Coylumbridge Resort Hotel

Overall very good experience. Easy check in and check out process. Reasonable rates. Kid and pet friendly. It’s all about the kids and pets. The rooms were clean and the food was decent. They had tons of entertainment for kids and excellent staff. A bit loud around the common areas but very quite where the rooms were located which was very surprising. Totally recommend for overtired parents who want to enjoy a drink without having to worry about their kids or having to entertain them. Also being all parents everyone was very patient with all the noises.

My Girlfriend and I spend 2 nights in the coylumbridge and we both left well rested and ready for a busy christmas period. I only have 2 downsides which are minor, that we waited 30mins to check in (it was busy and only 1 staff on) and we felt that a snooker or pool tables could have been added for adults at night (purely preferance). The rooms were amazing, very clean and more than enough towels. The beds were very comfortable and the room came with all your essentials such as kettle with cups and tea/coffee, makeup table and chair, plenty of accessable plug sockets, iron and wooden coat hangers. We spent plenty of time around the local attractions and cafes, information provided by their tourist pamphlets and also visiting family. We also enjoyed our evenings spent in the lobby area playing cards and enjoying a few drinks. Something we did enjoy was that the hotel ran a kids club at night which gave some quite time before the kids went to bed (great idea). Breakfast was included with our room and was everything you would expect from a buffet breakfast, the only thing i would say is it felt more like an English breakfast than Scottish. Bottomless coffee and a full belly of hot and cold options is a great way to start the day. The pool facilities were very clean and have stayed pretty much the same since i visited a few years ago. Overall staff were very helpful and 5 star service each individual, only thing is that if you plan on staying in the hotel during the day make sure to take plenty of money as their cakes were amazing.

Well, what can I say… I would return in a heartbeat. Is it a five-star hotel? No. But is it the most accommodating hotel? Absolutely yes. The staff could not do enough for us. There are too many to mention individually it’s a big hotel with a big heart. The atmosphere was relaxed and chilled, and the kids felt completely safe. There was an incident during our stay, but the staff handled it exactly as they should have professionally and calmly. Melissa always goes above and beyond—she just gets you. She really does go the extra mile. The staff in general are always attentive and helpful. The swimming areas were clean and immaculate, the kids’ areas were spotless, and the fireworks were epicwe honestly haven’t laughed so much in a long time. It was a magical time for the kids, and I truly couldn’t fault it. Was it perfect? No. Was it just brilliant? Absolutely yes. The Christmas dinner was cooked by a fabulous woman—the meats were amazing and so tender. The entertainment staff were magical, the pizza was brilliant, and the grounds are very well kept. Big shout-out to the meat cooker, Jackie, Melissa (my home girl on the desk!), and Kaitlyn the superwoman. We were a group of nine and were made to feel so welcome. Tick, tick, tick ✔️ We felt at home. Thanks to the whole team—we’ll be back next year! Love the Dean Family

First of all, We are not complainers, pretty easy going. We just returned from New Years eve at Coylumbridge. Majority of staff were great New years eve dinner, £59 adult £29 kids it was genuinely one of the worst meals ive had out. It was at a joke bad. It was also so short staffed our drinks another £70 arrived for dessert. The breaker for us was we couldnt get a seat in bar and lounge. We understand its busy but after speaking to a lot of people no one stayed in hotel. they all arrived before check in and plonked down on sofas. one person for 6 seats. It was all locals for the town who just came for a party. Annoying when all in all for two nights meals and drinks we spent over a grand. Maybe check people coming in at door to see if residents or large groups of locals with carry outs . We stayed last year also and it wasnt this bad. Management need to look into this and possible hire security?? Next year is in doubt for us sadly

Positive: The hotel has great facilities if you're travelling with children; they have a soft play, arcade and pool, plus two bars for the adults. There's also plenty of communal space in the hotel for relaxing. Negative: My overall experience with the hotel wasn't positive; my main complaint is with how expensive everything is, especially for the quality you're getting. Considering we spent around £200 per night for our holiday over the New Year the room was a bit cold, draughty and damp, (not to mention in rather aged decorative condition) and the room rate doesn't include anything except use of the pool; everything else is an additional charge and it's not cheap. For example, we paid £60 each for their New Year's Eve dinner, only to discover that it was just their regular buffet dinner (normally £25) but with Christmas crackers on the tables--that price didn't even include any drinks!? We thought we were getting access to the NYE events they were putting on in the hotel but later discovered that was an additional charge as well! I'd also like to complain about the arcades that they have for the kids; the majority of the machines they have are not games but rather those morally-shaky kiddie gambling machines that just end up upsetting the children. There's nothing hugely wrong with the hotel (apart from it being a little run-down) but it's just massively overpriced: you pay for premium but what you get feels rather budget. It's understaffed too, so be prepared to queue for EVERYTHING. The check-in queue is particularly ridiculous (I got so fed up I actually timed it; it takes them 15 - 20 minutes to check in each guest!). It's a bit of a shame because I feel like the hotel would have been wonderful thirty years ago; now it feels old and like management are just trying to squeeze as much money out of each guest for the lowest possible costs of their own.

Just back from a trip with our 4 year old son (thur-sat), we were on the ground floor, room was lovely! Bathroom was great, and the room had a TV that worked! |The breakfast was fantastic and staff always showed us to a table away from the hustle and bustle of visitors as there were a few bus full arrived the night before. |The swimming pool was used daily, the women who worked on the reception there was so friendly, and my little one loved the slide when it was open 2 out of 3 days! We tried the soft play, arcades in funhouse and the staff member (Lauren I think her name was) was fantastic, so friendly and amazing with my little boy. Due to snow the discovery part out the back most of the things were closed but they did open up tubing for us to try for £5 for 30 mins on the dry slope! There is a fantastic park as well which I can imagine would be fantastic in a less snowy few days! |Even with the entertainment on, we didn't hear a thing! Rooms were clean on arrival and it's on the leaflet that anything required can be topped up at reception, all areas we came across were so clean and tidy! Just an all round family atmosphere and everyone was so friendly and nothing was too much of a problem!|Fantastic location, so close to Aviemore and everything else! We will definitely be back!

Not knowing what to expect from the reviews we were pleasantly surprised. Our room had a business feel but was clean and comfortable. We found the staff at the Coylumbridge Hotel to be warm and helpful. The whole place had a Christmas feel that just made us smile. It was a great base for walking and for using the nearby ski area.

Yes, I was able to check in early, which was really helpful. The room was spotless, and there were tea, coffee, and even a biscuit — very impressed. I went to the gym, which was well equipped, even with dumbbells up to 20kg and a bench. The swimming pool and sauna were perfect after my session, and the showers were great quality and very clean. They even had a spinner to dry swimwear.I went for a meal in the restaurant — 10 out of 10. Amazing selection and served straight away. I will definitely be back; for the price, it’s hard to beat. Incredible location as well.

This area is beautiful and perfect for day trips to more remote areas, close to hiking and an easy walk to town and stores. There were several A-frame units, not crowded but part of the landscaped forest area. Units varied in size - ours had 3 beds upstairs. 2 baths. Heating was a bit tricky, and available in all rooms. The maintenance guy came over "to help us get it sorted"... another words - turn it on. Ha! Big puffy down blankets kept us warm, it's cold at night here (June). Big hotel with rooms to rent on the property. They had play areas, kids video and play areas too. Pool had really weird hours. Apparently it was disinfected every few hours or some such nonsense AND you had to make an appointment for available times (in mid-day). I think that would have been fun but didn't use it. An area outside with growling moving Dino's... large enough to be fun for kids... a surprise for us! We loved the extensive trail system and the ruins of a local castle on a tiny island in the lake. Trails are well marked. People were nice, staff was helpful. Area was pretty and quiet. Centrally located. Great transit system; we made appointments to see local attractions via trains / bus - gotta get the timing right and pay ahead. Note: there are stiff fines for cars traveling inside Edinburgh and London- check on this before you drive!

Being married to a Scottish Lassie, I'm there for a visit every two or three years. My recent visit had us up to the Aviemore area once again. We love it there. We stayed in one of the A-frame cabins on the property. It was about a ten minute walk to the main hotel building, which we were okay with as there were families with children running all around the main hotel building. The cabins were perfect for four of us who wanted to sleep, read and catch up with each other. Cabins are well laid out and nicely furnished. The Hilton Coylumbridge is outside of Aviemore by a little less than a mile. That meant any meals with alcohol in Aviemore meant one of us had to be a designated driver. We did take advantage of the on-site restaurant our last night, so all four of us were able to eat, drink and be merry. We will be back.

Wow!!! Lewis makes this place amazing. His customer service and willingness to help and share information is awesome. We went into town and have eaten there but the fish and chips and Louis service is unbelievable. I have traveled the world and wasn't expecting such great service.

During the main season, the kids entertainment is excellent, and one of the reasons it's been voted 'most child friendly hotel in Scotland' in previous years. Most of the hotel has been refurbished in the last couple of years, and the family suites have two rooms. The food has always been excellent when we've visited. I would however say that the changing rooms for the swimming pool are now in need for refurbishment.

This was one of the BEST holidays I've ever had. If you want a hotel and facilities for kids of all ages in Scotland, then this is your venue. The hotel has an indoor swimming pool and kids club (also a mini soft-play area). Entertainment is very good too. Outside within the campus is a large soft-play area and separate crazy golf area. It also has a trim-trail, and go-karting for the older kids as well as a play-ground. The added bit to this part of the world is it's right next to the Cairngorms resort with its skiing, sledging, pony-trekking and adult and junior fishing lakes. There's also things like archery and rafting with a leisure pool and Adventure park locally too. It's just too much.. perfect. The scenery is overwhelming too (especially the train ride from Edinburgh to Aviemore) and bicycles are available to hire. If you are going by train a stop-over in Edinburgh on the way there and back is quite a nice treat for mummy too. One thing though, when I went there was no cash-machine on the campus so you may have to go into Aviemore to get more funds, this is because there are some cash only facilities. Highly recommended for the family.

A bit outside of Aviemore (30 minutes walk) is the huge Hilton Hotel. The booked room (Double Deluxe) is really great and big enough for two. The bathroom is freshly renovated and really comfortable. We used to book just the breakfast which lasts untill 11 and has a lot of varieties in it. The lounge is lovely and there are often live music or other events like bbq etc. The hotel is really family friendly and has loads of possible out and indoor activites in the near range. There is now also a cash machine in the lobby btw. Clear recommondation!

Well, if you like your desert with hair in it, paper thin walls and a trickle of a shower this is the place for you. Unfortuantely this wasn't my cup of tea. They did have a very big tv in the room though always have to look at the positives.

The most family friendly hotel in Scotland and the holiday lodges give even more room, but still allow use of the hotel's facilities