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Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property

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Indoor pool, pool loungers
Sauna, body treatments, aromatherapy, deep-tissue massages, body wraps
2 bars/lounges
Terrace/patio
Property grounds

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service

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Kinlochard, The Trossachs, Aberfoyle, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 3TL
  • Place, Queen Elizabeth Forest Park
  • Place, Loch Ard Forest
  • Place, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa

Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa
This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, a full-service spa and an indoor pool. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include 2 bars/lounges, a health club and outdoor tennis courts.
Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa offers 55 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Digital televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

2 outdoor tennis courts and a health club are featured at the hotel. In addition to an indoor pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Go Country, Forest Hills Water Sport Centre. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 2 restaurants. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy Regional cuisine at The Garden Restaurant, one of the property's 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Indulge with aromatherapy, massages or body wraps at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes 2 outdoor tennis courts, a gym and a steam room
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Go Country, Forest Hills Water Sport Centre and 5 minutes from David Marshall Lodge Visitor Centre
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, outdoor tennis courts, and an indoor pool. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A health club, a sauna, and spa services are also featured at the family-friendly Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Stirling hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 8 AM to 9:30 AM.
The Garden Restaurant – This fine-dining restaurant specialises in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.
Rafters Bar and Bistro – This bistro specialises in Regional cuisine and serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 18 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Rafters Bar and Bistro
  • The Garden Restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1904
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • 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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

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: from approximately GBP 18.00 for adults and from GBP 12.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per night

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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.
This property charges consumption-based electricity fees.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
  • 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).

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is 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

Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 365 out of 893 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 311 out of 893 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 893 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 893 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 893 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Wait staff needs a tuneup
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pablo, Welwyn Garden City

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
staff were friendly and professional
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gina

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael, Reading

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds. Comfortable rooms. The food is good, not fantastic. Very likeable place to stay. The dining room is particularly attractive. Beds are ok. Good hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Damien

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

brian

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

L

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Motilal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with lovely gardens. Very peaceful and meditative.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kah Ho Kelvin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning backdrop in the forest next to a lake. Service was homely and welcoming. Property itself is quite dated.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel but let down by a few things.

Hotel in lovely setting unfortunately let down by few problems. 1. One day breakfast taking over a hour to be served. 2. Bread shown toaster that was far as it went. 3. Frozen bread and extremely heavy. 4. Last morning hardly anything there and not topped up 5.Evening meals over priced and small,portions. 6. Do not appreciate been quizzed as to why I asked for service charge to be removed. Waiter asked me why was the service not any good? I do not tip as I pay for your service through my accommodation charge. Most of the staff were lovely and the room was lovely and clean. The hotel ,is quite away from Callendar.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very relaxing break in a beautiful location. Had a lovely room with gorgeous loch views, perfect for the recharging escape I wanted. Hotel is very dog friendly with both the rooms and lounge bar dining. Lounge and terrace lovely for relaxing with a view, definitely recommend Forest Hill’s and the Vital Spa where Caroline was fabulous with the Signature Spa treatment. Beautiful area to walk, cycle and explore at Loch Ard and Aberfoyle area makes it idea for either an active or relaxing break.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room except for the smell of dampness.. staff helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Donya

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
It’s advertised on the website that an activity centre offering mountain biking and similar activities is available on-site. However, it turns out that this is actually an independent activity centre located in front of the hotel. While they do offer some activities, they no longer provide bike rentals which was disappointing. Additionally, if you’ve booked a bed and breakfast room, you’ll need to reserve a time slot for breakfast. We were told this was due to high demand, but in reality, it seems to be a staffing issue - there were plenty of empty tables during our visit. This was a first for me, having to book a breakfast slot at a hotel. Unfortunately, the food quality was also underwhelming, so you may be better off exploring local cafés for a more enjoyable breakfast experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay. Stunning location. Great food and drink. Needs a lick of paint in places.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Katie

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location wonderful scenery. Freindly staff. Lovely rooms with balconies overlooking the loch. Would definitely go again. We ate at Karma in Port of Mentieth. Brilliant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Karen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Rooms not close together as asked for and as confirmed by email ( in fact on different floors). Staff grumpy . Hotel has a run down feel . Staff look disinterested. Dinner expensive . Kids pasta £9 . Normally kids mains are about £5 everywhere . Just very average .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Dorothy Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and property. Room comfy and staff very friendly but for a hotel of this supposed standard there was a distinct lacking in detail. Of the four days I stayed there only once was the room serviced properly. For example on two occasions the tea/milk/biscuits was not and on a couple of occasions the dirty water glasses were not replaced. In the restaurant on one occasion there were no side plates at breakfast, and dirty dishes were left on the table when other food was brought. The restaurant has a limited menu and whereas one meal I had which was the burger was very good the with the second meal the chicken dish the broccoli was inedible and the sauce with it was not as described. Altogether quite disappointing. However my visit to the Spa was exceptionally good.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

craig

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Last minute booking for a family room. Rooms a good size and everything you need the only downside is the beds are terrible. Far to soft to get a good nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Florence Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Florence Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025