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Reviews of Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Aviemore, Inverness-Shire, Aviemore, PH22 1PN, United Kingdom

#12 of 14 hotels in Aviemore

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Review Score

Based on 2114 hotel reviews

7.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    8.2

  • Value for money

    7.1

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: February 4, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Spa, pool, sauna, dinner

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 1, 2024

    8.0
    Ideal for young family’s for a weekend away.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room is slightly dated is all, still a great stay.

    It is an ideal couple of night getaway for a small family , it was myself , partner and two year old - on site there is soft play , a swimming pool , cinema , nearby a wildlife park featuring polar bears. On site there is a decent enough Italian restaurant which is my son’s favourite type of food. Would recommend for couples with young kids.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 30, 2024

    7.0
    Ok, but disappointed my expectations
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Lots. On the basis of the price and marketing - I was expecting a lux experience, but that, it isn't. My room, although comfortable enough - was dated - and the public areas, corridors etc are really shabby. The gym (something I was looking forward to) was really poor, small, claustrophobic - and the sauna and steam room had more of the feel of a large public baths than an upmarket hotel. There was supposed to be an upmarket shopping experience on site, but that was closed. Tbh it isn't really a full service hotel. I had thought that this might be where the skiing crowd hang out - but no, apparently, they are all up a step in private chalets (I discovered, chatting to a few I met in town).

    The staff were generally either excellent (eg at reception and on the bar), or at least good enough (breakfast service was slow but ok). My room was comfortable and clean, but fittings etc dated. Aviemore is a very good location, and for sure, this hotel is much better than a direct competitor nearby in Colyumbridge. The breakfast was good.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 30, 2024

    7.0
    Great stay, few things need sorting.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cafe at the soft play wasn’t open. Was busy and everyone was looking for a coffee, or juice. Breakfast had a good selection but the cooked breakfast was quite cold.

    Good size of room. Clean towels daily. Soft play, swimming and the gym were all great.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2024

    7.0
    It was ‘fine’. Ok. Nothing more nothing less.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Tired looking in rooms and in the leisure facilities. Gym disappointing compared with pictures. Breakfast- appreciate buffet style always a challenge, but cooked elements only lukewarm at best.

    Good for young children with facilities which as pool, outside playground and soft play area. Staff were good in the main - friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 25, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Slightly dated but not a massive issue given the price.

    Enjoyed access to the pool and sauna. Hotel was quiet and relaxed

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 25, 2024

    8.0
    Aviemore
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lot of facilities closed for refurbishment And no communication regarding this That was poor

    Room and staff superb

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 24, 2024

    8.0
    The stay was nice and all staff were very helpful when we needed them and they were welcoming and polite.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Needed maintenance daily to top the hot water from the tap and shower up.Bit annoying when we wanted showers first thing or last thing at night.

    The room was good for me and my daughter to stay in for 3 nights.Two single beds were comfortable and the room was nice and warm and very quiet even beside the car park that was directly in front of our window.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 24, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Friendly and efficient staff. Location location location. Facilities such as bar with large Screen for football matches. Snow and fab walks

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 23, 2024

    8.0
    It was a good stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast meat was barely warm. First day my coffee came out after I finished eating. Second day I got my coffee faster. Men’s toilets and showers were closed at the pool. That is unacceptable to expect a man to not have to run to his room to use the toilet when he is swimming on the other side of the hotel.

    Clean and comfortable

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 22, 2024

    8.0
    Great family stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bedding (it wasn't soft making it uncomfortable to sleep under). I found it too cold in the room. I was missing hooks in the room. No enough plugs. Jaccuzi wasn't on :(

    Great location, swimming pool/soft play under the same roof. They gave us a room really close to the swimming pool (could go in my flip flops). Great size of the room. Sauna/steam room was a bliss.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 21, 2024

    6.0
    Perfect location very clean needs updating
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lots off things closed and not working

    Loved the location warm and clean

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 19, 2024

    6.0
    A decent place to stay with lots to do on site.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The flat screen TV remote did not work on first getting into the room. The shower could not reach a warm enough temperature no matter how long it was left running. There were electrical sockets that were not properly fixed into the wall.

    The room was very stylish, with good lighting, comfortable chairs and a good bed. There was typical tea and coffee facilities and a flat screen TV.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 19, 2024

    7.0
    Good comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pool area isn’t great. Second visit in a few months and both times jacuzzi was out of order and pool half full. Locker area and showers tired.

    Comfortable room and bed. Great location. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 16, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Mist of the on-site facilities were closed and only one restaurant was open. It may have not been the main session but want expecting as much closed. We also had noise issues with the fire door near our room having the soft close mechanism broken so everytime someone walked through it slammed shut. We mentioned this to the front desk after the first night and was told they would get maintenance to look at it but nothing changed while we were there.

    Room was spacious and comfortable. Great location with the main Street in walking distance. Great pool and kids play area.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 15, 2024

    6.0
    Not bad but previous stays been better
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Many areas closed and dogs in restaurants and dog hair on bedding

    Stayed several times before good location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 12, 2024

    7.0
    Nice and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Early check out

    Clean and upto standards

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 8, 2024

    7.0
    Nibe enough room and excellent facilities for a family with young children
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Food was average and expensive for what you got

    Excellent facilities for my grandson (pool and soft play along with the cinema)

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 7, 2024

    7.0
    Great location perfect for families
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We had some mix up with the rooms and keys, so check-in wasn’t so seamless… the reception staff were super apologetic and helpful to get it sorted.

    Great facilities! Located centrally backing onto a lovely nature reserve if you’re up for a relaxed hike.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 6, 2024

    8.0
    Great family hotel and excellent value
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only thing that could’ve been better was storage space in the family room

    Rooms were clean and comfortable. Kids loved the pool and we all enjoyed the food. It was in a great location and the staff were very helpful.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 6, 2024

    8.0
    nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    service in restaurant

    location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 6, 2024

    8.0
    Great for kids and local ski centre
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It is a little dated, but if you can see beyond that, it is a great hotel.

    Location in central Aviemore with great access to the nearby Cairngorm Mountain Resort for skiing. The pool is fantastic with a flume and wave machine. The breakfast was good.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 6, 2024

    8.0
    Lovely Winter break
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Comfortable warm room.fluffy towels and toiletries and good shower.The breakfast was great good variety and good quality .tea and toast served to your table.Short walk into Aviemore from hotel.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 4, 2024

    8.0
    Great location in the heart of the national park.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some of the decor is needing updated. The hotel bar closes early for residents. The restaurant staff were quite abrupt

    Great location, comfortable, spacious warm rooms.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The property feels a little dated. The breakfast was lacking variety as the kitchen struggled to keep up with demand.

    The bed and room were comfortable.

    Stayed in December 2023

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