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Reviews of Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort 4 stars

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

#12 of 14 hotels in Aviemore

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Review score

Based on 2131 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: 7 March 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our bed was two separate pushed together which I believe is the norm but they hadn’t been secured together and kept moving apart to the point there became a big gap between beds. Had to zip mattresses together ourself. Cooked Breakfast was cool to cold.

    Warm and inviting a place we have stayed before. Comfortable. Great location for a base to go off to other places

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    8.0
    Excellent service and food. Some refurbishment necessary.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Entrance and fire doors were scuffed and need refurbishing. Spa and swimming pool were advertised but on arrival they were closed. We should have been advised of this.

    Excellent service and quality of food. Room was well appointed.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    8.0
    A huge complex of hotels and leisure facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We found it difficult to find our way round this huge resort when we arrived. Strategically placed Visitors’ Maps would help.

    Comfortable rooms. Nice sauna and steam room for adults and a fun swimming pool for families.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    7.0
    Enjoyed our stay but service at breakfast was not great.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast, there was plenty of choice but we waited almost 20minutes for our pot of tea and toast. Also there were many items in the Breakfast buffet that were not available and took around 15mins to be replenished. We gave up waiting so didnt get a full breakfast

    The rooms were clean, the staff were attentive and efficient.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel needs some work done, rooms are dated and leisure centre needs a refurbishment

    Good location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Swimming facilities

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    7.0
    It is a nice enough place but will not be going back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Reception and downstairs bar staff were very stiff. No interaction or even a smile. They looked as though they wanted to be anywhere but here.

    The room was great. Loads of space, comfy bed, and everything we needed. Restaurant staff were great both at dinner and breakfast.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    8.0
    Ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a room with an adjoining door and our neighbour was very noisy late at night and again early in the morning meaning we didn’t get a good sleep

    Location is beautiful, breakfast was average (not as good as previous stays)

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    8.0
    Lovely place to stay to relax and have fun with the kids!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bedrooms were beautiful! Facilities were amazing, especially the pool and soft play!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    8.0
    Good choice to stay in Aviemore in clean comfortable rooms with good access to facilities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The spa facilities board on the main pool which means the atmosphere in the spa facilities is not quiet and restful as the main pool is very family orientated. The depth of the main pool is also really shallow making it difficult to have an actual swim. Great for young kids but less good for adults. This means the pool/leisure facilities are great if you are with kids, but not so good for adults. Separate spa facilities would have been much better.

    The hotel is very well located within of Aviemore. The rooms were clean and well maintained. Lovely breakfast buffet in the morning with lots of choices. There are several restaurants on the resort. The price-quality combination was very good. It was very good value for money.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    8.0
    We had a great stay, loved the activities especially the activity centre - staff and play areas were brilliant.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s a little out dated & worn - ideally needs a refurb … and the drinks and food on site are pretty pricey.

    A great location with lots of amenities on site. Friendly staff and brilliant for families.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    6.0
    Not 4 Star
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Interior is very tired and dated, the bathrooms are small with nowhere to store anything. No housekeeping service available so there were no fresh towels or refills of tea / milk etc. Found it tricky to navigate around the building and there is only one tiny lift. The floors in the pool changing rooms and showers were filthy, and most of the carpets in the hotel required a good vacuum, didn’t see a cleaner the whole weekend we were there.

    Used as a base for visiting friends. Overall does what it says on tin, but atmosphere around the whole place is soulless and lacking in any vibrancy or warmth. Kids enjoyed the pool, had a good meal in the Italian (didn’t try any other dining options). Staff were generally efficient and friendly.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    8.0
    Lovely hotel, staff friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Decor very dated could do with a freshen up

    It is very central in Aviemore, great location and lots of activities to do at the hotel or near by

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    6.0
    Good family fun
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    As above

    Thought £388 for two nights for a small family room with old decor is expensive. A glass of red wine, pint of lager and two fruit shoots £19 is very expensive. Swimming good but needs modernised. We did have a great time and the facilities are good

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    7.0
    Great location, warm room. Clean
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very sparse staffing in the Highland reception.

    Breakfast very old fashioned. High protien options would be appreciated.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    8.0
    Good value for a short family break
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only negative is the main lift at the ski hill didnt work so the ski hill was running at very reduced visitor capacity so its a lottery to get on the hill.

    Onsite activities great for kids, nice location, Aviemore offers all the services for a short break. If you decide to dine out with hotel, best to pre book as restaurants fill up fast.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pillows

    Breakfast Facilities Handwash Location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    6.0
    A nice break
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds need new mattresses. Cinema wasn’t open which was disappointing

    Breakfast was good and we enjoyed the pool and soft play

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    8.0
    Were only there for 1 night but hotel and facilities were very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Resort was pretty quiet and a short walk from the train station

    Restaurant was very good for dinner &breakfast. Leisure centre was very good with large pool with steam room & sauna with ample loungers to chill out. Had a deluxe double room which was a good size with couple of comfy chairs.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    8.0
    A very good hotel if you don't pay full price
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's a bit dated but doesn't take away from having a nice family trip.

    We went with low expectations given the reviews but exceeded our expectations. Facilities were good, pool area great (with a slide), kids loved the soft play and clean rooms. Most staff were friendly and attentive. Good value for money (we were 340 for 2 nights (Fri & Sat)) I can see how people may be disappointed if they had paid 250/300 a night.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2024

    8.0
    Great stay, really lovely staff in all areas of hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms a bit dull

    Good location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2024

    7.0
    Adequate for one night but not keen to return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cracked wash basin. Dark corridor where lights didn’t come on until we had moved down it! Quite unnerving.

    Lovely restaurant for dinner

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of parking spaces. Breakfast was cold.

    Location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Spa, pool, sauna, dinner

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

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

    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

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