The Lovat, Loch Ness

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Located close to Allt na Criche, The Lovat, Loch Ness provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, Station Road, offers breakfast and dinner. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 1 Double Bed

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

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 53 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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 Loch Ness and Allt na Criche. The Falls of Foyers and Glen Affric 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 hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. Visit our Fort Augustus travel guide
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Loch Ness, Fort Augustus, Scotland, PH32 4DU

What's nearby

  • A historic castle on a grassy hill overlooking a large body of water.
    Loch Ness
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A lake with houses on the shore, surrounded by lush green hills and trees.
    Loch Lochy
    20 min drive - 23.0 km
  • A historic castle ruin by a lake with a grassy hill and a stone pathway.
    Urquhart Castle
    35 min drive - 35.9 km
  • Fort Augustus Locks‎
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Clansman Centre
    4 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Monster Fish & Chips LochNess Co.
    5 min walk
  • The Bothy
    3 min walk
  • Cobb's Café
    3 min walk
  • Richmond House
    4 min walk
  • The Boathouse
    8 min walk

About this property

The Lovat, Loch Ness

  • Upscale hotel near Loch Ness
  • Located close to Allt na Criche, 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 coffee/tea in the lobby
    • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, 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

  • Sustainability Certifications
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Tourism Program. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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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

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Loch Ness and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Allt na Criche. Suidhe Viewpoint and The Falls of Foyers are also within 16 mi (25 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. 225 out of 321 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 321 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 321 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 321 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 321 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent location to stay and explore the Highlands. Staff is very helpful and ready to help and provide information. Breakfast was exceptional
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I highly recommend a stay at the Lovett. We stayed in the garden rooms and we honestly had such a good sleep. The bedroom was beautifully decorated, quiet location, and the mattresses were lovely and firm. The location of this hotel is also fantastic and walkable to the local restaurants and the edge of Loch Ness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice staff good shower big room. The food is nice but a bit pricey
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly Staff and clean comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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A beautiful hotel with wonderful staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Great friendly staff, large comfortable room wonderful breakfast. Unfortunately, restaurant not open Sundays/Mondays when we were ther.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful location, friendly and helpful staff, a superb, and I really mean superb, restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

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

Lovely Lochness stay

Nice hotel, nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent service by staff lovely room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely hotel

Very comfortable, clean friendly and beautifully furnished.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing staff, comfy and elegant building, great extras and treats.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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so nice and clean!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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 review

10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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6/10 Okay

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