Located within the Cairngorm National Park, the Macdonald Morlich Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort is part of the Macdonald Aviemore Resort which features a collection of 4-star hotels, 7 restaurants and bars, as well as extensive leisure facilities including an on-site cinema and is the Winner of Resort Hotel of the Year in Scotland – Scottish Hospitality Awards 2019. There is a championship golf course nearby. The 4-star rooms at the Macdonald Morlich Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort all feature a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom with a bath or shower and free WiFi. With contemporary design features in public areas and bedrooms, some rooms featuring great views of the National Park or Craigellachie Nature Reserve. Within this hotel you’ll find Giovanni’s Italian Ristorante, serving authentic pasta and pizza dishes. Guests have access to a wide range of dining options across the resort, not just the restaurant in their hotel. Other restaurants within a few minutes’ walk include Spey Burger in Macdonald Aviemore Hotel and Aspects Restaurant in the Macdonald Highlands Hotel, both Spey Burger and Giovanni's are seasonal restaurants. Guests staying in Macdonald Morlich Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort have free access to the resort’s leisure facilities within Aviemore Activity Center. Located a short 2-minute walk across the resort the center includes a large leisure pool, soft play, children’s activity rooms, gym and café.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Macdonald Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.0
Facilities
7.6
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
7.1
Location
8.7
Free Wifi
6.6
Low score for Aviemore
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Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Giovanni's Italian
    • Cuisine
      Italian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Macdonald Morlich Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Spa
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Ski
  • Ski pass vendor
  • Ski rental on site
  • Ski school
    Additional charge
  • Ski storage
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Movie nights
    Additional charge
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Kids' club
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Playground
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Chapel/Shrine
  • Elevator
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Shallow end
  • Waterslide
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Kids' pool
  • Locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Steam room
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Makeup services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Waterslide
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Hungarian

House rules
Macdonald Morlich Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
VisaMastercardCash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

When booking 7 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Please note, bed configuration requests are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.

Please be aware that some restaurants including Spey Burger at Macdonald Aviemore Resort will be seasonal, but at least one of the restaurants will be open during low season.

The credit/debit card used to book the Advance Purchase rate must be presented to reception on arrival at the hotel. Please note that failure to do so will result in an alternative payment method being required.

For guests staying on a Dinner, Bed and Breakfast package you can enjoy a £25 spend towards food in one of our restaurants.

Children aged 12 and under can stay and take breakfast for free when sharing a suitable room with two adults. Child dinner will be charged separately dependent on menu chosen.

Please be aware that Thunder in the Glens event will be taking place on resort from the 22nd - 24th August 2025 inclusive. This event will cause elevated noise levels due to being a motorcycle event, and there will also be live music being played around the resort until late evening.

Please inform Macdonald Morlich Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Macdonald Morlich Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort

  • Macdonald Morlich Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Skiing
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Kids' club
    • Manicure
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Beauty services
    • Bar crawls
    • Body wrap
    • Swimming pool
    • Horseback riding
    • Locker rooms
    • Body treatments
    • Bicycle rental
    • Waxing services
    • Movie nights
    • Fitness
    • Facial treatments
    • Pedicure
    • Makeup services
    • Steam room
    • Body scrub
  • Macdonald Morlich Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort has 1 restaurant:

    • Giovanni's Italian
  • Check-in at Macdonald Morlich Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Macdonald Morlich Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort on this page.

  • Guests staying at Macdonald Morlich Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
  • Macdonald Morlich Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort is 1,000 feet from the center of Aviemore. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Macdonald Morlich Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort include:

    • Double
    • Suite
  • The prices at Macdonald Morlich Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.