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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
Reception hall
Loft
Breakfast and dinner served
Double or Twin Room (Garden)

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, Urquhart Castle
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Inverness Castle
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

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Master Room

Master Room

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

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Double or Twin Room (Garden)

Double or Twin Room (Garden)

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

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Loft

Loft

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

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

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

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Master Room - Loch Ness View

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)

Loft (with front view to Loch Ness)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

  • Clansman Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Allt na Criche - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • The Falls of Foyers - 25 min drive - 25.5 km
  • Urquhart Castle - 29 min drive - 35.3 km
  • Inverness Castle - 51 min drive - 68.0 km

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
  • ‪Canalside Chip Shop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cobb's Café - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Boathouse - ‬8 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.

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

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 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

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
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, Diners Club, Eurocard, and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. 

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.

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The Lovat, Loch Ness Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 206 out of 299 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 299 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 299 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 299 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 299 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Mason

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 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

10/10 Excellent

Lea

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Brevard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Shauna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Clean. Staff not at all helpful. Comfy beds. Terrible overpriced food. But it was clean and quaint and fun! Beautiful tub!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024