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Reviews of Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa 4 stars

Kinlochard, The Trossachs, Aberfoyle, Aberfoyle, FK8 3TL, United Kingdom

#8 of 10 hotels in Aberfoyle

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 2213 hotel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    8.1

  • Value for money

    7.0

  • Free WiFi

    7.2

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  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    9.0
    We booked one night and stayed for four. Excellent value compared to others in central Scotland!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It would be nice if the bar menu was available in the restaurant. I am sure guests would happily pay a few pounds extra to sit in a nicer room.

    We loved the size of the room and the wonderful view over the loch. The grounds are amazing and the restaurant seves excellent food. Just straight forward food, nothing too fancy and good portions.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    6.0
    Gorgeous location but tired hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is just so tired and needs a renovation. Lots of little things like stained and worn fabric on armchairs, marks on the wall and shabby exteriors just took away from what could be a great hotel.

    The hotel is in a beautiful location and our room had incredible views over the loch. The grounds were nice and well maintained. Staff were friendly, our room was clean and the hotel was dog friendly.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful location, a real Scottish gem.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had booked a std double well in advance of our trip, my single, male friend booked last minute and for the same price got a double deluxe with complimentary bottled water, bath and robe! We did have a chuckle as my husband and I were in a garret room with shower only and no water (we did bring a jug of water to the room when retiring for the night). The only thing i would improve would be to have a roaring fire in the empty fireplace and real bookcases on either side in the lounge...but this wasn't a deal breaker. Breakfast is quite expensive at £26pp

    Breathtaking surroundings and beautiful grounds. We had a little standard attic room, but it was very quaint, clean, and perfectly fitted out...Elemis products. The spa was a lovely bonus, and the massaging whirlpool was worth the detour we took to book this hotel. The drive from Aberfoyle to the hotel was stunning. Highly recommended for ambience and location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    8.0
    Relaxing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tired in places and needs an upgrade.

    Stunning gardens and surroundings.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    8.0
    Would come again for spa location and amazing room and fabulous food.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff upon arrival sadly not very welcoming. Felt like as though we were interrupting them on check in. Just seemed uninviting and miserable.

    Location is amazing. Like something from a postcard. Room was fantastic with a surprise balcony and very clean

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    7.0
    Breakfast was very mediocre, Luke warm food, waited 25 mins for coffee and tea, toaster producing toast that was actuall
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Starting to look “dated”

    Brilliant Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    6.0
    It was a short overnight stay. Sadly sleep was very disturbed as you could here people walking around in the room above
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The noise insulation in the room was non-existent

    Location and Robert the waiter.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    8.0
    Great weekend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All little more attention to detail by cleaners and maintenance teams. Suite and Leisure had multiple spotlights not working, which also hid the cobwebs and dust. Plus pool side shower not working.

    Staff were brilliant and really helpful. The location is breathtaking. Leisure suite was a welcome break.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We decided to pay for a suite when booking to have a little bit of luxury and naturally we assumed the best rooms would have the best views. When we got into the room, we were shocked to find that our view was onto the carpark! Fortunately, the reception staff were on hand the help us out and relocated us. Hotel also had a dampness smell in the corridors, which was a little off-putting.

    The room we eventually got was beautiful with everything we needed and a beautiful view. Staff were very helpful, especially Liz the receptionist.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Spacious rooms. Great location and facilities

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    8.0
    Very nice! Lovely food.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are signs of needing maintenance: the balcony from our room needs painting, the tiles on the entrance steps need fixed, the chess set in the gardens need sprucing up.

    Lovely sized room,pretty grounds and amazing view.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    6.0
    Average stay away.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Restaurant staff were slow at breakfast. Poor communication. We were not welcomed in the Rafters bar as we had a dog, despite making a booking and advising we had a dog. The waiter was rude, disrespectful and unwelcoming. This resulted us in going out for dinner.

    The location was great. Beautiful view from the room. Comfortable bedding.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    7.0
    Beautiful location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a bad smell in our room from the moment we got in. Hard to describe it, like damp mixed with something. We opened the windows daily to try to get rid of it, but we couldn't. There were dirty socks in the wardrobe, left from previous guests, quite dusty, and hairs on the bathroom floor. The room definitely needs a bit of freshening up, especially for what we paid.

    Beautiful location and lovely grounds of the hotel. The room was very spacious and the bed was really comfortable. The leisure centre is perfect for the kids. Breakfast was good. We liked that there was iron in the room. Staff appeared friendly at all times

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    8.0
    Weekend break
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    So the leisure pool was cold ( ok if your a competition swimmer) but for a general jump in with kids it was too cold

    Large room , comfy bed , staff were great , Liz at desk and breakfast team were excellent

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean room , stylish en-suite, and large bed. Great price, fabulous location. Plenty to do and see. Spa access included.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    8.0
    Stunning views and relaxing location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stunning views from my room! Dog friendly and some fantastic walks around the local area including Loch Ard

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    6.0
    Not a good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not a good choice for vegetarians. A man managed to get into our room with his key. Unable to access our balcony. Dirty vinegar bottle at dinner time

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Hotel could do with some freshening up in terms of decoration + some healthier options in kids menu at restaurant. Swimming pool water was also very cold.

    Lovely location and gardens. Good size rooms + very friendly staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    7.0
    Nice room. Pool is nice with an adults-only hour which is much appreciated in school hols!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Food was good but the choices I found were a little limited as a non meat or chip eater - there's no where to eat within walking distance so if you don't want to drive in the evening you have just the hotel's two options. The leisure centre cafe could do with at least one or two healthy options. And the main restaurant is could also do with a salad and maybe an extra vegetarian main course option on the menu.

    Location is lovely on the loch, plenty of car parking and nice friendly staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    7.0
    a good stopping off point on our journey with the bonus of the pool!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    rather dirty changing room by the evening when we arrived the bar meal wasn't very good - the macaroni cheese was huge but not flavoursome! Half the amount would have been fine for me with double the cheese! My husband had chicken and leek pie. but we couldn't; see any leek in it! And cold broccoli....? We were surprised the bar food ended at 8 and there were a few disgruntled guests who arrived too late ( but were accommodated) I can only assume you have problems getting staff... t

    lovely spa and pool - Comfy bed lovely grounds and beautiful location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pricey meals, I think the hotel is over hyped on social media

    Jacuzzi

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower and steam room at leisure centre wasn't working and adults ignored rules of children being allowed in jacuzzi and sauna. Staff didn't question this either. Thought breakfast and drinks were very expensive.

    Room was clean and comfortable. Good that they had lane swimming for adults as only 2 hours dedicated for adult use.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    8.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mould around the bath but otherwise great

    Lovely little place in a quiet area with a gorgeous view.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    9.0
    Lovely views!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic place! Very nice staff. Comfortable bed. Very good breakfast. I recommend! Very good relax and lovely views!!!

    Stayed in March 2024

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