Macdonald Highlands Hotel At Macdonald Aviemore Resort
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Macdonald Highlands Hotel At Macdonald Aviemore Resort Review
Offering guests to enjoy their city escape, Macdonald Highlands Hotel At Macdonald Aviemore Resort is a 4-star venue with 151 rooms, located 20 minutes' stroll from River Druie. Set close to Strathspey Steam Railway Railroad Company, the accommodation has an indoor pool and also includes a steam room, a treatment room, and sauna facilities.
A lounge bar is available on site. Smiffy's and Cobbs Cafe, situated just 450 metres from Macdonald Highlands Hotel At Macdonald Aviemore Resort, serve British dishes.
The hotel is placed in the very heart of Aviemore, 400 metres away from The Vault and 2 km from Extreme Dream Climbing Centre. The property overlooks Cairngorm Mountains and is a short walk from Spey Valley Golf Course.
The accommodation is centrally located directly near a national park. You can get to Rothiemurchus in a few minutes by car.
Mountain Resort bus stop is nearly 300 metres away.
Leisure options include a sun deck and water slides offered for a surcharge. This fantastic hotel boasts a sauna, a picnic area, and various recreational opportunities. There is a gym with a wide range of sports.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Truly exceptional hip new hotel with nice views of the garden.
- Stunning central location not very far from Spey Valley Golf Course.
- Surrounded by a valley and a mountain.
- Well-appointed rooms with en suite bathrooms and nice decor.
- A good traditional restaurant serves up freshly cooked Italian cuisine.
- Downstairs bar for carbonated cocktails and snacks.
- Excellent service; amenities are good.
- Good prices for the area.
- Some complaints about the a bit too soft bed.
- A few staff members might seem not competent at times.
Key Features
- 2 swimming pools
- free parking
- free wifi
- family rooms
- restaurant
- fitness centre
- non-smoking rooms
- facilities for disabled guests
- bar
- good breakfast
Rooms
Facilities
Rooms
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
- Rollaway beds
Dining facilities
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Ski pass vendor
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
Relax
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Beauty treatment
- Massage
- Shallow end
- Fitness centre
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Tennis court
- Golf course
- Archery
- Fishing
Activities for Kids
- Children's menu
- Children's pool
- Water slides
- Children's play area
- Toys
- Game room
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Loch an Eilein 4.67 km (2.90 mi.)
- Aviemore Ring Cairn and Stone Circle 1.42 km (4659 ft)
- Loch Pityoulish 2.93 km (1.82 mi.)
- Extreme Dream Climbing Centre 1.97 km (1.22 mi.)
- TreeZone Aviemore 1.86 km (1.16 mi.)
- Strathspey Steam Railway 540 m (1772 ft)
- Glenmore Forest Park 1.38 km (4528 ft)