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Blackwater Hostel

Fort William · United Kingdom

Lab RoadView location

8.6/10Excellent23 Reviews
Cleanliness9.0/109.0
Service9.0/109.0
Comfort8.0/108.0
Condition8.0/108.0
Amenities8.0/108.0
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About Blackwater Hostel

With a stay at Blackwater Hostel and Campsite in Kinlochleven, you'll be steps from The Ice Factor and a 2-minute drive from Loch Leven. This hostel is 28.6 mi (46.1 km) from Ben Nevis and 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Glencoe Lochan.

Make yourself at home in one of the 22 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Featured amenities include luggage storage and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until midnight
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Important information

  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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/debit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • A pet fee will be charged
    • 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.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

The Ice Factor 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Loch Leven 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Glencoe Lochan 9.8 km / 6.1 mi
Glencoe Folk Museum 11.5 km / 7.1 mi
Glen Coe Visitor Centre 13.5 km / 8.4 mi
Signal Rock and An Torr Trailhead 15.6 km / 9.7 mi
Pixel Spirits Distillery 15.7 km / 9.7 mi
The Dragons Tooth Golf Course 16.3 km / 10.1 mi
Buchaille Etive Mor 24.7 km / 15.4 mi
Glencoe Mountain Resort 32.3 km / 20.1 mi
West Highland Way 34.1 km / 21.2 mi
Lochaber Geopark Visitor Centre 34.4 km / 21.4 mi
Old Fort of Fort William 34.8 km / 21.6 mi
West Highland Museum 34.9 km / 21.7 mi
Belford Hospital 35 km / 21.8 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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Room types

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  • Room COMFORTRoom • COMFORTROO.OM

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    Room COMFORT

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    COMFORT

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    Room code: ROO.OM

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Room STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • Room THREE BEDSRoom • THREE BEDSROO.3B

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    Room THREE BEDS

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    THREE BEDS

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    Room code: ROO.3B

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  • Room TWO BEDSRoom • TWO BEDSROO.2B

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    Room TWO BEDS

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: ROO.2B

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  • QUADRUPLE STANDARDQUADRUPLE • STANDARDQUA.ST

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    QUADRUPLE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: QUA.ST

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Blackwater Hostel

8.6
Excellent
23 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.0 /10
Service
9.0 /10
Comfort
8.0 /10
Condition
8.0 /10
Amenities
8.0 /10
13 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jun 2026
Melanie
Great location and beautiful area!
Friends
8/10
Excellent
27 May 2026
David
Wish we could have been able to check in earlier.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
11 Oct 2025
Bob
The rooms were clean and the staff that greet us was very helpful.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
30 Aug 2025
carol
Yes I’d use it again as I’ve been there many times over the years. 👍
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
17 Jul 2025
Allison
Very convenient to town after the West Hoghland walk.
2/10
Poor
01 Jul 2025
Mirko
The room reeked of urine. Several disgusting items under bed
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
17 May 2025
Jeremy
This is a fabulous hostel with excellent self-catering facilities, and an amazing location - ideal for those walking the west highland way in particular. The one single negative is that the ladders on the bunk beds have very narrow steps which makes it quite painful on bare feet to climb up and down.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 May 2025
kevin
Didn’t disappoint
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
28 Oct 2024
Ashley
It’s a nice stop for backpackers along the journey. It’s in a small town with not a lot to do
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
07 Oct 2024
Joanne

Ideal for walkers

Clean, comfortable and well-equipped hostel. Ideal for WHW walkers. Close to the village but in a pleasant spot by the river. Tea and coffee provided.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
13 Aug 2024
Juan Carlos
El personal es atento y amable, la cocina y comedor para compartir están limpias y bien equipadas.
No me gusto que la habitación era excesivamente austera, una sola silla, nada de armario o estanterías mas allá de unas perchas, en el aseo ni siquiera había donde dejar el neceser.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
14 Oct 2024
Angela
Good hostel but a bit dated. Clean and friendly staff. Great location. Room didn’t even have a table to put things down on, which seems small but the room was just really impractical. I would stay again but they need to put a bit more thought into their rooms.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jul 2024
Verified traveler
Spent one night here, was a pleasant stop on the way.
Friends_and_family Friends

Location & surroundings

Blackwater Hostel
Lab Road, Kinlochleven, United Kingdom

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