Description:
Located at the foot of the Cairngorm Mountains, the Macdonald Highlands Hotel is part of a large resort situated amidst Caledonian pine forest and green fields. The 151 guestrooms feature deep maroon and cream decor with dark oak furniture and include CD/DVD players, cable television, Internet connections, and bathrooms with hair dryers and designer toiletries. Guests have a number of dining options, including Aspects, the resort's main restaurant, which serves traditional Scottish dishes, and the more family orientated Highland Food Court with buffet menu. The Laggan Bar serves light Scottish and European meals, sandwiches and snacks, and offers over 100 whiskies including 60 local Speyside malts. The hotel's leisure arena contains a 25 metre pool with wave machine, giant flume, and separate area for children. The spa has a number of beauty treatment rooms, offering a range of therapies and treatments, while guests can also relax on loungers in the 'beach' area or head for the steam room and sauna. More active guests can work out in the fully equipped gym with free weights, cardiovascular and resistance machines, and integrated television screens; trained staff are also on hand to provide personalised programmes. For kids there is an outdoor adventure playground, and an e zone located in the neighbouring Academy Hotel, which has a number of virtual reality and arcade games machines. There is also a kids' club which is operational during the holiday season and includes a varied programme of activities displayed on the hotel noticeboards. The Cairngorms mountain range offers a wide range of outdoor pursuits for adventurous guests, including skiing, climbing, mountain biking, and off roading. Guests can also go fishing on the River Spey, one mile away, while the Highland Wildlife Park is eight miles from the hotel. Inverness Airport is 42 miles away with an approximate driving time of 40 minutes.
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