Macdonald Aviemore Highlands Hotel
Aviemore Highlands, Aviemore PH22 1PN Scotland
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Relax in style and complete comfort at the 4-star Macdonald Highlands Hotel. With 151 luxury rooms-with-a-view and its own signature restaurant, Aspects, boasting spectacular views of the Cairngorm Mountains, the Highlands Hotel is ideal for discerning business and leisure travellers. For relaxation there's direct access to Aviemore Activity Centre, a TV lounge with comfy sofas and a DVD player, and the cozy Laggan whisky bar.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Free breakfast
Skiing
Evening entertainment
Babysitting
Electric vehicle charging station
Wifi
Indoor pool
Heated pool
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Business Centre with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Spa
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Non-smoking hotel
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Centrally Located
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78Somewhat walkable
Grade: 78 out of 100
18Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
4Attractionswithin 0.5 km
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Aviemore Highlands, Aviemore PH22 1PN Scotland
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Huge disappointment.AVOID!!! We are always staying with Macdonal hotels all over Scotland, the main reason is-They do have great Spa facilities. Before booking the hotel in Aviemore I called up around lunchtime to clarify the opening of the leisure centre at the hotel. Where I was told the opening times are as usual. I booked the hotel and drow 2,5 hours to enjoy my fiances birthday (on the day) by having a nice spa break which was destroyed when arrived at the hotel where we were told that the leisure centre is closed for technical issues. so we drove up all that way to have dinner in a restaurant and nothing else. nobody cared to solve the situation. So the staff is unprofessional, without knowing what's going on in their own hotel and careless to make the day a little bit better. However we had a great birthday drive, a meal in the hotel restaurant-with a loud party in the same area, not even starting to talk about the state of the hotel; security or other things. AVOID AT ALL COSTS. there are plenty of other hotels to stay in nearby! …
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Went as a family group for a two night stay at the Highlands Hotel. We had a Fab time and can’t wait to return. Double rooms were very comfortable and the Family rooms nice and spacious. All staff were very friendly and professional with a special mention to Duty Manager Nicola. Would definitely recommend a visit.
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Arrived on Thursday night and Ryan at Reception was very helpful. He couldn’t have done enough for my daughter and I to ensure we had a delightful stay. We ate at the hotels own restaurant. The staff were courteous, professional, attentive and friendly. We ordered tap water with fruit (usually this is a wee test!) and it was lovely. They put strawberries, lime and lemon in the water and it was divine. The small things are the big things!! The food was delicious (goats cheese tart, soup, chicken and haggis and the burger). My daughter couldn’t finish the burger so we took it away in a doggy bag. The presentation of the food was lovely too. The breakfast was good with enough of a selection for us. The room was reasonably sized (we had a twin room) and super clean and quiet. Plenty of peppermint tea bags and bottled water. Last year we booked a lodge and it was BIG and lovely. More of us were staying last time. It’s the perfect place to stay as it is central, with the ski slopes just a short drive away. We hope to be back next year. …
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Room was lovely and everything we hoped for. We had dinner at the aspects restaurant which was cooked to perfection. We needed a relaxing getaway and that was what we got. We enjoyed breakfast. The duty manager was very attentive to our needs.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We stayed in the Highlands Hotel, 2 adults & 2 children (7&4). Location was great and it’s a bonus that this hotel is joined onto the activity centre. Children enjoyed the soft play and pool, although wave machine not working and no pool scooters available as they were broken. Staff very welcoming and customer service was great. Room - at first glance the room was nice however there was a thick layer of dust round the edges of the carpet, my child dropped their new soft toy out of bed and when I picked it up it was filthy! The lamp bases and beside tables had a layer of dust also, it was clear that this room had not been properly dusted or deep cleaned for quite some time. As per other reviews, the lighting is very poor in the rooms. Onto the more serious issue with the room - the room had one window with wooden venetian blinds, the blind cords had been tied into a loop and were hanging freely, blind cord regulations came into force in 2014 and whilst any blinds installed prior to that date do not have to have a fixed point on the wall for cords, I would have expected a family hotel to have taken this safety precaution regardless of when the blinds were installed in order to comply with current safety regulations. To make matters worse, the children’s beds were against the wall with the window and the cord loops could easily be reached from my children’s beds! I was able to feed the cords through the closed slats at the very top of the blinds to keep them out of sight from the children but this played on my mind, of course my children were never left unattended at any point but I am very concerned that basic child safety regulations were not met in this family room.…
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Stayed in the highland hotel at the resort in aviemore for two nights. The resort has really good facilities and the staff were all Friendly and helpful. Excellent selection of food at Breakfast. Good location to stay in for a trip to Aviemore
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The Highland is just above Budget level Hotel and overall was comfortable. Staff were friendly. Everything clean. The bedrooms have no central light - just side lights that couldn't be relocated so the room was dark and not good for relaxing and reading. It did impact on our overall feeling about the stay. Also only one veggie meal so we had to eat out for three of our four nights. Maybe needs updated.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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My children and I enjoyed the leasure facilities. The food was delicious. Staff very helpful and professional. The room was clean and comfortable. The hotel is an ideal location near to Aviemore. We hope to visit again. Thank you.
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Date of stay: February 2023
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1-night stay in the Highlands Hotel of the resort for walking in the Rothiermurchus. Pros: Beautiful area of Highlands with a lot of tourist infrastructure around. Plenty of walks on the doorstep. Very quiet despite being in the center of the village. Beautiful room, comfortable beds, very clean. Good & tasty breakfast. Took the DBB package. The dinner is actually £25 allowance, drinks are not included (it gives £5 bonus). Dinner was good with different budget options. Wi-fi is free and fast to watch movies. Cons: There is no information about the hotel facilities opening times in the pre-arrival information. The Pool at the Activity center closes at 6 pm luckily I was allowed to use the pool on the day of the checkout. The cafe was closed on Monday probably due to the low season. The room was very cold on arrival. There are an electric heater and bathroom rail. It took a couple of hours to warm up.…
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Lovely hotel, amazing staff, but restaurant terrible for vegetarians, sadly. The room was fantastic, very clean and comfortable and warm. Couldn’t fault it. I highly recommend a treatment from Lana; she’s amazing masseuse :-) The staff were all really lovely, again couldn’t fault the hotel on them. The restaurant, however, is worthy of a complete overhaul. The decor is rather dated given the prices they charge for food, and the piano playing Richard Claderman songs while other songs were being played in the same restaurant on another system wasn’t that great. I know the hotel couldn’t help what other guests were up to, but a chinese couple sat by us were really quite annoying and someone needs to teach the man you don’t eat steaks with your hands (actually never seen anyone do this before & I’ve travelled extensively). The menu is fine for carnivores. However a resort with such a good reputation should have more than one vegetarian main and one vegetarian starter. There didn’t appear to be any salads available at all, which is highly surprising. I hope the new chef makes a radical overhaul to their menu (I suggest having a look at the excellent menu at the Woodside, Doune if they need some inspiration) as, as the staff there know, I ended up only getting a couple of hours sleep due to said vegetarian meal which made me sick. This was our 20th anniversary and it was completely ruined.…
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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PRICE RANGE
US$129 - US$181 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
United KingdomScotlandScottish HighlandsAviemore and the CairngormsAviemore
NUMBER OF ROOMS
151
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Frequently Asked Questions about Macdonald Aviemore Highlands Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Macdonald Aviemore Highlands Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Craigellachie National Nature Reserve (0.4 km), Aviemore Ice Rink (0.1 km), and Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe (0.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Macdonald Aviemore Highlands Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an indoor pool, free wifi, and free breakfast.
What food & drink options are available at Macdonald Aviemore Highlands Hotel?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Macdonald Aviemore Highlands Hotel?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Macdonald Aviemore Highlands Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Subway, Miele’s Gelateria, and The Cairngorm Hotel.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Macdonald Aviemore Highlands Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to an indoor pool and a fitness centre during their stay.
Does Macdonald Aviemore Highlands Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Are there any historical sites close to Macdonald Aviemore Highlands Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Aviemore Railway Station (0.9 km) and Aviemore Ring Cairn & Stone Circle (1.1 km).
Does Macdonald Aviemore Highlands Hotel have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the mountain view available here.
Is Macdonald Aviemore Highlands Hotel accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access, reduced mobility rooms, and facilities for disabled guests. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.