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Macdonald Forest Hills Resort

4.0 star property
Enjoy 2 restaurants at this 4-star Stirling resort

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Superior Two Bedroom Apartment | Terrace/patio
Indoor pool
Property entrance
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Outdoor dining
Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Spa
    SpaSpa
  • Pool
    PoolPool
  • Parking included
    Parking includedParking included
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen

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Kinlochard, The Trossachs, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 3TL
  • Popular LocationLoch Ard Forest23 min drive
  • Popular LocationBen Lomond29 min drive
  • Popular LocationQueen Elizabeth Forest Park32 min drive
  • AirportGlasgow (PIK-Prestwick)100 min drive

Room options

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Traditional Three Bedroom Apartment

Traditional Three Bedroom Apartment

  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior One Bedroom Apartment

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Traditional Plus Two Bedrooms Apartment

  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Traditional Two Bedroom Apartment

Traditional Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Traditional One Bedroom Apartment

Traditional One Bedroom Apartment

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
Parking included
4.1 out of 5, Very good, (731)
The price is CA $210
per night
CA $252 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa

About the area

Stirling

In Stirling .A stay at this resort places you within half a mile (1 km) of Go Country, Forest Hills Water Sport Centre and 6 miles (10 km) of David Marshall Lodge Visitor Centre. Rob Roy's Grave and Doon Hill and Fairy Knowe are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - 17 min drive
  • Loch Ard Forest - 23 min drive
  • Ben Lomond - 29 min drive
  • Queen Elizabeth Forest Park - 32 min drive
  • Loch Lomond - 40 min drive

Getting around

  • Balloch Station - 28 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Faerie Tree - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Liz Macgregors Coffee Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Aberfoyle Fish & Chip Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Byre Inn - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Pier Cafe - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Macdonald Forest Hills Resort

Enjoy 2 restaurants at this 4-star Stirling resort
Macdonald Forest Hills Resort offers its guests a full-service spa, outdoor tennis courts, and an indoor pool. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee.

There are 4 meeting rooms available. A fitness center, a sauna, and spa services are also featured at the business-friendly Macdonald Forest Hills Resort. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Stirling resort is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Macdonald Forest Hills Resort offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Digital television is provided. Accommodations at this 4-star resort have kitchenettes with stovetops, microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils, and dishwashers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Stirling resort provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Elemis Spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 5 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Free children's club
  • Indoor pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (GBP 15 per stay)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (GBP 15 per stay)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–9:30 AM: GBP 17.95 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Kayaking
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Tennis

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per stay.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 17.95 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: GBP 15 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: GBP 15 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Pet fee: GBP 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Macdonald Forest Hills Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 117 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Sterlingshire.
Beautiful location, plenty to do nearby and when the weather was poor, there was the health spa. Slightly disappointed the squash court pictured in the website gallery has two pool tables sat in it (sacrilege to any squash player!)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ender

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Tony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The excellent view from the apartment. The welcome package with dishwashing tablets and cloths and utensils. The apartment was well equipped and had everything you needed to cook a meal. The apartment was cosy and clean. We did feel the pricing of the meal at the bar was expensive for what you received and wasn’t value for money. On the whole the staff were nice and friendly. There was an occasion when we arrived at our apartment and the smell in the apartment was not to our liking, we made a staff member aware but there was no suggestion to help remedy this which we feel would have been good service. Overall, we would be happy to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jordan

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in the self catering lodges and it looked like something out of a care home. Furniture dated back to the 60’s and a musty/damp smell throughout. Shower screen was hanging off, bath panels were hanging off and the drawers didn’t have runners so were lying squint. The WiFi only worked in the main living room, and at this it kept cutting out. We weren’t allowed to book breakfast or dinner as it was kept for hotel guests. Poor attitude from staff, false advertisement of lodges and just an overall disappointing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Great place but could be better
Overall lovely hotel and location with great facilities. All staff we encountered were polite, helpful and friendly. We ate in the Garden Room restaurant with our kids and it was more upmarket but lovely food and staff, just more expensive which was expected. One member of staff had a slight body hygiene issue and a dirty shirt which you wouldn’t expect in a more upmarket restaurant but he was very friendly and served us well. We stayed in an apartment which was very spacious and had good facilities like a sauna and corner bath but some things needed upgraded or didn’t work. Our main issue with the apartment was that although it was clean, there were dog hairs on the throws on the beds and this is not good for people who have allergies. My partner has allergies to dogs and it can bring on his asthma. It would be good to have the option of having a room or apartment that is totally pet free but this isn’t the case unfortunately. The changing rooms in the swimming pool building need upgrading but there are a lot of other things to do during the day that we didn’t see.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moira

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Maura

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

James

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very tied apartment but enjoyed stay overall
Good location and nice apartment except the apartment was very tied and equipment was very worn, rubbish out side room was there for a couple of days and bedroom was noisy because large wimdow on to corridor plus sounds from staff smoking area and servixe area. Enjoyed the stay and good facilities with gym pool sauna and steam room and enjoyed the spa treatments.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Quais

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

JM

Travelled with family
A bit disappointing as had no hot water for first day and a half but receptionist Sam suggested while we waited for maintenance we would be fine as we could use the electric shower. Unfortunately the electric shower didn’t work either and the other 2 showers were mixers so ran cold. Maintenance eventually checked electric shower, door fell off it as he was checking it, and reported he’d have to order a new shower. We had a nice meal in the hotel and the dining staff were fab. But the carry on with the water was pretty poor and we didn’t find that Sam cared at all. I asked for a late check out to which she agreed but she took no initiative at all to offer us any sympathy or compensation - it felt like our issues were an inconvenience to her.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
1980s time warp for setting and service
We stayed in a two bedroom apartment which looked like it hadn’t been decorated since the 1980s. Facilities were good and everything was very clean however paint flaking away from ceilings and mould in bathrooms was very disappointing. The sauna in the apartment was a nice treat and we had lots of space which was great with two kids a dog. Views out of the living room was lovely too. The food in the hotel was nice but the service was terrible. Nobody seemed to be in charge and service was shambolic at times and painfully slow at best. Prices on menus didn’t reflect what was being charged and in general expensive for the setting and service. I’ve stayed in very nice hotels that don’t charge as much for a pint. My wife visited the spa and said it was excellent. The pool area was a bit run down with lots of things out of order throughout the hotel. There are also Elemis hand dispensers throughout toilets which are filled with different products which is misleading! The weather was terrible during our visit so there wasn’t much to do. There’s a section with books and one puzzle. Would have been great to see more games for some entertainment.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
3rd time here
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Gillian

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Avoid
Fantastic views and location but… Customer service was below average- most of the staff didn’t seem to care. State of apartment and cleanness was awful. In desperate need of renovation. Very disappointing, especially at 200 GBP a night, but seems the norm for McDonald hotels.
Entrance to Apartment- smelt awful
Mold in bathroom
Cheap plastic chairs in balconies
Tired and bad odour from sofa. Decor and furniture need serious renovations
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Alistair

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Looks great on paper but doesn't deliver
Where to start??? Stayed 4 nights in the resort lodges, rated 4 star but it just shows whats wrong with the ratings system as it was no where near 4 star standard! The entire resort needs an upgrade, the facilities that looked good 30 years ago are now tired and broken and haven't been maintained properly. Tennis courts was an accident waiting to happen due to awful surface and pot holes ( I sprained my ankle in one), one court had no net! The equipment for the games hall was broken or they just didn't have it eg all badminton rackets with broken strings and shuttlecocks, basketball nets but no basketballs, putting green with grass a few inches long, table tennis with broken net and bats. The lodges were like stepping back into the 70's, old tired beds and sofa's, curtains and carpets covered in stains and at least 30 years old, broken toilet seats and the wi fi , when it didn't drop was really slow. The entrance stairs has missing and broken tiles so there's a comp claim in waiting. Check in AFTER 5pm, what a joke, especially as needed to be out by 10am when leaving. Why MacDonalds need a 7 hour turn around is beyond me as the cleanliness was poor and not thoroughly cleaned at all, too many cutting corners rather than doing it properly which sums this place up perfectly. The hotel setting and surrounding area is wonderful and this could be an amazing place to visit if they modernise and spend some money upgrading. Staff were friendly but seem to be fighting a losing battle
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very relaxing quiet stay in a superioir apartment well appointment amenities and all u could want in the apartment clean and well equipt . Staff were friendly and courteous
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Philip

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Far from the mark
Hotel charges luxury prices but is very far from the mark. Amazing location but the hotel itself could be so much more. Service was awful too, made to wait for an excruciatingly long time for simple drinks, for food and when you have young kids that’s not the best.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Alex

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023