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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
Terrace/patio
2 bars/lounges
Sauna, body treatments, aromatherapy, deep-tissue massages, body wraps
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
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly

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
$106 nightly
The total price is $128
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Total with taxes and fees

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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
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 269 sq ft
  • 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
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 236 sq ft
  • 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
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 290 sq ft
  • 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
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 290 sq ft
  • 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
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 215 sq ft
  • 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
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 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

  • 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 Shores - 38 min drive - 47.9 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 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Pier Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Steamship Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Brig O' Turk Tea Room & Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Aberfoyle Fish & Chip Shop - ‬6 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.

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.

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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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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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