We visited the so called 'resort' in August 2011, for three nights as part of a package with evening meals included. We stayed at the 4* Highlands hotel thinking it would live up to the previous 4* Hotels we have stayed in - it does not!!! It has very small, outdated rooms that are in serious need of refurbishment to... More

Stayed at the Academy from 27-30 December for the second time this year and had a fantastic time. The Hotel itself is basic but very clean and an ideal base for exploring Aviemore or skiing...snow permitting! The family package for dinner bed and breakfast is great value and the food is excellent. We ate in the Italian and the Aspects... More

FANTASTIC time, yet again! We have been many times before, (I think 5), all at Christmas time. The package for families it great, plenty to do. My children are 7yrs and 11yrs. The Panto was very good. Trip to see Santa in his house is magical. Leisure facilities are excellent. The entertainment team do a brilliant job. Giovanni's Restaurant was... More

We stayed at the Macdonald Academy Hotel from Fri 23rd Sep to Sun 25th Sep. We booked a family room and a double room for 4 adults and 2 children. The rooms were very poor - in dire need of a refurb, the carpet was stained, the bath panel cracked and the bed very uncomfortable. The heating pipes work us... More

I organised a Christmas Party for 60 people with the Macdonald Hotel chain and found them to be very helpful and friendly. All of my requests were dealt with and we had an amazing party in the Peregrine Suite! All 60 guests stayed in the Aviemore Inn and everyone found there rooms to be clean, tidy and more than comfortable!... More

We have stayed in several MacDonald hotels but the Highland is one of the poorer in the group. However , what has to be borne in mind that this is a resort hotel situated in the heart of the Cairngorm National Park and catering for year round activities such as walking, cycling, golfing and skiing. As such, it is very... More

we have just returned from a short break in the lodges at aviemore. I have only one point to make and that is the supply of fire wood for the wood burner we were given a basket and once it was fininshed found that the log store was empty called reception thay came with more wood but only enough for... More

Just came back from a fantastic 2 days in the Highland Hotel in the MacDonald Resort at Aviemore. Staff were friendly and extrememly helpful. We ate in both the Aspect Restuarant and Giovanni's and the service and food were excellent.

When my husband and I booked for our 2nd visit to the resort this year we could only get booked in to the Academy hotel, however when we arrived we were welcomed by Gordon and he surprised us with an upgrade to a woodland lodge...WOW! It was absolutely magical. The surrounding area was so peaceful and tranquil. When we entered... More