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The Lovat, Loch Ness

4.0 star property
4-star Victorian hotel near Allt na Criche

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Front of property
Lounge
Master Room - Loch Ness View
Breakfast and dinner served
Lounge

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Loch Ness, Fort Augustus, Scotland, PH32 4DU
  • Place, Fort Augustus Locks‎
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Clansman Centre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Urquhart Castle
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Double or Twin Room (Garden)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Loft

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Room

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

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

Loft (with front view to Loch Ness)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Fort Augustus

In Fort Augustus .Stay at this Fort Augustus hotel and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Allt na Criche and 6 miles (10 km) of Suidhe Viewpoint. The Falls of Foyers is within 16 miles (25 km) and Urquhart Castle is within 20 miles (32 km).

What's nearby

  • Fort Augustus Locks‎ - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Clansman Centre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Allt na Criche - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Urquhart Castle - 35 min drive - 35.9 km
  • Inverness Cathedral - 60 min drive - 68.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Monster Fish & Chips LochNess Co. - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Bothy - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cobb's Café - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Richmond House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Canalside Chip Shop - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Lovat, Loch Ness

4-star Victorian hotel near Allt na Criche
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Lovat, Loch Ness. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Victorian Fort Augustus hotel is smoke free.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1879
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Lovat, Loch Ness offers 28 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Fort Augustus hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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 self 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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! 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)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

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 fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

How close is The Lovat, Loch Ness to the airport?

The Lovat, Loch Ness is 41.5 mi (53-min drive) away from the Inverness (INV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Lovat, Loch Ness have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Lovat, Loch Ness.

Does The Lovat, Loch Ness offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Lovat, Loch Ness, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between GBP 25.00 and 25.00 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Lovat, Loch Ness?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Lovat, Loch Ness?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Lovat, Loch Ness?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Lovat, Loch Ness have a pool?

The Lovat, Loch Ness does not have a pool.

Does The Lovat, Loch Ness have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Lovat, Loch Ness have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Lovat, Loch Ness to downtown Fort Augustus?

The Lovat, Loch Ness is 0.1 mi away from Fort Augustus.

The Lovat, Loch Ness Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 217 out of 311 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 311 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 311 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 311 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 311 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Great towels but breakfast should always be included
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly Staff and clean comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel with wonderful staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location, friendly and helpful staff, a superb, and I really mean superb, restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mason

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, pleasant staff, quiet but central location. Good sized room, nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Andy

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

Lovely Lochness stay

Nice hotel, nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ariana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We totally love it, the breakfast and the dinner were amazing
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grant

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

10/10 Excellent

mike

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

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the stay we had at the Lovat. Breakfasts were delicious and the proximity to the lake and local attractions was a bonus. The staff were incredibly welcoming too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison

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

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Lovely hotel

Very comfortable, clean friendly and beautifully furnished.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Klara

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👏amazing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stunning family-run hotel with several gorgeous lounge areas to relax in. Wished we had time to stay for longer!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, comfy and elegant building, great extras and treats.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is private, clean, comfortable and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Lovat is a beautiful hotel with helpful staff and lovely comfortable rooms. The surroundings are stunning and we thoroughly enjoyed the recommended walk to the “secret waterfall”, amazing. Would definately stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's an exceptionally nice place, everything was amazing! We loved it
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023