Macdonald Spey Valley Resort

3.5 star property
Family-friendly aparthotel in Aviemore with golf course and indoor pool

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

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Separate bedrooms
  • Laundry facilities
  • Gym
  • Lounge area
Main amenities
  • 95 smoke-free apartments
  • Golf course
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • WiFi in the lobby
  • Free children's club
  • Indoor and outdoor tennis courts
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
Feel at home
  • Children's club (free)
  • Playground on site
  • Kitchenette
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate dining area
  • Living room

Room options

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Classic Three Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
3 bedrooms
  • 54 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Classic Collection Two Bedroom Apartment (View)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Classic Extra One Bedroom Apartment with Log Fire

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Classic Family Chalet

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 549 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Classic One Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Spacious Extra Two Bedroom Apartment ( Log Fire)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Classic Two Bedroom Chalet

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 549 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Spacious Extra Three Bedroom Apartment ( Log Fire)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
3 bedrooms
Hair dryer
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Spacious Two Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Dalfaber Drive, Aviemore, Scotland, PH22 1ST

What's nearby

  • Strathspey Steam Railway - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Spey Valley Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Speyside Wildlife - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Rothiemurchus Estate Visitor Centre - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Loch Morlich - 10 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Inverness (INV) - 40 min drive
  • Carrbridge Station - 10 min drive
  • Kingussie Station - 19 min drive
  • Aviemore Station - 21 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Cheese & Tomatin - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Boathouse Cafe Loch Morlich - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Luxury Woodland Lodges at Macdonald Aviemore Resort - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Route 7 Café - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Old Bridge Inn - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Macdonald Spey Valley Resort

Macdonald Spey Valley Resort features a golf course and a free kids' club. You can splash around at the indoor pool, grab a bite to eat at the restaurant, or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A fitness center and an indoor tennis court are offered, and apartments have conveniences like refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff and overall property condition.

Languages

English, Polish

At a glance

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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 more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Free children's club

Pets

  • Pets allowed (2 total)*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
  • Food and water bowls available

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to a ski area, ski runs, and ski lifts
  • Snowboarding and downhill skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Internet

  • WiFi available (GBP 15 per stay)

Parking and transportation

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

Family friendly

  • Free children's club
  • Playground

Kitchenette

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Arcade/game room

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

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

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 elevators
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (with limits)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Hair salon
  • Banquet hall
  • Front desk (limited hours)

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Outdoor tennis courts
  • Indoor tennis courts
  • Golf course on site
  • Fishing on site
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Theme parks 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 rooms

Special features

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guestrooms for GBP 15 per stay (rates may vary)
  • WiFi is available in public areas for GBP 15 per stay (rates may vary)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per accommodation, per night (maximum GBP 75 per stay)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
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 accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
This property is professionally cleaned.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Macdonald Spey Valley Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Macdonald Spey Valley Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Macdonald Spey Valley Resort?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Macdonald Spey Valley Resort?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 15 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Macdonald Spey Valley Resort?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Macdonald Spey Valley Resort?
Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Macdonald Spey Valley Resort and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities such as fishing, and practice your swing at the golf course. Enjoy a swim in the indoor pool or use the aparthotel's other amenities, which include a sauna and a steam room. Macdonald Spey Valley Resort also has an arcade and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Macdonald Spey Valley Resort?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does Macdonald Spey Valley Resort have a kitchen or kitchenette?
Yes, there is a kitchenette which also includes a stovetop, an oven, and a refrigerator.
What's the area around Macdonald Spey Valley Resort like?
Macdonald Spey Valley Resort is located by the river, a short 2-minute walk from Cairngorm Brewery and 4 minutes' walk from Spey Valley Championship Golf Course.

Macdonald Spey Valley Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

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.
Robert, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
David, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Ok stay at best.
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.
2-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

2 night stay
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
JULIE, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Mark, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Fraser, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice and peaceful
very spacious accommodation, lovely quiet area, and only 10 minute walk to town
Eamonn, 3-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good

Karell William, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

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 !! 😢
Ershad Hussain Basha, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Paul, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good family stay
It’s a nice place to stay with family but needs some better cushions on the sofa and some basic renovations
Vishal, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Yvonne, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Paul, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice location
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.
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Kitchen
Bathroom
Main bedroom
Pamella, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Michael, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice property for the money we paid will defiantly be back. Staff in the restraunt were amazing with the kids
Barry, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Graeme, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

There's nothing to like about this place. Beds and sofas are filthy and full of animals hair . We spent hours cleaning the rooms. I'm very disappointed. The only thing kids may like is the swimming pool. By the way there is a bar infront of the swimming pool with full wide clear glass. But you're in luck if they let you in. We've been told it is fully booked and to try another day. Customer service is poor. They're not consistent with their information. If you travel with kids try other options this place is not family friendly place.
Brhane, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Apart from dated decor, the accommodation is clean and Very comfortable. This was our second stay and we will definitely be back.
Donna, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Frances, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

I like the Spey Valley apartments cause they are spacious for a family with 2 kids. Great location getting into town and lots of food options around. What can be better: - we payed for 4 people but the apartment was set up for 2 and we needed to ask for extra bedding and towels. The pool is only 25 degrees and it’s too cold for a play. The restaurant can be more encouraging for people to eat and spend time there.
Alexandra, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location within a wonderful setting. Lodge was ideal and had everything we needed.
Jason, 3-night family trip
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