Best Family Hotels in Scottish Highlands

Explore the Best Family Hotels in the Scottish Highlands

This guide to the best luxury, 5-star, and design-forward hotels in Scottish Highlands, Scotland is manually curated by our editorial team based on first-hand research, verified guest reviews, location analysis, and overall service quality. Each hotel is selected to meet high standards of comfort, authenticity, and guest experience.

Crieff Hydro
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Crieff, United Kingdom

Crieff Hydro Hotel is set in a 900-acre estate with a Victorian spa, 9-hole par 3 golf course and over 60 indoor and outdoor activities. The resort is situated in the beautiful Strathearn Valley just 1 hour's drive from both Edinburgh and Glasgow. The impressive facilities include 2 swimming pools, off-road driving courses, tennis courts and a rifle range. Horse riding, quad biking and water sports are also available. The luxury adults-only spa at Crieff Hydro has an indoor pool, steam room, sauna and spa bath. Guests can sample indulgent beauty treatments in the salon, or relax on the pool-side loungers. The 4-star accommodation includes satellite TVs and private bathrooms. The family-friendly rooms have work desks and tea/coffee facilities, and all are stylishly decorated. Crieff Hotel has a range of dining options, including an Italian style family restaurant and bar. The Meikle Restaurant offers a more traditional experience in the grand Victorian dining room. Qualified childcare is available for up to 4 hours per day at an additional charge for guests payable to Big Country.

Guest Reviews:

- "I was attending a wedding nearby and your hotel ticked all the boxes" - "great hotel surrounded by a beautiful scenery" - "Brilliant family fun 😁" - "All in all it was great ." - "Lovely" - "Excellent however found bar prices above average" - "It was perfect We attended Highland Games in Sterling and Crieff" - "A stop off at Crieff Hydro" - "Excellent nice and relaxed break" - "Awesome" - "Great hotel with kids."

Macdonald Morlich Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort
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Aviemore, United Kingdom

Located within the Cairngorm National Park, the Macdonald Morlich Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort is part of the Macdonald Aviemore Resort which features a collection of 4-star hotels, 7 restaurants and bars, as well as extensive leisure facilities including an on-site cinema and is the Winner of Resort Hotel of the Year in Scotland – Scottish Hospitality Awards 2019. There is a championship golf course nearby. The 4-star rooms at the Macdonald Morlich Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort all feature a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom with a bath or shower and free WiFi. With contemporary design features in public areas and bedrooms, some rooms featuring great views of the National Park or Craigellachie Nature Reserve. Within this hotel you’ll find Giovanni’s Italian Ristorante, serving authentic pasta and pizza dishes. Guests have access to a wide range of dining options across the resort, not just the restaurant in their hotel. Other restaurants within a few minutes’ walk include Highland Fish Bar in Macdonald Aviemore Hotel and Aspects Restaurant in the Macdonald Highlands Hotel, both Highland Fish Bar and Giovanni's are seasonal restaurants. Guests staying in Macdonald Morlich Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort have free access to the resort’s leisure facilities within Aviemore Activity Center. Located a short 2-minute walk across the resort the center includes a large leisure pool, soft play, children’s activity rooms, gym and café.

Guest Reviews:

- "Brilliant stay" - "Birthday treat" - "Excellent value for money" - "Relaxed, busy, fun" - "Aviemore mcdonald" - "Lovely large room and a bottle of bubbly from the resort for our anniversary" - "Very good and was ideal location" - "We really enjoyed the item at the hotel however we expected a little bit more about the cleanliness." - "Will happily return" - "Relaxing break." - "we had a lovely holiday and would recommend staying at Mcdonald resort again"

Macdonald Morlich Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort
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Aviemore, United Kingdom

Located within the Cairngorm National Park, the Macdonald Morlich Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort is part of the Macdonald Aviemore Resort which features a collection of 4-star hotels, 7 restaurants and bars, as well as extensive leisure facilities including an on-site cinema and is the Winner of Resort Hotel of the Year in Scotland – Scottish Hospitality Awards 2019. There is a championship golf course nearby. The 4-star rooms at the Macdonald Morlich Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort all feature a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom with a bath or shower and free WiFi. With contemporary design features in public areas and bedrooms, some rooms featuring great views of the National Park or Craigellachie Nature Reserve. Within this hotel you’ll find Giovanni’s Italian Ristorante, serving authentic pasta and pizza dishes. Guests have access to a wide range of dining options across the resort, not just the restaurant in their hotel. Other restaurants within a few minutes’ walk include Highland Fish Bar in Macdonald Aviemore Hotel and Aspects Restaurant in the Macdonald Highlands Hotel, both Highland Fish Bar and Giovanni's are seasonal restaurants. Guests staying in Macdonald Morlich Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort have free access to the resort’s leisure facilities within Aviemore Activity Center. Located a short 2-minute walk across the resort the center includes a large leisure pool, soft play, children’s activity rooms, gym and café.

Guest Reviews:

- "Brilliant stay" - "Birthday treat" - "Excellent value for money" - "Relaxed, busy, fun" - "Aviemore mcdonald" - "Lovely large room and a bottle of bubbly from the resort for our anniversary" - "Very good and was ideal location" - "We really enjoyed the item at the hotel however we expected a little bit more about the cleanliness." - "Will happily return" - "Relaxing break." - "we had a lovely holiday and would recommend staying at Mcdonald resort again"

Macdonald Morlich Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort
Hotels
Aviemore, United Kingdom

Located within the Cairngorm National Park, the Macdonald Morlich Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort is part of the Macdonald Aviemore Resort which features a collection of 4-star hotels, 7 restaurants and bars, as well as extensive leisure facilities including an on-site cinema and is the Winner of Resort Hotel of the Year in Scotland – Scottish Hospitality Awards 2019. There is a championship golf course nearby. The 4-star rooms at the Macdonald Morlich Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort all feature a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom with a bath or shower and free WiFi. With contemporary design features in public areas and bedrooms, some rooms featuring great views of the National Park or Craigellachie Nature Reserve. Within this hotel you’ll find Giovanni’s Italian Ristorante, serving authentic pasta and pizza dishes. Guests have access to a wide range of dining options across the resort, not just the restaurant in their hotel. Other restaurants within a few minutes’ walk include Highland Fish Bar in Macdonald Aviemore Hotel and Aspects Restaurant in the Macdonald Highlands Hotel, both Highland Fish Bar and Giovanni's are seasonal restaurants. Guests staying in Macdonald Morlich Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort have free access to the resort’s leisure facilities within Aviemore Activity Center. Located a short 2-minute walk across the resort the center includes a large leisure pool, soft play, children’s activity rooms, gym and café.

Guest Reviews:

- "Brilliant stay" - "Birthday treat" - "Excellent value for money" - "Relaxed, busy, fun" - "Aviemore mcdonald" - "Lovely large room and a bottle of bubbly from the resort for our anniversary" - "Very good and was ideal location" - "We really enjoyed the item at the hotel however we expected a little bit more about the cleanliness." - "Will happily return" - "Relaxing break." - "we had a lovely holiday and would recommend staying at Mcdonald resort again"

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7.9
756 reviews
From $185

Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Crieff Hydro, where adventure meets nightlife! Nestled in the stunning Strathearn Valley, this dynamic resort boasts over 60 exhilarating activities including off-road driving, quad biking, and water sports. As the sun sets, dive into lively evening entertainment and indulge in diverse dining options, from casual bites to elegant meals at the Meikle Restaurant. With a social vibe and endless fun, every moment promises excitement for groups looking to create unforgettable memories.

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