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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 centre and an indoor tennis court are offered, and apartments have conveniences such as fridges and microwaves. Fellow travellers like the helpful staff and overall property condition.
Languages
English, Polish
At a glance
Property size
95 apartments
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out
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 cots (infant beds)
Free children's club
Pets
Pets allowed (2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Food and water bowls available
Internet
WiFi in public areas*
WiFi in rooms*
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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 transport
Free self-parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Family friendly
Free children's club
Playground
Kitchenette
Fridge
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
Hairdryer
Living spaces
Living room
Dining room
Entertainment
TV with satellite service
Pool or billiards table
Games 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 any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Handrails in stairwells
No lifts
Pool hoist on site
Step-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 centre
Outdoor tennis courts
Indoor tennis courts
Golf course on site
Fishing on site
Bike hire 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 Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
WiFi is available in guest rooms 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 lifts.
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 that you 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 social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Macdonald Spey Valley Resort and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as fishing, and practise 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 on-site 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 fridge.
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
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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
22 Dec 2024
Functional accommodation
Nice stay, clean place, hade everything we needed. Ran out of time so didn’t get to use the other facilities.
James
James, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
18 Dec 2024
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
Robert, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
10 Dec 2024
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
David, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
24 Nov 2024
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.
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
17 Nov 2024
Verified traveller
3-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
26 Oct 2024
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.
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3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
1 Oct 2024
Scott
Scott, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 Aug 2024
Verified traveller
4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
17 Aug 2024
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
JULIE, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
19 July 2024
Mark
Mark, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
18 July 2024
Fraser
Fraser, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 July 2024
Nice and peaceful
very spacious accommodation, lovely quiet area, and only 10 minute walk to town
Eamonn
Eamonn, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
31 May 2024
Karell William
Karell William, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
31 May 2024
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
Ershad Hussain Basha, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
26 May 2024
Paul
Paul, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
20 May 2024
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
Vishal, 3-night family trip
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6/10 Good
18 May 2024
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
Yvonne, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 May 2024
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
Paul, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
8 May 2024
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.
Pamella
Pamella, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
1 May 2024
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
15 Apr 2024
Nice property for the money we paid will defiantly be back. Staff in the restraunt were amazing with the kids
Barry
Barry, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
7 Apr 2024
Graeme
Graeme, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
4 Apr 2024
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
Brhane, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 Mar 2024
Apart from dated decor, the accommodation is clean and Very comfortable. This was our second stay and we will definitely be back.