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Macdonald Spey Valley Resort

Riverfront aparthotel with a golf course and a fitness center

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Indoor spa tub
Front of property
Dining
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

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Dalfaber Drive, Aviemore, Scotland, PH22 1ST
  • Place, Cairngorms National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairngorm Brewery
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Strathspey Steam Railway
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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Spacious Extra Three Bedroom Apartment ( Log Fire)

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic One Bedroom Apartment

  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic Two Bedroom Chalet

  • 5909 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Family Chalet

  • 5909 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Spacious Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 484 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic Collection Two Bedroom Apartment (View)

  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic Three Bedroom Apartment

  • 592 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Aviemore

Located in Aviemore, Macdonald Spey Valley Resort is in a rural area and on a river. Cairngorm Brewery and Spey Valley Championship Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Strathspey Steam Railway and Landmark Forest Adventure Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Cairngorm Reindeer Herd and Highland Wildlife Park. Kayaking offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, mountain biking and horse riding nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Cairngorms National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cairngorm Brewery - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Spey Valley Championship Golf Course - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Strathspey Steam Railway - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Spey Valley Golf Course - 2 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Aviemore Station - 3 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪High Range - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cairngorm Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Winking Owl - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Inverdruie Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Old Bridge Inn - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Macdonald Spey Valley Resort

Riverside aparthotel with golf course and fitness centre
Along with a golf course, this smoke-free aparthotel has an indoor pool and a restaurant. Self parking is free. Additionally, a fitness centre, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are on-site. Each apartment provides a kitchenette with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. For a bit of entertainment, a TV comes with satellite channels, and guests can also appreciate conveniences, such as a dining area and an electric kettle. Limited housekeeping is available.
Macdonald Spey Valley Resort offers 95 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Accommodation at this 3-star aparthotel has kitchenettes with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a shower.

In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered on a limited basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Guests can play rounds at the 9-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including an outdoor tennis court and an indoor tennis court. In addition to an indoor pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Parking included
Restaurant
Laundry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per accommodation, per night (maximum GBP 75 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: GBP 15 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: GBP 15 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per accommodation, per night (maximum GBP75 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Frequently asked questions

Does Macdonald Spey Valley Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Macdonald Spey Valley Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 15 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Macdonald Spey Valley Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Macdonald Spey Valley Resort?

Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Macdonald Spey Valley Resort?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Macdonald Spey Valley Resort located?

This family-friendly Aviemore aparthotel is located on a river, within a 5-minute walk of Cairngorm Brewery and Spey Valley Championship Golf Course. Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre and Aviemore Kart Raceway are also within 1 mile (2 km). Aviemore Station is 21 minutes by foot.

Macdonald Spey Valley Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 212 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 212 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 212 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 212 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 212 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

7.0/10

Check-in

7.8/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

7.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vikram

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Love the chalet. Was a perfect getaway with the kids.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property was very dated and grubby. Really in need of a renovation
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Excellent accomodation and facilities. Had a fantastic stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
The apartment was spacious for the two of us, the beds were comfortable, the kitchen had a good range of appliances and the lounge had comfortable seating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfectly functional accommodation. It was clean and well appointed, but certainly nothing special. We had expected more and were a bit underwhelmed. Pool was out of order for our stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Komal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful and managed very good. The patio was awesome thw view was incredible. Bathrooms and rooms were very clean. The visitor center and the swimming pool was little far from the patio.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great couple short stay

Another good stay at this resort, this time in a one bedroom Alvie unit. Everything great apart from the bed being double not king. Enjoyed the golf on the doorstep but didn’t use many other facilities this visit.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Macdonald Spey Valley Topsider

Property was very comfortable with a lovely river view.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The property is brilliant the only issue was finding the place. There are a lot of hotels with similar names I suggest what three words is put on the address of the booking in point😀
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great for families

Great. Lovely chalet in good location. Enjoyed dinner at the restaurant too.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Lesley

I have stayed previously but found the apartment quite run down. Broken kitchen plinth, broken conservatory chair, chipped & stained paintwork, stained carpets. Definitely needs a repaint and new, easily cleaned flooring
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Overall pretty clean however the windows were needing cleaned.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Enjoyed the stay, all the staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent resort to stay with kids and dog. The accommodation is a great size, beds are comfy and the resort is clean. The resort itself is dated but the location and the size of the apartments make it worrhwhile. Kids loved the badminton and tennis. Pool is great for kids too We will definitely be back again
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danni

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Golf course free to use
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Cozy warm yet spacious

We stayed in Alvie, number 4, and I have to say it was very cozy and warm. The facilities on the holiday park are excellent and there is something for every age group.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location within a wonderful setting. Lodge was ideal and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Apart from dated decor, the accommodation is clean and Very comfortable. This was our second stay and we will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Very nice cabin and nice and quiet, also good facilities. Kids really enjoyed their time here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Vishal

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good family stay

It’s a nice place to stay with family but needs some better cushions on the sofa and some basic renovations
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Miss Louisa

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs some work to get it back to standard

Cleanliness was poor - we booked a dog friendly lodge (at a extra cost) but still don't expect to have mould on the curtains, lots of other dog hair as an extra carpet and on soft furnishings. Needs a bit of TLC all round and a lick of paint. Used the pool and sauna which was good, but the jacuzzi was out of use. Staff that we spoke to were welcoming and helpful but we didn't address cleanliness until we left. They offered a small refund of half of our dog fee.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eamonn

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Nice and peaceful

very spacious accommodation, lovely quiet area, and only 10 minute walk to town
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property for the money we paid will defiantly be back. Staff in the restraunt were amazing with the kids
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This centre had everything we needed. Our unit was spacious and cosy. We were so grateful to be able to check-in very early because of the storm. Our granddaughters had great fun in the pool which was very child friendly with lots of inflatable toys for them. It’s a great location to explore Aviemore and the Cairngorms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We were so impressed with the quality of the accommodations and how friendly and helpful the staff was. Our chalet was spacious and beautiful, and impeccably clean - I absolutely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023