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The Lovat, Loch Ness

4.0 star property
This upscale eco-retreat near Loch Ness offers cozy comfort, fireside dining, and easy access to stunning Highland viewpoints.

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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Superior Double Room

Highlights

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

Double or Twin Room (Garden)

Highlights

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

Loft

Highlights

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

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Loft (with front view to Loch Ness)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Fort Augustus is home to The Lovat, Loch Ness. Suidhe Viewpoint and Urquhart Castle are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Allt na Criche and The Falls of Foyers. Glen Affric and Ben Nevis are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with water skiing and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Fort Augustus travel guide
Map
Loch Ness, Fort Augustus, Scotland, PH32 4DU

What's nearby

  • Urquhart Castle which includes building ruins, a lake or waterhole and heritage elements
    Urquhart Castle
    29 min drive - 35.3 km
  • Inverness Cathedral showing heritage elements, night scenes and heritage architecture
    Inverness Cathedral
    50 min drive - 67.4 km
  • Inverness Castle showing heritage architecture, heritage elements and chateau or palace
    Inverness Castle
    51 min drive - 68.0 km
  • Clansman Centre
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition
    28 min drive - 38.9 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
  • Cobb's Café
    3 min walk
  • Canalside Chip Shop
    2 min walk
  • Richmond House
    4 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), tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, wedding services, and meeting rooms
  • 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 self 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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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Frequently asked questions

Is The Lovat, Loch Ness pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Lovat, Loch Ness Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 209 out of 302 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 302 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 302 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 302 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 302 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff, large comfortable room wonderful breakfast. Unfortunately, restaurant not open Sundays/Mondays when we were ther.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location, friendly and helpful staff, a superb, and I really mean superb, restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

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

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service by staff lovely room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the stay we had at the Lovat. Breakfasts were delicious and the proximity to the lake and local attractions was a bonus. The staff were incredibly welcoming too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Lovely hotel

Very comfortable, clean friendly and beautifully furnished.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

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

Matthew

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Lovat is a lovely property right in the center of town. Our room was big and very comfortable. I would definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

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

Kenneth E

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

Richard

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

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for our overnight stay in Fort Augustus. We had the loft room which was very comfortable and quiet. Parking was good, staff was friendly. Would recommend.

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Wolfgang

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

6/10 Okay

Shauna

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