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The Lovat, Loch Ness

4.0 star property
Victorian hotel with a restaurant and a bar

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The Lovat, Loch Ness welcomes travelers with eco-friendly hospitality on the lakeshore. Guests enjoy meals at Station Road restaurant, warm themselves by the lobby fire, and can venture to nearby Suidhe Viewpoint for spectacular Highland panoramas.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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

Master Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 20 sq m
  • 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)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Loft

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 23 sq m
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Loch Ness, Fort Augustus, Scotland, PH32 4DU

What's nearby

  • Clansman Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Allt na Criche - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Suidhe Viewpoint - 11 min drive - 11.3 km
  • The Falls of Foyers - 22 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Urquhart Castle - 29 min drive - 35.3 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
  • ‪The Boathouse - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cobb's Café - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Lovat, Loch Ness

Upscale hotel near Allt na Criche
Located close to Suidhe Viewpoint, The Lovat, Loch Ness provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, Station Road, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), coffee/tea in the lobby, and a front-desk safe
  • Smoke-free premises, meeting rooms, and wedding services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Lovat, Loch Ness boast comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free newspapers.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and tubs or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

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

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

Restaurants on site

  • Station Road

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1879
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

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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The Lovat, Loch Ness Fort Augustus, Scotland
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Frequently asked questions

Is The Lovat, Loch Ness pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Lovat, Loch Ness?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Lovat, Loch Ness located?

Situated in Fort Augustus, this hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Allt na Criche and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Suidhe Viewpoint. The Falls of Foyers and Urquhart Castle are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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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

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

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

8/10 Good

Raxitkumar

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

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

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

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

4/10 Poor

Pamela

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sunny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Lovat at Loch Ness is a charming and stylish lakeside hotel. The property has two lovely lounges, even a grand piano, and is equipped with an elevator — a thoughtful touch. Our room was spacious, bright, and very comfortable. Breakfast was a highlight: besides the classic Highland Breakfast, we tried the Kedgeree (smoked haddock with curried rice and poached egg), which was absolutely delicious and a wonderful Scottish surprise. The hotel’s location in Fort Augustus adds to the experience. The town itself is full of character, with the Caledonian Canal locks right at the center — watching the boats rise and fall is like a slow, graceful performance. We only stayed one night but wished we had stayed longer to enjoy the rhythm and atmosphere of this beautiful place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

8/10 Good

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kackerlacka på ett av rummen
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
so nice and clean!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ulrich

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Gute Lage, bequeme Betten, grosses Bad, freundliches Personal. Preis-/Leistung ist ok.
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

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

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

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

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