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Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel in Stirling with 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges

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Indoor pool, sun loungers
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Sauna, body treatments, aromatherapy, deep-tissue massages, body wraps
2 bars/lounges
Perched by the lake, Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa is a haven for relaxation and adventure. Indulge in spa treatments, play mini golf or racquetball/squash, and unwind at the health club or on sun loungers by the pool. Families love activities like an arcade/game room and playground while staying connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • 24-hour room service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk

For families (6)

  • Playground on site
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is NT$5,419
NT$6,503 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 20 - Aug 21

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Highlights

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

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Rob Roy's Grave - 7 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Duke's Pass - 7 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - 20 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Stirling Castle - 38 min drive - 45.0 km
  • Loch Lomond - 38 min drive - 21.8 km

Getting around

  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 74 min drive
  • Balloch Station - 28 min drive
  • Alexandria Station - 31 min drive
  • Milngavie Station - 32 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

Enjoy your visit to Stirling with a stay at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa. You can visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or aromatherapy, and The Garden Restaurant, one of 2 restaurants, serves Regional cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Other highlights at this eco-certified hotel include 2 bars/lounges, an indoor pool, and a health club. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Hungarian, Polish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 55 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
DONE

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
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8 AM–9:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Mini golf
  • Playground

What to do

  • Racquetball/squash
  • Mini golf
  • Pool table
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1904
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Health club
  • An indoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 30-inch TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Dryer

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

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.

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 18.00 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Barclaycard
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.

National rating

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

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa and nearby?

Practice your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation onsite includes racquetball/squash. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the indoor pool. Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa also has 2 bars, a sauna, and a steam room, as well as an arcade, a picnic area, and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring Regional cuisine.

What's the area around Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa like?

Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa is located a short 8-minute walk from Go Country, Forest Hills Water Sport Centre.

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Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Room
Breakfast
Food
Location
View
Lobby
Drinks
Elevator
Restaurant

What guests liked

  • The spa offered a wonderful experience with excellent massages and a peaceful atmosphere. (6 reviews)
  • The property's restaurant served delicious food and offered a lovely dining setting. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

staff were friendly and professional
William, 4-night trip

8/10 Good

Beautiful grounds. Comfortable rooms. The food is good, not fantastic. Very likeable place to stay. The dining room is particularly attractive. Beds are ok. Good hotel.
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful property with lovely gardens. Very peaceful and meditative.
Motilal, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Wait staff needs a tuneup
Jeffrey, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Quiet and relaxing stay, great food, comfy bed, loved our stay.
Rhona, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful setting, friendly staff, good food and good value Shame the actual building is looking a bit tired and needing some tlc
Duncan, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Stunning backdrop in the forest next to a lake. Service was homely and welcoming. Property itself is quite dated.
Kah Ho Kelvin, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Location. Stunning grounds.
Sally, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful hotel. Comfortable, high quality with lovely staff.
stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful area and very well presented hotel. Staff were friendly and facilities were great.
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

A warm welcome from efficient knowledgeable staff. The room was spacious and comfortable.
Martin, 1-night trip

4/10 Poor

Stay was ok. Delux room was clean and a good size, great view.
Kevin, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We stayed in the Glengoyne suite, 311 The room was huge with a separate sitting room. Good views. Just needed the wardrobe sliding doors refitting. All the staff were helpful at all times. Great choice at breakfast. The pool was a nice extra. My only downside was the location with regard to the rest of the area, it’s a bit off the beaten track.
John, 4-night trip

8/10 Good

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.
gillian, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

Pluses are the food and the bedroom Swimming pool area is tired ditty with nothing working Changing areas are dreadful We will not return Poor for a MacDobald
clare, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Stayed for 2nights with grandson...room was lovely...spacious..view of the loch would have been lovely...check in was fine...a bit out of town, and road really bad with potholes..! Breakfast was adequate and service very nice..lovely grounds, grandson enjoyed the checkers...swimming pool not too crowded so most enjoyable too
Brian, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

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
Claire, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

was good
Stuart, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Forest Hills Hotel

We had booked to celebrate a family birthday. The room was clean and very comfortable. The food was excellent, served promptly by friendly helpful staff. Would thoroughly recommend Forest Hills hotel.
Alan, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Beautiful large room. Great value. Highly recommend
sabina, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Lovely place, poor breakfast

Brilliant location with fabulous views. Lovely comfy, clean room. Nice staff but sadly breakfast was poor due to staff shortage. No replenishment of pastries, fruit, ham, cheese or chocolate spread even when everything had gone, and guests were still entering the room an hour before service ended.
NORMA, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

Great location with wonderful views .
Abdul, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

open the bloody windows

beautiful hotel , beautiful surroundings great staff , great facilities, restaurant a little pricey however if you like fresh air when asleep windows only open an inch for "safety" ....yet they have 3 storey apartments with a balcony
Jason, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Forest hills

Very nice comfortable stay
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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.
Robert, 1-night trip