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Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Mountain hotel in Stirling with 2 restaurants and spa
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Indoor pool, pool loungers
2 bars/lounges
Terrace/patio
Sauna, body treatments, aromatherapy, deep-tissue massages, body wraps
Property grounds

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • 24-hour room service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk

For families (6)

  • Playground on-site
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is AU$146
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025

Room options

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Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Clothes dryer
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Clothes dryer
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Clothes dryer
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Clothes dryer
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Clothes dryer
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Clothes dryer
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Kinlochard, The Trossachs, Aberfoyle, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 3TL

What's nearby

  • Rob Roy's Grave - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Loch Ard Forest - 23 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Ben Lomond - 30 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Queen Elizabeth Forest Park - 31 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Loch Lomond - 40 min drive - 50.8 km

Getting around

  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 74 min drive
  • Balloch Station - 28 min drive
  • Alexandria Station - 31 min drive
  • Milngavie Station - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Liz Macgregors Coffee Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Station - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Faerie Tree - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Brig o' Turk Tearoom - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Pier Cafe - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa

Enjoy your visit to Stirling with a stay at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa. You can visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, body wraps or aromatherapy, and The Garden Restaurant, one of 2 restaurants, serves Regional cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Other highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include 2 bars/lounges, an indoor pool and a health club. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Hungarian, Polish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 55 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
    • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
DONE

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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Pets

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

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

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

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8 AM–9:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • 24-hour room service

Travelling with children

  • Mini golf
  • Playground

What to do

  • Racquetball/squash
  • Mini golf
  • Pool table
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1904
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Health club
  • An indoor pool
  • Arcade/games room
  • Full-service spa
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 30-inch TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Dryer

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body wraps and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Dining

The Garden Restaurant – This fine-dining restaurant specialises in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.
Rafters Bar and Bistro – This bistro specialises in Regional cuisine and serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

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

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 18.00 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night (maximum GBP 25.00 per stay)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
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. Cash is not accepted.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
This property charges consumption-based electricity fees.

Also known as

Forest Hills Macdonald Hotel
Macdonald Forest
Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel
Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel Stirling
Macdonald Forest Hills Stirling
Macdonald Forest Hotel
Macdonald Hotel Forest Hills
Macdonald Forest Hills & Spa
Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel Spa
Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa Hotel
Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa Stirling
Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa Hotel Stirling

Frequently asked questions

Does Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa 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 Forest Hills Hotel & Spa?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa and nearby?
Practise your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation on-site includes racquetball/squash. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the indoor pool. Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa also has 2 bars, a sauna and a steam room, as well as an arcade, a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring Regional cuisine.
What's the area around Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa like?
Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa is located a short 8-minute walk from Go Country, Forest Hills Water Sport Centre.

Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Nice room, great view, but very expensive
The room was lovely, with a seating area and balcony with a view over the loch which was absolutely stunning. Unfortunately the TV had no reception and the casting didn’t work which was disappointing. The breakfast was okay, but overpriced. The hotel also lost mains water due to a burst pipe in the area. This was outside of their control but meant they had to close the pool and spa which was one of the main attractions of the hotel. It was a very expensive stay just for a good view though.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Robert, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic!
Loved my stay here. My room was beautiful and spacious with a fantastic view over the gardens to the loch. Very large cosy bed, little seating area and dressing table. The bathroom was bigger than mine at home! Tea and coffee supplies were well stocked as were the complimentary toiletries. Only one drawback - shampoo but no conditioner. All staff so friendly and attentive. Breakfast was divine accompanied by the views. Can’t rate this hotel highly enough. Thank you for making my stay so enjoyable, can’t wait to return in the spring.
Aimee, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Weekend retreat bliss
Amazing location, the hotel grounds were beautiful, very friendly staff, food was fabulous, bedroom was bigger than I expected, cannot fault this hotel. Would defintely go back for another visit.
Donna, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Donna, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel with best views
One night stay for my partners birthday. Check in speedy and room was very clean and comfortable. One of the complimentary bottles of water was empty but a call to reception resolved this promptly. Bed was super comfy, views from room over the Loch were stunning. Breakfast was delicious in morning. Probably one of best hotel breakfasts ever had. Staff brilliant, location the best. Limited mobile signal on most networks and WiFi patchy but when here for a getaway, you won’t need either.
Chris, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Asked for an upgrade but straight refusal Would have been nice as the hotel was quiet !!!
Malcolm, 2-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

Lindsay, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Glenn, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Elaine, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and stay. The only area for improvement is the front desk and restaurant manager relationship should be more cohesive for in-room dining (which we prefer to restaurant dining). Guests should not have to ask the front desk about in room menus and dining options, and then be told to ask the restaurant manager the same questions.
Roschelle, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The view of the lake from our room window was lovely! Our visit was too short though and I did not get to use the pool or spa facilities. Will aim to stay at least 2 nights if we do go back.
Ruth Sasha, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely property with very good leisure facilities perfect room size and Lovely staff
Kevin, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Great location with wonderful views .
Abdul, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Navsharan, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Mohmmed, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Mark, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Strange rules for booking meal slots for guests. The Hotel seems to have a meal capacity that does not align with number of hotel guests. For example, you can be stranded at hotel (if you have a drink and cannot therefore drive that evening) without an option to eat any food on that particular evening.
George, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Relaxing and beautiful
My wife and I had a great stay at the McDonald resort. Our room had spectacular views across the front lawn and loch. The room was beautiful but our only comment would be that for such a large room the TV should be bigger. We just relaxed in the room rather than going for dinner. We ordered room service and the food was great! Bedding and bed was great and we had a great sleep. Would definitely recommend to any couple wanting a relaxing break.
Ryan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was amazing.
Amber M, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff and beautiful setting
1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We couldn't believe how fantastic this place was,,the grounds were stunning and was the scenery,,we had the deluxe room with a view and seating balcony,the place was spotless and the staff were very polite and approachable,,will definitely be back.
Fiona, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Cindy, 1-night trip
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