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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
Interior entrance
Property grounds
Restaurant
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$172
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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Achintoe Road, Fort William, Scotland, PH33 6RW
  • Place, West Highland Way
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Glen Way
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Belford Hospital
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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

Double Room (with Loch View)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Twin Room (with Loch View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(35 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(41 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Family Room

Highlights

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

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
  • West Highland Museum - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Great Glen Way - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Old Fort of Fort William - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Belford Hospital - 5 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

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

  • 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
    • 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 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Caledonian Hotel on 5 Jan 2026 start from NZ$172.17, 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. 328 out of 1252 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 375 out of 1252 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 281 out of 1252 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 161 out of 1252 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 107 out of 1252 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

10/10 Excellent

Wade

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are lovely here, really friendly and welcoming. My room was upgraded to have a view but I was disappointed it only had twin beds instead of the queen bed booked. The food is amazing in this hotel and reasonably priced. If you’ve never tried haggis, the bon bons are a great option. Having a lift certainly makes things easier.
View from the car park as the sun sets
Leek and potato soup! My favourite
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Clean and tidy good value
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room clean and tidy, hotel old fashioned motel type place, food was 'traditional' as in disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was very dated, carpet needs to be replaced. Bed and pillows were uncomfortable. However, staff was very friendly and breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Stuart

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tried changing us £20 for dog when site states £10, NO HOT WATER IN ROOM FOR A SHOWER Tiny tv in room, my laptop is bigger. Hotel is very dated and not worth £60 a night never mind £160
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at this hotel was pleasant. Staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room had a hot water pipe running around two so you could not stop the heat. At breakfast staff would not warm up croissant when asked and even premier inns do that.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Usman

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff Reception - Very welcoming anf friendly. Barr Staff -Efficient Breakfast room staff - Friendly and efficient Room Shower room recently decorated fresh and clean Room itself clean with some sign of wesr but cosy and vomfirtable. Space for clthes to be stored, table to lay things down. Comfy bed with warm duvet, window opened for fresh aiir. Car park Nearby and easy to use. Lots of room. Reception and bar clean and welcoming, good atmosphere. Vslue for money at £130 for double room.. One issue was fire alarm at 1.30 am. Guest vaping in their room, no respect for other guests, will prople never grow up. Staff dealtcwithit as efficiency well done.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist, Bella, was friendly and professional. The hotel and room were cheaply furnished. There is no attention to aesthetics in this hotel. It is in great need of pride of ownership and upkeep. The rooms were tired looking with mismatched and tacky furnishings. Based on the noise we heard from the hallway and above, the walls and ceilings must be very thin. Grateful that our reservation was for one night only. Poor value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

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

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While the hotel wasn't immediately in town, it was a short drive, and allowed for a quieter environment. All of the staff were very friendly and helpful. I'd definitely stay again if I am in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The smell of musty air hit you in the face as soon as you walked in the building and got worse when we got off the elevator on the 4th floor! Though the hotel was busy anyone I spoke to said the same thing that the place smelled musty. Very much a put off. The bathroom was not cleaned very well and there was gung at the bottoms of the class shower doors. The matress was very uncomfortable and I could fell the springs! This place is very tired and needs a face lift desperately! It was also too far from the main town so taxi was a must. I would not recommend this place to anyone. Sorry folks but I call them as I see and smell them!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sigal

Travelled with partner
I was very disappointed with the staff, as the customer service fell short and I did not feel valued as a guest. Additionally, parking is quite limited, so be prepared for potential difficulties finding a spot if you plan to dine out! I won’t recommend this place!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Patsy, Russell Springs

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

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

8/10 Good

Steve

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

They're all dead Dave

Well, after first travelling to Caledonian House in Dunoon, I blame the phone sat nav, I arrived couple of hours later than planned. Everyone mentions lovely staff, and that was true. The entertainment was good, solo singer/guitarist, focused a bit much on telling you which artists are dead after he finished their song, with the odd, they're still alive. You almost wanted to cheer. Food was ok, had the vegan burger and a vegan pizza in the bar. Good range of options for breakfast. Room was good, and front viewing which was fully worth it for the morning view. Down sides, I parked round the back and theres less than obvious dip which didn't notice till I backed into it in the morning. Didn't notice any signs, there was a Hilux parked next to me, would have been ok in that. What's with the pillow shortage? Seems to be a common theme. Would I stay again? Yes, I like it because it's human, bit quirky and the setting can't be beaten.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Dries

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good stay for a day

Nearby the city. Bathroom too small and not in good condition
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Tired
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rachel

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was very disappointing. We paid $770AUD for 2 basic rooms for 1 night. Absolute exorbitant price which you would pay for a 5 star hotel. The beds were awful and you only got 1 pillow each which fell down the back of the bed all night due to a large gap between the wall and the bed (yes we tried to push the bed back, you can’t). You may as well have not had a pillow as they were like pancakes. You couldn’t swing a cat in the bathroom, they were pretty awful. There were no PowerPoints besides the kettle and the TV points for charging phones etc, nothing next to the bedsides. They couldn’t even straighten the picture on the wall. That’s been picky but seriously, the price and what you get, absolute joke. Highly recommend staying somewhere else. The cleaner also chased us to the lift and stopped the door from closing to find out what room we had come from so she could go and clean. Said the front office don’t tell her quick enough about check outs for her to turn the rooms over. On departure dirty linen was at the front of the hotel in the ground, gross! Not to mention the barman the night before was screaming for TRACEY over the whole bar area, scared the crap out of us, I thought someone had Tourette Syndrome. Poor Tracey, being summoned like a dog because he needed assistance when there were 2 people waiting to be served. Maybe if he picked up his pace a bit he would be more efficient, this happened twice, not just once.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Neil

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Good base for walks in the area. Reception & dining area nice. Breakfast self service, range of food ok. Room clean but very warm due to large central heating pipe running through it. Rooms clean but could probably do with a freshen up. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025