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Treat yourself with massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 indoor pools, a health club, and a waterslide. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and ski storage.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 10 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
At Macdonald Aviemore Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Make yourself at home in one of the 108 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
With a stay at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel in Aviemore, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Strathspey Steam Railway and 5 minutes by foot from Spey Valley Golf Course. This family-friendly hotel is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Cairngorms National Park and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre.
What's nearby
Strathspey Steam Railway(0.2 miles)
Spey Valley Golf Course(0.3 miles)
Craigellachie National Nature Reserve(0.9 miles)
Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre(1 miles)
Speyside Wildlife(1.1 miles)
Rothiemurchus Estate Visitor Centre(1.1 miles)
Cairngorm Brewery(1.1 miles)
Spey Valley Championship Golf Course(1.2 miles)
Aviemore Kart Raceway(1.9 miles)
Loch na Carraigean(2.6 miles)
Loch an Eilein(2.9 miles)
Avie Lochan(2.6 miles)
Loch Vaa(3.5 miles)
Loch Morlich(5.5 miles)
G2 Adventure Hub Aviemore(6.2 miles)
The preferred airport for Macdonald Aviemore Hotel is Inverness (INV)(36.4 miles)
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Swimming pool
Non-Smoking Rooms
Tennis Courts
Housekeeping
Strathspey Steam Railway (0.2 miles)
Spey Valley Golf Course (0.3 miles)
Craigellachie National Nature Reserve (0.9 miles)
Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre (1 miles)
Speyside Wildlife (1.1 miles)
Rothiemurchus Estate Visitor Centre (1.1 miles)
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Across reviews of Macdonald Aviemore Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort, travellers praise the family-friendly amenities and convenient Aviemore location, but frequently note dated rooms, inconsistent cleanliness and service, facility closures, and mixed dining quality and temperature.
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Across reviews of Macdonald Aviemore Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort, travellers praise the family-friendly amenities and convenient Aviemore location, but frequently note dated rooms, inconsistent cleanliness and service, facility closures, and mixed dining quality and temperature.
Many families enjoy the pool, soft play and cinema, though the pool is often reported as cold and changing areas can be unclean, with occasional shortages of towels and out-of-order spa or steam facilities. Several guests describe friendly staff, yet communication about closed buildings or restaurant hours and slow or limited bar service cause frustration. Rooms are consistently described as tired, sometimes small or noisy, with worn mattresses and limited ventilation; some are spacious and comfortable for short family stays. Expect a convenient base with great kids’ options but uneven upkeep and operations.
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Frequent positives cite the pool, soft play, cinema and ample parking for families. However, guests report the pool being cold, cleanliness issues in changing areas, towel shortages, and occasional closures or limited hours for the pool, bars and restaurants.
Umar
Jul 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Barbara
Oct 19, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Nicola
Jun 26, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Leanne
Aug 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Abbas
Apr 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Emma
Aug 8, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Anna
Apr 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Clair
Sep 3, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
farah
Aug 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Yvonne
Jun 6, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
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Reports vary: several guests found rooms or bathrooms dirty, musty, or with mould, and noted poor housekeeping or maintenance; others described areas as generally clean. Pool changing areas are also mentioned as needing deeper cleaning.
Barbara
Oct 19, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Carol-Anne
Dec 8, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Angela
Apr 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Abbas
Apr 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Emma
Aug 8, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Harry
Jun 29, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Scott
Nov 16, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
farah
Aug 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Amanda
Jul 14, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Taim
Aug 5, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
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Rooms are widely described as dated or tired, with some maintenance issues, worn mattresses, limited ventilation or fans, and noise from heavy doors. Sizes vary from small family rooms to acceptable or spacious layouts for short stays.
Mari
Jun 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Garry
Sep 16, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Leanne
Aug 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
calum
Oct 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Keelan
Sep 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Anna
Apr 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lisa
Jul 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Harry
Jun 29, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
PUNEET
Aug 4, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Quincy
May 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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Many guests found staff friendly and helpful, but service is inconsistent: poor communication about hotel or restaurant closures and room moves, slow or confused bar service, refusals for simple requests, and weak follow-up on issues.
Alastair
Jul 24, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Johanna
Jun 30, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Hannah
Dec 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Hamish
Mar 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Doreen
May 19, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
calum
Oct 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Emma
Aug 8, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Neil
Jun 13, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Scott
Nov 16, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Vicky
Jul 30, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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Consistently praised for a central, walkable position near shops, restaurants, transport and Cairngorms attractions.
James
Jul 8, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Johanna
Jun 30, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Laura
Apr 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Doreen
May 19, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Ingrida
Aug 7, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Emma
Aug 8, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Jordan
Aug 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Neil
Jun 13, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Kathleen
Jul 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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Breakfast feedback is mixed: some praise good variety and tasty options, while others report poor quality, cold or undercooked items, disorganization and waits, plus extra charges for specialty coffee. On-site restaurants vary from enjoyable Italian meals to closures or poor experiences.
Steven
Aug 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
ELIZABETH
Dec 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Ruth
Sep 15, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Margaret
Jul 10, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Leanne
Aug 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Amanda
Jul 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Keelan
Sep 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lisa
Jul 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Scott
Nov 16, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Amanda
Jul 14, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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Jane
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
jeffrey
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Emma
Aug 5, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Gregor
Jul 30, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Kristina
Jul 13, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Free self-parking is available on-site for guests.
Full breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 18.00 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children.
Check-in is from 4:00 PM until 10:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and may incur additional charges.
The hotel offers wheelchair-accessible facilities including elevators, step-free entrances, and accessible paths of travel. There are also wheelchair-accessible parking spaces available.
The hotel is located a 4-minute walk from Strathspey Steam Railway and 5 minutes from Spey Valley Golf Course. It is 13.9 miles from Cairngorms National Park and 1 mile from Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre.
Yes, the hotel features two indoor pools, including a children's pool, and a waterslide. The pools are available for guests to enjoy during their stay.
Children are welcome at the hotel, and those under a certain age can stay for free when sharing existing bedding with a parent.
The hotel offers cribs and extra beds, subject to availability. Advance requests are recommended, and additional charges may apply for extra beds.
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24-Hour Front Desk
Ski Storage
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