Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa
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Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa
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Kinlochard, The Trossachs, Aberfoyle, Stirling, FK8 3TL, United Kingdom
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Located in Stirling, Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa is on a lake, a 1-minute drive from Go Country, Forest Hills Water Sport Centre and 5 minutes from David Marshall Lodge Visitor Centre. This upscale hotel is 31.6 mi (50.8 km) from Loch Lomond and 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.Show More
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3.7/5·
A great hotel. Food amazing! Nice stay for Christmas. Thanks!
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Indoor Swimming PoolHikingSaunaSpaMassage RoomFitness RoomPublic ParkingFreeBarTennis CourtBilliards Room
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Surroundings
Airport: Glasgow International Airport
(57.2 km)
Landmarks: Loch Ard
(550m)
Landmarks: Three Lochs Forest Drive
(5.7 km)
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Deluxe King Room 1 Double bed
1 Double bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private Bath
Bathtub
TV
Sea View
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Family Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Family 4)
1 Double bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private Bath
Refrigerator
TV
Microwave Oven
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Accessible Double Room
1 Double bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private Bath
TV
Sea View
Shade Curtain
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Super Deluxe Suite
1 Double bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private Bath
TV
Shade Curtain
Bedding: Blanket Or Quilt
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Standard Double Room
1 Double bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private Bath
TV
Shade Curtain
Bedding: Blanket Or Quilt
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Family Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Family 3)
1 Double bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private Bath
Refrigerator
TV
Microwave Oven
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Guest Reviews(79)
3.7/5
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness3.7
- Amenities3.7
- Location3.7
- Service3.7
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Guests praised the friendly staff, delicious breakfast variety, and comfortable, clean rooms with cozy beds and pleasant views. However, they found the food and drink pricing to be overpriced with limited menu choices. The location offers stunning views and easy access to attractions.
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December 31, 2022
A great hotel. Food amazing! Nice stay for Christmas. Thanks!
Florence
September 6, 2022
The hotel is disgusting. We were planned to stay there for 4 nights from Aug 22 but finally we stayed 1 night then moved to another hotel.
There are no reception service to check in, we were waited for 30 mins and end up 1 staff came to argue with us to say we just waited for 10 mins.
No lift, need to carry the luggage ourselves.
No heater for cold weather. Think about if in winter there are no heater, you will be freezing in the room and no one will coming to help you.
The waiter drop the food up of my clothes when serving. No apologies AT ALL.
Can’t request what’s the food you going to have. It’s all based on the waiters recommendations.
No wifi service until we paid 10 pound to the young boy in restaurant to help to set up for us.
The room had insects.
Facilities broken.
Door without lock etc…
i l
January 22, 2024
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
Gez
January 22, 2024
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 ******* 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.
John Paul
January 1, 2024
Nice place to stay. The room was great. The bar area is a little disappointing though, the 2 bar men were also responsible for preparing drinks for the restaurant which left a long queue at the bar. The drinks are overpriced, I get that the location is remote but it the prices were unreasonable. I was also so surprised that there was no room service available.
Robert A.
December 30, 2023
Serene and secluded location with excellent bedding. It ranks in the top 10 of comfy hotel pillows and mattress. Food is excellent but my chicken breast portion and accompanying veggies were minuscule and I had to order a starter afterward. Nice breakfast with quality ingredients. Area around the hotel is lovely. Would definitely stay again.
Allan
November 16, 2023
Tv problem when we arrived took three tv later to fix problem, maintenance guys were great but reception did not care ! Time we checked in a 3pm and 2.5 hours to fix the tv ! Dangerous stairs leading from bedroom to lounge area / bathroom in bedroom no reason for them to be there ? Hotel tired but suppose adds to the character of the hotel and grounds view were breathtaking.cooked breakfast was small to say the least but plenty of coffee and toast, pastries etc .checkout was surprising we ask if we could leave the car there while we had a quick walk around the reply " stay as long as you want " :-)) ladies at reception must have had a bad day the evening before lols but nice touch to let us stay longer:-))) over all nice location clean hotel maybe tired interior but adds to the character of the building and area . Would stay there again
Colin
November 15, 2023
Hotel was nice and our family room was ideal. Pool and leisure complex were great.
Breakfast was fine, although a little cold when it arrived.
Dinner tasted nice, although not great portions. Biggest area that let the hotel down was the price of food and drink. £24 for a chicken or vegetarian was OTT especially as its not exactly top notch food, plus £13 for a glass of wine and £7.85 for a pint of lager. Basically costs like this means we will not be returning.
I'm glad breakfast was included as if i had paid £25 for it i would not have been happy.
Thomas
November 12, 2023
Great stay, stunning location the views breath taking - staff were lovely, breakfast was great (black pudding prob the best I’ve tasted) lengthy wait for the cooked breakfast but they are made to order and you can help yourself to the continental selection whilst you wait. Hotel tired in places especially the leisure facility (steam room not working) but overall fab stay in a stunning location with great staff and good food.
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 15:00
Check-out: Before 11:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Cribs and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
Breakfast
TypeContinental, Full English/Irish, Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
StyleBuffet, Set menu
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Children 17 years old and under | £12.50 (approx. US$15.63) per person |
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
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Cleanliness
- 3.7/5
Cleaning & disinfecting
- Cleaning services provided by a professional company
- Rooms are disinfected between stays
Property Description
- Opened: 1904
- Number of Rooms: 55
Located in Stirling, Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa is on a lake, a 1-minute drive from Go Country, Forest Hills Water Sport Centre and 5 minutes from David Marshall Lodge Visitor Centre. This upscale hotel is 31.6 mi (50.8 km) from Loch Lomond and 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including outdoor tennis courts, a health club, and an indoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Enjoy Regional cuisine at The Garden Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 55 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Digital programming and iPod docking stations are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including outdoor tennis courts, a health club, and an indoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Enjoy Regional cuisine at The Garden Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 55 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Digital programming and iPod docking stations are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Services & Amenities
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Indoor Swimming Pool
Hiking
Sauna
SpaAdditional charge
Massage Room
Fitness Room
Public ParkingFree
Bar
Tennis Court
Billiards Room
Table Tennis Room
Restaurant
Meeting RoomAdditional charge
Multi-Function Room
Children's Playground
24-Hour Front Desk
Wi-Fi in Public AreasFree
Indoor Swimming Pool
Spa
Fitness Room
Bar
Billiards Room
Restaurant
Meeting Room
Multi-Function Room
Children's Playground
Restaurant
Restaurant
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