Best Pool Hotels in Scottish Highlands

Nestled in the picturesque Scottish Highlands, Fonab Castle, refurbished and opened in 2013, features luxurious rooms, scenic views, mature gardens, free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Each individually designed room has been decorated sympathetically to blend a contemporary style with the original room features. The elegant private bathroom has a spacious walk-in power shower, bathrobes, slippers, and Thierry Mugler toiletries. Luxury Egyptian cotton, a flat-screen smart TV with Revo entertainment system, a Nespresso coffee maker, tea making facilities, fresh fruit and mineral water are also included. Some rooms offer views of the Loch Faskally or of the Highlands’ landscape. Fonab Castle Hotel has 2 on-site restaurants; the Fonab Brasserie offering lighter meals and the Sandemans Fine Dining Restaurant for a sophisticated dining experience. On warmer days, diners may enjoy an al fresco dinner on the terrace overlooking the loch. The cellars boast a great selection of wines, whiskeys and gins. The property also offers Pod's for an inside/outside dining experience. Pitlochry Golf is only a 5-minute drive away, and the world-famous historic Gleneagles is a 40 miles from Fonab Castle Hotel.

- "Lovely" - "Perfect pre Christmas treat" - "Very chilled experience will definatly be back" - "Highly recommended hotel. Expensive but very luxurious and staff were brilliant. Relaxed atmosphere." - "Excellent stay friendly staff nothing too much trouble and excellent food and service in a stunning location" - "This stay was fabulous in every way and was worth the price." - "Great staff, great hotel will definitely be back"

In the Cairngorms National Park, this luxurious country house is 8 miles from Balmoral Castle and has a swimming pool, a beauty spa, gym and tennis court. All rooms feature a 40-inch flat-screen TV, tea/coffee making facilities and a safe. Hilton Grand Vacations Club at Craigendarroch Suites Scotland also has a squash court, sauna and steam room. In the Keiller Brasserie Restaurant, hearty breakfasts or light snacks are served. Each dish is prepared using the freshest ingredients. The Lecht ski area is 25 miles away, and there are local walks nearby. Stylish and comfortable rooms have 32-inch flat-screen TVs. Some rooms at Hilton Grand Vacations Club at Craigendaroch Suites have mountain views.

- "Best of Ballater" - "Enjoyable and relaxing" - "Perfect." - "It was nice relaxing time with my daughter." - "Fabulous 5 night stay in lovely Ballater" - "Overall we had a very pleasant stay and would definitely recommend it to our friends." - "This was a comfortable place to stay with excellent room features." - "Go!" - "Very enjoyable and ideal for a short vacation in lovely surroundings." - "Relaxing atmosphere in a rural scottish setting"

Overlooking the Moray Firth, with pretty gardens leading down to the seashore, this hotel and leisure club are set within beautiful surroundings. You can choose fine dining in the AA Rosette awarded Hickory Restaurant, a casual meal in the contemporary Links Brasserie with panoramic views out over the Moray Firth or afternoon tea in the comfort of the lounge. The Golf View Hotel & Spa offers spacious rooms, elegant design and modern comforts. Many of the bedrooms offer superb sea views. Window seats in some bedrooms provide panoramic views over the Moray Firth and the mystical Black Isle beyond.

- "Highly recommend this hotel and location; we did lots of trips in six days around Highlmads; we will be back next year" - "Golf View Hotel and Spa" - "Very good - would come again" - "Fabulous spa hotel in Nairn" - "Splendid but comes at a cost !" - "Good" - "Would give it 6 out of 10" - "Was a great break, amazing location and good facilities, but cleanliness and service was disappointing for the price." - "Staff need extensive training"

The Aberdeen Altens Hotel is 3 miles from the city center and just 1 mile from the coast. The Altens has modern rooms with private bathrooms and features a sauna, spa and indoor pool. Each room has a satellite TV, hairdryer and work desk. Wireless internet is available throughout the hotel and parking is available at the cost of £3.00 per night. Many fitness facilities are available at the on-site health and leisure club. There is also a gym and steam room on offer. Located south of Aberdeen, Royal Deeside is within easy reach. Duthie Park and Nigg Bay Golf Club are both within a 10-minute drive of the building.

- "Amazing getaway in Aberdeen" - "Fantastic" - "Beautiful hotel with lovely staff" - "Great Hotel" - "Great location outwith the hustle and bustle of the city. Great, pleasant staff and clean, welcoming hotel. Definitely w" - "Excellent, very clean n massive rooms" - "Lovely welcome and great food!" - "Relaxing short break" - "Nice place to stay" - "Clean hotel with friendly staff, was also quiet" - "Brilliant family stay"

Built in 1854, this hotel was once the High School of Stirling. Less than 10 minutes’ walk from the city’s historic castle, it has an AA Rosette-awarded restaurant. Each room at Stirling Highland Hotel is bright and spacious, with satellite TV and facilities for making tea and coffee. The award-winning Scholars Restaurant serves traditional and international gourmet cuisine. Guests can also enjoy a range of drinks in the Headmaster’s Study Bar. Central Stirling can be reached in 5 minutes on foot, and the rail station is a 10-minute walk from the Highland Hotel. Stirling Bridge, where William Wallace once battled the English knights, is a 20-minute walk away.

- "Had a great time and would certainly stay again when visiting Stirling." - "Thoroughly enjoyed our hotel. Clean and comfortable. Food was top quality and good value for money" - "Great value and location for a comfortable stay." - "Friendly comfortable and clean great location and facilities" - "Had a great time here pool was lovely will be back" - "Excellent stay at a comfortable and affordable location." - "The hotel was quiet and pleasant."

In 35 acres of tranquil Perthshire countryside, this resort features a swimming pool and 2 restaurants. Free WiFi is also available. The Moness Resort leisure complex includes a sauna and a steam room. The Terrace Cafe and Bar and The Flemmyng Restaurant are available.

- "Great location, great staff and very good breakfast" - "A relaxing and enjoyable break in the beautiful Scottish hills" - "Fab stay" - "RELAXING" - "Lovely chilled out resort with amazing staff and great food!" - "Struggling to fault it!" - "Wonderfull" - "Great stop over was a whistle stop.wanted to stay longer. Will return to treat my wife." - "Fabulous" - "Very relaxing, quiet, spacious and sorted me and my girlfriend out very quick with champagne when we requested on the sa"

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.

- "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."

Just 6 miles from the foot of Ben Lomond, this friendly 4-star hotel has a quiet location, on the shores of Loch Ard. It has a spa, a select menu of wines and whiskeys, and an on-site activity center. The Garden Restaurant at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa has views of the hills, forest and loch. Dishes are made using fresh, seasonal local ingredients. A lounge bar with lighter meals and afternoon teas is also available. The rooms are decorated in warm tones and they all have a private bathroom. They also include tea/coffee making facilities and many have balconies with views out over Loch Ard to the Trossachs. The activity center offers mountain biking, rock-climbing, fly-fishing, guided walks and archery. Forest Hills's own Vital Health Club and Spa boasts exclusive beauty treatments and therapies designed to enhance a relaxing stay.

- "as above, definitely be back" - "Overal very much enjoyed our stay, little disappointed by the pool but we were made aware of the situation in advance. W" - "A lovely getaway" - "I loved the hotel and surrounds, especially the pool and sauna." - "It’s a great good value resort, close to glasgow, lovely drive and scenery. I will be back but definitely would enjoy ty" - "Relaxed weekend away" - "Tranquil" - "Amazing hotel but I’d make sure all that’s advertised is available before you go"

Set in the Cairngorms National Park, the Coylumbridge Resort Hotel offers a wide range of activities. The hotel also features 2 restaurants and 2 bars. The American Diner offers burgers and hotdogs. The bars serve local malt whiskeys, coffees and light meals. The Coylumbridge offers a climbing wall, mini-golf and tennis. There are two swimming pools and a sauna at the hotel. These facilities do have seasonal opening times and are subject to change. Please note, we do not accept any cash payments at this property.

- "Very comfortable." - "Nothing" - "Friendly Staff Good Food. Good Location Value for money" - "Highly recommend, great for families" - "Excellent stay." - "Great experience, and excellent location surrounding my Trees and nature ," - "Very very good" - "Very enjoyable" - "Amazing for a small break away" - "Hopefully return one day" - "A lovely place to stay, great location, welcoming and helpful staff"

Wyndham Duchally Country Estate offers stylish, modern spacious accommodations and great leisure facilities in 27 acres of parkland, surrounded by some of the most spectacular and picturesque landscapes of Perthshire. There are 55 luxurious 1/2/3-bedroom lodges within the grounds. All are furnished, equipped and decorated to the highest standards with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The lodges can accommodate up to 6 or 8 guests and most bedrooms have full private bathrooms. The estate’s impressive leisure center features a heated indoor swimming pool with adjacent children's pool. There is also a spa bath, a steam room and a sauna, as well as a fully equipped, air-conditioned gym. After your swim or workout, you can relax with a light snack, coffee or soft drink in the comfortable lounge of the rustic-style cafeteria. The restaurant offers award-winning cuisine and is open to all. Tables are subject to availability and reservations are recommended.

- "Only 1 night as working in the area would definitely stay again" - "Such a wonderful time" - "Perfect nights stay and beautiful food with great staff who couldn’t do enough for you" - "Excellent" - "We loved our stay at Duchally and will definitely be back again!" - "A relaxing overnight stay with everything you could want." - "Nice short break in a beautiful area" - "I loved the space … and staff was excellent"

Opposite Inverness Castle, Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotels Distinctive is located on the banks of the River Ness. Only a 5-minute walk from Inverness city center, this hotel offers a swimming pool, leisure club, spa and free WiFi, parking is also available. Each room with attached bathroom at this independently owned hotel has a flat-screen TV, radio and tea/coffee making facilities. All rooms also feature a private bathroom with a power shower and hairdryer. The accommodations is located in either Victorian properties or garden cottage. Some rooms overlook the castle and river. Guests have free use of the Palace Leisure Club & Spa’s indoor pool, sauna, steam room and hot tub. Beauty treatments are available in Pretty Woman Spa, and there is a modern on-site gym. The Brasserie offers informal lunch and evening meals, while restaurant Eight on the River offers evening dining and a hot and cold breakfast buffet. In the refurbished River View Lounge, you can enjoy afternoon tea, sit back and relax with your favorite coffee as we We Proudly Serve Starbucks Coffee The Palace is just a 3-minute walk from riverside restaurants and bars and a 12-minute walk to the train station. The world famous Loch Ness is just a 15-minute drive from the hotel.

- "Perfect" - "Recommended" - "right across from the castle. great view from the hotel. right across the street from the main shopping and eating area" - "Brilliant Inverness city centre family Luxury stay" - "Brilliant family stay" - "Perfect pre- Christmas night away" - "Fabuloussssss" - "Great stay, tried to rebook for new year but sadly full. Shall book again in the near future." - "Great stay in Inverness, would go again!"

Located within the Cairngorms National Park, the Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort is part of the Macdonald Aviemore Resort which features a collection of 4-star hotels, restaurants and bars, as well as extensive leisure facilities including an on-site cinema and is 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 Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort all feature a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom with a bath or shower and free WiFi. There is a selection of Classic or Executive rooms and suites available. Family rooms, some interconnecting, are available with either a sofa or pop up bed for the children. Within this hotel you will find Aspects Restaurant, the resort’s signature restaurant offering contemporary Scottish dishes using seasonal ingredients. Guests have access to a wide range of dining options across the resort. Other restaurants within a few minutes’ walk include Spey Burger in Macdonald Aviemore Hotel and Giovanni’s Italian Ristorante in the Macdonald Morlich Hotel. Please note, Spey Burger and Giovanni's are seasonal restaurants The Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort also benefits from direct guest access to the resort’s leisure facilities within Aviemore Activity Center including a large leisure pool, soft play, gym and seasonal café.

- "My Grandson and we didnt want the holiday to end." - "Fabulous short stay in half term" - "Good but the food ruined it. Defo wouldn’t eat there if I was to stay again." - "Ok, but disappointed my expectations" - "Great stay, few things need sorting." - "It was ‘fine’. Ok. Nothing more nothing less." - "Good stay close to Cairngorms NP" - "Convenient" - "3 star hotel, very tired but good breakfast and friendly staff"

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.

- "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"

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.

- "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"

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.

- "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"