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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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Lobby sitting area
Property grounds
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Restaurant
Restaurant

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$262
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

Double Room (with Loch View)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Room

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 Single Bed

View all photos for Single Room

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

Single Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Twin Room

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

Twin Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Double Room, 1 Double Bed

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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single 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 - 3.3 km
  • Great Glen Way - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Inverlochy Castle - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Neptune's Staircase - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Ben Nevis - 13 min drive - 15.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Great Glen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ben Nevis Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Black Isle Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ben Nevis Inn - ‬8 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.

Languages

English

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includes taxes & fees
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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 23 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Caledonian Hotel on 21 May 2025 start from AU$261.92, 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. 273 out of 1027 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 311 out of 1027 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 215 out of 1027 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 139 out of 1027 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 89 out of 1027 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

8/10 Good

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Liked the view from the room window accross the loch, and has a great location only a few minutes drive from fort william. The staff were friendly especially the cleaner who came running out after me to say id left my toothbrush behind. Not too impressed by the room itself though, it was a bit tired looking with stains on the carpet and rusty brown bits in the shower screen. Also the walls are thin enough to clearly hear neighbouring guests. To be fair it wasnt an expensive hotel so its not bad for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Valerie

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
It has an amazing view of the mountains however it is an outdated hotel, it’s simple and old-fashion. The food was good and decent. The only concerns I have is the address, it didn’t appear on Apple Maps, the sign of the location (drived at night so it wasn’t easy to find), not soundproof (heard footsteps from other rooms). The staff was very polite and very greeting overall.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

jiesiou

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Jean

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Erin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Below expectations

Front of house upon arrival and throughout the duration of our stay was incredibly abrupt, condescending and rude to both me and my family as well as to every other guest with which he interacted. Not only was communication skills poor but his knowledge of what was advertised and what was actually available, was not correct. For example, restaurant was closed although online said was open, packed lunches were unavailable but still offered, and when we asked questions regarding the procedure to order and availability of food services out with the breakfast menu, we were met with hostility. The rest of our stay was acceptable and the breakfast offerings were really good, but the man who worked front of house during our stay (2nd January to 4th January) needs a course in customer service and manners. The restaurant staff were exceptional, knowledgeable and obliging, as was the woman on reception at check out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Donald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Upon arrival i asked about bar meals. But they are not doing bar meals or dinners. The lady was not very welcoming or friendly. Scottish lady.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was cheap and cheerful although a car or taxi is required to get into town in the evening.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Normal hotel with normal staff. Ok location. Not the worst. Not the best. Just fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sigin

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice one
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Angela.

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet but probably due to time of year otherwise all good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely very helpful staff. The room was very clean and comfortable. Definitely would stay again and recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shafeeq

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

D

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

Stay

Really nice place to stay very nicely decorated with Christmas decorations.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, older property on lake front but comfy and warm. Good value for money. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice setting
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sidnei

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It’s ok Free parking
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faith, Glasgow

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good hotel, good breakfast, good position

We had a very good stay at the Caledonian Hotel. The hotel was very good value, the breakfast was great and the staff friendly and helpful. I did find that we had to wait to get a drink at the bar in the evening on a couple of occasions as there was nobody about. However I accept that we were staying in late November and hotel numbers were probably way down on peak. I think the decor was a bit tired but not a problem. Perhaps could benefit from a lick of paint and some new carpets. I’m just adding this in as a nice to have. Not a requirement! The hotel position is a little way out of Fort William, so is really a drive into town rather than a walk. Well in cold wet weather certainly! I would have walked in summer. The view from the front across the Loch is beautiful. There are tables set out on the grass infront of the hotel for taking your drinks outside which would have been lovely in summer. The main A82 road does pass in front of this and is between the hotel and the Loch, but that’s not really a problem. We didn’t find the road noise a distraction from our room facing the Loch/road. From a position point of view, the hotel is well situated for exploring nearby and also quite far if you want to drive a bit. We went on one day to Skye, on another to Loch Ness and Culloden. Plus you are close to Ben Nevis, so can’t be bad! Overall we had a great stay, with great breakfasts to start our day.
View from hotel car park/front of hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was an awesome stay. Will do again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

JESSICA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! Keep up the good work 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024