Macdonald Aviemore Resort

From autumnal walks to winter snow sports, the Scottish Highlands are a wild and beautiful playground at all times of year.

Explore them with today’s Big Deal on a two-night stay in the Macdonalds Aviemore Resort Highlands Hotel.

Situated in a romantic woodland setting, the Aviemore resort offers magnificent facilities.

Boosted by a recent £7 million investment, these include a 3D cinema, several high-class restaurants, the challenging Spey Valley Golf Course, and luxury brand shopping outlets.

Christmas present

This offer is valid from now until the end of March 2017. You could use this offer for a pre-Christmas getaway and take a welcome break from the festive preparations.

It would also make a very generous Christmas gift for your nearest and dearest.

Two night break

Available seven days a week, this offer is for two people to enjoy a two night mini-break in a classic double or twin room at the Highlands Hotel in the Macdonald Aviemore Resort.

The deal includes breakfast on both mornings and a three course set dinner on the first night.

As well as late check out to 1pm, the offer includes a £10 spend on additional food and beverage spend in the resort.

Macdonald Aviemore Resort offers guests many restaurants including the new Scottish Steakhouse and Spey Valley Sports Bar and Carvery.

Whether you want a relaxed family dinner, a healthy poolside snack, a sophisticated dinner for two, or a mouth-watering steak, you’ll find the perfect restaurant Macdonald Aviemore Resort.

There is a £30 supplement per night for Friday and Saturday night stays (£60 total supplement if staying Friday and Saturday).

Local produce

Dinner options put the emphasis on modern Scottish cuisine. Menus vary but typical dishes include the finest aged Scottish beef and traditional favourites such as Cullen Skink.

Optional extras

For a spot of additional pampering, there is the option to upgrade to a newly refurbished classic room for £20 per night.

Family friendly

Bring the kids for a magical break in the Highlands. If the Scottish weather does its worst, that’s just an excuse to enjoy the attractions of the Aviemore Activity Centre, a fully-supervised play centre for all ages. Supplements apply.

Indoors or outdoors

The Resort will keep you occupied with dining, diving into the pool or driving that immense par 5 – the longest hole in Scotland – on the Dave Thomas-designed Championship golf course.

Of course, the Highland Hotel is also on the doorstep of some of Scotland’s most majestic scenery, ideal for wildlife spotting, invigorating hikes, mountain biking or simply admiring the view.

Happy guests

The Macdonalds Highlands Hotel has kept plenty of TripAdvisor users happy, as recent contributions confirm:

‘Relax in central Aviemore. The hotel has large rooms with a huge bed, armchairs, bath and shower, all you need for a short break. The room was at the back facing the A9 but there was no traffic noise. Breakfast was buffet style, all you could eat and the chef will give advice on weather and things to do around Aviemore! The hotel has access to leisure facilities if you want and is a few minute’s walk from the shops and restaurants…’

This TripAdvisor reviewer was a regular who appreciated the resort’s recent refurbishments:

‘We have stayed in this hotel every year since 2008… This year it was obvious that a great deal of time, money and resource has been applied to make the guest experience special. The reception and bar staff were warm, professional and friendly. Our room was newly decorated, clean and comfortable and breakfast was delicious. We had a very pleasant stay.’

This Big Deal offers an enticing opportunity to hit the hills, enjoy the scenic splendour, soak up the romance of a Cairngorms sunset or just treat the kids to a bracing break from the iPads.

As we mentioned, it would also make a wonderful Christmas present.

A couple of nights in the Highland Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort will always add sparkle to the start of the year.