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Macdonald Spey Valley Resort

3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star aparthotel with indoor pool

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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Dalfaber Drive, Aviemore, Scotland, PH22 1ST
  • Place, Cairngorms National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairngorm Brewery
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Strathspey Steam Railway
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

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Spacious Extra Three Bedroom Apartment ( Log Fire)

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic One Bedroom Apartment

  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic Two Bedroom Chalet

  • 5909 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Family Chalet

  • 5909 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Spacious Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 484 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic Collection Two Bedroom Apartment (View)

  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic Three Bedroom Apartment

  • 592 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Spacious Two Bed Apartment (Log Fire) | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Spacious Two Bed Apartment (Log Fire)

  • 484 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Aviemore

On river.With a stay at this Aviemore aparthotel, you'll be steps from Spey Valley Championship Golf Course and within a 10-minute walk of Cairngorm Brewery. Also, Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre is within half a mile (1 km) and Strathspey Steam Railway is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cairngorms National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Cairngorm Brewery - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Strathspey Steam Railway - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Spey Valley Golf Course - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Aviemore Station - 5 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Inverdruie Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Boat Country Inn & Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Old Bridge Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Glennmore Forest Café - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Cairngorm Hotel - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Macdonald Spey Valley Resort

Family-friendly 3-star aparthotel with indoor pool
Macdonald Spey Valley Resort offers its guests a golf course, an outdoor tennis court, and an indoor tennis court. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee.

An indoor pool, a fitness center, and a sauna are also featured at the family-friendly Macdonald Spey Valley Resort. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Aviemore aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 95 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Macdonald Spey Valley Resort offers 95 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Accommodations at this 3-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers.

In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered on a limited basis and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Ski area nearby
  • Ski lifts nearby
  • Ski runs nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi (GBP 15 per stay)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (GBP 15 per stay)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Free children's club
  • Playground

Restaurants on site

  • Dalfaber Bar & Kitchen

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total
  • Fee: GBP 15 per accommodation per night (maximum GBP 75 per stay)
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms
  • Food and water bowls

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Hair salon
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Location highlights

  • In a national park
  • In a rural location
  • Near a train station
  • On a river

Things to do

  • 9-hole golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing
  • Free children's club
  • Gym
  • Indoor tennis court
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 95 units
  • Banquet hall
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per accommodation, per night (maximum GBP 75 per stay)
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: GBP 15 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: GBP 15 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per accommodation, per night (maximum GBP 75 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Macdonald Spey Valley Golf Country Club Apartment AVIEMORE
Macdonald Spey Valley Golf Country Club Apartment
Macdonald Spey Valley Golf Country Club AVIEMORE
Macdonald Spey Valley Golf Country Club
Macdonald Spey Valley Golf Country Apartment Aviemore
Macdonald Spey Valley Golf Country Apartment
Macdonald Spey Valley Golf Country Aviemore
Macdonald Spey Valley Golf Country
Macdonald Dalfaber Golf & Country Club Hotel Aviemore
Macdonald Spey Valley Golf & Country Club Aviemore
Macdonald Dalfaber Golf And Country Club
Macdonald Dalfaber Golf
Macdonald Spey Valley Aviemore
Macdonald Spey Valley Resort Aviemore
Macdonald Spey Valley Resort Aparthotel
Macdonald Spey Valley Resort Aparthotel Aviemore

Frequently asked questions

How close is Macdonald Spey Valley Resort to the airport?

Macdonald Spey Valley Resort is 36.3 mi (53-min drive) away from the Inverness (INV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Macdonald Spey Valley Resort?

As of Jun 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macdonald Spey Valley Resort on Jun 16, 2026 start from $627, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Macdonald Spey Valley Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Macdonald Spey Valley Resort.

Does Macdonald Spey Valley Resort offer free breakfast?

Macdonald Spey Valley Resort does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Macdonald Spey Valley Resort?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel.

What time is check-in at Macdonald Spey Valley Resort?

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Macdonald Spey Valley Resort?

This aparthotel offers free self parking.

Does Macdonald Spey Valley Resort have a pool?

Macdonald Spey Valley Resort features an indoor pool.

Does Macdonald Spey Valley Resort have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Macdonald Spey Valley Resort have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this aparthotel.

How close is Macdonald Spey Valley Resort to downtown Aviemore?

Macdonald Spey Valley Resort is 0.4 mi away from Aviemore.

Macdonald Spey Valley Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 224 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 224 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 224 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 224 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 224 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shailender

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
House was very clean and well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean and well maintained unlike lodges at main MacDonald hotel which were a bit worn out
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

stephen

Room was clean and all
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Clean room, helpful staff in the restaurant as two members of the group were gluten free.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alison

Disliked: Amenities
Accommodation was a bit tired, toilet didn’t flush, found previous guests possessions in one of rooms and pool was closed. Able to use a different pool locally but it was a drive away and had to take towels with us leaving deposit at resort and bring them back again which was a bit of a pain, particularly when we wanted to swim on morning of checkout.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Excellent accomodation and facilities. Had a fantastic stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alisdair

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful spacious villa with large conservatory looking over the golfcourse. Designated parking space and handy for all the resort and village facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
NO POOL! Also -Maintenance staff and supervisor showing complete disregard for customer privacy and willingly disturbing guests then knocking on door to again disturb and also argue with guests when asked to stop and get off the roof . ... Management had no idea what was going on in there in their own resort. Avoid
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vikram

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Love the chalet. Was a perfect getaway with the kids.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Enjoyed the stay, all the staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Macdonald Spey Valley Topsider

Property was very comfortable with a lovely river view.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great for families

Great. Lovely chalet in good location. Enjoyed dinner at the restaurant too.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
The apartment was spacious for the two of us, the beds were comfortable, the kitchen had a good range of appliances and the lounge had comfortable seating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location within a wonderful setting. Lodge was ideal and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Very nice cabin and nice and quiet, also good facilities. Kids really enjoyed their time here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Komal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful and managed very good. The patio was awesome thw view was incredible. Bathrooms and rooms were very clean. The visitor center and the swimming pool was little far from the patio.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rafael

Liked: Amenities, communication
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The best was the staff and the location/scenery/landscape around it. Green areas maintenance seem to be a high priority in this property, and the views from the apartment were simply amazing. The front desk staff is amazing, same as the maintenance guy who came to change the kettle. All of that would have taken me up to a 5 stars rating. However, the apartment already seen its best years, with the exception of the bathrooms that seem to be renovated not long ago. The water pressure in the showers was really low, the radiators do not distribute heating properly (not a maintenance issue, but simply old buddies that need rest now), the squeaking in the stairs and the second floor is heard anywhere in the first floor, one TV remote sensor in bedroom was not working and could not be fixed (only to be used manually) and some things in the kitchen (i.e., the kettle had green lime scale inside) are making me rating it as a 3 star stay. That said, it was a cozy place to return to after daily outdoor activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Apart from dated decor, the accommodation is clean and Very comfortable. This was our second stay and we will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, communication
Apartment allocated on arrival in disrepair. Trying to get this sorted out was extremely stressful and we spent 2 hrs trying talking to both MacDonald Resort staff and Hotels.com neither were taking ownership of sorting it out. Hotels.com solution was refund ! So we had travelled to Aviemore what did the expect us to do next !! Resort staff wanted us offered the only one apartment they said available if a lower standard than booked. There answer was to contact the third oarty we booked through - not very helpful ! Also advised on arrival that leisure facilities at site were closed.
Boarded broken window in conservatory
Couch taped with gaffer tape
Gaffer tape on arm rest
Gaffer tape on other arm rest
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great couple short stay

Another good stay at this resort, this time in a one bedroom Alvie unit. Everything great apart from the bed being double not king. Enjoyed the golf on the doorstep but didn’t use many other facilities this visit.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We were so impressed with the quality of the accommodations and how friendly and helpful the staff was. Our chalet was spacious and beautiful, and impeccably clean - I absolutely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property was very dated and grubby. Really in need of a renovation
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Short break at MacDonald Spey Valley resort

A very comfortable and enjoyable stay. The apartment was excellent, clean, spacious and lovely surrounding views.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Cozy warm yet spacious

We stayed in Alvie, number 4, and I have to say it was very cozy and warm. The facilities on the holiday park are excellent and there is something for every age group.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024