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Ben View Guest House

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Ben View Guest House provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a floral wallpaper.

Room 101

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Hill view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Room 102

  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Room 103

  • Mountain view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a remote control, and a window with curtains.

Room 104

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a small desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Room 205

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a view, and a headboard.

Room 206

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a television mounted on the wall, a door with a no smoking sign, and a radiator.

Room 207

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a television, a window, and a view of a house.

Room 208

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, two pillows with animal designs, a plaid blanket, two rolled towels, bedside lamps, and a wooden wardrobe.

Room 209

  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a chair, a ladder, and a television on the wall.

Room 210

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a small table with a kettle, a nightstand with a lamp, a TV displaying "Welcome to Ben View", and a window with curtains.

Room 211

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a TV, a bedside table, and a lamp.

Room 212

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a bathroom with a toilet and shower, and a wardrobe.

Room 213

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a dark headboard, white bedding, and a plaid blanket. There is a small bedside table with a lamp, a mirror on the wall, and a door with a light switch.

Room 214

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a door.

Room 215

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Fort William City Centre, a neighborhood in Fort William, is home to Ben View Guest House. Old Fort of Fort William and Commando Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ben Nevis Distillery and Aonach Mor Ski Resort. Lochaber Leisure Centre and Highland Soaps are also worth visiting. Visit our Fort William travel guide
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Belford Rd, Fort William, Scotland, PH33 6ER

What's nearby

  • A stone building with a thatched roof in a grassy valley with mountains in the background.
    West Highland Way
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Lochaber Leisure Centre
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Old Fort of Fort William
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Great Glen Way
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • West Highland Museum
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Fort William Station
    5 min walk
  • Inverness (INV)
    123 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Great Glen (Wetherspoon)
    11 min walk
  • McDonald's
    8 min walk
  • Black Isle Bar
    11 min walk
  • The Wildcat
    7 min walk
  • Ben Nevis Bar
    10 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 12 for adults and GBP 10 for children

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 AM 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Children aged 5 and younger eat free breakfast

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 12 for adults and GBP 10 for children

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 cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number HI-41510-F

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Ben View Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ben View Guest House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ben View Guest House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ben View Guest House located?

Located in Fort William City Centre, this guesthouse is steps from Loch Linnhe and Belford Hospital. Lochaber Leisure Centre and Great Glen Way are also within 10 minutes. Fort William Station is only a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

Ben View Guest House Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 51 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Wen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great B&B very clean comfortable room. Lovely staff who work hard and are attentive to guests needs and requirements. I would definitely highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room staff, breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast! Easy check in.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Ben view. The staff were incredibly helpful. The location is amazing for checking out Fort William. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

MAUREEN

Liked: Amenities
Location - near the bus and train stations, also walkable to town center and waterfront.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless, very cosy - clearly newly renovated, bed was brilliantly comfy!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for 1 night and it did the trick. Nothing fancy, smaller room but very clean and updated. Perfect for one night. The owner was helpful and friendly upon arrival and check out. Close to town to walk around and many restaurants nearby too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely guest house in a great location in Fort William. Only a 5 minute walk to the train station and to the high street of Fort William. The room was very nice, the bed was extremely comfortable and everything was clean and bright. My room had a great view of Ben Nevis which was really nice.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ben View was great. It is perfect for those that one to explore the area or those starting or finishing the West Highland Way. Its location is great, near the train station, restaurants, supermarket and start/end WHW. The breakfast was outstanding. The service was excellent. We definitely recommend this guest house. Love it!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was a good size and clean. Short walk to Main Street with shops and restaurants. Dio was an friendly and courteous host.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a fantastic stay at Ben View Guest House. The rooms were clean, comfortable and in a great location, with a really welcoming atmosphere throughout. A special mention to Dio, who was absolutely fantastic from start to finish — friendly, helpful and genuinely went above and beyond to make the stay enjoyable. Nothing was too much trouble, and his hospitality really made the experience stand out. Would definitely stay again and highly recommend to anyone visiting the area!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stop over on way to Isle of Skye. Dio was very helpful with information on a very late check in and nothing was you much for him. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a real gem. To actually engage with the owners and family at check in was brilliant. Shops, sites etc very close with Di (owner) more than willing to assist in any way possible. Something that AI and contactless properties wish to avoid. Great place a recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service
It was a safe place to stay the night on our way to the Isle of Mull. It was not updated but clean. Lots of stairs which was typical. The staff on site was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was super clean, heated already and everything was very eas
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay and the location was perfect for walking into town. Dio had a great recommendation for dinner and the breakfast at the guest house was delicious. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff willing to talk to you about your stay and holiday experiences.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely lovely room with tons of room and super close to the center of town and train station. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great! Very easy check in and check out and was very helpful. Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Verena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! We really enjoyed staying there.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place! Our room was so big and very clean. Staff were incredibly helpful! We wish we had planned a longer stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Jack

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a dingey backpacks place. Seems decent from the photos it's pretty rough tho. It's okay if your on a limited budget but even the. The palace isent cheep. Also for how thick the Wall and doors are your can hear everything others are doing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026