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Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property

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Exterior
A cozy library with bookshelves, a fireplace, and comfortable seating.
A patio with outdoor furniture, a white railing, and a view of a forested landscape.
Property grounds
Interior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Kinlochard, The Trossachs, Aberfoyle, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 3TL
  • Place, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Loch Ard
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Go Country, Forest Hills Water Sport Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Family Room, 1 Double Bed

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Family Room, 1 Double Bed

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Suite, 1 Double Bed

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

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Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe King

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Accessible Double

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Double

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & 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 Loch Ard. 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, manicures and pedicures or body treatments 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
  • Steps from Loch Ard and 8 minutes on foot from Go Country, Forest Hills Water Sport 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. Open daily.
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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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. 391 out of 932 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 319 out of 932 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 932 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 932 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 932 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great breakfast and location. Room a little tired but great size. Food and drink onsite pretty expensive. All the staff were lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing value for money, lovely setting, very polite friendly staff Lovely relaxing evening
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay with very friendly staff family too Was nice and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff room was spotless and the food was amazing,would definitely recommend..one night wasn't enough though.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great views
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

sashia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff went above and beyond for my mother who was poorly- they drove for her prescription for an hour there and an hour back and checked in on her all the time. I have never known staff to be so considerate and friendly. They alone are worth coming back to this hotel for. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel good location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Abby

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room - a little outdated but was lovely nonetheless. The dinner was fantastic at the restaurant. Beautiful surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All staff very nice, food lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

m

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was a little dated but very clean, staff were very friendly and helpful. I would return for another visit
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous hotel. Lovely grounds. Plenty of parking great location with fab views of the loch. Staff and service are second to none. Very comfortable and cosy hotel. Wonderful pool and spa. Plenty to do.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet with good views
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely grounds and great suite.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rhona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and relaxing stay, great food, comfy bed, loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were amazing - our children had an amazing experience. Really appreciated how the hotel staff delivered santa stockings and hand written cards to our room for the Christmas day. The hotel was super dog friendly. It was lovely seeing so many people bringing their dogs and were permitted at the lounge. Highly recommend this warm welcoming hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money and beautiful location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and views

Great location and views.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area and very well presented hotel. Staff were friendly and facilities were great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room with great ciews
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room excellent, dining area pleasant, staff friendly and polite.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marriea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was lovely the room was clean staff was friendly I did’t want to leave we will be back
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A chilled weekend break.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pool great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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4/10 Poor

Robert

Liked: Amenities
Evening meal and Breakfast a real disappointment. Burnt food for evening meal and breakfast was not good, really poor quality.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026