids experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Family Room - 4
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The building is tired. Paintwork and carpets look the age of the place. The facilities and staff made the stay amazing but I think that the building has not got to a point where charging premium rates to stay is unacceptable.

    The breakfast was superb. Thoroughly enjoyed it as did the rest of the family. Kids entertainment was absolutely brilliant and really made the trip!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Bunk Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Limited dining options, no room service, Limited opening times of cafe and bar, not 4 star

    Pleasant and attentive staff

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Family Room - 3
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms were a bit dated. Soft play area didn't seem to be cleaned regularly and the cafe wasn't staffed so no opportunity to enjoy a cuppa while the little one played.

    Staff were friendly. Location great. Good to have the pool and soft play available on site

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    6.0
    Disappointed and never met expectations.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Family Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wait for food on Friday night at the restaurant was far too long, a 45-minute wait for children's food was a very long time, when the restaurant was not busy. The location of the family used room 3204 was just beside the main stair door and was used constantly throughout the stay, waking up children during the night and early morning when banging closed. The room had a damaged bath panel, a damaged door, and the window sill was also broken.

    The leisure facilities were really good, the swimming pool and soft play were enjoyed by the children.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    8.0
    Great location, kids love bunk beds, no issues at all
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Family Room - 4
    • Stayed 2 nights

    intructions how to find the hotel, its confusing with 4/5 hotels in the same complex

    Room was small but perfect, kids love teh bunk beds Room could maybe do with a refresh but was nice enough Reception with fire place was lovely

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    7.0
    Three generations enjoyed a weekend away celebrating my nephews 18th birthday.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms are a little dated and our room was cold. However, reception gave us another duvet and a plug in heater. The heater made all the difference. We felt our room was a bit over priced.

    The location is very central. It's a child and dog friendly hotel, that's very important to us.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    8.0
    Great swimming pool and soft play area
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The booking took some time to get through. After 11.00 am, no one to be found to do the check-out

    Good english breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    7.0
    Enjoyed our stay due to staff and facilities - would stay in this hotel / room again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Family Room - 3
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Property is old and looks tired from outside. Rooms initially looks ok but after close inspection were dirty and needed a facelift. Our room was small with a very small bathroom. No bath so pictures for room were misleading. We were in a ‘Family - 3 People’ room but I’d say this is just a double with a sofa bed squeezed in. £15 per night cleaning charge for dog was hard to take considering cleanliness of room.

    Aviemore Hotel is part of Aviemore Resort which provides access to swimming pool / soft play etc.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    6.0
    It was good but I was expecting a higher standard and breakfast included for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Family Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast is too expensive and the place looks really run down it felt more like a 2 star in the stairways and halls. The room was lovely

    The swimming pool was great and the breakfast was lovely

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    8.0
    Great value, superb location, perfect for families
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Bunk Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is a little tired

    The team were amazing! From Sam the kids entertainer, to Matt in the restaurant to Gabi at breakfast, the team delivered the best service for our family

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    7.0
    Loved it
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Family Room - 3
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit tatty

    Goid

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Family Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was very cold in our room and we complained to reception, but haven’t received any update . We had to keep heater in the bathroom on and keep the door open We also had to use the bed cover to insulate the entrance door

    The location and facilities The food at Italian restaurant was delicious, breakfast very good as well

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Family Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    The room was nice and spacious. Beds were comfortable. Bathroom was nice size. The location was great. The activity centre was excellent. There was plenty to do especially if visiting qith kids breakfast was nice reading some reviews I was a bit stressed. But honestly it was great. There is plenty restaurants nearby if someone complains about the food there you don't have to eat there. Staff were great. Hotel was OK a bit run down but nothing to concern for me. I was in a interest in our room not the halls etc. It was very pleasant stay and I intend to return late spring early summer definitely.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit dated,could do with some refurbishment

    Great location and kids activities

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    8.0
    Nice place bug dear
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Family Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room cost was to expensive for what u got I suppose ur paying for the grounds and facilities if you use them that is

    Love the area .took dog and it was brilliant for him rooms OK size breakfast was 2 busy but good selection

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was tired ~ holes in curtains, scuffed walls & chipped paintwork (room 3328).

    Staff were excellent. Pizza restaurant was great.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great for kids Staff excellent Good food

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2024

    6.0
    Overall it was ok, nothing special. Not worth 4 stars
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel looked rundown from the outside. Inside looked very outdated, place could be doing with a new renovation. Would not say it was worth 4 stars, over priced for the 2 nights that we stayed. We waited over an hour for our main course to come from the Aspect restaurant, very disappointed in the service.

    Staff were friendly

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2024

    7.0
    Enjoyed our stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Family Room - 3
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The leisure facility was a bit run down and some of the swimming pools were closed

    Location

    Stayed in February 2024

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