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The Lovat, Loch Ness

4.0 star property
Victorian hotel with restaurant, near Loch Ness

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Near the shores of Loch Ness, The Lovat, Loch Ness offers an eco-friendly escape with a warm welcome. Indulge in breakfast and dinner at Station Road restaurant, relax by the lobby fireplace or explore the nearby Suidhe Viewpoint.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Reception fireplace
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

Why we love this property

Foodie paradise
This hotel serves up a culinary trifecta with its restaurant, bar, and full breakfast offerings. Morning fuel and evening libations await.
Victorian charm
The garden of this hotel creates a serene setting that perfectly complements its Victorian architecture, transporting visitors to a bygone era.

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Double Room (Master Bedroom)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, and a window with wooden shutters.

Double or Twin Room (Garden)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a bookshelf wall, and a desk with a lamp.

Loft

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a large bed, plaid bedding, a mounted deer picture, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Room (Master Bedroom with Loch Ness view)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Loft (with front view to Loch Ness)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Fort Augustus Locks‎ - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Clansman Centre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Loch Ness - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Urquhart Castle - 35 min drive - 35.9 km
  • Inverlochy Castle - 56 min drive - 62.6 km

Getting around

  • Inverness (INV) - 53 min drive
  • Roy Bridge Station - 32 min drive
  • Roybridge Tulloch Station - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monster Fish & Chips LochNess Co. - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Bothy - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cobb's Café - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Lock Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Boathouse - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Lovat, Loch Ness

  • The Lovat, Loch Ness puts you a short five-minute drive from Loch Ness and Allt na Criche. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Station Road, which serves breakfast and dinner. This Victorian hotel also features a bar/lounge, a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 28 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is noon
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • On-site parking is limited
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1879
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace at reception
  • Banquet hall
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Station Road – This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Reservations are required.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 25.00 to 25.00 per person

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Restaurant

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Does The Lovat, Loch Ness offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Lovat, Loch Ness does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Lovat, Loch Ness?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Lovat, Loch Ness?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Lovat, Loch Ness?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

What is there to do at The Lovat, Loch Ness and nearby?

Have fun with activities such as cycling, hiking and rafting, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy amenities such as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Lovat, Loch Ness?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Station Road.

What's the area around The Lovat, Loch Ness like?

The Lovat, Loch Ness is a short 8-minute walk from Loch Ness and 3 minutes' walk from Clansman Centre.

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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

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with delicious options and a wonderful Scottish surprise. (11 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Nice staff good shower big room. The food is nice but a bit pricey
Matt, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I cannot say enough about how beautiful this property is. From the moment you check in the entire staff is so wonderful. The rooms are so spacious & the decor is so gorgeous. Each room is set up with so much care. They have in-house laundry, which is very reasonable price. The breakfast buffet was delicious. The entire property including your rooms are so clean. Wish I could’ve stayed there longer. Such a memorable day.
Shalini, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly Staff and clean comfortable rooms.
Mark, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A beautiful hotel with wonderful staff!
Leah, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful location, friendly and helpful staff, a superb, and I really mean superb, restaurant.
Michael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great friendly staff, large comfortable room wonderful breakfast. Unfortunately, restaurant not open Sundays/Mondays when we were ther.
Garry, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Lovely Lochness stay

Nice hotel, nice breakfast
Andy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Nick, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel

Very comfortable, clean friendly and beautifully furnished.
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service by staff lovely room
Alison, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff, comfy and elegant building, great extras and treats.
Rebecca, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Exemplary property, almost right on top of the locks into Loch Ness. Wonderful experience in its totality. Definitely recommend staying here!
Carolyn, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Marisa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Matthew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Cynthia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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
Patricia, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Kenneth E, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Richard, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Saba, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

so nice and clean!
Daniel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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 .
Lea, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Kathleen, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Very expensive for what it is. Lovely staff but this hotel should be so much better considering the cost.
Mark, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Wolfgang, 4-night trip