Macdonald Spey Valley Resort - Aviemore

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Macdonald Spey Valley Resort - Aviemore
Macdonald Spey Valley Golf & Country Club, Dalfaber Drive, Aviemore, Aviemore, United Kingdom, PH22 1ST·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.0Great
Highest Rated
Location9.1
Staff8.4
Comfort8.3
Cleanliness8.1
Lowest Rated
Facilities7.9
Free WiFi7.9
Value for money7.8
Who stays here
Families68%
Couples21%
Groups9%
Solo2%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.0Great
Highest Rated
Location9.1
Staff8.4
Comfort8.3
Cleanliness8.1
Lowest Rated
Facilities7.9
Free WiFi7.9
Value for money7.8
Who stays here
Families68%
Couples21%
Groups9%
Solo2%

Championship golf resort with a dedicated fly fishing lake in the Cairngorms

Golf & Leisure

The Macdonald Spey Valley Resort features an 18-hole championship golf course voted one of the best in Scotland amid ancient Caledonian pines. Guests have complimentary access to an indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, and fitness centre. Additional sports include tennis, squash, badminton, and a games room with billiards and table tennis.

Accommodation

The resort offers lodges, spacious apartments, and Scandinavian-style chalets spread across landscaped grounds. Each unit includes a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and tea/coffee making facilities. Select apartments feature a private sauna and a conservatory with garden views.

Dining & Entertainment

The Dalfaber Bar & Kitchen serves evening meals with Scottish options, while the Clubhouse Bar offers lunch and drinks daily. Evening entertainment includes live sport events and quiz nights hosted by staff. A coffee house on site provides pastries and coffee.

Family & Pets

Children have a kids' club, activity programs, indoor and outdoor play areas, baby safety gates, and board games. The resort allows dogs with pet bowls provided and open access to the grounds for walks. The heated pool has a shallow end and is open all year for family use.

Location & Activities

The resort sits 2 km from Spey Valley Shopping at Macdonald Aviemore Resort with shops, homeware, and food. Nearby attractions include the Cairngorms National Park, Highland Wildlife Park, and Loch Morlich for water sports. Guests can use the dedicated fly fishing lake on site and explore hilltop walks to the Cairngorm Reindeer Herd.

  • Golf: 18-hole championship course voted among Scotland's best
  • Accommodation: Scandinavian-style chalets, lodges, and apartments
  • Dining: Dalfaber Bar & Kitchen and Clubhouse Bar
  • Wellness: Indoor pool, sauna, steam room, hammam
  • Family: Kids' club, activity programs, indoor/outdoor play
  • Pets: Dog-friendly with pet bowls
  • Activities: Dedicated fly fishing lake, tennis, squash, table tennis
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 17:00-18:00
from 08:00-10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in public areas at additional cost.
Other information
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room.  There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Building
Number of rooms:57
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Rooms and availability

Classic Two-Bedroom Chalet
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
Classic One-Bedroom Apartment
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
Classic Three-Bedroom Apartment
  • Max:
    5 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
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Facilities

Main facilities

Paid Wi-Fi

additional cost

Parking

Off-site car park

24-hour services
Babysitting
Swimming pool

Indoor swimming pool

Air conditioning
Facilities for kids

Game room

Children's play area

Kids club

Children's menu

Ski facilities

Ski school

Ski storage

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Ski school
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Tennis court
  • Badminton
  • Golf course
  • Billiard tables
  • Table tennis
  • Squash

Services

  • Pet amenities available
  • Laundry
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Playpen
  • Board games
  • Children's menu
  • Children's play area
  • Kids club
  • Game room

Spa & Leisure

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Sauna
  • Turkish bath
  • Steam room
  • Shallow end

Room view

  • Golf view

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Dining table

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Macdonald Spey Valley Resort

💵 Lowest room price 211 £
📏 Distance to centre 900 m
✈️ Distance to airport 57.7 km
🧳 Nearest airport Inverness, INV

Location

Macdonald Spey Valley Golf & Country Club, Dalfaber Drive, Aviemore, Aviemore, United Kingdom, PH22 1ST
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Macdonald Spey Valley Golf & Country Club, Dalfaber Drive, Aviemore, Aviemore, United Kingdom, PH22 1ST
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Macdonald Spey Valley Golf & Country Club, Dalfaber Drive, Aviemore, Aviemore, United Kingdom, PH22 1ST
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Dalfaber Industrial Estate
Extreme Dream Climbing Centre
260 m
Restaurant
Fish&Chips
920 m

Reviews of Macdonald Spey Valley Resort

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FAQ about Macdonald Spey Valley Resort

Which popular attractions are located near the 3-star Macdonald Spey Valley Resort hotel?
You can always visit Macdonald Spey Valley Championship Course, placed 0.7 km from the 3-star Macdonald Spey Valley Resort hotel. Another landmark that is worth your while is Cairngorm Sleddog Centre located a mere 1.4 km away.
What is the closest airport to the Macdonald Spey Valley Resort hotel?
Inverness airport is located within a 47-minute drive (60 km) from the Macdonald Spey Valley Resort hotel.
Can I leave my car in Macdonald Spey Valley Resort hotel parking lot for free?
Yes, Macdonald Spey Valley Resort hotel offers guests to park their cars at parking spaces for free.
What are the recommended dining options during the stay at the 3-star Macdonald Spey Valley Resort?
Unfortunately, the 3-star Macdonald Spey Valley Resort doesn't have on-site restaurants, but guests can dine just outside the property in a highly rated bar Osprey Alehouse & Kitchen, offering medium prices.
Can I eat breakfast at the resort?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the resort.
What is check-in and check-out time at the hotel?
Guests of the hotel can check in from 17:00 to 18:00 and check out from 08:00.
What are the booking prices at the Macdonald Spey Valley Resort?
The prices at the Macdonald Spey Valley Resort start from $373.
What payment methods are accepted in Macdonald Spey Valley Resort?
Payment methods in Macdonald Spey Valley Resort include:
  • Mastercard
  • Visa
  • Discover
  • Diners Club
  • Maestro
What kinds of rooms does the 3-star Macdonald Spey Valley Resort hotel offer?
The 3-star Macdonald Spey Valley Resort hotel offers such room types as Spacious Two-Bedroom Apartment, Spacious Three-Bedroom Apartment, and Classic Two-Bedroom Chalet.
Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the resort?
Most rooms of the resort include a patio and a place for dining as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
What spa facilities are provided at the resort?
Pampering amenities in the resort include a Turkish steam room, a Turkish bath, and a sauna.
Do you have a pool at the 3-star Macdonald Spey Valley Resort hotel?
Yes, the 3-star Macdonald Spey Valley Resort hotel features a swimming pool.
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