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Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Upscale hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa

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Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa

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Indoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior
Deluxe Double Room (Feature)
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine
Sauna, body treatments, aromatherapy, deep-tissue massages, body wraps

Overview of Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa

Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Spa
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Check out the area

Map
Kinlochard, The Trossachs, Aberfoyle, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 3TL
  • Popular LocationLoch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park17 min drive
  • Popular LocationLoch Ard Forest23 min drive
  • Popular LocationQueen Elizabeth Forest Park31 min drive
  • AirportGlasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)75 min drive
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Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Clothes dryer
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Clothes dryer
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Family 3)

Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Family 3)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Clothes dryer
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Family 4)

Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Family 4)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Clothes dryer
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Accessible Double)

Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Accessible Double)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Clothes dryer
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Clothes dryer
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Stirling

Located in Stirling, Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa is in the mountains and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Loch Lomond and Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Go Country, Forest Hills Water Sport Centre and Scottish Real Ale Shop. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - 17 min drive
  • Loch Ard Forest - 23 min drive
  • Loch Katrine - 26 min drive
  • Queen Elizabeth Forest Park - 31 min drive
  • Loch Lomond - 40 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Faerie Tree - 6 min drive
  • Liz Macgregors Coffee Shop - 6 min drive
  • Aberfoyle Fish & Chip Shop - 6 min drive
  • The Byre Inn - 15 min drive
  • The Pier Cafe - 9 min drive

About this property

Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa

Upscale family-friendly 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 deep-tissue massage, a body wrap, and a manicure/pedicure 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
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, 1 meeting room, and a billiards/pool table
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the helpful staff and location
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
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and ovens

Languages

English, Hungarian, Polish

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–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
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • 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

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

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
For more details, 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 (maximum GBP 25.00 per stay)
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 (maximum GBP 25.00 per stay)
  • 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa?

As of Apr 22, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa on Apr 28, 2024 start from CA $131.55, 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 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).

Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 283 out of 710 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 710 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 710 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 710 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 710 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Neil

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pretty views, very good quality for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

i l

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not a 4 star 3star at most, poor, not upto standar
Corridors smelled of damp, breakfast poor only lukewarm, no variation available on set breakfast, booking was eventful due to having more than 2 dogs hotel would not let customer cancel booking fir apartments instead of hotel room, then unaware of three dogs when they agreed to it to save cancel booking, room very dated and cleaned to an average standard, not 4 star standard, hairs found on bedding and in bath on arrival , evening meal of haddock and chips only warm again, chips looked 2 days hold ( tripled cooked advertised probably cooked once each day until needed, both me and my partner had sickness and diarrhoea after this meal , desert was rubbery obviously been microwaved to cause sponge to become rubbery, health complex dirty , tiles falling off walls, some facilities not working showers being one off them , was tried to be charged for other people adding their meals and drinks to our room tab ( no security checks at complex when adding to a room number) power cut on last night, advised security lighting only no offer of any lighting for room, reception staff un helpful, waiters and staff not dressed correctly and looked scruffy, workmen working on lights during breakfast causing dust to fall on our food ( didn’t say anything in case they charged us extra for the dust) , breakfast menu very basic unless prepared to pay extra £8 supplements on top of £15 already paid, disappointing trip at a McDonald’s resort as we have stayed at other resorts and other brands
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gez

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
After driving 7 hours for my birthday weekend I could not have envisaged the catalogue of incompetence I was about to experience. Reception couldn’t find my booking despite me showing them the booking number on my phone. The girl on reception handed the hotel phone at me and told me to deal with it. I couldn’t use my own phone as the hotel wi-if was not working. Finally they gave me a room. When we got there the door was ajar and all the furniture had been pushed to the middle of the room. I went back to reception where I was told by a it was being decorated. Tried sending me to another room that was also being decorated, before putting us into a disabled room with the heating off. The temperature outside was 3 degrees. We had to go downstairs to warm up. We finally got to our room after 9pm when the room was a little warmer. When I asked to speak to a Manager I was informed he went home at 3pm but he’d contact me next day. No contact was made. Throughout this ordeal I was treated like this was my fault. There were no apologies and no attempts to compensate us. Their main focus on checking out was making sure they had my Expedia booking details so they could get their money. A beautiful hotel which should have offered an amazing experience. The hotel was not cheap but the service from the reception and management was not befitting such a lovely place. I hope all Macdonald hotels aren’t run the same. On a positive note, the bar and restaurant staff were first class.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Kris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very average
The hotel is very average and in need of modernisation. The facilities (pool, gym) are equally dated and some of the gym equipment did not work. The bar meal we had was ok - but expensive for what it is. The avocado on the nachos had seen better days and was on the turn but the pizza was nice. The breakfast is insanely expensive for what it is and you even had to paid an additional supplement of £7 for eggs Benedict. The buffet breakfast, which you order to your table, was horrible. The the food was not hot at all and it was if the food had been cooked first thing in the morning and left under a hot plate for some considerable time. The food was not fresh at all. I’ve actually never had scrambled eggs like it! They were like rubber and totally inedible. The staff were pleasant enough. The rooms were again dated but clean, comfortable and fairly large. The grounds are beautiful, but it’s a shame the hotel does not live up to the its surroundings. Would I return? No. Would I recommend? No. Was it value for money. Questionable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Beautiful Rooms & Indoor Pool
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Nearest Airport
Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)