Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa
About this property
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 whiskies, and an on-site activity centre.
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 an en suite bathroom. They also include tea/coffee making facilities and many have balconies with views across Loch Ard to the Trossachs.
The activity centre 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.
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Availability
We Price Match
You can claim a refund for the difference if you find your reservation cheaper on another website.
Just remember to reach out after booking with us. If you file your We Price Match claim via email, you'll need to provide us with a screenshot of and a link to the other offer. You can also file a We Price Match claim over the phone by calling our Customer Service. In any case, the other offer must be online and available when we check.
We Price Match checklist
- The other offer must be for the same property and accommodation type.
- The other offer must be for the same check-in and check-out dates.
- The other offer must have the same cancellation policy and conditions.
- The other offer must be for the same number of occupants.
- The other offer must have the same add-on/meal plan.
- The better deal must be in the local currency of the property.
When can't you make a claim?
- If the other offer is on a website that doesn't reveal the property or accommodation type you'll be staying in until after booking.
- If the other offer is available on an opaque, suspicious, and/or likely-to-be-fraudulent website.
- If the other offer is part of a loyalty or rewards program, where the price is reduced by the property or website for actions like repeat business, logging in, using a coupon code, referring others, or any other action that reduces the original price.
- If your current reservation is a "Partner offer" (these are labeled as such on our platform and are provided by partner companies) or if you're comparing the other offer to a "Partner Offer" on our platform.
- If you cancel your booking.
- If you book a single-unit property, which by nature can't be available elsewhere.
- Stays reserves the right to make the sole determination regarding a customer's eligibility to receive the price match.
Found your booking cheaper elsewhere?
- Look for "Found this room cheaper elsewhere?" on your confirmation page.
- Validate that the cheaper offer meets all the requirements (review checklist).
- Save the link to the cheaper offer (example: www.hotel.com/93203920).
- Take a screenshot (or multiple) making sure all the relevant data is captured (review checklist).
- Contact Customer Service.
- After claim validation, we will amend the reservation price (if possible) or provide further instruction for you to claim an after-stay refund of the price difference.
- Stays reserves the right to make the sole determination regarding a customer's eligibility to receive the price match.
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Interested in this property?
Submit a booking request and well follow up with availability for your dates.
House rules
The credit/debit card used to book a pre-paid rate must be presented to reception on arrival at the hotel. Please note that failure to do so will result in an alternative payment method being required.
Please note that the hotel doesn't accept any cash payments.
All children aged 2 years and younger stay free of charge in a crib. The maximum number of cribs in a room is 2.
When booking 7 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
The fine print
• In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
• Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
• Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
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FAQs about Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa
- Standard Double Room
- Double Room - Disability Access
- Standard Family Room
- Deluxe King Room
- Family Room
- Suite
Guest reviews
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young couple · Deluxe King Room
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family with young children · Family Room
Facilities of Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa
Wellness
- Indoor swimming pool
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Fitness
- Spa/wellness packages
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Body treatments
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty services
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Hot tub
- Massage
- Spa & wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/champagne
- Kids' meals
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Delivered food is securely covered
- Breakfast takeaway containers
- All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
- Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
- Physical distancing in dining areas
Internet
- Internet services
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry
Business Facilities
- Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & Security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Designated smoking area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Accessibility
- Emergency cord in bathroom
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden
Activities
- Walking tours
- Water sport facilities on site
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Canoeing
- Darts
- Table tennis
- Billiards
- Children's playground
- Games room
- Fishing
Health & Safety
- First aid kit available
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
- Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Living Area
- Parking
Transportation
- Kids' outdoor play equipment
Other
- Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
- Mobile app for room service
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Cashless payment available
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
- Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies
- Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
- Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
