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Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property

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Indoor pool, sun loungers
2 bars/lounges
Terrace/patio
Sauna, body treatments, aromatherapy, deep-tissue massages, body wraps
Property grounds

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Kinlochard, The Trossachs, Aberfoyle, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 3TL
  • Go Country, Forest Hills Water Sport Centre
    8 min walk
  • Rob Roy's Grave
    6 min drive
  • Loch Ard Forest
    23 min drive
  • Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)
    74 min drive

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Double Bed

  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Stirling

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 family-friendly hotel is 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and 31.6 mi (50.8 km) from Loch Lomond.

What's nearby

  • Rob Roy's Grave - 6 min drive
  • Loch Ard Forest - 23 min drive
  • Ben Lomond - 30 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

  • ‪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

Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa offers 55 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Digital television is provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 outdoor tennis courts and a health club are featured at the hotel. In addition to an indoor pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 55 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. 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.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 9:30 AM.
The Garden Restaurant - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.
Rafters Bar and Bistro - This bistro specializes in Regional cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
24-hour room service is available.

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

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
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
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

Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 323 out of 783 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 270 out of 783 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 783 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 783 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 783 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roschelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and stay. The only area for improvement is the front desk and restaurant manager relationship should be more cohesive for in-room dining (which we prefer to restaurant dining). Guests should not have to ask the front desk about in room menus and dining options, and then be told to ask the restaurant manager the same questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth Sasha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view of the lake from our room window was lovely! Our visit was too short though and I did not get to use the pool or spa facilities. Will aim to stay at least 2 nights if we do go back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

6/10 Okay

Abdul

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

10/10 Excellent

Navsharan

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohmmed

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

8/10 Good

George, Westhill

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Strange rules for booking meal slots for guests. The Hotel seems to have a meal capacity that does not align with number of hotel guests. For example, you can be stranded at hotel (if you have a drink and cannot therefore drive that evening) without an option to eat any food on that particular evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing and beautiful
My wife and I had a great stay at the McDonald resort. Our room had spectacular views across the front lawn and loch. The room was beautiful but our only comment would be that for such a large room the TV should be bigger. We just relaxed in the room rather than going for dinner. We ordered room service and the food was great! Bedding and bed was great and we had a great sleep. Would definitely recommend to any couple wanting a relaxing break.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber M, Golden

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Bret

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Emlyn

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The grounds are stunning. The view is lovely. The room was a good size and very comfortable. The staff were friendly. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely property in a beautiful setting with great views of the Loch. The staff are friendly and helpful. The food is good and not over priced. The pool is good for swimming lengths. The grounds are extensive with games like chess and checkers available to play. Drinks in the sun on the terrace are a must.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

carol

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Lovely large room with balcony and beautiful view of the loch. Furniture was a little worn in places. Cleaners were quick and efficient. Food was of a good quality but supplements were quite expensive for alternative breakfast options. Had a wonderful massage in the spa.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024