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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good
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.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 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
The current price is $105
includes taxes & fees
$87 per night
May 6 - May 7

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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
  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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

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

What's nearby

  • Rob Roy's Grave - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Loch Ard Forest - 23 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Ben Lomond - 30 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Queen Elizabeth Forest Park - 31 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Loch Lomond - 40 min drive - 50.8 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
VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 55 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

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

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

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

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

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

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
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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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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

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Fair

Stay was ok. Delux room was clean and a good size, great view.
Kevin, 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

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

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

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

6/10 Good

Great location with wonderful views .
Abdul, 2-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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff and beautiful setting
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

We couldn't believe how fantastic this place was,,the grounds were stunning and was the scenery,,we had the deluxe room with a view and seating balcony,the place was spotless and the staff were very polite and approachable,,will definitely be back.
Fiona, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Nice staff,hotel getting a bit tired and expensive but still enjoyed stay
John, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

I had a terrible experience with the Restaurant services, the manager made us wait 45 minutes and we had two kids for breakfast.. the room was not in a good condition not even the bathroom.
Hussam, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

Gorgeous atmosphere in a remote location. Best massage of my life at the spa. The staff here is extremely friendly and helpful, willing to hold bags before check in and arrange a taxi to take us back to Glasgow at the end of the stay. Some of the property needed a light cleaning (stains on leather seats that could easily be wiped down). Food was delicious and diverse for lunch and dinner, however breakfast was a bit mediocre. Rooms were too hot even on a snowy day, but the atmosphere was peaceful. I would totally stay here again.
Matthew, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was amazing.
Amber M, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Beautiful setting and comfy room, food was really disappointing though and when I mentioned this at check-out the staff didn't seem surprised.
Yvonne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The grounds are stunning. The view is lovely. The room was a good size and very comfortable. The staff were friendly. I would stay here again.
Kirsty, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The uninterrupted views of the Loch, the peacefulness,, gorgeus rooms!
kathy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely hotel and grounds. Great staff and amenities.
Kirsty, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The view of the lake from our room window was lovely! Our visit was too short though and I did not get to use the pool or spa facilities. Will aim to stay at least 2 nights if we do go back.
Ruth Sasha, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic!
Loved my stay here. My room was beautiful and spacious with a fantastic view over the gardens to the loch. Very large cosy bed, little seating area and dressing table. The bathroom was bigger than mine at home! Tea and coffee supplies were well stocked as were the complimentary toiletries. Only one drawback - shampoo but no conditioner. All staff so friendly and attentive. Breakfast was divine accompanied by the views. Can’t rate this hotel highly enough. Thank you for making my stay so enjoyable, can’t wait to return in the spring.
Aimee, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A room with an amazing view
Staff very friendly. Our room had a beautiful view of the gardens and Loch. Peaceful stay, good food and a lovely atmosphere. The drive to the hotel is stunning, the road in places run next to the Loch with amazing scenery.
Stuart, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Beautiful gardens a tranquil area.
Lesa, 2-night trip