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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
Property grounds
Lobby sitting area
Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
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

  • 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
$102 nightly
The total price is $123
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

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

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Suite, 1 Double Bed

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

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Family Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

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

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Family Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

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

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Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • David Marshall Lodge Visitor Centre - 6 min drive - 7.6 km
  • 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
  • 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
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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
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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 15.00 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.

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 15.00 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

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Service staff
Room
Breakfast
Food
Location
View
Lobby
Elevator
Drinks
Restaurant

What guests liked

  • The pool area was great with amenities like sauna, steam, and jacuzzi, and was enjoyed by guests. (6 reviews)
  • Evening meals and breakfast were delicious, with friendly and obliging staff in the restaurant. (4 reviews)
  • The spa offered a wonderful massage experience with excellent facilities and friendly staff. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Our stay was lovely the room was clean staff was friendly I did’t want to leave we will be back
Marriea, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location and views

Great location and views.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room excellent, dining area pleasant, staff friendly and polite.
Joanna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Peace, quiet and a great find

Stayed as I run over at work, on the drive to the hotel I thought I was lost as it’s quite remote! Arrived and could not believe it was cheaper than the nearest premier inn, the hotel and grounds are absolutely beautiful and the staff are all amazing
Simon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

Good hotel with lovely setting

Beautiful setting, grounds well kept. Some areas inside are old but clean. Disappointed with bar as not fully stocked & had run out of some drinks. Staff friendly, food good - not huge menu. Breakfast good, although did run out of items on 1st day at continental area.
Morell, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

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

8/10 Very 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 Very 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

8/10 Very 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

6/10 Good

Gorgeous location. Beds were super comfy and rooms spacious if a little dated. No fridges but staff kind enough to store things in the bar fridge where needed. The real downside was the food - undercooked pastry on both desserts. The breakfast would have been great if for the lacking in alternative milks (one of our party was vegan) so we were unable to enjoy coffee/tea, cereal and the vegan breakfast was missing items and no one informed us until we asked at serving. Small portion was fine for me but could imagine others being disappointed. Despite cancelling breakfast for the 2nd day, the staff would not refund the full amount paid for breakfast which was frustrating.
Miss Louisa, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good naps & nosh!

Bed really comfortable, nice view from room, breakfast delicious & nice to see vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. Great to have spa facilities on site. However, jacuzzi not working & we were told it would be by tomorrow (we were only staying 1-night). It would have been nice to have the leisure facilities open earlier before the children got in. The hairdryers didn’t work in ladies changing room. Overall the upkeep of the hotel was dated. Paintwork falling off in places, old decor, holes in ceiling. Otherwise, good gym facilities. Spectacular views over surrounding grounds.
Daniel, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The destination was beautiful and the grounds and surrounding areas is stunning! If you’re looking for a -“quiet”break I would maybe consider looking else where as there was a lot of shouting and singing at the night time outside and on the corridors. We could also hear people banging from up stairs. We came here for a chilled quiet rest from daily life but it wasn’t the case as it’s a very active hotel. The gym equipment was old and faulty however the staff did apologise and advise they was getting new equipment soon. The Jacuzzi wasn’t open and the steam room wasn’t The best steam room. Over all rating outing over 5 I would give 3 which is unfortunate
Dannileigh, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

6/10 Good

Average

The staff were pleasant and friendly. The room was a good size for family. The mould on the windows was very offputting. Unfer the bed hadnt been cleaned in quite some time. The fold out bed for the kids was not comfortable however the bed for adults was. The portion sizes at dinner were small. Kids were hungry afterwards. Over priced Taste of food was good but not exceptional
Kirstie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful location friendly staff and relaxing hot

The hotel staff were really nice and friendly. The food was lovely and reasonably priced The leisure facilities was clean and fairly modern. Only down side was the noise in the room, I was on a ground floor room and could clearly hear the occupants above with someone obviously leaving early I would suggest requesting an upstairs room if you can.
Helen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

Forest hills

Very nice comfortable stay
Mark, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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

8/10 Very good

Beautiful location with great views over Loch Ard and plenty of parking available onsite. Stay was enjoyable although Hotel needs a bit of updating in places. Overall experience was spoiled by the terrible restaurant service
Steven, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Weekend retreat bliss

Amazing location, the hotel grounds were beautiful, very friendly staff, food was fabulous, bedroom was bigger than I expected, cannot fault this hotel. Would defintely go back for another visit.
Donna, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The external of the hotel is tired looking. We stayed in a luxury room which was spacious but furniture was tired and the bed creaked noisily when making the slightest move.There was mould staining in the bath sealant. The staff were very welcoming and helpful. The hotel is set in a beautiful location and there are stunning views across Loch Ard. I enjoyed the food .the rstraunt is very pleasant.
Stuart, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff and beautiful setting
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely property with very good leisure facilities perfect room size and Lovely staff
Kevin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

stunning grounds, room big and even had a bathtub, staff very helpful
Penny, 1-night trip