You can look forward to an adjacent golf course, a terrace, and shopping on site at Macdonald Morlich Hotel. Tee up with amenities like a driving range at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or steam room, and indulge in a body treatment, a massage, or a body wrap. The on-site Mediterranean cuisine theme restaurant, Giovannis Italian, serves dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as 2 coffee shops/cafes and a garden.
Located in Aviemore, Macdonald Morlich Hotel is next to a golf course and near a train station. Cairngorms National Park and Speyside Wildlife reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Strathspey Steam Railway and Inshriach Nursery. Traveling with kids? Consider Landmark Forest Adventure Park and The Lost Labyrinth. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding. Visit our Aviemore travel guide
PH22 1PN, Scotland, Aviemore, Macdonald Aviemore Resort, Next to the Conference Center
What's nearby
Cairngorms National Park
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Spey Valley Golf Course
1 min walk - 0.2 km
Strathspey Steam Railway
4 min walk - 0.4 km
Speyside Wildlife
2 min drive - 2.0 km
Rothiemurchus Estate Visitor Centre
2 min drive - 2.0 km
Getting around
Aviemore Station
4 min walk
Inverness (INV)
52 min drive
Restaurants
The Winking Owl
7 min walk
The Inverdruie Restaurant
5 min drive
Old Post Office Cafe Gallery
10 min drive
The Boat Country Inn & Restaurant
10 min drive
Route 7 Café
4 min drive
About this property
Macdonald Morlich Hotel
Upscale family-friendly hotel adjacent to a golf course
You can look forward to a terrace, shopping on site, and 2 coffee shops/cafes at Macdonald Morlich Hotel. Tee up with amenities like a driving range at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or steam room, and indulge in a body treatment, a massage, or a body wrap. The on-site Mediterranean cuisine theme restaurant, Giovannis Italian, serves dinner. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.
Other perks at this hotel include:
An indoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
Free self parking
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and a front-desk safe
A banquet hall, wedding services, and concierge services
Room features
All 64 individually furnished rooms boast comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping
Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Macdonald Morlich Hotel?
As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macdonald Morlich Hotel on Nov 4, 2026 start from ¥16,115, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Macdonald Morlich Hotel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Macdonald Morlich Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Macdonald Morlich Hotel?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Macdonald Morlich Hotel located?
This family-friendly Aviemore hotel is located in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of Spey Valley Golf Course, Strathspey Steam Railway, and River Spey. Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre and Craigellachie National Nature Reserve are also within 1 mi (2 km). Aviemore Station is only a 4-minute walk.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Macdonald Morlich Hotel Reviews
7.6
Good
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We stayed here for a week and found everything top class. We ate in three different restaurants each of which were very good. The staff throughout were very friendly and attentive.
We will definitely be back for a return visit.
There is so much to do and see within hotel grounds it’s in a great location, the staff are friendly, helpful, polite and lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Kirsty
Feb 1, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel /resort is great rooms and e spacious and staff are friendly, had a meal in restaurant steak house was delicious, breakfast was ok basic sausage egg bacon beans potato scone toast and cereals and yoghurt and fruit if u want stay a bit more healthier , would say some of breakfast items were very over cooked tho
We had a lovely stay at the hotel. The staff were extremely polite and professional, making us feel very welcome from start to finish. Our room was clean, comfortable, and the heating was amazing — we felt warm and cosy throughout our stay. We also dined at the restaurants and the food was really tasty, with excellent service. Overall, a great experience and we would definitely recommend this stay to others.
Lovely hotel, quiet location but close to the town. Lots going on in the leisure complex too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Wayne
Apr 10, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The Morlich was closed for the night I booked, stayed in a different hotel on the complex.
Room clean and tidy.
Didn’t use the dining facilities, breakfast at £25 a head too expensive even though I can claim it back.
Friendly welcome at reception, our room was spacious, clean and bed very comfy, bathroom very clean with super hot shower. Breakfast was tasty and plentiful, I can't fault our stay. Had a great time and will return again.
The rooms are older, the soundproofing is worse, the lift is still broken, but overall it's more comfortable and the restaurant is nice with lots of breakfast options.
We happened to be staying on one of their Santa Claus weekends and the atmosphere was lovely with lots of excited kids. The staff were great dressed in xmas jerseys and a lot of elves about. The hotel was very warm and welcoming the staff excellent, and a very comfortable room.
The room was good. Comfy bed. Clean.
Breakfast average. Good parking.
Check in was absolutely absurd. Arrived at 3:00 and did not get into room until 4.30!!
It appears if you do not book direct you are shunted to the back of the queue and that includes Expedia
They give you deals and then treat you like third class citizens.
No explanations - no apologies. Absolute disgrace!
Can’t fault MacDonald Hotels. The service was excellent in the restaurant and at reception. The TV and heating worked and the bed was comfortable. I only hope you are treating your staff well and paying them well over the minimum wage.
The room was lovely and very comfortable. I did book the Morlich however for some reason was told on arrival it was the Highland hotel . No reason given .
Overall a very comfortable experience. This is the second time we stayed in Macdonald's hotel, opted for half board and loved our meals everynight. Breakfast was great, would be nice to have meatfree options for vegetarians, even if not in buffet but can offer to prepare it if requested, still loved scones and beans and pancakes, kind and caring staff.
This large complex is an easy walk to the Main Street in Aviemore. Train and bus station, shopping and walking. The restaurants are great. We didn’t bring bathing suits so can’t comment about the indoor water park.
Macdonalds Aviemore Resort looking tired. We paid for an upgrade so had a lovely room.
The resort closes earlier than advertised so we did not get the time to go use the pool facilities
The Italian restaurant was closed and Aspects was poor service. Maybe because they were the only restaurant available!
Overall disappointing experience at Macdonalds Aviemore
Pros - lovely hotel. Clean and tidy. Staff polite, friendly and helpful. Great location. Excellent breakfast.
Cons - someone in room nearby smoking in their room and the smell travelling into our bathroom. Bed and pillows not very comfortable. Wakened at 6am every morning with loud doors creaking and banging closed. Unsure if this was the cleaning staff.