Location: Fort Augustus
Top Hotels in Fort Augustus
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Discover the best hotels in Fort Augustus, Loch Ness Region, Scottish Highlands, Scotland including Morag's Lodge, The Inch Hotel, Loch Ness Guest House, Kettle House B&B, The White House, The Highland Club, Appin House B&B, Caledonian Canal Centre, Luxurious Glamping Pods, Loch Ness Monster Pods.
Restaurants in Fort Augustus
1. Morag's Lodge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 632 reviews
Morag's Lodge is a top quality 4* hostel located on the Great Glen Way in Fort Augustus, just a short walk from the banks of Loch Ness. Surrounded by stunning mountain scenery and set in wooded grounds this is the perfect budget accommodation option in the hub of the Highlands! The hostel has a variety of room types including 4-bed & 6-bed dorms, doubles, twins, triples, and family rooms, all with private bathroom facilities. The modern and super-comfy bunks have private reading lights and power points, and all linen is provided free of charge. There are excellent cheap meal options, from a buffet style budget breakfast to delicious home-cooked evening meals using local produce. There is also 24 hour access to the self-catering kitchen and free tea & coffee facilities. The rustic bothy-style bar offers a superb range of local beers and single malts, has a cosy log fire for the colder winter nights, and regular live entertainment. Other facilities include a drying room, laundry service, free wifi, toys, games, book swap and the famous red piano! The friendly and welcoming team can assist with arranging local activities, including the on-site bike hire and boat trips on Loch Ness, as well as advising on day trips and other activities available in the area. The team are on-hand to ensure you are able to make the most of your time and are proud to deliver "Highland Hospitality" at its best!
Perfect Location and a Great Hostel
Reviewed By daviddC3851WLMyself and 3 friends stayed for two nights travelling on motorcycles,relaxed friendly atmosphere also has a drying room. rooms very clean and shower was nice and hot, the building always felt very warm. Highly recommended.
2. The Inch Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 755 reviews
Perfectly positioned on the Great Glen Way and overlooking the world renowned Loch Ness, The Inch Hotel is proud of its spectacular setting. Not only does the Inch Hotel overlook the most iconic Scottish view, but the picturesque Glen Affric and impressive Caledonian Canal are also on its doorstep.The family run hotel boasts a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere, 14 comfortable en-suite bedrooms and first class restaurant serving locally sourced, freshly prepared food.
Excellent hotel, superb staff and fantastic food
Reviewed By mikeb_nwukExcellent location, superb staff, amazing service and food. Make sure you make the effort to stay here and visit the surrounding areas .. Evening meals and breakfasts were perfect Close to the Loch and such a peaceful place to sit and watch the world pass you by
3. Loch Ness Guest House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 238 reviews
Loch Ness Guest House is a new guest house situated in the heart of Fort Augustus only a few minutes walk from Loch Ness, the Caledonian Canal and the amenities of Fort Augustus. Whether you choose to visit during the summer sightseeing season or in winter skiing or hillwalking you will find all the comfort you need.
Pretty much perfect
Reviewed By ToqizVery well presented, clean, modern, well-located and characterful lodge. Little touches such as provision of porridge pots and kettles, Tunnok’s mallows and complimentary imperial mints in the room make you feel thought of and there is lots of comfortable space to relax in the lodge itself. Good showers. The sun of the parts make this a great choice in a lovely village. Free parking, a short walk to the village centre … oh and the small double was certainly not that small. Great value.
4. Kettle House B&B
Overall Ratings
5 based on 255 reviews
We have been running the Kettle House B&B since August 2012. We really enjoy meeting people from all over the world and cant wait for you to book so we can share our home with you. We hope you will enjoy relaxing in your room all rooms have there own en suite bathroom. Rooms have a 24"flat screen TV with build in DVD player with freesat channels and with views overlooking our lovely gardens or the pretty countryside. Or perhaps just taking a walk through our gardens which is abundant with wildlife as we even have a resident baby deer! We have two rabbits called Maisy and Aslan who live outside and love to see new people. We hope to meet you soon and you can tell us a little bit about your adventures! Kettle House is that home from home B&B but without you having to do a thing! So why wait send us an email, or phone call, part of your holiday is waiting for you with us.
A very charming place, lovely garden.
Reviewed By Karen MGreeted by Natalie, very friendly and gave us directions to take for a walk along the canal to explore and find places to eat. Beautiful garden, lot of work has gone into it it. The rooms were immaculate, clean and very comfy bed and had everything that you needed, has a fridge with milk in and homemade muffins which were delicious. We would definitely return here again.
5. The White House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 92 reviews
Welcome to The White House, your Fort Augustus “home away from home.” The White House aims to make your visit as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, which is why so many guests continue to come back year after year. Close to Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Fountain (0.1 mi), a popular Fort Augustus landmark, The White House is a great destination for tourists. In addition, while staying at The White House guests have access to a picnic area, outdoor furniture, and baggage storage, and you can stay connected with free wifi. Need a place to park? Free parking is available at The White House. During your visit, be sure to check out a popular Fort Augustus hotpot restaurant such as The Boathouse Lochside Restaurant, which is a short distance from The White House. Plus, during your trip, don't forget to check out an architectural building, such as Fort Augustus War Memorial. The White House puts the best of Fort Augustus at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.
Room for improvement
Reviewed By Sarah LStayed here for two nights as part of our honeymoon. The room was big and the shower was one of the best I’ve seen! Bed and room comfortable. No wardrobe just a few hangers on a rail. It didn’t bother us but it might bother others. Owner was good on communication. A few minutes walk from the village which has lots to see and do. The stay was let down by the breakfast. We were asked could we come at 0915 the first morning as they couldn’t have too many people in the breakfast room at one time. That suited us however when we arrived several tables hadn’t been cleaned, and there was only a small selection of food available. Another couple had been sitting there for over 20 minutes waiting to be served with coffee and for the hot selection to be replenished. They hadn’t seen one member of staff in that time. On our second morning we asked to go down earlier than the usual time as we had an early bus to catch, they accommodated this but again not much selection available and we only saw a member of staff briefly who quickly disappeared. Would consider staying here again if they improved on the breakfast scenario! What we had was ok but only cereal and toast readily available.
6. The Highland Club
Overall Ratings
5 based on 41 reviews
The Highland Club is set within 20 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds on the southern shores of Loch Ness. It occupies the Grade A gothic buildings of the original 1729 English fortification, Fort Augustus, which later on were transformed into St Benedict’s Abbey. Today, you can still experience the beauty of Fort Augustus Abbey through its converted Luxury self-catering apartments. We have a portfolio of 20 fantastic apartments that can be rented for weekend breaks, holidays and even more long term. To further enhance the comfort of your stay all of our apartments are furnished to a very high standard and we supply you with a broad variety of provisions so you can just enjoy your holiday.
A stunning place to stay
Reviewed By Nick68SWe decided on a short weekend break at short notice and began the internet trawl for somewhere suitable - a cottage/house/villa/lodge to ourselves being the main requirement. After quite a bit of searching on the usual sites with almost no success we found "The Highland Club" and after checking on their website booked "The Nave", Abbey Church, No9 direct with a nice little discount. We had the option of 4 apartments for 2 people and a fenced garden for privacy/peace in The Nave won over a room with a Loch view. Met promptly on arrival by our host and given a guided tour of ground floor & facilities before ending up at our room. Wow - 2 spacious bedrooms (on en-suite) with doors to garden, and a living room/kitchen also with door onto garden. All the rooms were clean and well presented, with toiletries, linen and everything you need - a full range of kitchen items including Nutribullet, scales, salad spinner (stuff i didn't know I even needed on holiday) as well as a starter stock of water, milk, tea, coffee, wine, fruit, snacks, rice, pasta & noodles. Garden was lovely & peaceful with sun from just after midday and also kids toys. Maybe technically a pest, but we had a family of newborn rabbits in to nibble the grass and assortment of birds including a couple of ducks visit - peaceful to watch and entertainment of you take kids along. It's well worth exploring the rest of the ex-Monastery as it's stunning to look at. Indoor facilities include a small gym, pool/sauna/steam room (download the Highland Club app or scan the QR codes to book 1-hr slots), a lounge with full size snooker and pool tables, table tennis table and an outdoor giant chess board within the cloisters. In the grounds there's also a cricket pitch, tennis nets and a kids playground. If that's not enough, you can walk down the steps to the shores of Loch Ness. The Boathouse restaurant is worth a visit - if it's warm enough you can eat outdoors but wise to book a table indoors as quite a breeze can blow in from the Loch in the evening. Although the entire complex wasn't fully booked up, it still felt very peaceful and uncrowded Fort Augustus village is only a 2-3 minute walk away. Adequate parking on site and if (like us) you have an EV, there's a PodPoint charger for guest use.
7. Appin House B&B
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
Appin House B&B is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Fort Augustus, offering a family-friendly environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Close to Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Fountain (0.3 mi), a popular Fort Augustus landmark, Appin House B&B is a great destination for tourists. Guest rooms offer a seating area, and Appin House B&B makes getting online easy as free wifi is available. You can also take advantage of some of the amenities offered by the bed and breakfast, including a sun terrace and outdoor furniture. As an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests. When you’re feeling hungry, be sure to check out The Lock Inn, The Bothy Restaurant and Bar, and Richmond House Hotel, which are some pubs that are popular with locals and out-of-towners alike. During your visit, be sure to check out popular attractions like Fort Augustus (0.3 mi), The Clansman Centre (0.3 mi), and Fort Augustus War Memorial (0.3 mi), which are all within walking distance of the bed and breakfast. Enjoy your stay in Fort Augustus!
A cold room with nowhere to dry wet kit.
Reviewed By Global55685761856Stayed here on a cycling trip. No cooked breakfast was available because the owner had forgotten renew their food licence! Left continental breakfast with a bacon roll at the door. Heating was not turned on so cold and difficult to dry kit, although a small free standing heater was supplied the bathroom was cold especially with a tiled floor when it was 6 degrees outside.
8. Caledonian Canal Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Situated on the southernmost tip of the iconic Loch Ness, Scottish Canals’ newest accommodation located at the Caledonian Canal Centre, Fort Augustus is the perfect venue whether you are seeking a peaceful spot for an overnight rest stop, after taking on the challenge of the Great Glen or you are looking for a unique base to explore all the myths and marvels of the Scottish Highlands. The venue has seven rooms all with their own unique personality – from the Loch Oich which sleeps three to Nessie and Neptune which can join together to sleep six. The rooms are all beautifully designed and decorated with a great blend of modern style and traditional fabrics to make the modern traveller feel at home. Located above the new Caledonian Canal Centre the centre offers visitor facilities all year round, including information point, a gift shop selling locally produced goods and a café serving homemade, Scottish produce.
Hot Chocolate and Croissant
Reviewed By not_so_secret_blogI had ordered a hot chocolate and a croissant. The croissant was a little overdone but still very tasty. The hot chocolate was great and well presented. The service was brilliant, staff were very friendly. It was located very near the canals and loch which made for beautiful scenery. Whilst we were in the cafe there was another party around 8 people, they where very loud (shouting and banging the table). We rushed our drinks in order to leave as the noise was a little too much. I would very much like to attend again, hopefully in the summer.
9. Luxurious Glamping Pods
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2 reviews
I would love to give 5 stars but ......
Reviewed By mariacG7680FTLooks lovely, great outdoor space for kids, great location staff are friendly and helpful just few key areas that would Def stop us from returning. Check-in is at 4pm no problem there we arrived at 520pm ish and there was a technical difficulty (plumbing issue) re didn't wait too much longer another 10 mins however I immediately was concerned with a potential drama and sure enough the pod next to us had theirs and within 24 hrs so did we. These are new pods this was a bit of an inconvenience to say the least. The other real negative was when being shown the pod the lady did say they got quite hot and showed me the air con which I thought was strange being directly on the ground by the double bed. It's totally useless and we were lucky to have 25° temp during our trip and boy did we feel it in the pod at night, Yes the air con does eventually cool the pod down at like 1am in the morning but at 5/6 pm in the evening when you have got in from your day your busy showering trying to get ready to go freshen up for evening out. Well there is NO aircon....SIMPLE. My son was on the top bunk he immediately had to switch to the bottom but honestly all three of us were soooooo hot!!!!! I doubt Im the first to mention this and I'm sure I won't be the last...The bunk the kids aged up to 10 can only sleep on well my son is 9 he really is not fussy but after 2 nights (we stayed for 4) he was miserable to sleep on it!!!! I can't speak highly enough about the staff and their help in general and of course the location.
10. Loch Ness Monster Pods
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 14 reviews
What an amazing little find!
Reviewed By jenshorterSuch a lovely find! Very compact but functional accommodation. Immaculately clean so much so that it felt like no one had used it. The staff were really friendly and helpful. The heating in the pod was really efficient - within a couple of minutes it was toasty warm. Perfect for a couple of nights stop over and only a couple of minutes walk into the small town where there are a couple of pubs, fish and chip shops, a convenience store and some souvenir shops. I read a review which said the shower suddenly goes cold.....ours did too but I was ready for it ha ha! The only minor disappointment was that the on site restaurant wasn’t open as advertised. We booked our stay after lockdown restrictions were eased so we would have hoped they’d let us know the restaurant wasn’t reopening but they didn’t. Luckily the local fish and chips were delicious. I would definitely recommend staying here.
