Macdonald Morlich Hotel

4.0 star property

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Escape to a serene lake surrounded by lush green fields and forested hills, perfect for relaxation and outdoor activities.
Situated in a scenic valley, this hotel offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and lush greenery.
Swimmers can enjoy the spacious pool area with a thrilling water slide and seating for relaxation.
Relax in a comfortable seating area with a tufted leather sofa and matching armchairs.
Guests can enjoy the serene garden views from this outdoor seating area, surrounded by lush plants and a tranquil atmosphere.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Macdonald Aviemore Resort, Next to the Conference Center, Aviemore, Scotland, PH22 1PN
  • Spey Valley Golf Course
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Strathspey Steam Railway
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Rothiemurchus Estate Visitor Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Inverness (INV)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Macdonald Morlich Hotel

Family-friendly hotel with a health club and a sauna
This smoke-free hotel features an indoor pool, a restaurant, and a health club. Self parking is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, 2 coffee shops/cafes, and a snack bar/deli are onsite.
Macdonald Morlich Hotel offers 64 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or health club without adult supervision.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 4 treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
During your stay at Macdonald Morlich Hotel, you're just a quick walk from Spey Valley Golf Course. Enjoy features like free self parking, plus 2 coffee shops/cafes and an indoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Giovannis Italian, a theme restaurant that serves Mediterranean cuisine
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • WiFi in some public areas for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include a free kid's club, dry cleaning/laundry, and a concierge
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym, a steam room, and a sauna
  • Steps from Spey Valley Golf Course and 7 minutes by foot from Strathspey Steam Railway
Macdonald Morlich Hotel offers its guests a children's pool, an indoor pool, a health club, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site, as well as 2 coffee shops/cafes and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. Spa services, a terrace, and a complimentary children's club are also featured at the family-friendly Macdonald Morlich Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Aviemore hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.
Giovannis Italian - This theme restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Languages

English, French, German, Hungarian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (GBP 10 per stay)

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: GBP 18 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Giovannis Italian

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Golf driving range
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2000
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Dinner is not included in half-board rates for children age 12 and under who share existing bedding with a parent; dinner can be requested onsite for a fee.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 4 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 18.00 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: GBP 10 per stay (rates may vary)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 4 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Aviemore Inn
Aviemore Macdonald
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Macdonald Aviemore Inn
Macdonald Inn Aviemore
Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel Aviemore
Macdonald Aviemore Resort Scotland
Macdonald Morlich Hotel Aviemore
Macdonald Morlich Hotel
Macdonald Morlich Aviemore
Macdonald Morlich
Macdonald Morlich Hotel At Macdonald Aviemore Resort Scotland
Macdonald Morlich Hotel Hotel
Macdonald Morlich Hotel Aviemore
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Macdonald Morlich Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 429 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 429 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 429 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 429 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 429 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value hotel

Lovely hotel, quiet location but close to the town. Lots going on in the leisure complex too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel. Would stay again

The Morlich was the perfect location for me as I was attending a conference in the adjacent venue. Very comfortable room, with plenty of space. Lovely shower. Robes and slippers provided. My only slight criticism is that the lift was very dated and I felt a little concerned about using it. Also, breakfast wasn't served on the premises. I had to go to the food court in the conference centre. Personally I found this inconvenient for me because I have mobility issues which meant that I had to drive around to the building then back to the hotel afterwards. But I would be better prepared next time. Overall, it was a lovely place to stay, and a good base for exploring Aviemore. The staff were very welcoming and helpful too.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ikenna

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nanxi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are older, the soundproofing is worse, the lift is still broken, but overall it's more comfortable and the restaurant is nice with lots of breakfast options.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A nice wee ‘off season’ nights break.

Can’t fault MacDonald Hotels. The service was excellent in the restaurant and at reception. The TV and heating worked and the bed was comfortable. I only hope you are treating your staff well and paying them well over the minimum wage.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Simon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cold inside the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Val

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Danni

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Selina

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Louise

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lalit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing experience at Macdonald Morlich Hotel

Overall a very comfortable experience. This is the second time we stayed in Macdonald's hotel, opted for half board and loved our meals everynight. Breakfast was great, would be nice to have meatfree options for vegetarians, even if not in buffet but can offer to prepare it if requested, still loved scones and beans and pancakes, kind and caring staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was good although we did overhear someone complaining about the cleanliness and maintenance of the toilets
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlaine

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lee

Business traveller
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024