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Macdonald Highlands Hotel

4.0 of 5
Aviemore Highlands, Aviemore PH22 1PN, Scotland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013
Amishi2490 Mumbai (Bombay), India
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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10 reviews 10 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

The hotel is a part of a big resort complex. The location is amazing and the complex itself has everything from a golf course to a cinema and from a shopping mall to a mini water park. The hotel is only about a 30 minute drive from Cairngorms National Park and many Lochs which are great for a BBQ. The... More

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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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7 hotel reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

Just returned from a stay here with my wife which we booked through bookings.com at a rate of £99pp for 3 nights bed and breakfast. Thinking we would be given a tiny room in a far away location we were to be pleasantly surprised. From the moment we arrived we were treated exceptionally well, from the staff at the reception... More

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Staffordshire
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

There were a couple of things which really didn't assist us in our stay and made the trip less satisfactory than expected: The main problems was that there was no wi fi available across the site, either in the conference suite, accessible to purchase or though any other option. As a business professional, I need to get access to constant... More

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Glasgow
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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 hotel reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

Stayed here for a couple of nights B&B, the service cannot be faulted! Aviemore was cold cold cold ! but the service in the resort was excellent. Clean too. I used the spa for a massage and a facial. The quality of the facilities and expertise was second to none. We'll be back.

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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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16 hotel reviews
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31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013 via mobile

I have stayed at the resort a few times but not in the Highland so as I got a reasonable deal I thought I would try it. The room was large enough. The bed huge and very comfy. The tv very outdated and bad reception which is pretty normal for Aviemore! The breakfasts as usual very good with a nice... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013 via mobile

Stayed here for two nights as part of my wife's birthday celebrations. The room was a good size and very comfortable. The hallways could maybe do with a spot of redecorating but not so much that it spoilt the hotel. The leisure facilities were good and the swimming pool was very good and up to date (despite having read one... More

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California
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

We were there on a tour, so I can't comment on value. The service in the restaurant was incredibly bad. We were ignored by all the waiters, and even getting the restaurant manager to intervene worked only for a while. At one point the waiter brought the entrees for the other 3 folks at our table and asked me what... More

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Stayed here for two nights. The price of £64 per room was better than most local B and B's. Although the corridors needed decoration, the room was fine and the breakfasts were excellent in both choice and quality. Drinks in the bar were expensive, but it was only a short walk to other bars. we had an evening meal I... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013

Stayed 17 May for two nights- Couple, one room B&B- £196- one of many costs from the internet and cheaper than the price achievable on the MacDonald resort web site by using some promo codes; still expensive for what it is. Any way checked in – first room on the ground floor by the fire exit that was used as... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013

Spent 3 nights at this hotel in early May. Very comfortable, well appointed rooms. Breakfast buffet was good and plentiful. The hotel was busy during this holiday weekend but there were no queues for tables and the waiting staff were very friendly and efficient. Used the spa and also found staff to be polite and helpful . Location is very... More

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Also Known As:
Macdonald Highlands Aviemore
Hotel Macdonald Highlands
Macdonald Highlands Hotel Aviemore, Scotland
Address: Aviemore Highlands, Aviemore PH22 1PN, Scotland
Region: United Kingdom > Scotland > Scottish Highlands > Badenoch and Strathspey > Aviemore
Amenities:
Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#2 Luxury Hotels in Aviemore
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Relax in style and complete comfort at the 4-star Macdonald Highlands Hotel. With 151 luxury rooms-with-a-view and its own signature restaurant, Aspects, boasting spectacular views of the Cairngorm Mountains, the Highlands Hotel is ideal for discerning business and leisure travelers. For relaxation there's direct access to the Leisure Arena, a TV lounge with comfy sofas and a DVD player, and the cozy Laggan whiskey bar. ... more   less 
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