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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
Restaurant
Property grounds
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Achintoe Road, Fort William, Scotland, PH33 6RW
  • Place, West Highland Way
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, West Highland Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Glen Way
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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

Double Room (with Loch View)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(32 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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(46 reviews)
  • 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
(41 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
(26 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
  • West Highland Museum - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Great Glen Way - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Old Fort of Fort William - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Belford Hospital - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Great Glen (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Black Isle Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Wildcat - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Tavern Restaurant - ‬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
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • 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 all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 10 per person
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 10 per person
  • 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.

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?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Caledonian Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 10 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

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. 331 out of 1258 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 373 out of 1258 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 284 out of 1258 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 162 out of 1258 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 108 out of 1258 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

margaret

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Ben D

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We were told since we were not in a group we could not be served until 8:00. We had drinks and then tried to be seated. We were then told that they were too busy to take care of anyone not in the group. We had too much to drive-accordingly we didn’t get dinner that tight!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dugald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice bar and a lounge with a lovely view over and across the loch. Friendly staff and a good selection of food for breakfast
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JANE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Behind our door hadn’t been vacuumed- for ages. Lumps of dust - not seen if door was open but closed it drew the eye - what is that on the carpet? Apart from the above all was good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

ken

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
FRIENDLY HELPFUL STAFF; GOOD FOOD
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is lovely and staff are helpful. The food was not so great at all. I ordered a chicken curry and it was 100% out a jar and the garlic bread was cooked from frozen and very hard. I did not have breakfast but it would be nice of the hotel had some home cooked food. The drinks were extremely over priced! The rooms were lovely and clean and parking was great too - the views were great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Pam

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good overnight stop.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Isobel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Dawn M

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelda, Apple Valley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel in real need of some upgrades. Not enough staff to cover a 'full' hotel. Woken up numerous times in the middle of the night by a fire alarm going off, with three different explanations from staff as to what the problem was.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Scott, Boulder

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
This is a difficult hotel to review. My room was very small and felt very old, dated and cheap. However, the staff were great and the dinning options within the hotel were really good. I ate some food in the bar/lobby area at night and it was great and the breakfast included with my stay the next morning was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and property. Helpful staff. Beautiful views of the Loch Linnhe.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Sam

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annabelhe, Mirabel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel on the road. Face the water, great view. Nice bedroom. Easy parking. 5 min from fort william city center
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynn

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If you have sensitivity to mold and mildew I would not recommend staying here. The room was soooo hot, no AC, and the window didn’t have a screen so we couldn’t leave it open without a ton of bugs in the room. Beautiful loch view though.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Varun

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, great staff and a very good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Mr A A

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is a cool little stop in Ft William, Close to town. Good food, nice staff. The hotel is a little dated but that is part of it's charm. View of the Loch is amazing so i would recommend this hotel if you travel to Ft William.
view from the Loch
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kay

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

Ok for an overnight stay

Booked a loch view, was given top floor. Room was awful, stank of mould, however, on speaking to reception they immediately moved us to the second floor. Lovely clean room, loch view with walk in shower. Much better. Hotel does need remodernising though, noticed its starting to look tired compared to last year.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Clean and tidy good value
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room clean and tidy, hotel old fashioned motel type place, food was 'traditional' as in disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was very dated, carpet needs to be replaced. Bed and pillows were uncomfortable. However, staff was very friendly and breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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