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The Lodge On The Loch

Fort William · United Kingdom

Onich Fort William Scotland Ph33 6RyView location

7.0/10Very good402 Reviews
Cleanliness7.0/107.0
Service7.8/107.8
Comfort7.6/107.6
Condition6.4/106.4
Neighborhood8.8/108.8
Amenities6.4/106.4
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About The Lodge On The Loch

Situated on the shores of Loch Linnhe in Fort William, The Lodge On The Loch offers stunning views of the Lochaber Geopark. This hotel provides complimentary Wi-Fi, a restaurant, a snack bar/deli, a bar/lounge, and a terrace and garden where guests can relax and take in the scenery.

Each of the 20 individually decorated guestrooms features a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer. Electric kettles are provided, and housekeeping is offered daily. Ironing facilities are available upon request. Free self-parking and luggage storage are also provided, along with a library for guests' enjoyment.

Ben Nevis is 29km away, and Loch Leven is just 2. 6km from the hotel.

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With a stay at The Lodge on the Loch by OYO in Fort William, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Loch Linnhe and a 2-minute drive from Loch Leven.

This golf hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Pixel Spirits Distillery and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from The Dragons Tooth Golf Course. Stay in one of 20 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment.

Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Featured amenities include luggage storage and a library. 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 10:00 PM
Check-out until 10:30 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

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    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 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 cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
    • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    • Cashless transactions are available
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 13.5 for adults and GBP 13.5 for children
    • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per day
    • 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

    Romanian

    Hungarian

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Loch Linnhe 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Loch Leven 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Pixel Spirits Distillery 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
The Dragons Tooth Golf Course 3.2 km / 2 mi
Glencoe Folk Museum 8.5 km / 5.3 mi
Glen Coe Visitor Centre 10.4 km / 6.5 mi
Glencoe Lochan 11.4 km / 7.1 mi
Signal Rock and An Torr Trailhead 12.5 km / 7.7 mi
Highland Titles Nature Reserve 15.6 km / 9.7 mi
The Ice Factor 17 km / 10.6 mi
West Highland Way 17 km / 10.6 mi
Lochaber Geopark Visitor Centre 17.3 km / 10.7 mi
Old Fort of Fort William 17.6 km / 10.9 mi
West Highland Museum 17.8 km / 11.1 mi
Belford Hospital 17.9 km / 11.1 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Total number of rooms: 20
  • hotel
  • Car park
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Luggage room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking establishment
Meal plans

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  • FAMILY ROOM DELUXE TWO BEDSFAMILY ROOM • DELUXE TWO BEDSFAM.2B-DX

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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  • FAMILY ROOM WITH VIEWSFAMILY ROOM • WITH VIEWSFAM.WV

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    FAMILY ROOM WITH VIEWS

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    Room code: DBL.WV-1

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    Room code: TWN.EY

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    Room code: TWN.WV

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    TWO DOUBLE BEDS WITH VIEWS

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    Room code: FAM.2D-WV

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about The Lodge On The Loch

7.0
Very good
402 Reviews
Cleanliness
7.0 /10
Service
7.8 /10
Comfort
7.6 /10
Condition
6.4 /10
Neighborhood
8.8 /10
Amenities
6.4 /10
100 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
25 Jul 2026
Martin
This place is a mix of good and bad, In general, the good significantly outweighs any bad we had.

Bad: The place needs a decorating overhaul. Everything is a bit outdated and the walls have not be painted well. There were several instances of paint on handles etc and patchy painted area as well.
For our room anyway, to have a shower was a little tricky as it's in a bath (jacuzzi actually) with no shower screen, so you had to hold the shower head and try not to get the water everywhere.
The breakfast was only OK - have had better and also had worse. Although there were items to select, they were sparse and not overly warm. You have to pay £13.50 extra each for it.
We had an evening meal there as well. It was rather expensive for what it was. Certainly for that price, we weren't expecting the likely use of frozen mixed veg.

Good; The obvious good was the absolutely stunning view of the lake and mountains from the bedroom window. The room itself was huge (even though it was called a compact twin) and included 2 easy chairs from which you could sit and drink in the views.
The beds were very comfortable and the heavy curtain made for a good black out, So got a good night.

Overall, there are things that need to be improved but we were so happy with the room size and view that we simply didn't care too much about the rest. I think they rely on this.

Note: you can also find a little stony beach just 50m from the hotel from which I took some great photos and of the sunset.
6/10
Pleasant
23 Jul 2026
Carole
Over priced for quality of accommodation. Could do with a thorough spring clean, and air vents in shower area.
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jul 2026
Xan
Our room overlooked the loch with a couple of comfy chairs to sit and enjoy the view. The bed was comfortable and there was the usual kettle and tea/coffee.
The shower in the bathroom leaked onto the floor a bit and the loo didn't flush easily, but it was a lovely room. Staff friendly and helpful with a good breakfast.
2/10
Poor
18 Jul 2026
Chris
I was extremely disappointed with my stay at this hotel. From the moment I entered the room, my first impression was so poor that I genuinely felt like leaving immediately.

The overall cleanliness was unacceptable. The room felt dirty and poorly maintained, and the bathroom had a strong musty, mouldy smell. It was obvious that any refurbishment had been purely cosmetic, with fresh paint simply covering over old stains and deterioration rather than addressing the underlying problems. There were visible water stains on the ceiling, which further suggested a lack of proper maintenance.

The condition of the hotel's communal areas was no better. The corridor carpets were heavily worn, looked unclean, and had a persistent damp, musty odour, creating a very unpleasant atmosphere throughout the building.

As for the staff, I cannot fairly comment on their friendliness or service because I hardly saw any staff members during my stay.

Overall, this was one of the most disappointing hotel experiences I have had. The property is in urgent need of thorough cleaning, proper maintenance, and refurbishment rather than superficial cosmetic improvements. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone.
Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
17 Jul 2026
saima
The location of the property is absolutely gorgeous, amazing views to fall in love with, couldnt have enough of it. We booked a family room and unfortunately the standards in that room was very disappointing.
The windows in the room did not open, one had a missing handle. As its been so hot it was extremely stuffy and humid and they had no Ac or fans.
The bathroom was something i rather not even talk about we was very very disappointed with it. I wish it was more cleaner and had more welcoming outlook even from the outside like the garden ( it was un maintained) it will be a perfect place for me and my family to keep returning back every year.
Family_with_children
4/10
Poor
14 Jul 2026
Sunny
This wasn’t a great hotel, not impressed with the room, felt very over priced
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2026
SANDEEP
No lift. Also bathroom can be better. Excellent location
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2026
Paul
My wife and I were stranded motorists at a nearby auto park with a flat tire, awaiting help from a local garage. The staff from the hotel picked us up and brought us to the lodge, then later, returned me to pick up the car. Above and beyond hospitality!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jul 2026
Suzie
The room was clean with a lovely view ! We had dinner at the hotel too, our meals were excellent ! Highly recommend that hotel.
Partner
4/10
Poor
10 Jul 2026
Christopher
Checked in, desk clerk gave us the time breakfast was served and told us (4 of us who all heard her) that breakfast was included. Went to the room, old and outdated, black mold all over the bathroom walls, room smelled moldy. Only redeeming factor was a great view. Went for dinner in hotel restaurant, food was overpriced and not good. My 30£ steak was pan fried minute steak that weighed in at about 3 ounces. Burgers were store bought. Not good at all.
To top it all off, when we went to check out, they told us that we owed for the breakfast they said was included. Total scam. Obviously a scam too because when we had dinner in the restaurant they brought us a bill. When we had breakfast they didn’t. But added it to the room charge. Manager denied anyone would tell us breakfast was included but my family if 4 all heard her say it was when we checked in.
Would not recommend
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
08 Jul 2026
Fiona
A good overnight stopover after leaving a late boat at Mallaig . Centrally located hotel with parking adjacent to main road . Staff were helpful and obliged us with dinner tho the kitchen routinely closes at 8.30 .
Bedroom had all the usual amenities .
There was a nice library , whisky room available for guests .
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
03 Jul 2026
DAVID
The place was just OK...not great but not horrible. There is a house next door that looks like some frat building from Animal House and it's a little offputting...
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jul 2026
Alfred
Very friendly and accessible staff.
2/10
Poor
01 Jul 2026
Ryan
DO NOT STAY HERE. Woke up to bed bugs and left early AM to wash clothes/luggage etc. luckily a 24hr laundry station was near by. Left detailed note with key about the situation. Still have not received a refund and it’s been over a month. Had to make numerous trips to pharmacy at the start of vacation to address bed bug bites.

Main floor men’s bathroom was disgusting. A pool of urine was literally on the floor. Another guest also commented about the lack of cleanliness.

Stay somewhere else.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jun 2026
Robert
Had a loch view at front of the hotel.
Best part the room with a snug like area at front with amazing view over loch and the surrounding hills.
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jun 2026
Danny
The staff was very friendly and the breakfast was good. I liked the parking area. The room was big with a sitting area that had the most beautiful views of the mountains.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
18 Jun 2026
Paul
Nice area close to the loch
Self
2/10
Poor
14 Jun 2026
Russ
The price does not aling with the hotrl.

Overall, Dirty, run-down, smells like mould, the incense burning in the common area helps reduce the smell but made our clothing smell like incense. It was priced as a 5 star hotel, but its a one star.

The staff are friendly.
6/10
Pleasant
14 Jun 2026
Catherine
The view of the Loch from the room was beautiful. The hotel was in need of serious updates. No elevator and had to drag suitcases up 3 flights of stairs without help. Staff was not very friendly.
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
09 Jun 2026
Laura
We were there in the spring (early June) and the restaurant had very limited hours and you are 20 minutes from town.
Family_with_children
4/10
Poor
06 Jun 2026
Lynda
The room was extremely cramped and very poorly maintained, including but not limited to a bad leak through the ceiling from the shower in the room above into our shower stall. Although the staff were pleasant and the location was convenient I would not recommend it and would never return to stay.
Partner
4/10
Poor
06 Jun 2026
Brenna
Considering the price of the room, this place was a huge let down. Rooms were outdated with hairs in the bed and an old shampoo bottle left in the shower from a previous guest. Bed was uncomfortable. Staff was fine but not overly helpful. Location is the only saving grace. Horrible value for what you pay.
Partner
4/10
Poor
05 Jun 2026
Jennifer
Very poor and run down hotel. Wifi did not work. No hot water. Asked multiple staff members for assistance and was told they would look into it. Walls were very thin and could hear people closing doors, etc. Glad we only booked one night.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
04 Jun 2026
Silviya
Great location and beautiful hotel but desperate for some TLC. Shame that it has not been upkept.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
31 May 2026
Jimena
Very good location and beautiful vue to the lack. Breakfast is very, very basic . Big downside, time for breakfast (from 8 to 9) which is quite inconvenient if you are relaxing on holidays, and specially when there are no other places close by. Staff is friendly and helpful.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
28 May 2026
Matthew
I don't understand how a hotel with such an incredible location and view could be so run down.

The place is dirty and poorly kept. The painting and general maintenance is either non-existent or done by people with zero skills and budget.

Many of the lights in the room didn't work.

The wifi is utterly useless.

The food was actually pretty decent, though, so they get one positive point here.
6/10
Pleasant
20 May 2026
Steve
The property is set in a stunning location. Our room left a little to be desired though. Described as a compact twin room it was really that. The beds were clean and comfortable. The bathroom acceptable. We were disappointed with the overall feel of the room. Wallpaper was peeling on the walls, the TV was crooked and just about holding on to it's wall hanging. For GBP100 we felt it was not value for money.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
18 May 2026
Will
Average stay in a tucked away room. The ceilings were low and I had to duck to get through the room doorway. Additionally, there were many stairs in the building, and several between the room and the bathroom. Some dirt here and there, and a few spots on the linens, but an average stay. Our room had a skylight.
4/10
Poor
18 May 2026
Dylan
Hotel is extremely outdated. Rough spring beds, very odd tub shower combo with odd placed full wall mirrors, and carpet floors.
Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
17 May 2026
Madeleine
The only good thing about this hotel was the view from the window.
No showered curtain & no hand soap in bathroom. Decided to have a meal in restaurant, very poor evening meal, , the lasagne was still cold possibly frozen. The hotel & meal extremely overpriced. Will not stay again.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
17 May 2026
Dalbir
This is a very basic hotel.
4/10
Poor
14 May 2026
Danny
Great location. Not so great accommodations. Run down rooms. Lumpy beds. Worn furniture.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
14 May 2026
Tabitha
A pretty good spot to spend an evening, but with the price you pay you would expect things to be a higher quality than what you actually receive. The staff are incredibly nice and helpful, and the view from the dining room is gorgeous. The food is pretty good but again the price is higher than the quality, and they have a limited beer selection. The room was out of date but everything worked. We were in a back room where we could smell cigarette smoke anytime anyone went out back. The bed was comfortable and it was a quiet spot, but the wifi in the room was very unreliable.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 May 2026
roger
Lovely, well maintained property and room. Views of the river. Accommodated our late arrival. Breakfast available, but we did not eat there. Peaceful.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
06 May 2026
Leann
The room was fine, but marks on the walls and cracks in the paintwork made it feel a little dirty and old. The room was a long way from reception, up stairs (there is no lift). There was a small bathroom with a basic shower and mini shampoo/body wash. There was a little TV with standard channels, wifi, and a kettle. The reception area is much more basic than in the photos. There are a few spots to park out the front.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
04 May 2026
Sean
Decent spot to visit. We only stayed one night enroute to Skye. Both mattresses were rather soft (felt springs), but the room was tidy and clean. Great view of the Loch with a large window that opened fully for that fresh air! Road noise was prevalent yet the traffic subsided early in the evening. If you’re a light sleeper, the walls are not very noise proof.

Though we didn’t stay for a meal, The restaurant does serve breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Free and easy parking for cars/suvs.
Family
4/10
Poor
24 Apr 2026
Catherine
The room was dirty, dusty, the menu in the draw had tea/coffee stains on it - although it was laminated- and the drawers were full of crumbs/ bits, the toilet was tiny and the whole room was untidy/shabby looking. The breakfast which we paid £13.50 each for was not great, there was a good choice but the bacon was very lightly cooked the beans were cold and the eggs were either done too much hard or not enough & snotty. I only saw one member of staff the whole time he seemed to do everything reminded me of the tv show fawlty towers but they had more staff.
Partner
2/10
Poor
22 Apr 2026
Hayden
Do not dine in the hotel restaurant. I had a veggie burger and chips and was violently ill with food poisoning. My husband asked the staff for an extra blanket because I was sleeping on the bathroom floor to be nearer to the toilet. They came back with this blue felt stained blanket. We didn’t feel comfortable staying an additional night after our experience the first evening and talked to the man about getting a refund. He said he would speak to the owner and email me but never did. Stay at your own risk.
Partner
2/10
Poor
14 Apr 2026
Sherralee
Room was disgustingly dirty.Tv did not work
No information regarding breakfast in the room or given on checking in.went down 9.00am
and it had already finshed. When showed the manager the photos of the state of the room Was told the compact rooms are small that was not the issue it was the filth. I knew the room was going to be small. But expe ted it to be clean
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
11 Apr 2026
Bettina
The hotel is okay but clearly too expensive for the standard offered. Sadly not even breakfast included in the high rate, although hotels in the area tend to be expensive.
10/10
Exceptional
08 Apr 2026
Milan
The staff were amazing !
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
07 Apr 2026
Riagain
We had a lovely stay at this hotel - the staff were all incredibly friendly and very welcoming to us and our dog. We ate once in the hotel for dinner and the curry was delicious, we also ate from the food van outside on our arrival day and the burgers hit the spot. We had an absolutely spectacular view from our room of the loch and surrounding mountains, the seating area in front of the windows was a nice touch as we enjoyed having our coffee here each morning. The hotel is a great base for exploring the surrounding areas of Glencoe and Fort William, however I would only recommend if you have a car (free parking is also a nice touch). I will say the only downside was while the rooms appeared clean, we found rubbish in the drawers and previous guests dirty socks.. this being said, I can appreciate this was a minor oversight, and we wouldn’t hesitate to stay again.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 Apr 2026
Zoey
We didn’t have breakfast so can’t comment on that.
We had evening dinner which was very nice.
Staff were friendly and helpful.
It was clean but just needs a good update, which is a shame as the hotel was a great stop off for us.
The bathroom door was very small to get through and the bed was a small double.
All in all a good stay.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Apr 2026
Christopher
Lovely hotel in a good location. Staff very friendly and helpful, rooms were comfortable with great views of the loch. Food in the restaurant was excellent, would recommend!
Family_with_children
4/10
Poor
30 Mar 2026
kelsey
I’ll start by saying I don’t often make reviews unless something is really good, or really bad. And this one was really bad.

To preface, I’ve travelled a bunch, stayed in group hostels, cheap airbnbs and done lots to save a few bucks on a trip.

This place really is just not something I’d recommend anyone to spend money on. Spend the extra few dollars and go somewhere else.

Check in was fine, there was no one at the desk for a few minutes then someone came out and quickly checked us in, pretty much saying nothing but “your stay doesn’t include breakfast”, “sign here” and “you’re in room 9 up the stairs”, and pointed where to go. Not my experience with most hotels but maybe they skipped their hospitality training.

We went up to the room, the door kind of looks like Harry Potter’s door under the stairs.

We got in and I’ll list below what I observed and what I came to find in the coming hours:
Pros:
- nice view on the mountains
Cons:
- tv mounted on the wall fully crooked
- ceiling had a lamp shade that was falling off
- One of the bed side lights didn’t work at all
- Cob webs all over the side of the wall in one corner
- Wall paper peeling off the walls
- Black mold on the ceiling in the shower
- Cold water tap moves out of place entirely when you turn it on
- Shower fills up with water while using it because it doesn’t drain properly
- bottom sheet in the bed. mattress cover, top sheet, comforter, one pillow each.
- Toilet is constantly running
- wifi sucks
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
15 Mar 2026
Lana
We had a great stay here. Everything was wonderful. The view was absolutely exquisite. The staff were totally helpful, accommodating, and very polite. The place was clean and lovely. The bed were reasonably comfortable. The only thing that was a little off, was that the blind in the bathroom was broken, so we had to manually roll it up if we wanted it open. It was no big deal since everything else was so lovely.
Partner
2/10
Poor
26 Feb 2026
Tabetha
The room was very out dated and dirty. The sheets had hair on them. There was no shower only a tub but there was no hot water anyways. There was no heat. Someone was singing or praying very loud at about 11 oclock at night. No elevator and we wrre on the 3rd floor. Awful!!!!!
8/10
Excellent
16 Feb 2026
Caleb
Good points
Room and staff were great
Amazing views
Bad points
Lock for the room was stiff (room 14)
Breakfast was awful definitely go else where
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Feb 2026
Anne
Staff were very nice room was lovely and food really good
8/10
Excellent
16 Jan 2026
Cheryl
Lovely staff, great views.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jan 2026
SARTHAK
Nice
2/10
Poor
01 Jan 2026
hannab
Absolute disgusting room very dirty
10/10
Exceptional
27 Dec 2025
Catherine
Fantastic location
Clean room
Staff very helpful
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Oct 2025
Elmer
The room was very clean and comfortable. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. Beautiful views in the restaurant of the Loch. All the employees are very kind, warm and welcoming. We stayed an extra day because we enjoyed our stay so much. If we ever come back to Scotland, we will stay at the Lodge on the Loch. Cheers.
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
14 Oct 2025
James
Room was clean and well
8/10
Excellent
11 Oct 2025
Mary
So… we ended up here because a storm closed the hotel where we had reservations. this property has a lot of potential and it is working toward being a solid hotel. Our group had 3 rooms and they were all extremely different. Room number 2 was very nice and I would give it 5 stars for decor, cleanliness, and atmosphere. Room 3 was a step down - the difference was the decor. Room 11 was bad - like pre-renovation. Furniture, bathroom fixtures, carpet, everything needed to be replaced - the bathroom was barely functional and it was so rundown that it felt unclean. I spoke with the “front desk” and it sounds like the hotel was recently purchased and they are starting renovations.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
06 Oct 2025
Heather
Staff was polite. The dinner was very expensive and did not live up to expectations. Dinner service was not attentive. No mixed drinks available. Very limited whisky offerings.
The room was ok, but there was no way to shut off the bathroom fan, so it was going all night. The chairs in the room are very well worn and uncomfortable.
On our second day, a storm came through and no power and hot water was available for over 14 hours. The front desk was not going to refund the last night as we were not going to stay without heat, lights, hot water or restaurant available( there wasn’t anywhere else to eat and no fridge in the room). My husband had quite the conversation with them before they relented and refunded the last night.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
06 Oct 2025
christina

Rundown

Room was very cold you could feel air blowing in around windows. Bathroom was so small nowhere to sit anything. Not very sound proof. Carpet needs a good cleaning. Bed was comfy and we asked for an extra pillow and they did bring us two. Very rundown building and area outside not the cleanest. Had to carry luggage up about 40steps
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
05 Oct 2025
Steven
The power went out but the kitchen remained open. Everyone did the best they could do and stepped up under the circumstances. Candle became very useful.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 Sep 2025
Lian
Friendly staff great veiws
8/10
Excellent
25 Sep 2025
Linda
The manager and staff were excellent. Caring and kind.
The Chef made very good soups and entrees.
The cleanliness needs some TLC. Attention to detail
The view from our room overlooking the Loch was amazing!
2/10
Poor
24 Sep 2025
Fiona
The condition of this property was so dated, the room we booked did not represent the photos. The bathroom was so dated, only a hand held shower.
Decor was very poor and im sure we heard a mouse scurrying around in the night.
Definitely not luxury rooms sadly
Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 Sep 2025
Veronika
Nice location, great Loch view
Cold room, need more
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
17 Sep 2025
Keith
The view was nice. There is some mold on the stone in the bathroom wall that needs cleaned up. The people were great. The food was fair compared to the other places we’re staying.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
16 Sep 2025
kevin
why is this place even open, driving up to it it looks terrible, old run down food truck serving food in the driveway, inside no staff, floors ceiling and walls shabby and dirty, the room was a cubby hole missmatch and the stink of damp and mould was overwhelming, it was late so slept on top of the bed, i didnt dare use the shower or taps, i told the owner in the morning i would not stay the next night and wanted a refund for the 2nd night, he said ok but of course now he says no and expedia is no help
the kitchen appliances and rubbish were dumped in the parking spots, dont have the words to convey haw bad it is DONT STAY HERE WHATEVER YOU DO
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Sep 2025
David
Very friendly and helpful staff
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
14 Sep 2025
Adrian

Worst bedroom that I have ever stayed in.

Possibly the worst hotel room that I have ever stayed in. Broken window with rain coming in. The noise from the rain was so loud that I had to have the radio on all night. The wall paper is peeling off the walls and the room smells damp. There was no plug for the sink and the cold water tap was not fixed to the basin. Just horrible and depressing. The pictures used on Hotels.com are misleading. Do not stay at this hotel.
Self
8/10
Excellent
13 Sep 2025
Karen
Dining was not that’s great
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
12 Sep 2025
kimberly
The view of the loch is lovely but the room was terrible. I booked this place based on a few reviews and wish I hadn’t. It was not worth the money at all. The bathroom door didn’t close all the way, we couldn’t drain the bathtub, the mattresses are OLD, you could feel springs in them and everything was dingy. Would not recommend this place at all. We did not eat there so can’t rate the quality of that.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
11 Sep 2025
Georgette
This property was not as described. Far from luxury rooms. Carpets were dirty, holes in bathroom walls, sink tap broken, not all lights were working in the bathroom, tv didn’t work, walls and baseboards weren’t very clean. When I asked for 2 extra pillows the manager rolled his eyes. The dinner left a lot to be desired. Could hear pipes and noises from room above. After complaining about the conditions we were moved to another room that was not much better, the chairs in the sitting area both had tattered arms. No light above sink. I wouldn’t recommend this Lodge to anyone. New owners since March so I’m not sure where the rave reviews came from. The sitting rooms downstairs off the lobby were the only parts of the lodge that looked proper.
4/10
Poor
09 Sep 2025
Duane
The room and bathroom weren't that clean, the room smelled, there was garbage in the parking lot.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Aug 2025
Alexander
Nice place, would recommend.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Aug 2025
Mary Liz
Great restaurant, lovely views, weak WiFi signal in my room.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
11 Aug 2025
Ashley
Great location with great views and within striking distance of Glencoe.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
29 Jul 2025
Anton
No stars should be the rating. Terrible hygiene. Filthy brown water coming out of taps. Food was bad. Unsafe uncooked seafood. Stinking rotten fish. Electric sockets unsafe. TVs not working in most rooms. No action taken to rectify by staff.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
16 Jul 2025
Verified traveler
It is in dire need of refurbishment. TV did not work, no towel rail, cold water basin tap did not work, shower very poor. Bedroom doors on strong springs, difficult to open and bang shut on closing.
Disappointing as lovely location and great views.
Self
2/10
Poor
11 Jul 2025
Maureen
Upon arrival, several issues were immediately apparent:
•The room and common areas were unclean, poorly maintained, and had a strong unpleasant smell.
•Furniture and carpets were badly stained, and overall hygiene appeared neglected.
•Electrical appliances in the room appeared either unchecked or last tested over five years ago, according to the tags.
•The water from the taps was brown and discoloured, which raised serious hygiene concerns. The manager said it was because the water came from the mountains!
•The taps were poorly fitted, causing leaks and poor water pressure.
•The shower was nearly unusable, with extreme temperature swings between freezing cold and dangerously hot.
•Additionally, the manager was rarely present at reception, and when available, was unable to provide any useful information about the local area, which made our stay more difficult.

These conditions made for a very poor and unsafe experience — certainly not in line with the price paid or the hotel’s advertised standards. Had these issues been disclosed in advance, I would not have booked this property.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
01 Jul 2025
Ken
Attractive property, especially the dining and lounge areas.
Recently acquired and will be better as renovations take place. Wi Fi could be better although strong signal can be expected in common and dining area.
4/10
Poor
28 Jun 2025
Anthony
No
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
22 Jun 2025
Chris
good quiet location next to the loch but thats it.shower inadequate and hard to operate.toilet not fixed to floor.smell of damp.sink blocked.bi fold door to toilet hard to close or open.very dated and scruffy.they have obviously been burning rubbish(including a mattress) outside,under our room.rubbish spewing out of the bins which the gulls were taking full advantage of and spreading everywhere.definitely wouldnt stay here again
10/10
Exceptional
31 May 2025
Jean-Francois
Super convenient
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
24 May 2025
Verified traveler

Do Not Flush Toilet Paper?

The view was wonderful, room clean, and bed comfortable. The place is a bit run down, which is not a big deal to us. But, there was no wifi and, more importantly, there was a sign in the bathroom saying DO NOT FLUSH TOILET PAPER and asking that it be placed in a specially-provided closed trash can.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 May 2025
Ashish
Everything was perfect! The gentleman at the front desk was fantastic and very warm.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 May 2025
Kathryn

Nice place

Very pleasant
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
29 Apr 2025
paul
the shower in the bathroom was badly fitted and fell apart when trying to move the shower head .the room was dusty and needed a good clean.as we were only using the room for sleeping the standard was acceptable but could be improved
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Apr 2025
Bruce
Great location, good breakfast.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
22 Apr 2025
Miss

Perfect

We were running late for check in. They were very understanding and kind to us. The room had a beautiful view and amazing bathroom. Just could have done with a blind in the bathroom window.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Apr 2025
Michael
Quaint place on our stop prior to heading to Orkney by car ferry! Extra nice customer service and fantastic breakfast
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Apr 2025
Sarah
Beautiful location, spacious clean rooms
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
19 Apr 2025
Rebecca
The foyer and room were unclean and we chose to stay elsewhere.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Apr 2025
Louise
Me and my friend booked this hotel for 3 nights to do exploring in the area! I booked a double economy room with no loch view at a very reasonable priec. When we arrived we were checked in by a very helpful and friendly member of staff who kimdly upgraded us at no extra cost to a loch view room with 2 double beds in it! Which was also a huge room! The room was out of this world, the views were to die for, the beds were so comfortable and we had a large tv. The room was clean with tea and coffee facilities. All of the staff at the hotel are super friendly and cannot do enough to help you. There are picnic benches outside the hotel to sit and enjoy the view. The only thing we felt was lacking was a bar area to sit at. We would definitely stay here again
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
16 Apr 2025
Graham
Friendly staff, and we were upgraded !
Great view of the loch.
Road was a bit noisy at times, not bad though.
Stayed only a night.
Would stay again.
2/10
Poor
14 Apr 2025
Kirsty
This hotel stay was the worst experience I’ve ever had when staying at a hotel.
Arrived 1400 early to check in which was 1500. We walked into a smelly, dirty and miserable reception area which wasn’t manned and we found ourselves waiting awkwardly for staff. After the staff came we explained we were early and asked for a drink while we wait. However unlike the advert says there isn’t actually a bar or a lounge, we were taken through to the dining room to be served a beer and a bottle of cider which we had to request a bottle opener and a glass for. We were then ushered out and told we couldn’t check in for another hour.

Upon check in at 1500 we were again waiting for staff to appear, we were given the keys to our room, when we opened the door to our room we were greeted by the smell of damp and could clearly see mold all down the wall above the bed and in the bathroom. We tried to find staff to report this to but again they were nowhere to be seen. We left the place as we couldn’t sit in a damp room and went for a drink and a bite to eat elsewhere.

Upon returning we managed to see a member of staff so I requested a new room due to mold and damp, they tried telling me it wasn’t mold or damp rather than apologise. They were totally unhelpful. Eventually I received a new room on a corridor with a carpet that was covered in mold. The room was okay however a few things like handles and taps were broken. We left 6am the next morning.

Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
09 Apr 2025
Steve
it was closed. Had no plumbing and we wasnt told.
2/10
Poor
26 Mar 2025
Verified traveler
Bathroom taps were very worn and unable to use. Bed was extremely uncomfortable, could feel the springs. Bed frame headboard was broken and hit the wall every time we moved.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Oct 2024
Susan
Beautiful hotel with a great view. Kind and friendly staff. Excellent restaurant. One of my favorite places to stay
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
29 Sep 2024
Marty
Beautiful views of the mountains and lock from my room! Staff was super friendly and very accommodating. Plenty of free parking. Restaurant right on site. Free wifi. Close to Fort William.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Sep 2024
Steven
A bit shabby but the friendly, helpful staff more than made up for this.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Sep 2024
Lindsay
The staff was so wonderful and friendly. My only complaint would be the shower hard to manage. Otherwise had a fantastic stay
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jun 2024
Samson
A lovely spot in Glencoe! I was extremely happy our host even offered to upgrade our room! Incredible views and friendly service. Thank you for the incredible stay, I hope to stay here again and further explore the area! Big thanks from your Canadian Guest!
Leisure Partner

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The Lodge On The Loch
Onich Fort William Scotland Ph33 6Ry, Fort William, United Kingdom

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