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The Lovat, Loch Ness

4.0 star property
Victorian hotel with a restaurant and a bar

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Front of property
Loft | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Reception hall
Breakfast and dinner served
Double or Twin Room (Garden) | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Loch Ness, Fort Augustus, Scotland, PH32 4DU
  • Place, Clansman Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ben Nevis
  • Place, Inverness Castle
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

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Master Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Master Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double or Twin Room (Garden) | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Double or Twin Room (Garden)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Loft | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Loft

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Master Room - Loch Ness View | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Master Room - Loch Ness View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Loft (with front view to Loch Ness) | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Loft (with front view to Loch Ness)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Fort Augustus

Located 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Allt na Criche, The Lovat, Loch Ness is within a 10-minute drive of other popular attractions like Suidhe Viewpoint. This 28-room, 4-star hotel has a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Clansman Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The Falls of Foyers - 25 min drive - 15.9 miles
  • Urquhart Castle - 29 min drive - 22.0 miles
  • Inverness Cathedral - 50 min drive - 41.9 miles
  • Inverness Castle - 51 min drive - 42.3 miles

Getting around

  • Roy Bridge Station - 32 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monster Fish & Chips LochNess Co. - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Lock Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cobb's Café - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Boathouse - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Canalside Chip Shop - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Lovat, Loch Ness

Victorian hotel with a restaurant and a bar
Guests of The Lovat, Loch Ness enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and conference space. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, free newspapers, and a terrace.
Flat-screen TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, free newspapers, and portable fans are also available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 25 to 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Station Road

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1879
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 25.00 to 25.00 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-11:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Lovat, Loch Ness?

The Lovat, Loch Ness provides free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do within easy reach of The Lovat, Loch Ness?

This hotel is located in Fort Augustus, just steps from Clansman Centre. Allt na Criche is also within a driving distance of 1.6 mi.

Will I be able to park at The Lovat, Loch Ness?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Though parking is limited, accessible parking is also available.

Does The Lovat, Loch Ness have a casino at the property?

No, The Lovat, Loch Ness doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Lovat, Loch Ness?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is The Lovat, Loch Ness good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like premium bedding as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Does The Lovat, Loch Ness have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Lovat, Loch Ness have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Lovat, Loch Ness serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Station Road.

Does The Lovat, Loch Ness allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Lovat, Loch Ness though service animals are welcome.

Does The Lovat, Loch Ness have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Lovat, Loch Ness?

Yes, some guestrooms at The Lovat, Loch Ness offer a furnished patio and may feature hill views.

Does The Lovat, Loch Ness have a wedding venue?

There are wedding services available at The Lovat, Loch Ness if that's in your vacation plans.

The Lovat, Loch Ness Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 207 out of 300 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 300 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 300 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 300 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 300 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff, large comfortable room wonderful breakfast. Unfortunately, restaurant not open Sundays/Mondays when we were ther.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant, MENLO PARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful and beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mason

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were well acquainted, as well as the lounges. Staff was eager to help and extremely hospitable. Would definitely stay here again if our travels took us that direction.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi Wilson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at the Lovat. The staff was the best of all of Scotland(from Edinburg, Fort Augustus and Isle of Skye). The hotel is beautiful and you can walk a short distance to town. We really enjoyed our stay and highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Raxitkumar, madison heights

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. We checked in late. Rooms were clean and updated. Only downside was that coffee bar was in closet despite having two tables outside. Making coffee inside that closet and finding twitch to turn it on was challenging but not deal breaker. Will surely stay here if I visit the area again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Everything was absolutely perfect! When the minute we walked through the doors of this lovely hotel and the welcome we received, to the accommodations in the room, to the excellent breakfast in the morning, to our checkout.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Klara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Lovat is gorgeous and has a charming traditional style.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I didn’t expect a room with garden view is a very very small room open in the parking lot.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very expensive for what it is. Lovely staff but this hotel should be so much better considering the cost.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Pamela

Traveled with family
For the price, this place disappointed. Welcome toddies were offered at check-in but a non-alcoholic option was only available for a charge. The bathroom needed attention (e.g., toilet ran, shower door off its track). Dinner at Station Road had waitstaff that was not versed in the menu and a wee bit frenetic, as well as unaware of pre-booked vegetarian and birthday requests.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Exemplary property, almost right on top of the locks into Loch Ness. Wonderful experience in its totality. Definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, New Milford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
so nice and clean!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely visit

Lovely,comfortable and cosy room. We were met by lovely staff and a hot toddy. A lovely welcome. Breakfast was amazing and a real taste of Highland hospitality. Would definitely recommend a visit
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic as always
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent stay was amazing. We loved the front room with the fire place to relax after a long walk. One thing to remember if having a dinner there, the chef does a limited menu and sources local so if you are not an adventures eater there are few choices. But the food was delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service by staff lovely room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this place was lovely. Really enjoyed our stay and wished we'd booked two nights.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lea

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this property. All the shops and pubs were walkable. The walk down to the lake was also quite beautiful. Our room was very comfortable. The staff were very nice and accommodating as well. This hotel is A .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Wolfgang, Dachau

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely building in a great location in the central highlands. Ashame they only serve fooin the restaurant which was fully booked throughout our 3-night stay. Staff is friendly but could be more attentive and proactive to feel truly welcomed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Positioned just outside the busiest part of town yet very convenient for everything. Charge points in the car park (charge point Scotland, and Tesla) were very handy for us EV users. If anything a little too warm at night (tho’ I suspect non-British or ‘maturer’ visitors appreciate it warmer.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

NC500 stop

First stop on NC500 - hot bath was very welcome after a long 10 hour drive - Lovely toiletries MASSIVE bed that I struggled to get in to as only 5ft and had to jump up - Nice fresh cooked breakfast Lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024