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Macdonald Spey Valley Resort

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Gym
Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Classic Collection Two Bedroom Apartment (View)
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TV

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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Dalfaber Drive, Aviemore, Scotland, PH22 1ST
  • Loch Morlich
  • Strathspey Steam Railway
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Rothiemurchus Estate Visitor Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Inverness (INV)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Three Bedroom Apartment

Classic Three Bedroom Apartment

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

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Classic Collection Two Bedroom Apartment (View)

Classic Collection Two Bedroom Apartment (View)

  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Family Chalet

  • 549 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Classic One Bedroom Apartment

Classic One Bedroom Apartment

  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Two Bedroom Chalet

  • 549 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

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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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Spacious Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Macdonald Spey Valley Resort

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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Macdonald Spey Valley Resort. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Cairngorm Brewery. Features include free self parking, plus an indoor pool and a restaurant. This comfortable aparthotel has 95 apartments. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls. A kitchenette and satellite TV channels are available in each apartment.
  • Each apartment offers a kitchenette, a living room, and a dining area
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include a free kid's club, a concierge, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a golf course, an outdoor tennis court, and a gym
  • Steps from Cairngorm Brewery and 4 minutes by foot from Spey Valley Championship Golf Course
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Macdonald Spey Valley Resort offers its guests a golf course, an outdoor tennis court, and an indoor tennis court. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee.

An indoor pool, a fitness center, and a sauna are also featured at the family-friendly Macdonald Spey Valley Resort. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Aviemore aparthotel is smoke free.

Dalfaber Bar & Kitchen - Onsite family restaurant.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Ski area nearby
  • Ski lifts nearby
  • Ski runs nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi (GBP 15 per stay)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (GBP 15 per stay)

Parking and transport

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

Family friendly

  • Free children's club
  • Playground

Restaurants on site

  • Dalfaber Bar & Kitchen

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total
  • Fee: GBP 15 per accommodation per night (maximum GBP 75 per stay)
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms
  • Food and water bowls

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Hair salon
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Location highlights

  • In a national park
  • In a rural location
  • Near a train station
  • On a river

Things to do

  • 9-hole golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing
  • Free children's club
  • Gym
  • Indoor tennis court
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 95 units
  • Banquet hall
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per accommodation, per night (maximum GBP 75 per stay)
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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 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 GBP 75 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
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

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Macdonald Spey Valley Golf Country Club Apartment AVIEMORE
Macdonald Spey Valley Golf Country Club Apartment
Macdonald Spey Valley Golf Country Club AVIEMORE
Macdonald Spey Valley Golf Country Club
Macdonald Spey Valley Golf Country Apartment Aviemore
Macdonald Spey Valley Golf Country Apartment
Macdonald Spey Valley Golf Country Aviemore
Macdonald Spey Valley Golf Country
Macdonald Dalfaber Golf & Country Club Hotel Aviemore
Macdonald Spey Valley Golf & Country Club Aviemore
Macdonald Dalfaber Golf And Country Club
Macdonald Dalfaber Golf
Macdonald Spey Valley Aviemore
Macdonald Spey Valley Resort Aviemore
Macdonald Spey Valley Resort Aparthotel
Macdonald Spey Valley Resort Aparthotel Aviemore

Macdonald Spey Valley Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 207 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 207 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 207 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 207 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 207 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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

Beata

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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/
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Vikram

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

10/10 Excellent

Komal

Travelled with family and small children
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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Macdonald Spey Valley Topsider

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

6/10 Okay

Miss

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness

Not sure what to make of this place

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Euan

Travelled with family

Not likely to be back

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ken

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Tired and tatty, but nothing bad

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danni

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

8/10 Good

martin

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

RAPPY

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great for families

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

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Patricia

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Andy

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

8/10 Good

Mike

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhona

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
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!).
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Functional accommodation

Nice stay, clean place, hade everything we needed. Ran out of time so didn’t get to use the other facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Would stay again - a few negatives however

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

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