Situated in the shadows of Ben Nevis and overlooking the picturesque Loch Linnhe, this hotel offers bed and breakfast accommodation 5 minutes’ walk from the centre of Fort William. This property includes a lift and some rooms at the Cruachan feature stunning views of the loch and the Morvern Hills beyond. All feature a TV with satellite channels and free Wi-Fi is available throughout the building. Evening meals and bar food can be enjoyed in the spacious eating area or on the open terrace, which boasts spectacular views. The food is made from locally sourced ingredients. Breakfast include a range of cooked items such as bacon and sausages as well as a buffet, which includes cereals, yoghurt, selection of mixed fruits and juice. The Cruachan Bar would open at 4 pm. Drinks are served until 10:30 pm.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
1 large double bed
4 single beds
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2 double beds
1 single bed
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1 double bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
3 single beds
1 double bed
3 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
7.8
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
8.3
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Darren
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel was very clean and well looked after. The staff were very friendly
  • Terry
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Cracking hotel for 3* rating. Location great. Room was fab with plenty of sockets with usb’s everywhere. Breakfast good. Would definitely use again.
  • David
    Canada Canada
    The breakfast was included in the rate and had a very good selection. The hotel was right on the main road and overlooks the water. The downtown is a walkable distance with lots of bars, shopping and restaurants.
  • Louise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Such friendly staff. Fabulous bed. Slept better than I have tor years. Very very clean.
  • Jonathan
    France France
    Well located, clean and well equiped room, the gentleman that looked after us for both dinner and breakfast, Rashed is one of the most caring person I've came across in a long long time (and I myself work in hospitality). Smiling, efficient,...
  • Michelle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff super friendly & efficient. Room pleasant..rear view of property but still very comfortable. Well decorated. Nice public areas
  • Katie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable hotel, clean modern, comfortable room. Breakfast was pretty good. Did the job for a night. Nice view
  • Isabel
    Belgium Belgium
    Great location, breakfast included, big parking for the car, the room was huge and it had a bathtub
  • Veronika
    Ukraine Ukraine
    Hotel is located on the firs line neat the lake which is wonderful. View from windows is amazing and lake bank is good for jogging.
  • Calum
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very cozy, great location, staff were very friendly and helpful

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • In your photograph there is parking at the front of the hotel but you say there is no parking.

    We do have parking, that might have been a error oversight, we shall look into this. thank you for bringing it to our attention
    Answered on 28 September 2021
  • Would it be possible to have just the shower with no bath

    Yes this would be possible, just mention it when making your booking and we will try our best to accommodate the request
    Answered on 13 July 2021
  • Are all rooms en-suite?

    Yes, all our rooms have en-suites
    Answered on 30 April 2021
  • Is there a beer garden or an outside dining area where you can have meals with alcoholic drinks in line with our current Covid restrictions?

    Yes we have a outside seating area where you can dine with meals and alcoholic drinks (weather permitting)
    Answered on 6 May 2021
  • How lung to walk to train station

    its roughly around 15/20 min walk from the hotel
    Answered on 7 May 2021
  • Are you opening back up?

    Yes we reopened on the 26th of april
    Answered on 5 May 2021
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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner

Facilities of Cruachan Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
Activities
  • Beach
  • Cycling
    Off-site
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Packed lunches
  • 24-hour front desk
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Hindi

House rules
Cruachan Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 10 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

1. Payment for the accommodation is required upon check-in. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in.

2. When booking for more than 5 rooms different policies will apply:

Group bookings cancellation policy is as follows:

• Up to 5 Rooms: 2 days of cancellation period required;

• Between 6 and 10 rooms: 1 week of cancellation period required;

A non-refundable deposit of 50% would be required one week prior to the

arrival by BACS payment;

• More than 10 Rooms: 3 weeks of cancellation period required;

A non-refundable deposit of 50% would be required three weeks prior to the

arrival by BACS payment

3. Breakfast is served 07:00 - 09-30 on weekdays and weekends.

4. Please note that parking spaces are limited and are on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces and cannot be reserved. The hotel does not have separate storage for bicycles.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

FAQs about Cruachan Hotel

  • Room options at Cruachan Hotel include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family
    • Quadruple
    • Triple
  • Cruachan Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Check-in at Cruachan Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Cruachan Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Beach
  • The prices at Cruachan Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Cruachan Hotel is 750 yards from the centre of Fort William. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.