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Macdonald Spey Valley Resort

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7.8Good

(210 Ratings)

"Love the chalet. Was a perfect getaway with the kids. "

Vikram

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7.8 / 10.0

Good(210 Ratings)

Apartment hotel in Aviemore

8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

High-end valueWell priced for this area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Includes essentialsPool, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this apartment hotel

Riverfront aparthotel with a golf course and a fitness center
Along with a golf course, this smoke-free aparthotel has an indoor pool and a restaurant. Self parking is free. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are onsite.
Each apartment provides a kitchenette with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. For a bit of entertainment, a TV comes with satellite channels, and guests can also appreciate conveniences like a dining area and an electric kettle. Limited housekeeping is available.
Macdonald Spey Valley Resort offers 95 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Accommodations at this 3-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers.

In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered on a limited basis and irons/ironing boards 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 center.

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

Amenities at Macdonald Spey Valley Resort

Pool

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

TV

Wheelchair accessible

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Free parking

Map of Aviemore

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Urquhart Castle

Glenmore Forest Park

Highland Wildlife Park

Landmark Forest Adventure Park

Available Rooms

Things to know

Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Expedia properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

Service feeThis helps Expedia provide a safer and more secure booking experience.

TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Expedia

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7.8Good

(210 Ratings)

"Love the chalet. Was a perfect getaway with the kids. "

Vikram

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

7.8 / 10.0

Good(210 Ratings)

Apartment hotel in Aviemore

8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

High-end valueWell priced for this area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Includes essentialsPool, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

Map of Aviemore

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Urquhart Castle

Glenmore Forest Park

Highland Wildlife Park

Landmark Forest Adventure Park

Available Rooms

About this apartment hotel

Riverfront aparthotel with a golf course and a fitness center
Along with a golf course, this smoke-free aparthotel has an indoor pool and a restaurant. Self parking is free. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are onsite.
Each apartment provides a kitchenette with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. For a bit of entertainment, a TV comes with satellite channels, and guests can also appreciate conveniences like a dining area and an electric kettle. Limited housekeeping is available.
Macdonald Spey Valley Resort offers 95 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Accommodations at this 3-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers.

In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered on a limited basis and irons/ironing boards 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 center.

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

Amenities

Pool

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

TV

Wheelchair accessible

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Free parking

Things to know

Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Expedia properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

Service feeThis helps Expedia provide a safer and more secure booking experience.

TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Expedia

Ratings and reviews

7.8 / 10.0

Good(210 Ratings)

4.0 / 10.0

Clean room, helpful staff in the restaurant as two members of the group were gluten free.

5.0 / 10.0

Friendly staff

4.0 / 10.0

Overall for what we paid it was good value for money, staff were excellent but the property is in serious need of upgrades, it’s still very much a 1980s property, clean enough but it’s not as comfortable as it once was, it was better 15+ years ago when I last stayed and it was tired looking then, I paid a fair price when using my £134 key cain rewards but not sure paying full price would’ve been worth it, a serious upgrade and it could get a serious boost, the food was fair but limited with choice, not sure a steakhouse would be a fair description, again a bit more choice and it could be a busier place, it wasn’t busy at all any of the nights we were in, the lack of choice of food on the menu may have a part in that too.

2.0 / 10.0

Property was very dated and grubby. Really in need of a renovation

3.0 / 10.0

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

3.0 / 10.0

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

3.0 / 10.0

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.

5.0 / 10.0

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.

5.0 / 10.0

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😀

5.0 / 10.0

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.

4.0 / 10.0

Property was in a very poor state of repair which was reported to the Reception the following day. Missing cutlery (i.e. only had 1 dinner knife and 3 side plate knives, 2 dinner forks and 2 desert forks). Pillows were lumpy and hard. All the staff would say it would be reported to maintenance tea. The balcony was split and totally unsafe and should have been addressed immediately and it was not/

5.0 / 10.0

Overall pretty clean however the windows were needing cleaned.

10.0 / 10.0

Love the chalet. Was a perfect getaway with the kids.

10.0 / 10.0

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.

5.0 / 10.0

Property was very comfortable with a lovely river view.

3.0 / 10.0

Really not sure what to make of this. The chalet was spacious enough, and well equipped in the kitchen, though some of it was very old. This would have been fine if kept clean, but parts hadnt been cleaned in a very long time. The carpet down the side of the bed was thick with dust, layers of dirt on skirting boards etc. It's clear the cleaners just give it a quick wipe instead of actually scrubbing the place. There were however maintenance people out painting and looking after the grounds. The pool was odd, the water was cloudy and the bottom was full of sand. It was warm enough for my children though. The changing was poor, only one family changing cubicle. The restaurant wasn't great. They say they're a steakhouse but only offer 2 steaks, and the sirloin one of us ordered wasn't cooked particularly well. The other food was ok, but not hot enough. Good points: the staff were all friendly, the playpark is good, the walk along to the town is easy. Given all of this, we still had a good break.

3.0 / 10.0

We have stayed here twice now and I will not be back. It is extremely average but gets away with it because of its location. I thought I would give them the benefit of the doubt after the first time. Just lots of niggly things around service or lack of. This time we arrived to find several bags of laundry and a bag of rubbish on the front door step. Given the issues we had the first stay I thought I would leave it a day or so to see if anyone came to deal with it. They did not and I disposed of the rubbish myself. I was about to raise the laundry with reception when an employee walked by and said she had logged that to get picked up (as usual, zero apology). The afternoon/evening before we left (day 5) was when it got picked up. The pool was once again very cloudy and had the extra bonus of piles of sand at the bottom in places. The Chalet itself was very dated and had lots of bits deteriorating.

4.0 / 10.0

A poor start when they failed to answer any of my emails, but my call was answered. The lodges, especially on the outside, were tired and a bit tatty, but everything was clean and functional. Beds were good and pillows were great. Very well equipped for self-catering and everything we needed for a family of four. The only irritation was that they allow pets and there was evidence of animal hair on decorative bed throws and cusions, but not enough to bother us. Parking was right beside lodge and it was a short walk of 200 - 300 metres to the clubhouse pool. The 'resort' was quiet and always felt safe. A good location for visiting Landmark and other attractions in Avimore. The additional space and extra bedroom meant we were very much more comfrtable than staying in a hotel. There are sever shops and food outles a short walk away, however, the other bars and restaurants are a 25-30 minute walk or 5 minute drive. We'd definitely stay again.

10.0 / 10.0

Golf course free to use

5.0 / 10.0

Great. Lovely chalet in good location. Enjoyed dinner at the restaurant too.

10.0 / 10.0

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

10.0 / 10.0

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.

5.0 / 10.0

Excellent accomodation and facilities. Had a fantastic stay

10.0 / 10.0

Loved the villa, 3 negatives, the villa could do with some vacuuming, dog hair everywhere, there’s not enough cooking pot and pans( a small frying pan and small pot) and check in at 5pm(too late!).

4.0 / 10.0

Nice stay, clean place, hade everything we needed. Ran out of time so didn’t get to use the other facilities.

4.0 / 10.0

Fantastic stay at the Spey valley resort. Really nice location, beautiful pool and great vibes. A great centre to explore Aviemore and the beauty of the Cairngorms A few disappointing things: On arrival to the chalet the hoover was left in the middle of the living room floor, when we went to use the oven there was a filthy baking tray covered in fat that I had to scrub before use. The jacuzzi in the pool was out of action and has been for months… that’s one of the pull factors to stay here so disappointing that it’s not in use. The chalet was dated with woodwork and doors with dents scratches and lack of paintwork. On departure whilst on route to reception at 10:14 I received a call from reception in an unwelcoming tone stating that i may need to pay a charge for checking out late not the kind of service you expect for a brand like macdonald.

4.0 / 10.0

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.

3.0 / 10.0

Location is great. Facilities are good but the pool was different temperatures in different areas on different days?? It also had loads of sand in the bottom despite there being no obvious sand nearby. The changing rooms aren’t very clean and when using the spinner to dry our swimming stuff when I pulled my daughters swimsuit out there was a bug on it. Check in: the staff were flustered and there were only 3 people needing served. We arrived on a day it was -6 and yet there was no heating on in the lodge and as you can’t check in prior to 5 pm, it took about 4 hours for the lodge to heat up! There was also mention of having to pay for electricity on the welcome letter but this didn’t apply for us. If you want a shower, have one at the pool as there’s very little hot water. The hot water tap in our bathroom sink wouldn’t even turn on. There was no hot water at any point in the kitchen so we had to boil a kettle to do dishes. There’s a lack of home comports that I’d expect such as no hand towels or bath mats provided which is dangerous when you are on holiday with young kids. Aside from the mould in the lodge etc if the lodges were given an update and modernised and the staff seemed to enjoy their jobs, it would have been a pleasant trip. Having stayed at both the resort and the hotel in aviemore, we would not return to the resort unfortunately.

4.0 / 10.0

It was a great experience. Thoroughly enjoyable. Location, facilities, proximity to Aviemore town centre. Chalet is a bit tired looking internally. It was clean but someone needs to look up and remove cobwebs and dust on light fittings etc. Kitchen really well stocked.

8.0 / 10.0

Love Aviemore so booked the Spey valley lodges. The lodges are starting to look quite run down, especially the outside with peeling paint. The inside is a little dated but was clean enough. One of the single beds had no bottom sheet on it and a dead spider lying between blanket.Obviously this bed was not made up fresh. Check in is 5pm and checkout was 10am I find this utterly ridiculous. I did enjoy the onsite restaurant and bar. Staff were nice. I would come again but not at the prices they charge and checking should be earlier.

6.0 / 10.0

Very dated property. Cleanliness questionable - found a long black hair in two of the beds and a stained pillow case. Entry door was very badly maintained - flakey paint and dirty. More like a Glasgow council estate than a holiday resort.

4.0 / 10.0

Stayed in the 3 bedroom apartment, no 14 for 2 nights with family. Supplied with everything you need for washing dishes. Pool was good, you dont have to reserve a time and they supplied towels. Would stay there again

5.0 / 10.0

very spacious accommodation, lovely quiet area, and only 10 minute walk to town

4.0 / 10.0

Outdated. Large rooms, but mouldy smell

6.0 / 10.0

Property was good, Silent and good pool. Communication was v bad, they weren't picking up the call anytime. I checked in around 9 pm and checked out a bit late and they charged me 29 gbp extra !! 😢

4.0 / 10.0

It’s a nice place to stay with family but needs some better cushions on the sofa and some basic renovations

6.0 / 10.0

It was a fairly nice property but in need of upgrade. On site restaurant very nice. Lovely food and the staff were exceptionally nice. Lovely walks in the area.

10.0 / 10.0

Everything great. Beautiful location. Nature in the doorstep - like deer walking past as you’re eating your Cheerios. Map location from Expedia are a bit off.

4.0 / 10.0

Check in was quick and easy as was finding our chalet. Stayed in chalet 1 and the chalet itself was clean and tidy however definitely tired and in need of a refurb. Nothing was broken or anything but a lot of paint scraped and dated furniture and fittings. The grounds of the resort were lovely and lots of nice dog walks nearby. A short walk into town so good location wise. Great for families or dogs as had plenty of space and tranquility around you. Didn’t use the leisure facilities and ate in the bar one night as the dog isn’t allowed in the restaurant unfortunately so missed a lot of menu items due to this. Overall happy with our stay and would stay again purely down to the setting and location of the chalets rather than a hotel. But please update the chalets a little to modernise them somewhat. No bedside tables meant no where to put a book or glass or your phone and the bathroom was dated.

10.0 / 10.0

Nice property for the money we paid will defiantly be back. Staff in the restraunt were amazing with the kids