Curated Luxury family friendly hotel deals in Scotland

When you stay at Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland in Ballater, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Balmoral Castle and Cairngorms National Park. This spa hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Ballater Golf Club and 6.2 mi (10.1 km) from Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve.

Located within the Cairngorms National Park, the Macdonald Aviemore Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort is part of the Macdonald Aviemore Resort which boasts a collection of 4-star hotels, a choice of restaurants and bars, as well as extensive leisure facilities including an on-site cinema. There is a championship golf course nearby.

The 4-star rooms at the Macdonald Aviemore Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort all feature a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom with a bath or shower and free WiFi. Some family rooms feature a partitioned area with bunk beds. Other family rooms will either have a sofa bed or a pop-up bed.

Within this hotel you’ll find Spey Burger, a contemporary American-style family diner serving burgers, burritos, milkshakes and more. Guests have access to a wide range of dining options across the resort. Other restaurants within a few minutes’ walk include Aspects Restaurant in Macdonald Highlands Hotel and Giovanni’s Italian Ristorante in the Macdonald Morlich Hotel. Both Spey Burger and Giovanni's are seasonal restaurants.

Guests staying in Macdonald Aviemore Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort have free access to the resort’s leisure facilities within Aviemore Activity Centre. Located a short 5-minute walk across the resort the centre includes a large leisure pool, soft play, gym and café 'seasonal'.

Children aged 12 and under can stay and take breakfast for free when sharing a suitable room with two adults. Child dinner will be charged separately dependent on menu chosen

Located within the Cairngorms National Park, the Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort is part of the Macdonald Aviemore Resort which boasts 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 Centre including a large leisure pool, soft play, gym and seasonal café.

Located in Dingwall, Tulloch Castle Hotel is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Dingwall Leisure Centre and Dingwall Museum. This hotel is 15.4 mi (24.8 km) from Inverness Castle and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Blackmuir Wood.

Set in Lundin Links, 18 km from St Andrews University, The Upper Largo Hotel & Restaurant offers accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service and free WiFi. The property is allergy-free and is located 21 km from St Andrews Bay.

At the hotel, every room is fitted with a desk. All rooms are fitted with a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while selected rooms will provide you with a kitchen equipped with a fridge. The units in The Upper Largo Hotel & Restaurant are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

The breakfast offers buffet, continental or Full English/Irish options.

Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Lundin Links, like hiking.

Discovery Point is 34 km from The Upper Largo Hotel & Restaurant. Dundee Airport is 39 km away.

When you stay at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa in Windermere, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Lake Windermere and Bowness Pier. This family-friendly hotel is 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Ullswater and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Old Laundry Theatre.

Located in Islay Island, Another Place, The Machrie is within a 10-minute drive of Ardmore Islands and Kildalton Chapel. This golf hotel is 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from Laphroaig Distillery and 6.4 mi (10.4 km) from Lagavulin Distillery.

With a stay at Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa in Durham, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Durham University and St. Nicholas Church. This golf hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Top Gear Karting and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Gala Theatre Durham.

With a stay at Apex Dunblane Hydro Hotel in Dunblane, you'll be in the historical district, within a 10-minute drive of Stirling Castle and Cathedral Museum. This hotel is 11.8 mi (19 km) from Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Dunblane Museum.

Facing the beachfront, Kilcamb Lodge Hotel offers 4-star accommodation in Strontian and has a garden, private beach area and terrace. The hotel offers both free WiFi and free private parking.

All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a desk, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and a patio with a sea view. The rooms in Kilcamb Lodge Hotel are equipped with free toiletries and an iPod docking station.

The breakfast offers à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish options. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Scottish, Seafood and local cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

Guests at Kilcamb Lodge Hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Strontian, like hiking, skiing and cycling.

Oban Airport is 71 km from the property.

Located in Crieff, Crieff Hydro is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of MacRosty Park and Gordon & Durward. This family-friendly hotel is 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Crieff Golf Club Limited.

With a stay at Chain Runner, Livingston by Marston's Inns in Livingston, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Livingston Designer Outlet and 11 minutes by foot from Almondvale Stadium. This inn is 15.9 mi (25.7 km) from Edinburgh Zoo and 16.7 mi (26.8 km) from Murrayfield Stadium.

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 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and 31.6 mi (50.8 km) from Loch Lomond.

Located in Hexham, Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort is in the historical district – a 1-minute drive from De Vere Slaley Hall Golf Course and 9 minutes from North Pennines. This family-friendly hotel is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Derwent Reservoir and 7 mi (11.3 km) from Stocksfield Golf Club.

Located in Kinghorn, 2.1 km from Burntisland Beach, The Bay Hotel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. The hotel features an indoor pool, sauna and a 24-hour front desk.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Guest rooms include a wardrobe.

The breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options.

The Bay Hotel offers a children's playground.

Edinburgh International Conference Centre is 38 km from the accommodation, while Edinburgh Castle is 39 km away. Edinburgh Airport is 37 km from the property.

Ten Hill Place is centrally located in Edinburgh – a 5-minute walk from University of Edinburgh and 7 minutes by foot from Royal Mile. This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 3.3 mi (5.2 km) from Royal Yacht Britannia.

With a stay at Colessio in Stirling, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Stirling Castle and Old Town Jail. This hotel is 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Mar's Walk.

With a stay at Golf View Hotel & Spa in Nairn, you'll be next to a golf course, just a 2-minute walk from Moray Firth and 5 minutes by foot from Nairn Golf Club. This beach hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Nairn Beach and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Nairn Museum.

With a stay at Jesmond Dene House in Newcastle-upon-Tyne (Jesmond), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of St. James' Park and Jesmond Dene Park. This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Freeman Hospital and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Northumberland Street.

With a stay at Glenesk in Brechin, you'll be next to a golf course, just steps from Bedlam Paintball- Edzell and a 3-minute drive from Edzell Castle. This golf hotel is 31.6 mi (50.9 km) from Cairngorms National Park and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Catherthuns.