Macdonald Highlands Hotel At Macdonald Aviemore Resort
57.189495, -3.831139Overview
4-star resort in Cairngorms National Park with award-winning leisure facilities and on-site cinema
Accommodation & Rooms
The Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort offers Classic and Executive rooms along with suites. Family rooms with sofa or pop up bed for children are available, with some interconnecting rooms for larger groups. All rooms include a flat-screen TV and private bathroom with bath or shower.
Dining
Within the hotel, Aspects Restaurant serves contemporary Scottish dishes using seasonal ingredients. Guests also have access to Spey Burger and Giovanni's Italian Ristorante across the resort, though these are seasonal. The resort's dining options include locally sourced produce and a breakfast buffet with gluten-free options.
Leisure & Activities
The resort's Aviemore Activity Centre houses the largest indoor pool complex in the Cairngorms, with a wave pool and water slide. An on-site cinema screens films for all ages, and the Spey Valley Championship Golf Course is nearby. Bicycle rental, hiking trails, and live sport events are also available.
Family & Children
The Macdonald Highlands Hotel provides dedicated children's activities including a kids' disco, bingo, and family quizzes. A soft play area, outdoor playground, and games room keep younger guests entertained. Children's meals and family rooms with blackout curtains are offered for a comfortable stay.
Wellness & Spa
The Aviemore Activity Centre includes a sauna, steam room, and fitness centre with locker rooms. Beauty services such as manicures, pedicures, and body treatments are provided on site. Guests can also use the indoor pools, heated year-round, with towels supplied.
- Location: Within Cairngorms National Park with direct access to Spey Valley Championship Golf Course
- Leisure: Largest indoor pool complex in the Cairngorms with wave pool and water slide
- Dining: Aspects Restaurant serving contemporary Scottish dishes with locally sourced ingredients
- Family: Dedicated children's activities, soft play, and outdoor playground on site
- Wellness: Sauna, steam room, and beauty treatments at the Aviemore Activity Centre
- Award: Winner of Resort Hotel of the Year - Scottish Hospitality Awards 2019
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds1 Double bed
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
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Shower
Facilities
Main facilities
Luggage storage
Locker room
24-hour reception
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Snack bar
Fitness centre
Indoor swimming pool
Pedicure
Manicure
Facial
Waxing
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Tennis court
- Golf course
- Archery
- Fishing
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Ski pass vendor
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
- Children's pool
- Water slides
- Children's play area
- Toys
- Game room
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- 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
Room features
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Essential information about Macdonald Highlands Hotel At Macdonald Aviemore Resort
| 💵 Lowest room price | 129 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 600 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 58.9 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Inverness, INV |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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