£25 Food & Beverage Credit: Dine on Us at Macdonald Hotels
Ever had a free meal from Expedia? Or a dining credit from Booking.com? Third-party booking sites keep the commission and you pay full price for everything. We do things differently.
And the best part? Joining Preferred Members is completely free. No membership fees. No catches. Just register, book direct, and start unlocking real benefits like this £25 credit.
Whether you fancy a full breakfast before exploring, a leisurely lunch by the pool, or a comfortable dinner in our restaurant, your credit covers it. It's our way of saying thank you for becoming a Preferred Member and booking direct with us, and making sure your stay is even better than you expected.
How to Get Your £25 F&B Credit
It's simple:
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Register with Preferred Members. It's free and takes just a couple of minutes on macdonaldhotels.co.uk
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Book directly using your Preferred Members account
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Receive £25 F&B credit with your booking (automatically added to eligible room types)
That's it. Free membership. Free credit. Real value.
What is Preferred Members?
Preferred Members is our free loyalty programme for guests who book directly with Macdonald Hotels. When you register (at no cost), you unlock exclusive benefits that third-party booking sites simply can't, or won't, offer:
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£25 F&B credit when booking direct as a Macdonald Preferred Member
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Best Price Guarantee, lowest rates available
- Stay more, save more. Receive 10% off your first stay, 12.5% off your second, and 15% off all future stays.
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Free pool & gym access – Where available at your location
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Room upgrade priority. Best Available Room upgrades
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Flexible cancellation. Often more options than third-party sites
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Special member-only offers. Exclusive deals throughout the year
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Direct contact with our team
All of this is free. There are no hidden membership costs. No annual charges. Nothing.
Why Preferred Members Get This Benefit (And Third-Party Bookers Don't)
Let's be transparent about how this works:
When you book through other travel sites:
- They take a commission from the hotel (usually 15-25%)
- That commission comes out of our revenue
- They pocket the difference, not you
- You pay full price for everything during your stay
- You get zero added value or perks
When you register with Preferred Members and book directly:
- No middleman commission
- We keep more revenue
- We invest that back into member benefits
- You get £25 in free food and drinks
- You enjoy savings with every stay
- Plus other exclusive perks (upgrades, pool access, better rates)
It's a simple equation: join Preferred Members, book direct, and we can afford to give you real benefits. Book through a third party, and all that value goes to them, not to you.
Where You Can Spend Your Credit
Your £25 credit can be used across all our food and beverage venues at your hotel:
- À la carte restaurants – Enjoy a proper dinner without the full bill
- Hotel bars – Drinks, snacks, and lighter meals
- Breakfast areas – A full cooked breakfast or continental spread
- Room service – Order to your room if you prefer dining privately
- Cafés and lounges – Coffee, cakes, and casual bites
- Special menus – Available at selected locations
It's flexible. You decide where and when to spend it. Unlike third-party sites that give you nothing, we're actually putting real money towards your meals.
Real Examples of What £25 Gets You
- Breakfast: A full cooked breakfast typically costs £12-16, leaving £9-13 for coffee or juice.
- Lunch: A sandwich, salad, or lighter main course usually comes in around £10-14, plus a soft drink.
- Dinner: Depending on what you choose, £25 might cover a starter and main, or a main course and dessert. Wine or premium spirits would take you over the credit.
- Casual dining: Multiple coffees, snacks, and lighter meals throughout your stay.
- Mix and match: A coffee and pastry one morning, a pub lunch another day, a dinner on your final evening.
The point is: £25 gives you genuine flexibility to enjoy our venues without constantly worrying about cost. And you got it for free, just by joining Preferred Members and booking directly.
The Real Value Add
Think about it this way. On a three-night stay:
- Third-party booking: You pay full price for every meal, every coffee, every snack (and you're not in Preferred Members)
- Preferred Members direct booking: You get £25 in free food and drinks, plus all your other member benefits, and member discounts on stays
That's not just a discount. That's actual added value that third-party sites simply don't offer.
Perfect for Different Types of Stays
- Family breaks: Use it on breakfasts and lunches so the kids eat well without blowing the budget on expensive restaurant meals. Plus, you'll unlock discounts on future family trips.
- Business trips: A quick breakfast and lunch covered means one less thing to expense and claim back. And you'll benefit from member savings on your next business stay
- Romantic getaways: A nice dinner out becomes more relaxed when you've got £25 credit helping cover it.
- Wellness retreats: Healthy meals and refreshing drinks throughout your stay, partly on us.
- Extended stays: Multiple days mean multiple opportunities to enjoy our dining venues, and multiple meals covered by your credit.
Stay More, Save More
As a Preferred Member, your rewards start from the moment you join. Enjoy 10% off your first booking, 12.5% off your second stay, and 15% off your third and future stays, as well as exclusive member offers and rewards.
Combined with your £25 dining credit, becoming a Preferred Member is the best way to enjoy more from every stay with Macdonald Hotels & Resorts. Plus, these exclusive benefits are only available when you book direct.
What's Not Included
To keep things transparent, here's what the £25 credit typically doesn't cover:
- Alcoholic beverages – In most cases (though some locations may vary. Ask when you book)
- Premium items – Specialty cocktails, fine wines, or premium dishes may have surcharges
- Afternoon tea or special events – These premium experiences are usually separate
- Takeaway items – Credit is for dining in our venues
- Minibar or room snacks – Limited to restaurant and bar dining
Always check the specific terms for your hotel location, as some venues may have slightly different rules. Our team will explain it all when you arrive.
How to Use Your Credit at Check-In
When you arrive:
- Let reception know you're a Preferred Member (they'll have your account details)
- Your £25 credit is automatically loaded on your account
- Dine where you like at any of our food and beverage outlets
- Mention your room number when ordering
- We'll track your spending and deduct it from your credit
It really is that straightforward. No complicated processes. No vouchers. Just enjoy your meals, and we'll handle the accounting. This is the kind of frictionless benefit third-party sites could never offer.
Questions About Your Credit?
If anything's unclear:
- Ask our team at check-in – They handle this every day and can explain your options
- Check your booking confirmation – It will detail what's included with your Preferred Members booking
- Call our reservations team – They're happy to clarify before you book
- Look at the dining menus – Available on our website so you can plan ahead
Make the Most of It
£25 might not sound like a fortune, but it genuinely takes the edge off meal costs during your stay. Instead of worrying about whether you can afford to eat in the hotel restaurant, you can just enjoy it.
And remember: you're not just getting free food. Every stay you can benefit from member savings, making future breaks even better value.. It's one of those benefits that makes a real difference to how relaxed and carefree your break feels. And it's something you literally cannot get from third-party booking sites.
Join Preferred Members Today
Here's what you get by registering (it takes just 2 minutes and costs nothing):
- £25 F&B credit on this booking
- Best Price Guarantee – Lowest rates available
- Free pool & gym access – Where available
- Room upgrade priority – Best Available Room upgrades
- Stay more, save more – enjoy up to 15% off stays
- Exclusive member offers – Throughout the year
- Direct contact with our team
All free. No catches. Just better value.
Book Your Break Today
Ready to join Preferred Members and start enjoying real benefits like this £25 dining credit? Head to macdonaldhotels.co.uk and register today.
Registration takes just a couple of minutes, and once you're registered, you can book your stay knowing you've unlocked exclusive member benefits that guests on third-party sites will never receive.
Register. Book direct. Dine on us. It's that simple.
Terms and Conditions
Your £25 F&B credit comes with a few simple terms:
Eligibility:
- Credit is available exclusively with Preferred Members bookings on macdonaldhotels.co.uk
- You must be registered with Preferred Members (registration is free)
- Third-party bookings (Expedia, Booking.com, travel agencies, etc.) do NOT include this benefit
- Credit is available with selected room types and booking rates
- Not available on all room categories (budget rates may exclude this benefit)
- Some package deals or promotional rates may exclude F&B credit - check your booking details
Usage:
- Credit must be used during your stay (no carryover to future visits)
- Credit applies to dining at your hotel only - not at other Macdonald Hotels locations
- Credit cannot be exchanged for cash or used outside food and beverage outlets
- One credit per room booking (not per person)
Dining:
- Credit is valid from check-in to checkout
- Must be used at venues operated by your hotel
- Our team will track your spending and apply the credit automatically
- Any amount over £25 must be paid separately by you
Special circumstances:
- If you cancel your booking before arrival, the credit is voided
- If you modify your stay dates after booking, contact us to confirm credit eligibility
- In case of dispute, our hotel manager has final say on F&B credit application
Location variations:
- Some Macdonald Hotels locations may have slightly different terms. Always confirm at booking
- Premium restaurants or private dining areas may not accept F&B credit
- During special events or peak periods, some restrictions may apply
