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The Lovat, Loch Ness

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

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Loft | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Daily full breakfast for a fee
Loft (with front view to Loch Ness) | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Front of property

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
  • Clansman Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Allt na Criche
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Urquhart Castle
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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

Loft

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double or Twin Room (Garden) | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Double or Twin Room (Garden)

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Master Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Loft (with front view to Loch Ness) | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Loft (with front view to Loch Ness)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Master Room - Loch Ness View | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Master Room - Loch Ness View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

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 - 0.2 miles
  • Allt na Criche - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Suidhe Viewpoint - 11 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • The Falls of Foyers - 22 min drive - 16.1 miles
  • Urquhart Castle - 29 min drive - 22.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lock Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Moorings - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Fish & Chip Monster Co - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Canalside Fish & Chip Shop - ‬2 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 eco-certified 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.

Languages

Bulgarian, Czech, Dutch, English, French, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Lithuanian, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish

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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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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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lovat, Loch Ness?

As of May 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lovat, Loch Ness on Jun 1, 2025 start from $375.39, 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 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. 194 out of 280 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 280 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 280 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 280 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 280 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

8/10 Good

Steve, belmont

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property and friendly/helpful staff. The room was super hot when we got there. Previous guests must have cranked up the radiators. Bathroom never really cooled down, and can’t turn off the heated floors which heat the room. We opened the windows high but you risk birds and insects. Staff provided a fan which helped bit hard to sleep when too hot. Other than that all was very nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here, it’s worth the price and the trip! We liked it so much, we would come back here for another vacation and stay here the entire time! Lots of easy parking available! As soon as we walked in, we felted welcomed! We were greeted with a welcome drink and was told all about everything they offered! Our room was soooo cute! We loved the fact that the TV’s came out of the beds, everything was so modern and echo friendly. The room felt so cozy and clean, it made you want to just stay inside the entire time instead of leave to explore! They even offer hot chocolate and snacks in the mini fridge. The views were also fantastic of the Loch Ness! The town is right down the street and easy to walk too. I would definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A warm welcome and a hot toddy were both appreciated after a long drive. Room was very clean and modern, wifi was good. Breakfast very good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great stay

Nice room, lovely big bed and TV in the bathroom was a treat. Lovely little surprises like the complimentary hot chocolate sticks made by the hotel. Cosy sitting room with fire to enjoy your drinks.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irene

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

5 Star Experience

We stayed one night on bed and breakfast basis. We also dined there on the three course set menu. It was fairly pricey after adding pre dinner drinks and a couple of glasses of wine however we couldn’t fault a thing. Food was amazing. Modern, inventive and very, very tasty. Presentation was first class. Staff were exceptionally friendly. Our room was in The Loft. Small but immaculate with a quirky Alice in Wonderland theme. We hope to return!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth E

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extra nice room with comfortable bed and bathroom. Restaurant and bar with well thought out selections and great service. I would love to stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Anthony K

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Overpriced, food and drinks
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Andy

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

Lovely Lochness stay

Nice hotel, nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Leah

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