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The Caledonian Hotel

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A room with a view of a lake and hills, featuring a table with chairs, a sofa, and a patterned rug. - The Caledonian Hotel (Fort William)
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A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows offering a view of the outdoors, and a high ceiling with exposed beams. - The Caledonian Hotel (Fort William)
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A hotel with a parking lot, a view of a lake, and a mountain in the background. - The Caledonian Hotel (Fort William)
The Caledonian Hotel provides amenities like a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a table with chairs, and a window with curtains.

Double Room (with Loch View)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Twin Room (with Loch View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(47 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(60 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(51 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a wardrobe, and a mirror.

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A bathroom with a bathtub, a shower curtain, and tiled walls.

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

DOUBLE WITH DOUBLE BED

  • Sleeps 4

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

double lake view

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

DOUBLE LAKE VIEW

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Fort William is home to The Caledonian Hotel. Loch Leven and Loch Linnhe reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Lochaber Leisure Centre and Highland Soaps. Visit our Fort William travel guide
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Achintoe Road, Fort William, Scotland, PH33 6RW

What's nearby

  • A lake surrounded by mountains, small islands, and a few buildings.
    Loch Linnhe
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A stone building with a thatched roof in a grassy valley with mountains in the background.
    West Highland Way
    4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • A large, historic stone building with multiple towers and arched windows, surrounded by trees and a well-maintained lawn.
    Inverlochy Castle
    8 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • A bridge over a river with steps leading up to a platform, surrounded by greenery and trees.
    Neptune's Staircase
    10 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • A forest with a fallen tree, moss-covered ground, and dense undergrowth.
    Nevis Range Mountain Experience
    16 min drive - 10.8 miles

Getting around

  • Fort William Station
    5 min drive
  • Inverness (INV)
    128 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Great Glen (Wetherspoon)
    4 min drive
  • McDonald's
    5 min drive
  • The Wildcat
    4 min drive
  • Black Isle Bar
    4 min drive
  • Ben Nevis Bar
    4 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (32 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 10 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • 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, 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available

Frequently asked questions

Is The Caledonian Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Caledonian Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at The Caledonian Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Caledonian Hotel located?

Situated in Fort William, this hotel is steps from Loch Linnhe, and within 3 mi (5 km) of West Highland Way and Lochaber Geopark Visitor Centre. West Highland Museum and Great Glen Way are also within 3 mi (5 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 Caledonian Hotel Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

7.2

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 375 out of 1337 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 415 out of 1337 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 297 out of 1337 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 145 out of 1337 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 105 out of 1337 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location off the main road, free parking, excellent restaurant on site, elevator, view off the river.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view, helpful front desk staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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6/10 Okay

Comfortable, very nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean hotel, nice staff. Good food. Bit far out of town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the staff friendly. We ended up adding the buffet breakfast last-minute in the morning, and it was worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older property, well maintained, great location. Staff were friendly and helpful, would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff were brilliant, lovely people and very helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Room comfortable n staff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While older looking on the outside, the rooms have definitely been remodeled recently and are very nice. We ate at the bar for supper and it was a very good meal. Would recommend staying at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff were welcoming and friendly. Hotel was spotless and very cosy. We had an exceptional dinner in the bar and breakfast the following day was very good too. Highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A bit dated, but was clean, and the staff was friendly. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean ,staff were very helpful and went out their way to help hotel was pet friendly view from hotel was spectacular across the Loch to the mountains on the other side would stay there again
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Overall good, staff were lovely rooms comfortable and fairly clean, common areas v tired. Breakfast only ok and no Haggis!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and helpful and the rooms were very clean. The location was amazing opposite a loch. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Great food. Great service.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was very good. Staff were very helpful. Large hotel but enough parking available. Lovely setting with amazing views of the Loch. Very close to Fort William.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They had a great breakfast! Some entertainment for Tuesday night, which was good. The location was not too far from the city center about 10 pounds on a cab.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property with a bar and restaurant on site.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was anazing and so helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All of the staff at the Caledonian were very friendly & helpful. They went out of their way to chat even when exceptionally busy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is nice but it is just a hotel. It was clean. With beds for the three of us there was not much room to maneuver but we made it work. We enjoyed a great meal in the pub.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is clean. The staffs are friendly and very efficiency. The breakfast is great, authentic UK style breakfast. The view is super great! There is a very cute and very smart dog.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast and lovely location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location, wonderful room, fantastic staff. Can't wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money. Convenient for where we wanted to be. Friendly staff, friendly staff and great for our 2wee dogs. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026