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The Loch Ness Inn

3.0 star property
Inn in Inverness with a restaurant and a bar
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Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast (GBP 12 per person)
BBQ/picnic area
Front of property
Family Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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Lewiston, Drumnadrochit, Inverness, Scotland, IV63 6UW
  • Place, Nessieland Castle Monster Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Urquhart Castle
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪38 min drive‬
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Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Inverness

The Loch Ness Inn places you within a short walk of Nessieland Castle Monster Centre and within a mile (2 km) of Drum Farm Gallery Gift Shop. This 11-room, 3-star inn has conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Nessieland Castle Monster Centre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Drum Farm Gallery Gift Shop - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Loch Ness 2000 Exhibition Centre - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Urquhart Castle - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Inverness Station - 22 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fiddlers - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Ness Deli and Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Cobbs Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cafe 82 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Lewiston - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Loch Ness Inn

Inn in Inverness with a restaurant and a bar
Guests staying at The Loch Ness Inn enjoy free WiFi in public areas, express check-in, and a picnic area. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations. This smoke-free inn also has a garden.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1845
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 11 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours 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 ahead of time 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6 for children

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-11 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in is easy with express services.

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. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Loch Ness Inn
The Loch Ness Inn Inn
The Loch Ness Inn Inverness
The Loch Ness Inn Inn Inverness

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Loch Ness Inn?

The Loch Ness Inn offers free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see close to The Loch Ness Inn?

This inn is located in Inverness, a short 18-minute walk from Loch Ness 2000 Exhibition Centre and also 19 minutes on foot from Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition. You'll also find Nessieland Castle Monster Centre and Drum Farm Gallery Gift Shop less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at The Loch Ness Inn?

Yes, there is electric car charging available.

Does The Loch Ness Inn feature a casino?

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

Will I find an indoor pool at The Loch Ness Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

Is The Loch Ness Inn a good place to stay for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a bar, a restaurant, and a garden at this inn.

Are there hot tubs at The Loch Ness Inn?

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

Does The Loch Ness Inn feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Loch Ness Inn serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will The Loch Ness Inn allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Loch Ness Inn.

Does The Loch Ness Inn have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this inn.

Where is the closest airport to The Loch Ness Inn?

The closest major airport to The Loch Ness Inn is Inverness (INV), which is 25.2 mi away (42 minutes by car).

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

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Loch Ness Inn.

The Loch Ness Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 345 out of 531 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 149 out of 531 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 531 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 531 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 531 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect in every way, just faultless! Lovely attentive friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay, breakfast was great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little secluded which was a little hard to get around but it’s right on the bus line so do the research of bus schedules and such if you are not an experienced traveler like us. Also make sure to tell the bus to stop when traveling in to town or you’ll end up about a mile up the road by the museum. Uber also is not a thing here, only private taxi services which we were not familiar with and ChatGPT and Google weren’t helpful, only the staff once we got there. The staff was very friendly and helpful and we were able to make the hike to the castle after one of the friendly ladies working there gave us directions (a little over a mile there and back and is a straight shot) but it’s right on a hiking path with some of the best scenery I’ve seen during my trip with views of the mountain and loch. Rooms were lock and key which was refreshing. Bar and restaurant were beautiful and food was top notch. Overall a good experience. Just wish the area itself was a little more navigational with uber or taxis to make it to some of the other sites because it’s a very beautiful town and wished I would have stayed another day in that area.
The hiking path. Mostly flat but make sure you’ve got some good hiking shoes on for a little more than a mile hike to the castle.
Fence along the trail with breath taking views of the mountains, loch, and farms.
Another view from the trail.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naceli

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, welcoming staff, and amazing breakfast. Will definitely stay here again when coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gera Scott

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved our stay here! We had a family quad (7/8) with 2 bedrooms and a lovely bathroom. The beds were cozy and we slept very well. The shower was FANTASTIC! The dinner menu is good and our meals were delicious. The staff are terrific - they are warm and welcoming and really helped us when we left an expensive electronic device behind and needed help have it shipped to our next hotel. Looking for Nessie? This is the place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Both breakfast and dinner were fantastic, as well as the bar selection. The room was modern, clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meaghan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was the best place for experience the rooms were nice and food was fantastic !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

linda

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

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Liked: Amenities
Delicious breakfast and dinner. Staff excellent both breakfast and dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

P Diane

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Loved the wool throw on the bed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great welcome. Very happy with our room. Comfortable and quiet. Not a lot of dining options so reservations are recommended unless you want some yummy pizza. It’s close by and was so tasty! Breakfast at the Inn was excellent. Many great options. We’re loved that the inn was only a 5 minute drive from the Urquhart Castle.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Estelle

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, wonderful pub and restaurant. The establishment was very well run. Would definitely stay here again. Close to everything we wanted to see!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly, Alexandria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Loch Ness Inn was a lovely and cozy place to stay while we were in the Highlands. The restaurant is world class! The food there is absolutely delicious! The location was great for exploring the local environment: the Loch Ness Centre, the castle ruins, and hiking trails to waterfalls and Craig are all within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Wonderful Conveniently Located Hotel

Very nice hotel, great location to Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle. Hotel Restaurant was excellent too. Nice convenient location, clean, great expedient customer service. Would stay at this hotel again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Osama, Camberley

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Loch Ness inn was really amazing for our short stay in Drumnadochit! The free breakfast was probably the best we’ve ever had at any stay and the rooms were cute and comfortable! Would also like to give a big thanks to Oscar, who carried my friends luggage up the stairs and made sure that we were comfortable with our accommodation and overall just went above and beyond!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Teneka

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our short stay was magic! The staff were lovely, the location was perfect and the room its self was so cosy! It had exactly what we needed. We will definitely book again if we visit the area. We had a dinner and a breakfast at the property and both were superb.
View from our dinner table!
Surrounding areas
Took a short stroll from the property to view the loch
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel had lots of charm and was a convenient stop for our stay in Inverness. The food in the restaurant was delicious and artfully presented, and the pub was a great place for a nightcap. The room was comfortable and clean and had everything we needed. We really enjoyed our stay and I would recommend this property for future travelers.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

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

Stay here!

Great place to stay! Felt like a local hangout, kind helpful staff, so much fun. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle, Philadelphia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Inn was very clean and staff were very friendly when approached. I’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael J

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

Lovely

Wonderful place, great restaurant, friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Niraj N.

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One night stay. Excellent breakfast. Room is small relative to pics. NO ELEVATOR if carrying heavy luggage. Is a bit outside town so car a must. Can’t walk to restaurants(5 minutes drive).
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to main road without traffic noises. Wonderful staff and food. Bar at back of dinning room was well stocked with every scotch you could imagine. Lots of help choosing from the also very friendly locals.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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