Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa, Aberfoyle

Stayed 30th March 2023

Hotel in stunning peaceful setting with great views over gardens and loch, room 309 car park view ?? though room nice enough, large comfy bed, thougable to sleep due to noise of air vent fans running all night, reported to reception and was informed few people have mentioned it so avoid this room if you can. Restaurant views stunning , food nice though a bit on the pricey side, £25 allowance didn’t cover amount for 2 courses. Had a nice stay all be it a sleepless night.

Stayed 21st March 2023

Was a great stay the hotel was beautiful, and the leisure facilities were great after being out in the cold. The location was great with beautiful views. The £25.00 toward the evening meal doesn't stretch far on the menu as only the garden restaurant was open and the choices were limited although the food tasted great and breakfast was cooked to order, there was a supplement for some breakfast items as well

Stayed 22nd February 2023

Had a lovely stay at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel. The hotel itself is a bit tired but that aside it was clean and the food was lovely. We used the swimming pool and changing area is rather run down; we were provided with towels but I wish I had brought my own.... they were very worn. The swimming pool area is adequate but we felt it was in need of a good deep clean.

Stayed 20th February 2023

The room was very comfortable but it would be good to have a nightlight in the bathroom. The light would disturb the other person during the night. Our room was not serviced during our stay. It was too late to do anything when we got back. We did get supplies from reception. The service charge was removed at checkout. The food was very highly priced and if not for the £50 it would have too expensive.

Stayed 29th January 2023

The deal of bed breakfast & evening meal with wine is worth it , however please be prepared to pay inflated prices for a basic meal and wine . The 25 pound towards dinner only covers your main meal. Small portions with a little gem leaf for veg ( although nice food) . The drink prices are ridiculous and that's why people don't spend too much time at the bar. The breakfast was lovely and breakfast staff really nice . The facilities not good - the spa if you can call it that, needs money spent . The sauna is not hot enough , the steam room is smelly and the jacuzzi is hilarious. My bath at home is bigger . The staff are lovely though. The front of house staff that we encountered need some training on hospitality, sour faced and unhappy . We didn't get in to our room until 3.25 due to an issue with locks. No apology, no offer of a drink as we waited. Checkout staff much nicer but didn't ask us how our stay was ( they probably knew most people not happy) all in all , we don't feel we would come back for the facilities, but the location and our bedroom was really lovely - spotless clean - could be a beautiful hotel with some money spent on facilities and better front of house staff . Our deal of £149 ended up costings £210- plus another £44 for 4 drinks so £254 - not a great deal at all .

Stayed 29th December 2022

We had a good stay but the hotel was very cold. Our room took all the time we were there to get warm. The pool was really cold the public areas were chilly.

Stayed 28th December 2022

A very strange experience. Torn towels in room, freezing pool, sauna, jacuzzi, reception staff not interested in helping or welcoming guests, food rediculously expensive (£10.95 for a small sticky toffee pudding), no eggs available at breakfast and pre-used, partially toasted, hard bread left out by the toaster. No contact from the manager despite attempts to get in touch with them.

Stayed 28th December 2022

Beautiful location, lovely room, very helpful staff, great facilities, delicious food. Will definitely be back and would highly recommend ?

Stayed 29th December 2022

Didn’t have our booking on arrival but room we got was perfect but hotel was very under resourced and had no jam for breakfast nor avocado which was on menu

Stayed 5th December 2022

We had a lovely overnight in this beautiful hotel our deal was Bed Breakfast bottle wine in room, breakfast was very good weather beautiful, view from dining room was stunning watching sunrise, staff very helpful.

Stayed 27th November 2022

Spa changing rooms cold pool cool jacuzzi too cold . Service for breakfast very poor not enough staff serving . Evening meal over priced quality of food good extremelly small servings .

Stayed 4th November 2022

The room was great - very comfortable and clean, check in was quick and staff friendly. Food in the restaurant was great although the wine is hugely overpriced. Breakfast was a bit disorganised; no milk jugs for tea, no plates initially for continental items. Spa is great, it was nice and quiet when we were there, had a fabulous massage and facial, facilities and location lovely

Stayed 2nd November 2022

We enjoyed our short break to this hotel, weather was the only thing that spoiled it. It rained most of the time we were there. Our room was very nice. Only one complaint we were on the top floor with quite a few stairs to climb. The food was great along with the service from the staff.

Stayed 2nd November 2022

We enjoyed our short break to this hotel, weather was the only thing that spoiled it. It rained most of the time we were there. Our room was very nice. Only one complaint we were on the top floor with quite a few stairs to climb. The food was great along with the service from the staff.

Stayed 27th October 2022

Lovely hotel in a beautiful setting. Room was not ready as we were early and we were given a complimentary coffee in the lounge while we waited. Our room was huge and the bathroom was large, with walk in shower and bath. Elemis toiletries were a nice touch. Dinner and breakfast were both excellent. The staff are lovely and very good at their jobs. We were on a special deal that was very good value with a bottle of wine in our room when we arrived. The only downside to my stay was paying well over the odds for wine and drinks. It made for a very expensive dinner, even with the deal allowance. That said, I would go again as it was an enjoyable stay.

Stayed 20th October 2022

Hotel was excellent and staff were extremely helpful and pleasant. Absolutely delighted with our room and the view was spectacular.Food was great. Would highly recommend.

Stayed 19th October 2022

Fantastic staff hotel room fantastic loved it will be back

Stayed 18th October 2022

Had a lovely stay view from room was amazing staff very helpful and friendly will definitely come back but will stay longer could do with a few more vegan options on the menu we both enjoyed our stay thanks

Stayed 30th May 2022

I stayed at the hotel in March 2022. The food was excellent. I have never been so disappointed with the quality of food. I would love to have a conversation with the general manager. He was no were to be seen.

Stayed 27th May 2022

Great location and beautiful hotel but the service let it down

Stayed 17th May 2022

A very pleasant two night stay. Menu a bit limited in restaurant but food was very well presented and most enjoyable. Would consider further visits.

Stayed 13th May 2022

Love the hotel, stunning views, lovely room and friendly staff

Stayed 20th March 2022

Fantastic Break at the Hotel. We were there celebrating our Ruby Wedding Anniversary. The Hotel is set in Beautiful Grounds overlooking Loch Ard. TheStaff from Reception, Restaurant, Bar and Leisure Facilities were excellent. The room we were in had fantastic views. The Food was beautiful. The only downside was the prices of the Alcohol

Stayed 16th February 2022

Fantastic stay. Room was lovely and the food 1st class.

Stayed 30th October 2019

Great location beautiful walks around the Loch. We ate in the restaurant on first night as we had £25 each towards meal it was expensive but excellent food and wine room modern clean facing car park but quiet slept well had a few minor issues with housekeeping no bottled water in room not enough towels left after cleaning but reception sorted this quickly. Hotel situated 4 miles from aberfoyle this is were the closest shop pubs and restaurants are