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The Caledonian Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Fort William with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Restaurant
Property grounds
Restaurant
Lobby sitting area
Interior entrance

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$173
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct

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Achintoe Road, Fort William, Scotland, PH33 6RW
  • Place, Ben Nevis
  • Place, West Highland Way
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Inverlochy Castle
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room (with Loch View)

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Double Room (with Loch View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Single Room

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Twin Room (with Loch View)

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Twin Room (with Loch View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Fort William

At The Caledonian Hotel you'll be steps from Loch Linnhe and 3.2 km (2 mi) from West Highland Way. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a porter/bellboy and luggage storage. .With a stay at this 3-property class Fort William hotel, you'll be 15.2 km (9.4 mi) from Ben Nevis.

What's nearby

  • West Highland Way - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Great Glen Way - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Inverlochy Castle - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Ben Nevis Distillery - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Neptune's Staircase - 11 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Fort William Station - 5 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 122 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Caledonian Hotel

Hotel in Fort William with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Caledonian Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, a porter, and a lift. Free self parking is available.
  • 81 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Caledonian Hotel offers 81 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • 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 accessible parking spaces
  • Lift (81 centimetre 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per night
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Caledonian Hotel Fort William
Caledonian Fort William
The Caledonian Hotel Hotel
The Caledonian Hotel Fort William
The Caledonian Hotel Hotel Fort William

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Caledonian Hotel?

The Caledonian Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Caledonian Hotel?

As of 29 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Caledonian Hotel on 27 Oct 2025 start from NZ$172.88, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Caledonian Hotel?

Yep, The Caledonian Hotel has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Caledonian Hotel?

No, The Caledonian Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Caledonian Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Caledonian Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

The Caledonian Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 311 out of 1224 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 368 out of 1224 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 281 out of 1224 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 157 out of 1224 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 107 out of 1224 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Neelika

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
We had a pleasant stay at The Caledonian Hotel. We booked this hotel primarily because it has a lift, and there are mostly stairs in hotels so far. Our room was facing the Loch, but was also facing the main road to Glasgow, so was busy with traffic. Although we had a comfortable room, we found the room to be somewhat shabby, and especially the bathroom. But, we did have a nice hot shower, but the bed was very uncomfortable. We didn’t enjoy a good nights sleep. Breakfast and on-site dinner were good variety and the staff were excellent. Location was a good distance from any other facilities, and you would need a car to access. We did have a car, and the onsite parking was good. The hotel is popular with bus tours, and dog friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Expensive for a small room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anamaria

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

A functional hotel

A functional hotel with a lovely view. Liz at reception was very helpful and welcoming. The room was adequate but I could hear someone snoring in the next room. Kerb appeal could be improved.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Clair

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

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ally

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Karin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is exceptional! So very friendly and helpful. The room was nice. There are wonderful views from the hotel and it is in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Motilal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location with a great view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pros: Beautiful view of Loch across from the hotel. Area was quiet and felt safe. Bathrooms were well lit. Blackout curtains were sufficient. Breakfast buffet was well done - we have several food allergies in our family and they very cheerfully helped us determine which foods might be best for us. Cons: Bathrooms could use an update or at least a better cleaning. Towels were a bit dingy and even stained. We got in late evening and left early morning, so we did not spend much time in the hotel. It met our family’s needs and we would recommend to anyone on a budget looking to stay in the Ft. William area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Bryan

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Old, tired hotel that needs major maintenance. Mold in the bathtub, outer skirt of bathtub was falling off. Dinner was a major disappointment. Flavorless steak, frozen carrots, potatos needed salt (and I never add salt) Order wine by the color from the bar staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mum , dad and dog well pleased
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely and made us feel so welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

DeJuanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice visit
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
This was a last minute booking so didn’t really have an expectation, however from arriving to leaving it was a lovey experience, the room was a little dated but clean with lovely view over the loch . Bed very comfortable and en/suite clean . We had already eaten during the day so didn’t use the restaurant in the evening instead choosing a pizza as a bar meal which was nicely presented and tasty . The bonus for the evening was a live singer who sang a selection of different hits we all know Overall a very pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was spacious but no PowerPoints near the bed. The tv was very small. The room was quiet and the beds were comfortable. Floor was very noisy to walk on. Minimal consumables in the room. Big advantage was a lift. Breakfast was good and very reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

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

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The shower tended to flood the bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

timothy

A 3 star hotel should not charge 4 star hotel prices
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Morag

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

6/10 Okay

Susan

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Shona

Travelled with group
Only zn overnight stop-ocer
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bailey

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
DO NOT STAY AT THIS HOTEL! After seeing the very unclean, outdated and certainly overpriced room I was very disappointed. Luckily we were only staying for one night or I definitely would have booked in elsewhere. As me and my friends laughed off the overpriced hotel room and set off to climb the very close Ben Nevis I came to realise the bites on my arm which could of only been one thing which is the dreaded bed bugs! I reached out to Expedia to tell them about my health and safety concern which they dealt with very well however on the other hand the hotel which was contacted regarding the complaint refused to hold any accountability or offer any type of compensation. Listen to the reviews and stay well away from this dump.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025