The Caledonian Hotel

Property class: 3

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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.
A hotel with a parking lot, a view of a lake, and a mountain in the background.
A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows offering a view of the outdoors, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.
A room with a view of a lake and hills, purple chairs, a table with books, and a window with curtains.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a table with chairs, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$297
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept

Explore the area

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Achintoe Road, Fort William, Scotland, PH33 6RW
  • Place, West Highland Way
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, West Highland Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Fort of Fort William
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room (with Loch View)

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

Twin Room (with Loch View)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(42 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(57 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(50 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Single Room

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

Family Room

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

Room

  • Sleeps 4

double lake view

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 4

About the area

Fort William

At The Caledonian Hotel you'll be steps from Loch Linnhe and 3.3 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. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. .In the area of this 3-property class Fort William hotel, you'll find Ben Nevis.

What's nearby

  • beach near Upper Achintore - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • beach near Fort William - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • West Highland Way - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • West Highland Museum - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Old Fort of Fort William - 5 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Great Glen (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Black Isle Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Wildcat - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Caledonian Hotel

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
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • 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 all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • 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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 10 per person
  • 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 13 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Caledonian Hotel on 1 Sept 2026 start from NZ$297, 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.

Does The Caledonian Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, our travelers speak well of the buffet brekkie here! Served daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a day of adventure.

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. 366 out of 1331 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 405 out of 1331 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 304 out of 1331 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 152 out of 1331 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 104 out of 1331 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, room immaculate, food good, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was nice & staff were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful and efficient, food good. Lovely location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes breakfast area clean and breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

JAYNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent breakfast, lovely staff, room oksy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was lovely and the staff were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely breakfast, lovely staff. Lovely location and views
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast! Nice staff!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good basic hotel, comfortable warm rooms, easy free parking - decent breakfast and dinner avaliable. A bit tired around the site but reasonable prices reflected.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Great breakfast. Pizza from bar menu excellent. Staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

shamith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Enjoyed our stay but could've been better if there was some entertainment during one or two evenings.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great check-in, staff very friendly and accommodating. Room view was unexpected and beautiful and made it an excellent stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mairi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very pleasant, the room was spotless, only stayed one night so didn't get to use all the facilities. Breakfast was okay, good choice and breakfast staff very polite and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room very clean and modern, staff excellent - really cheery and willing to accommodate your requests, breakfast good value. Finally great views from the lounge
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were amazing the view was incredible th rooms were a little dated but excellent value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value hotel friendly staff . Clean & comfortable room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a 3nt stay and the staff was friendly and the room is clean
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good selection for breakfast. Pet friendly always a bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property could use a refresh. Staff wonderful. Breakfast was good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was newly finished with new carpet and decor. We loved the comfie beds and enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed the one night. Evening meal was fine and reasonable value. Breakfast was Help yourself no issues at all.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Dawn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Tired and depressing inside. Needs major refurb Lovely views of the water but quite a long way out of town. Staff were all very good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were all very welcoming and friendly. Our room was warm, clean and comfortable with a lovely view over the loch. The breakfast selection was good and again there was a great view of the loch from the breakfast room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026