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Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Indoor pool, sun loungers
2 bars/lounges
Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Property grounds
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym
The current price is AED 304
AED 364 total
includes taxes & fees
22 May - 23 May

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Clothes dryer
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Clothes dryer
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Clothes dryer
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Clothes dryer
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Clothes dryer
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Clothes dryer
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Kinlochard, The Trossachs, Aberfoyle, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 3TL

What's nearby

  • Rob Roy's Grave - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Loch Ard Forest - 23 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Ben Lomond - 30 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Queen Elizabeth Forest Park - 31 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Loch Lomond - 40 min drive - 50.8 km

Getting around

  • Balloch Station - 28 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Liz Macgregors Coffee Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Station - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Faerie Tree - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Brig o' Turk Tearoom - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Pier Cafe - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa

Upscale eco-certified hotel by the lake
At Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa, you can look forward to a terrace, mini golf, and a garden. Indulge in a manicure/pedicure, a massage, and a facial at the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and Regional cuisine. Enjoy the health club, as well as activities like racquetball/squash. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a playground and an arcade/game room.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Swimming pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), 2 outdoor tennis courts, and an indoor pool
  • Newspapers in the lobby, a billiards/pool table, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 55 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 30-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, Hungarian, Polish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 18 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Rafters Bar and Bistro
  • The Garden Restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1904
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 18.00 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property charges consumption-based electricity fees.

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Forest Hills Macdonald Hotel
Macdonald Forest
Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel
Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel Stirling
Macdonald Forest Hills Stirling
Macdonald Forest Hotel
Macdonald Hotel Forest Hills
Macdonald Forest Hills & Spa
Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel Spa
Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa Hotel
Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa Stirling
Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa Hotel Stirling

Frequently asked questions

Does Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

Yes, Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa located?

This family-friendly Stirling hotel is located on a lake, 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Go Country, Forest Hills Water Sport Centre, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Doon Hill and Fairy Knowe and Aberfoyle Golf Club. Rob Roy's Grave and Duke's Pass are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 334 out of 819 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 288 out of 819 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 819 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 819 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 819 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rhona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and relaxing stay, great food, comfy bed, loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Comfortable, high quality with lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money and beautiful location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A warm welcome from efficient knowledgeable staff. The room was spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area and very well presented hotel. Staff were friendly and facilities were great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in a very quiet, beautiful area of Scotland surrounded by outstanding scenery. Our room was huge and was well appointed, staff were friendly and restaurant for dinner was lovely. Breakfast was abit disappointing, food and drinks cold, no toast and not much left in buffet. Not sure if this was down to lack of staff but those there were very obliging. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views. Friendly staff. Rooms could be doing with a bit of attention just like cleaning grout, filling cracks. We had 3 alcoholic drinks, a starter and 2 mains and it was 99.00 to give idea of pricing. I would definitely go back but for longer to enjoy the spa and watersports. X
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice hotel in lovely surroundings, could do with some upgrading around the edges but a very relaxing stay with great views Young waitress serving during the days was very helpful Restaurant service a bit chaotic but a nice view from table
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
was good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

sabina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful large room. Great value. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful secluded location. Good spa and gym facilities. We stayed in a self catering lodge, which was spacious and well equipped with excellent views of the loch. Food at the restaurant was nothing special and limited choice. Areas of the property could do with some maintenance, including lighting, overflowing drains, flooded paths. Hotel staff were not the most friendly or efficient, but got the job done- we weren’t even asked if we enjoyed our stay…
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Beautiful location friendly staff and relaxing hot

The hotel staff were really nice and friendly. The food was lovely and reasonably priced The leisure facilities was clean and fairly modern. Only down side was the noise in the room, I was on a ground floor room and could clearly hear the occupants above with someone obviously leaving early I would suggest requesting an upstairs room if you can.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Country Hotel

We had a very nice room. Very comfortable bed and really good size. It had a sofa and 2 comfortable winged chairs. Very nice views over the loch and due to the time of years snow topped mountains.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Forest hills

Very nice comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Abdul

Liked: Amenities
Great location with wonderful views .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location with great views over Loch Ard and plenty of parking available onsite. Stay was enjoyable although Hotel needs a bit of updating in places. Overall experience was spoiled by the terrible restaurant service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The external of the hotel is tired looking. We stayed in a luxury room which was spacious but furniture was tired and the bed creaked noisily when making the slightest move.There was mould staining in the bath sealant. The staff were very welcoming and helpful. The hotel is set in a beautiful location and there are stunning views across Loch Ard. I enjoyed the food .the rstraunt is very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All was good except the tv remote. The batteries were held in with duct tape, which did nothing as you had to hold them in if you wanted the remote to work, hardly 4 star. Apart from that we both enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend retreat bliss

Amazing location, the hotel grounds were beautiful, very friendly staff, food was fabulous, bedroom was bigger than I expected, cannot fault this hotel. Would defintely go back for another visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and beautiful setting
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely property with very good leisure facilities perfect room size and Lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
stunning grounds, room big and even had a bathtub, staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Juliana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We had a lovely stay in this hotel. Rooms are spacious but would benefit from some renovation as they are quite old. Swimming pool was quite good. I really lived the steam room with added fragrance. Sauna was good too. Area around the hotel is stunning offering nature walks, water sports and peaceful rest. The restaurant service however left mixed feelings. Its the first time I’ve ever seen supplement charge for all breakfast menu meals but English breakfast (£7 if you want anything else and doesn’t matter you already paid for your breakfast). Oh, also, if you want latte or capuccino, get ready to pay an extra £4 per cup. Buffet was surprisingly small and most items were gone very quickly (on the first day all deli was gone and was filled only when few people asked about it and next day all jam jars were empty too). Also, restaurant staff was a bit arrogant and there is definitely lack of training and understanding what customer service is. Dinner menu is ok but taste wise nothing special and honestly prices were too high for such an average meal. Overall its a nice place if you’re not a foodie and can munch your full English every day
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We couldn't believe how fantastic this place was,,the grounds were stunning and was the scenery,,we had the deluxe room with a view and seating balcony,the place was spotless and the staff were very polite and approachable,,will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service
Nice staff,hotel getting a bit tired and expensive but still enjoyed stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024