About this property

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 Highland Fish Bar in Macdonald Aviemore Hotel and Aspects Restaurant in the Macdonald Highlands Hotel, both Highland Fish Bar 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 (8.8)

    • 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 king bed
1 full bed
1 king bed
1 full bed
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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

House rules

Macdonald Morlich Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation 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.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
VisaMastercard Cash 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 Highland Fish Bar 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.