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Macdonald Spey Valley Resort

3.0 star property
Riverfront aparthotel in Aviemore with golf course and indoor pool

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Gym
Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
TV
Terrace/patio
Nestled by the river, Macdonald Spey Valley Resort offers an idyllic retreat with a golf course and playground. Unwind in the sauna or steam room, enjoy cycling or fishing on site, and connect with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Separate bedrooms
  • Kitchenette
  • Lounge area

Main amenities (12)

  • 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 (6)

  • Children's club (free)
  • Playground on site
  • Kitchenette
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate dining area
  • Living room
The current price is CA $338
CA $406 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 18 - Jun 19

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Classic Three Bedroom Apartment

Classic Three Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

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

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Classic Collection Two Bedroom Apartment (View)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • 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

Highlights

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

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Classic One Bedroom Apartment

Classic One Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 549 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
3 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 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

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle

Macdonald Lochanhully Woodland Club

  • Pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet-friendly
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About the area

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
  • Craigellachie National Nature Reserve - 4 min drive - 5.3 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

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Property size

    • 95 apartments
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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
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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
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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
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Children

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

Pets

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

Internet

    • WiFi in public areas*
    • WiFi in rooms*
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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
  • Hair dryer
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

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)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Hair salon
  • Banquet hall

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
  • Tennis on site
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Fishing on site
  • Golf course on site
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking 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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club
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.

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Reviews

7.8

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Macdonald Spey Valley Topsider

Property was very comfortable with a lovely river view.
4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Miss, 3-night family trip
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6/10 Good

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.
Euan, 5-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Ken, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

David, 3-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

martin, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

RAPPY, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great for families

Great. Lovely chalet in good location. Enjoyed dinner at the restaurant too.
Claire, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Patricia, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent accomodation and facilities. Had a fantastic stay
Andy, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Mike, 7-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!).
Rhona, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Functional accommodation

Nice stay, clean place, hade everything we needed. Ran out of time so didn’t get to use the other facilities.
James, 2-night family trip
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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
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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
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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
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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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8/10 Very good

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.
Karen, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Philip, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Scott, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

4-night family trip
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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
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