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Macdonald Aviemore Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel with 2 indoor pools

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Restaurant
Beach
Golf
2 indoor pools, sun loungers
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

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Macdonald Aviemore Resort, Aviemore, Scotland, PH22 1PN
  • Place, Cairngorms National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Strathspey Steam Railway
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Spey Valley Golf Course
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Aviemore

Aviemore retreat .You'll be steps from Strathspey Steam Railway and within a 10-minute walk of Spey Valley Golf Course. Craigellachie National Nature Reserve and Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Cairngorms National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Strathspey Steam Railway - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Spey Valley Golf Course - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Speyside Wildlife - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Rothiemurchus Estate Visitor Centre - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Aviemore Station - 1 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cairngorm Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Winking Owl - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪High Range - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Old Bridge Inn - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Macdonald Aviemore Hotel

Family-friendly 4-star hotel with 2 indoor pools
Macdonald Aviemore Hotel offers its guests 2 indoor swimming pools, a waterslide, a health club, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business center and 10 meeting rooms. A children's pool, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the family-friendly Macdonald Aviemore Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Aviemore hotel is smoke free.

  • 108 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2000
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Macdonald Aviemore Hotel offers 108 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Aviemore hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 indoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
  • Waterslide

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 18 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 indoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Health club
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Steam room
  • Waterslide

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 28-inch TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Dinner is not included in half board rates for children age 12 and under who share existing bedding with a parent, and can be requested onsite for a fee.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra 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 full breakfast: approximately GBP 18.00 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Macdonald Academy Aviemore
Macdonald Academy Hotel
Macdonald Academy Hotel Aviemore
Academy Hotel At Macdonald Aviemore Resort Scotland
Macdonald Aviemore Hotel
Macdonald Aviemore
Macdonald Aviemore Hotel At Macdonald Aviemore Resort Scotland
Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel Aviemore
Macdonald Aviemore Hotel Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Macdonald Aviemore Hotel to the airport?

Macdonald Aviemore Hotel is 36.4 mi (51-min drive) away from the Inverness (INV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel?

As of Nov 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel on Nov 30, 2025 start from $98.87, excluding 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 Aviemore Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel.

Does Macdonald Aviemore Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 18.00 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children. It's available every day from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Macdonald Aviemore Hotel have a pool?

Macdonald Aviemore Hotel features 2 indoor pools and a children's pool.

Does Macdonald Aviemore Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Macdonald Aviemore Hotel have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer Ayurvedic treatments, aromatherapy, and body wraps.

How close is Macdonald Aviemore Hotel to downtown Aviemore?

Macdonald Aviemore Hotel is 0.5 mi away from Aviemore.