Had a short break here with my husband and 21 yr old son. Booked directly with macdonald resorts so that I could ensure we stayed in a refurbished apartment as I had reservations after reading some reviews. Got a lovely Cosy lodge nearby reception , pool and restaurant. The staff could not have been more polite and friendly. Food in restaurant was lovely too. Facilities are great and so much to do in surrounding area.

My family have owned here for 30 years and have seen the whole site grow from a load of wooden chalets with a few brick lodges, to many more properties and a full sports & leisure centre with dining facilities - plus the village centre being torn down, rebuilt & much improved on what used to be there.
However the Dalfaber timeshare units are looking really tired, especially Lodge 5.
Despite that, this lodge has one of the best positions overlooking the 4th tee on the golf course, with views to the river Spey & the Cairngorms (inc ski area) in the distance.
It's a 3 bedroom 2 bathroom - 2 doubles, 1 twin plus there's a sofabed in the large living room. A lovely large log fire with plenty of logs supplied is one way to warm the place, if you don't like the electric heaters.
There's a covered & enclosed veranda off the living room giving more space to relax while looking out over the beautiful countryside.

We stayed in Patio 6 for a week as part of a free week's holiday incentive through Macdonald Hotels.Although the accommodation was not a refurbished Patio it nevertheless was clean and was more than adequate for our needs.We did have a look at some of the refurbished properties on site and they look fantastic.
Aviemore is a great base for all sorts of activities - from walking, visiting the distlleries (recommend Glenfidich) and breweries (Caingorm brewery) to the great golf on offer at Spey Valley Championsip GC (recommend that you try and get Macdonald free golf vouchers off ebay).

Timeshare exchange was of same standard (5 star) relinquished by us. Had the most comfortable bedding. Patio apartment appears to have been recently refurbished. Fully equipped kitchen. Beautiful surroundings.

Unfortunately whilst sleeping someone entered our unit and took all belongings left in the kitchen (money, credit cards, cameras, etc) and also the hired car parked outside. Management and staff were extremely helpful even waiving overseas phone call charge made by the police from our unit. However it would have made a huge difference had transport to Aviemore train station been provided when we had to go to Inverness Airport on same day. The 20 minute walk in downpour rain was extremely tough on us considering our demoralised frame of mind. Also reception not manned between 10 pm and 8 am should be reconsidered. Also recommend more security is put in place.