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West Highland Hotel

3.0 star property
Waterfront hotel in Mallaig with free parking

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Terrace/patio
Classic Triple Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, desk
Serves lunch and dinner
Library
Terrace/patio
The West Highland Hotel by the sea offers a tranquil escape with a garden and well-stocked library. Travelers appreciate amenities like dry cleaning and free in-room WiFi, while the lobby fireplace provides a cozy spot to relax. Past guests consistently praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

About the neighborhood

Map
Davies Brae, Mallaig, Scotland, PH41 4QZ

What's nearby

  • Mallaig Heritage Centre - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Circular Walk - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Camusdarach Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Morar Beach - 5 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Armadale Ferry Terminal - 34 min drive - 5.4 miles

Getting around

  • Mallaig Station - 2 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 134 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chlachain Inn, Mallaig - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Bakehouse and Crannog - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪J Lawrie & Sons - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Cabin Seafood Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Stables Restaurant - ‬35 min drive

About this property

West Highland Hotel

Hotel by the sea
A terrace, a garden, and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at West Highland Hotel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • A banquet hall, coffee/tea in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Travel cribs, electric kettles, and heating

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

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 16 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • West Bar

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1901
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from December 20 2025 to January 11 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 16 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

West Highland Hotel
West Highland Hotel Mallaig
West Highland Mallaig
West Highland Hotel Mallaig, Scotland
West Highland Hotel Hotel
West Highland Hotel Mallaig
West Highland Hotel Hotel Mallaig

Frequently asked questions

Is West Highland Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, West Highland Hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 20.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at West Highland Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at West Highland Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at West Highland Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is West Highland Hotel located?

Situated on the waterfront, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Mallaig Heritage Centre, Mallaig Harbour, and Mallaig Ferry Terminal. Circular Walk and Camusdarach Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km). Mallaig Station is only a 2-minute walk.

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Reviews

West Highland Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 226 out of 585 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 585 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 585 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 585 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 585 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
One of the best meals we had while in Scotland. Great chef.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for shops, good parking, lovely meal in hotel restaurant, view amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Comfortable hotel in good condition for age. Superb restaurant and friendly staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean, nice bar area, easy distance to the ferry and convenient parking. Only downside was loud music from the bar until it closed which was midnight
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Really homely comfortable hotel. Bedroom had a magnificent view out across to the islands.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, the Terrace Restaurant was good, and the room was large enough and clean. Cozy place. The hotel does not have a lift ...
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice view and quiet environment.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Views are great. Near the ferry.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Georeen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great service and nearby ferry to Isle of Skye

Service was excellent. Dinner was great. Room was spacious but hotel is an older decor. The views are amazing and location to the morning ferry was so convenient
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet, but rather small room and bathroom. Breakfast not included.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

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

Wonderful Mallaig stay

We had a one night stay en route to Eigg. We were amazed at how good our stay was it was.fantastic value. Extremely comfortable bed with all facilities clean and good quality, great shower, unsurpassable views from our bedroom windows! Bar and restaurant service and food were excellent, although it was an incredibly busy night in the restaurant, the staff were so hard working and attentive. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed here on motorcycle trip. Service was really friendly with good communication. Hotel is dating a bit but clean and comfortable. Thought it was expensive overall.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sean

The room was very small and old the bathroom was long and skinny. The worst thing was that the hot water was out in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall was good, the bed needed to be replaced as it was older, some cleaning issues but it’s an older hotel that was a bit dated, we didn’t really take points off for this as we expected it. That said, Mallaig itself is wonderful, we loved it - the small fishing town made us want to move there, walkable and quaint - it reminded us of a place we lived on the west coast of Canada. The food… wow. The restaurant right next to the hotel (also a pub and inn) was lively, we think the cook was drunk that day due to an engagement they were celebrating and locals in the bar sang a song that must have been in Gaelic as we understand it, but was awesome to be part of. Back to the cook, our food took a bit longer to come out that planned and we were a bit worried at first - until it came out. I had the seafood chowder and wife had Cullin Skink - the presentation and flavour of the chowder was amazing, all I can figure as to how it took longer is they went out to grab fresh mussels and scallops when we ordered as it was the best I have ever had (and we live on the west coast), and the Cullin Skink was thick chowdery and flavorful, all we could think of for days was this meal - we tried every pubs Cullin skink and were disappointed as none came close… Mallaig, we will definitely be back - the highlight of our Scotland trip just happened to be the ferry port town we stayed the night before we went to Isle of Skye, such a gem.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rene

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Comfortable room, good restaurant great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay and the view was just magnificent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Views across water, convenient location, staff, has a restaurant and bar.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to take the ferry, room was beautiful with a nice view, dinner was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay. The staff were wonderful the accommodation querky. Just great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A good restful night with great sea views
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel but 4pm check-in is later than I’m used to and not really justifiable in my view. Shower was hopeless. Very little pressure and the only effective way to control temperature was to move it up and down the bar it was attached to. The temperature control itself did nothing. Pricey given the above.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and perfect for our stay before and after our trip to the small isles.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, beautiful location with great views, excellent restaurant for dinner and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Findlay

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

Overnight stay

Nice place. Friendly staff. Comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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