Morlich Hotel Reception
It's Better Direct

Book Direct for Stay Benefits

We know you have plenty of options when booking your stay with Macdonald Hotels, but now it's easy to always get the best rate, every time you book - and it's better when you book direct.

To get the best available room, best price guarantee and late checkout, alongside other benefits, make sure you always book direct via our website.

You can also take advantage of plenty of exclusive perks when signing up to our Macdonald Preferred loyalty programme - where you can enjoy 10% off* your direct flexible and early saver booking. 

Leave behind the days of comparing websites and simply book on our website to get the best deal and discover below why it's Better, Direct.

Best Available Room

Whether it's a cosy standard double or a spacious and lavish suite, rooms at Macdonald Hotels always come with all the comforts you'd expect - including indulgent luxury toiletries, complimentary WiFi, and a restful night's sleep.

Book direct on our website and you can be confident that we will always give you the very best room option within the room category you have chosen, so you can settle back and look forward to a comfortable and satisfying stay. That's just one of the reasons why it's Better, Direct.

Bedroom at Forest Hills

Best Price Guarantee

From city centre stays to countryside escapes, at Macdonald Hotels we are committed to providing you with the very best price when you book direct.  

In the rare event that you discover a lower qualified price for the same room type and terms on another website, we'll gladly match that price and go the extra mile by granting you an additional discount of 10%. It's our way of showing that your satisfaction is the most important thing, and making sure that we're the best value place to book one of our stays online.

When you book direct with Macdonald Hotels, you're not just getting a room - you're getting the best deal possible. That's why it's Better, Direct.

Reception, Compleat Angler

+1 Hour Late Checkout

Loving your stay with us? Make it a little bit longer when you book direct. We'll give you an extra hour to stretch out, hit the snooze button, and sink into the sheets. Or, if you have plenty of get-up-and-go, you can spend those extra 60 minutes burning off your excess energy in our pool or leisure club, if you've booked into one of our spa hotels. 

Linger over breakfast - you'll have time for that extra cup of coffee - and there'll be no need to rush back to your room to pack. Enjoy an extra hour with us, before you leave refreshed and ready for your journey. That's another reason why it's Better, Direct.

Channory Suite Breakfast Drumossie

Free Parking*

At Macdonald Hotels, we understand that our unique and distinctive locations sometimes require a bit of travel effort (but the journey is always worth it, we promise!)

That's why, when you book on our website, we'll let you park your car for free at selected locations - so if you're driving door-to-door, we'll not charge you more. Please note that as our locations range from cosmopolitan city centres to National Parks, free on-site parking isn't always available, but if that's the case we will always strive to offer you an exclusive discounted rate on our on-site or nearby car parking instead. That's why it's Better, Direct.  

Classic Car, Exterior

Free Pool & Gym Access

Planning a well-deserved stay at one of our 19 spa hotels? Well, don't forget to pack your swim and gym gear and make the most of our fabulous facilities, which you can enjoy with our compliments.

When you book direct on our website, you'll unlock free access to the on-site pool and gym at your spa location of choice, including enviable outdoor pools at The Berystede, Bath Spa and Elmers Court. Taking a holiday from your workouts, too? Many our spa hotels offer thermal suites, so you can simply sit back and relax instead.

Whether you choose to dip, dive, lift, lounge, steam, sweat or sauna - you'll always save. That's why it's Better, Direct.

Cardrona pool

Macdonald Preferred Loyalty Programme

Introducing the Preferred way to stay at Macdonald Hotels & Resorts, where you can sign-up to receive enhanced break rewards each time you visit our enticing destinations in addition to your Better Direct benefits.

As a Macdonald Preferred member, you'll enjoy exclusive access to 10% off flexible and early saver hotel stays, complimentary breakfast* for each night of your stay, plus a wide range of fantastic offers on entertainment, food & drink and local attractions near our locations.

*Complimentary breakfast not available at Resorts or Self-Catering accommodation.

Because we know that every moment counts during your getaway, discover life as a Preferred guest and join today free of charge, as you look forward to a whole new world of holiday perks.

Terms & Conditions

  • Better Direct offer may vary by property, please see property specific webpages for details.
  • Better Direct is not available at Macdonald Resorts (Doña Lola, Elmers Court Resort, Forest Hills Resort, La Ermita, Leila Playa, Lochanhully, Plas Talgarth, Spey Valley & Villacana.)
  • These offers are only available on direct bookings made via www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk.
  • Best available room: when you book direct we will offer the best room option within the category booked based on room availability on day of arrival.
  • Best price guarantee: Your original reservation must have been through www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk, the lower rate must be found, and the claim made within 24 hours of the original booking being made and only applies to publicly available rates, which can be seen and booked without any kind of restriction or membership requirement. For full details see our price match page.
  • +1hr late checkout: May be subject to availability at property and withdrawn without notice.
  • Free parking: Number of spaces available varies by property. Not available at Bath Spa, New Blossoms, Old England or Macdonald Windsor. At Alveston Manor and The Compleat Angler we offer a 20% discount on our parking charges. At The Burlington we have no on-site parking available but do offer a discount with a local partner, please ask at reception for details. At The Bear, please note that whilst we offer free parking, space is limited and on a first come basis.
  • Free access to pool and leisure club: only available at properties which offer spa facilities and not available at The Bear, The Burlington, The Compleat Angler, Drumossie, Kilhey Court, Leeming House, New Blossoms, Norwood Hall, Pittodrie House, The Tickled Trout, or Macdonald Windsor. For a full list of our spa properties please visit our spa website.

*Macdonald Preferred membership entitles customers to up to 10% off flexible and early saver stay rates only at participating group properties. This does not include hotel specific packages and seasonal offers existing outside of flexible and early saver rates. Subject to availability at time of booking.

Complimentary breakfast is available for Macdonald Preferred members each morning. Number of breakfasts provided equates to total nights of stay. Applies to hotel destinations only and is not available at Resorts or Self-Catering accommodation. Breakfast can be redeemed by showing your loyalty screen log-in area on your phone or tablet when checking-in.

Complimentary breakfast is not available at the following destinations: Dona Lola, Elmers Court Resort, Forest Hills Resort, La Ermita, Leila Playa, Lochanhully, Plas Talgarth, Spey Valley, Villacana, and Woodland Lodges. 

Macdonald Preferred sign-up and member account details can be access via preferred.macdonaldhotels.co.uk.