Macdonald Spey Valley Resort - Aviemore
57.19977079, -3.818006Overview
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
Rooms and availability
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Max:5 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds
Facilities
Main facilities
additional cost
Off-site car park
Indoor swimming pool
Game room
Children's play area
Kids club
Children's menu
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
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
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