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Glentower Lower Observatory

4.0 star property
Adults-only guesthouse in Fort William with free breakfast

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Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
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Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
Travelers enjoy ocean views from Glentower Lower Observatory while savoring freshly prepared breakfast. The property features a peaceful garden, complimentary WiFi, a welcoming reception hall, and convenient luggage storage for hassle-free arrivals and departures.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Fort William, Glentower Lower Observatory is near a train station and by the sea. Old Fort of Fort William and Commando Monument are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ben Nevis and Loch Leven. Enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing, rock climbing, and mountain biking, or hop on a bike rental nearby and explore all the area has to offer.
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Achintore Road, Fort William, Scotland, PH33 6RQ

What's nearby

  • West Highland Way - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Great Glen Way - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Inverlochy Castle - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Ben Nevis Distillery - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Neptune's Staircase - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

  • Fort William Station - 14 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 120 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Black Isle Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Great Glen (Wetherspoon) - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Wildcat - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ben Nevis Bar - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Glentower Lower Observatory

Upscale guesthouse by the sea
Glentower Lower Observatory provides amenities like free cooked-to-order breakfast and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and a reception hall
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 10 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 10 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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 and cash
Parties and events are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 6
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Guests under 10 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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 Glentower Lower Observatory pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Glentower Lower Observatory?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Glentower Lower Observatory?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Glentower Lower Observatory?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Glentower Lower Observatory located?

Situated by the sea, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Loch Linnhe, West Highland Way, and Lochaber Geopark Visitor Centre. West Highland Museum and Great Glen Way are also within 15 minutes. Fort William Station is 14 minutes by foot.

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Glentower Lower Observatory Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place. Close to downtown
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicest people we’ve ever encountered at a B&B. This place is a gem.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a truly wonderful stay! Our hosts (attentive, informative and welcoming) have a beautifully decorated and well maintained property. Clean, comfortable, lovely, safe and with a breathtaking view of the water. The parking is close and convenient and the location is just 5 minutes walking distance away from Fort William shopping, restaurants and cafes. The location is also ideal for traveling to some incredible spots in the highlands. Parking is close and convenient. A great place to stay. Included breakfast is from 8-9 a.m. Loved our stay!
We stayed in the tower room facing the water
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After a long travel day arriving at Glentower to a warm welcome from Graham was a highlight. An absolutely beautiful property, spacious and comfortable rooms, charming host, a view of the lough, easy walk to town. A perfect stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very well run Bed and Breakfast accommodation which is located close to town centre. Excellent breakfast with good choice. Would recommend to friends.

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

Touch of luxury

Beautiful room with a view over the loch. Great bathroom with shower and claw-foot bath. This stay was a touch of luxury in so many ways. The hosts were fabulous. I was travelling with my mum and Trevor responded to questions fast and in detail, providing a ground floor room on request and info about taxis and eating places. A great place to know about and we will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Franziska

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Torsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unglaublich schöne Unterkunft. Persönlich mit einer sehr privaten Atmosphäre. Tolles Frühstück. Es lohnt sich die etwas höheren Zimmerkategorien zu wählen.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Kassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

S

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

Glentower Lower Observatory. Great 1 night stay

Excellent stay, very friendly and warm welcome, the hotel was spotless and the breakfast was excellent thank you we will be back
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

soravit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean and elegant property breakfast is nice and feel luxurious
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning views of the Loche beautiful well maintained property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

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

Great place and service - five stars

Great place with beautiful facilities and excellent service. A five star boutique hotel with a very reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Superb hotel very friendly,clean and excellent accommodation. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luke, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot. Close to the downtown. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Trevor greeted us at the front door with a smile, even though we had a late check in. Our room was very comfortable with great views out over the water. Had a hearty breakfast every morning served by very friendly staff. We left before breakfast on our last day. Trevor made us a bag lunch for our trip. Glentower was a great choice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret A

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

Glentower Lower Observatory

The breakfast was fabulous. They were very accommodating and in a great location within walking distance to the town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Vandana

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, clean comfortable room, great breakfast, very friendly hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

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