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The Caledonian Hotel

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this 3-star Fort William hotel

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Restaurant
Lobby sitting area
Interior entrance
Restaurant
Property grounds

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Achintoe Road, Fort William, Scotland, PH33 6RW
  • Place, Ben Nevis
  • Place, West Highland Way
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Inverlochy Castle
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Double Room (with Loch View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Twin Room (with Loch View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(35 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(40 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Fort William

In Fort William .A stay at this hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Loch Linnhe and 3 miles (5 km) of West Highland Way. Lochaber Geopark Visitor Centre and West Highland Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • West Highland Way - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Great Glen Way - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Inverlochy Castle - 9 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Ben Nevis Distillery - 9 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Neptune's Staircase - 11 min drive - 5.6 miles

Getting around

  • Fort William Station - 5 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 122 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Isle Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Great Glen (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Wildcat - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ben Nevis Bar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Caledonian Hotel

Enjoy the free parking at this 3-star Fort William hotel
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Caledonian Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, a porter, and an elevator. Free self parking is available.
  • 81 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Caledonian Hotel offers 81 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (32 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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, debit cards, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Caledonian Hotel Fort William
Caledonian Fort William
The Caledonian Hotel Hotel
The Caledonian Hotel Fort William
The Caledonian Hotel Hotel Fort William

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Caledonian Hotel to the airport?

The Caledonian Hotel is 77.4 mi (122-min drive) away from the Inverness (INV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Caledonian Hotel?

As of Oct 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Caledonian Hotel on Nov 9, 2025 start from $67.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Caledonian Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Caledonian Hotel.

Does The Caledonian Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Caledonian Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Caledonian Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Caledonian Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Caledonian Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Caledonian Hotel have a pool?

The Caledonian Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Caledonian Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Caledonian Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Caledonian Hotel to downtown Fort William?

The Caledonian Hotel is 2.4 mi away from Fort William.

The Caledonian Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 318 out of 1234 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 371 out of 1234 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 281 out of 1234 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 158 out of 1234 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 106 out of 1234 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at this hotel was pleasant. Staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Bar meal was terrible over cooked pizza with extra cheese and chopped onions put over it. Breakfast the cooked food was not hot slightly warm at best.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great spot to stay on edge of loch but really busy road in tourist season, great bar and restaurant. No air con and it was hot weather!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Éviter

Très vieux besoin d’amour mal entretenu Éviter
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

William

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic views outside the hotel Room suitable for our break but in need of freshing up add usb sockets would be a start
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Juliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sandra

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

More of a hostel, then a hotel it doesn’t even des

This hotel is horrible doesn’t look anything like it does in the pictures. It’s old dingy looks more of a hostile and feels like a hostile. Worst stay ever I only have to say, though that the kitchen staff are fabulous. They were so nice and bent over backwards to help you with anything you needed, but that’s it just the kitchen staff. Otherwise honestly do not waste your time here we had a ton of bugs in the light fixture in our room Bugs in our washroom. It was disgusting and when we told the front desk, they just shrugged their shoulders.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

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

Fort William stay

No complaints. Useful location. Friendly helpful staff. Good food. Nice view from restaurant.
View from restaurant window
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Holly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There were a lot of negative reviews for this hotel, but honestly, I enjoyed my stay. The reception area is nice with modern furnishings and views of the lake, the breakfast was tasty and also had nice views, the bar is nice to have in case you want a drink! The staff were lovely and very accommodating. The shower in our room was amazing! Fabulous water pressure and nice and hot! Yes, carpets were a little run down but the room facilities were modern. It was a little warm- fans would be nice. It’s also a good location- nice to be just outside of town and have the lake views but also easy drive in to town! Park at the Morrisons grocery and you are 2 minutes to the cute little shopping and eating area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Alexander

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Realy helpful and nice staff. Evening entertainment was good. Beautiful views over Loch Linnhe. Good parking and unfortunately but not within walking distance of Fort William. Rooms dated and musty smell. Not bad overall but not worth the price we paid per night. Also bar drinks a bit pricey.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela, Glade Spring

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mairi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful setting, good staff, much further south of town than I realized.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Younga, Carmel

Disliked: Amenities
The room had a strong musty and moldy odor, which made it very uncomfortable. Although small, it could have been much cleaner. The toilet didn’t flush properly, and the carpet also carried a persistent damp, musky smell. Overall, I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sean

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Building and facilities are very old. The bathroom is quite old and dated. The shower was so hot, without the ability to cool it off, that it was not usable! Great staff, bar, and food.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Staff & service
The lady at the front desk was lovely and so kind. The rooms could use some upgrades. Only two plug sockets, terrible mattress, and we found underwear in the wardrobe leftover from the previous guest which makes me question how well the rooms are cleaned.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna, San Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Taylor

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was definitely not my favorite hotel. While the room itself was fairly clean, the hotel hallways were definitely not as well maintained and had a weird smell, which made me weary of the room actually being clean and not just surface level clean. The area this hotel was in was not super walkable into town, but the view outside the front was gorgeous and right on the lake. Staff was friendly and welcoming!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Expensive for a small room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall it's fine but breakfast needs better attention
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Marie

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
A wee bit out of town, but loch across the road, great views from bar and restaurant. Tour bus 🚌 came in when we did, caters for the large groups. Room was a wee bit tired but ok. bed was small, bathroom small but had everything we needed. There was a terrible smell of what I imagine was paint thinners (or fuel) as you exited the lift, on our floor, which then carried on in our room. I think they should not have had anyone on that floor that day, until the smell could be sorted. An ok stay, but the smell makes me not able to do a better review, as got a screaming headache, I am sure it does not normally smell like that. Dinner was good, 3 course option
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Yusra

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not a great place to stay, not similar to pictures shown. It’s a very old property and smells awful. The room was very small and didn’t have much space for our luggage or to walk. We booked a family room for 3 people but it had an extra single bed fitted in a double room. The toilet was old and things were broken. The mirror was dirty and we tried cleaning it but couldn’t. Towels provided were old. The staff in restaurant was rude, we wanted to move to the window table but the lady said that they’re closing in 10 minutes and asked us to sit in the bar instead. We were asked to remove our car and park it somewhere else as they were expecting a coach but there was enough space for our car to be parked in that bay and still have the coach. The guy didn’t request, he just ordered to remove the car right after we parked and didn’t even thank you. Never going back to this property. Nothing was good about our stay, except the Loch view outside the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and helpful reception staff. Also we had breakfast and it was good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025