At Macdonald Morlich Hotel, travelers enjoy the 18-hole golf course, families relax in the indoor pool, and the sauna offers rejuvenating massages. Giovannis Italian restaurant serves delicious dinners. Guests appreciate free in-room WiFi and on-site shopping.
Located in Aviemore, Macdonald Morlich Hotel is next to a golf course and near a train station. Cairngorms National Park and Speyside Wildlife reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Strathspey Steam Railway and Landmark Forest Adventure Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Cairngorm Reindeer Herd and Highland Wildlife Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, downhill skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging. Visit our Aviemore travel guide
Macdonald Aviemore Resort, Next to the Conference Center, Aviemore, Scotland, PH22 1PN
What's nearby
Cairngorms National Park
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Spey Valley Golf Course
1 min walk - 0.2 km
Strathspey Steam Railway
4 min walk - 0.4 km
Craigellachie National Nature Reserve
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Rothiemurchus Estate Visitor Centre
3 min drive - 2.0 km
Getting around
Aviemore Station
4 min walk
Inverness (INV)
52 min drive
Restaurants
High Range
10 min walk
Cairngorm Hotel
5 min walk
The Winking Owl
7 min walk
The Inverdruie Restaurant
5 min drive
Route 7 Café
4 min drive
About this property
Macdonald Morlich Hotel
Upscale family-friendly hotel next to a golf course
You can look forward to a terrace, shopping on-site and 2 coffee shops/cafes at Macdonald Morlich Hotel. Tee up with amenities such as a driving range at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or steam room, and indulge in a facial, a body wrap or a manicure/pedicure. The on-site Mediterranean cuisine theme restaurant, Giovannis Italian, serves dinner. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
An indoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers
Free self-parking
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and express check-out
Express check-in, a 24-hour front desk and a porter/bellboy
Room features
All 64 individually furnished rooms include comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Available in some public areas: WiFi (GBP 10 per stay)
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
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
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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
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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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 on-site for a fee.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 4 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 18.00 for adults and from GBP 12.50 for children
Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: GBP 10 per stay (rates may vary)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
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
We should mention
Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or health club without adult supervision
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
Macdonald Aviemore
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
Macdonald Morlich Hotel Hotel Aviemore
Frequently asked questions
Does Macdonald Morlich Hotel have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Macdonald Morlich Hotel?
As of 11 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macdonald Morlich Hotel on 16 Mar 2026 start from ฿3,491, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Macdonald Morlich Hotel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Macdonald Morlich Hotel?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Macdonald Morlich Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Macdonald Morlich Hotel?
Checkout is at 11 AM.
Where is Macdonald Morlich Hotel located?
This family-friendly Aviemore hotel is located in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of Spey Valley Golf Course and Strathspey Steam Railway. Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre and Craigellachie National Nature Reserve are also within 1 mile (2 km). Aviemore Station is only a 4-minute walk.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Macdonald Morlich Hotel Reviews
7.6
Good
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8.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
7.8
Staff & service
7.2
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 454 reviews
10 - Excellent
134
Rating 8 - Good. 160 out of 454 reviews
8 - Good
160
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 454 reviews
6 - Okay
101
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 454 reviews
4 - Poor
38
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 454 reviews
2 - Terrible
21
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Keith
9 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent Room & courteous staff and a fabulous location.
We had a lovely stay at the hotel. The staff were extremely polite and professional, making us feel very welcome from start to finish. Our room was clean, comfortable, and the heating was amazing — we felt warm and cosy throughout our stay. We also dined at the restaurants and the food was really tasty, with excellent service. Overall, a great experience and we would definitely recommend this stay to others.
The room was lovely and very comfortable. I did book the Morlich however for some reason was told on arrival it was the Highland hotel . No reason given .
Friendly welcome at reception, our room was spacious, clean and bed very comfy, bathroom very clean with super hot shower. Breakfast was tasty and plentiful, I can't fault our stay. Had a great time and will return again.
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.
Macdonalds Aviemore Resort looking tired. We paid for an upgrade so had a lovely room.
The resort closes earlier than advertised so we did not get the time to go use the pool facilities
The Italian restaurant was closed and Aspects was poor service. Maybe because they were the only restaurant available!
Overall disappointing experience at Macdonalds Aviemore
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.
We happened to be staying on one of their Santa Claus weekends and the atmosphere was lovely with lots of excited kids. The staff were great dressed in xmas jerseys and a lot of elves about. The hotel was very warm and welcoming the staff excellent, and a very comfortable room.
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.
This large complex is an easy walk to the Main Street in Aviemore. Train and bus station, shopping and walking. The restaurants are great. We didn’t bring bathing suits so can’t comment about the indoor water park.
The room was not cleaned properly. 5 of the 6 glasses had lipstick / lip marks on them, there was a disposable floss item in the floor, one of the towels had a mark / stain (like fecal matter) and there were items in the drawer left from a previous guest.
The reception staff were very apologetic and quick to act on this.
The room was extremely noisy with little to no sound proofing between rooms and the built in tv speakers in the neighbouring bathroom blasting into our own.
Pros - lovely hotel. Clean and tidy. Staff polite, friendly and helpful. Great location. Excellent breakfast.
Cons - someone in room nearby smoking in their room and the smell travelling into our bathroom. Bed and pillows not very comfortable. Wakened at 6am every morning with loud doors creaking and banging closed. Unsure if this was the cleaning staff.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
2/10 Terrible
Guy
25 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff attitude unhelpful and occasionally rude, particularly on arrival. Evening meal at their Italian restaurant made me ill.
Room was clean, other facilities are dated but appeared well-maintained. Checked out early.
Avoid this place.
Guy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
6/10 Okay
Salma
14 Aug 2024
Paying for location
The hotel was tired and very expensive so you are paying for location. The room, especially the bathroom was badly finished and the shower average ..it did its job. The bedroom was small, bed ok and the view was of mountains and resort. It, however, was noisy and over-looked the bins so not much sleep was had. The Italian restaurant on site was good and catered for all tastes. Service was prompt considering the amount of customers. Breakfast was ok.
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.
Needs sprucing up on the outside, direction signs on site would have been helpful, breakfast food from the hot plate was cold other than that it was ok