Located in Stirling, Macdonald Forest Hills Resort is in a national park, a 1-minute drive from Go Country, Forest Hills Water Sport Centre and 5 minutes from David Marshall Lodge Visitor Centre. .This spa resort is 31.6 mi (50.8 km) from Loch Lomond and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Rob Roy's Grave.
Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - 17 min drive
Loch Ard Forest - 23 min drive
Queen Elizabeth Forest Park - 32 min drive
Loch Lomond - 40 min drive
Getting around
Balloch Station - 28 min drive
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 74 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 Resort
Resort in Stirling with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
Macdonald Forest Hills Resort offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Digital television is provided. Accommodations at this 4-star resort have kitchenettes with stovetops, microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils, and dishwashers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.
This Stirling resort provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Recreational amenities at the resort include outdoor tennis courts, an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Elemis Spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy.
The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 5 years old are not allowed in the spa.
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with ovens and stovetops. Rooms have private balconies. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find outdoor tennis courts, an indoor pool, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this resort include wireless internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Satisfy your appetite at one of the resort's 2 restaurants. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. This resort has 4 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Macdonald Forest Hills Resort has 2 restaurants on site.
Languages
English, Hindi
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: WiFi (GBP 15 per stay)
Available in some public areas: WiFi (GBP 15 per stay)
Parking and public transport
Free self-parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–9:30 AM: GBP 17.95 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
2 restaurants
2 bars/lounges
Coffee/tea in a common area
Things to do
2 outdoor tennis courts
Billiards/pool table
Canoeing
Fishing
Fitness centre
Full-service spa
Indoor pool
Kayaking
Playground
Sauna
Steam room
Tennis
Family friendly
Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
Free children's club
Indoor pool
Kitchenette
Laundry facilities
Microwave
Playground
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
Banquet hall
Front-desk safe
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry-cleaning service
Housekeeping (once per stay)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Business services
Meeting rooms - 4
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
Spa
2 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
Body treatments
Body wraps
Couples treatment room(s)
Facials
Hydrotherapy
Manicures and pedicures
Massage - hot stone
Massage/treatment rooms
Spa open daily
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)
More
Fireplace in reception
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
Heating
Bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Towels
Entertainment
Digital channels
TV
Food and drink
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Kitchenette
Microwave
Oven
Stovetop
More
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per accommodation, per night (maximum GBP 75 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per stay
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 17.95 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
Fee for in-room wireless internet: GBP 15 per stay (rates may vary)
Fee for wireless internet in public areas: GBP 15 per stay (rates may vary)
Pet fee: GBP 15 per accommodation, per night (maximum GBP 75 per stay)
Service animals are exempt from fees
Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.0 per stay
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 5 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision
Property is also known as
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Macdonald Forest Hills Resort Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 150 reviews" "
10 - Excellent
57
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 150 reviews" "
8 - Good
47
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 150 reviews" "
6 - Okay
24
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 150 reviews" "
4 - Poor
15
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 150 reviews" "
2 - Terrible
7
7.8/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
7.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Fiona
18 Oct 2024
Fiona
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
Travelled with family
16 Oct 2024
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Forest hills resort
Beautiful view from apartment, plenty space but very much in need of refurbishment and maintenance. No recycling of waste apparent, one bin for everything.
Beautiful loch side views from this gorgeous hotel. It’s a little run down in parts and stair well etc not the cleanest but the room is gorgeous, big and clean. The dinner room is beautiful, fantastic quality food and service. The swimming pool is gorgeous and the grounds are very picturesque. We had the best time! However food and activities are pricey
Fantastic views, reception and lounge area very nice to have drinks and food in. Staff very friendly. Very comfortable bed. Elements of our apartment have been upgraded, but general updates across the property are needed. I would definitely stay again.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Ahmad
Travelled with family
24 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice place to relax and enjoy time with family. We had a wonderful view over the loch. The rooms furnitures are old, and the floor makes a squeaky noise when walking around the rooms.
Ahmad
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Patrick
Travelled with family
22 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location with good facilities.
Stayed in a 2 bed apartment in this fabulous location. The accommodation was very roomy with a well appointed kitchen and two sizeable bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
Whilst the large kitchen lounge was bright and airy with a full width window accessing a balcony, the bedrooms only had relatively small windows, making them seem a little gloomy.
The bathrooms were functional but somewhat dated with a 1980’s feel to them. One bathroom was in need of some maintenance with a large 1m crack in the ceiling through which the plaster lathe could be seen. There was a small sauna in one bathroom (which went unused).
Parking outside the apartments was shared with 8 apartments in the block. This required residents to park with consideration which given the narrow nature of the slots and the generally large vehicles was somewhat problematic when arriving late at night.
The location was fabulous with unobstructed of Loch Ard across the extensively wooded grounds. Access to an extensive gym/pool building was free and the gym reported to have a good selection of equipment.
Having access to a vehicle is essential as the nearest significant village (Aberfoyle) is a good 10 minute drive. The onsite outdoor activity facilities were conveniently located just offsite on the edge of the loch and offered a good range of activities.
Patrick
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Duncan
19 Aug 2024
Duncan
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
Travelled with family
18 Aug 2024
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location. Good size self-catering apartments, but overall very tired and dated.
Rooms look like they haven’t been updated for 30 years. Tennis court looks like it’s not been used in a decade and the playground could do with a refurb.
Hotel itself is ok. Food is good in the main restaurant if a little pricey.
Service was ok but very clunky overall, “you can’t book this here you have to go there” as they point 10 feet away.
Family break with dog. Apartment was excellent but well used/dated but the view over the loch made up for this. Recycling could be better. We previously stayed in the hotel but this served us better this time with self catering.
We stayed for 4 nights and was impressed with the room and well kept grounds.
The hotel facilities were also up to a good standard and we will definitely be returning.
There were 6 adults and 2 children in our group. We stayed in a 3 bedroom apartment and were more than happy with its condition. It was very clean, spacious and had everything required for a self catering stay, although if I’m honest a 2 slice toaster is a bit of a challenge at breakfast time. 😬
The hotel itself is also very well looked after. We had lunch in the lounge area and the food was great.
We used the leisure facilities and had no complaints there. The pool is a great size.
The grounds of the resort are a credit to the staff. They are beautifully kept and an absolute pleasure to sit in and wander about.
The staff we came into contact with were friendly and efficient.
We would definitely love to return to the resort in future.
We went on a holiday weekend with family visiting from Philippines.
The location was beautiful and the scenery is breathtaking.
The hotel was clean. Staff was attentive.
We did not had hot water on our 2nd night, but the staff were quick enough to have it checked first thing in the morning.
Hotel has its own charm, which is unique in its own way. We stayed in a 3 bedroom apartment, great to have basic amenities plus having the steam/sauna room was a bonus.
Carpets needs changing and the plumbing needs checking, you can hear the glug sounds after turning off the faucet. But all in all we had a lovely stay, home away from home. We will definitely book again 😃❤️