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8.1

5,807 reviews

Cruachan Hotel

Cruachan Hotel

Achintore Road, Fort William, PH33 6RQ, United Kingdom

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Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Beach

Bar

Sun deck

Parking On Site

Terrace

Cruachan Hotel

Welcome to the Cruachan Hotel, your charming escape in the heart of Fort William! Located just 0.4mi from the city center, you’ll find yourself perfectly positioned to explore the breathtaking Scottish Highlands. With stunning lake and mountain views right from your window, this 3-star gem on Achintore Road is a delightful haven for travelers seeking both adventure and relaxation—starting at just $215 per night!

At Cruachan Hotel, your mornings are sure to start on a delicious note with a hearty breakfast to fuel your day of exploring, whether you venture to the nearby beach or take a scenic hike. The hotel boasts an array of amenities designed to make your stay comfortable and fun, including free Wi-Fi and private parking. Enjoy delectable meals at the on-site restaurant or sip a refreshing drink at the bar, all while soaking in the picturesque views from the sun deck or terrace. With a 24-hour front desk ready to assist you, you can set your own pace and make the most of your Highland getaway.

With over 5,800 glowing reviews, guests rave about their experiences at Cruachan Hotel—perfect for families, couples, or solo travelers. Kick back in non-smoking rooms and indulge in complimentary toiletries as you unwind after a day of adventure. Whether it's enjoying kids' meals or taking in the landmark views, you'll feel right at home in this welcoming space! Come create unforgettable memories where the mountains meet the lakes in Fort William!

But wait, there’s more to fall in love with at Cruachan Hotel! When the sun sets over the majestic mountains, take a moment to cozy up at our on-site Restaurant #1, where you can delight your taste buds with a generous menu inspired by the flavors of the Highlands. Whether it's a romantic dinner for two or a festive family gathering, our dining experience promises to be a culinary journey you won’t soon forget. After your meal, why not retreat to the bar? Sip on a perfectly-crafted cocktail or a refreshing local brew as you recount the day’s adventures with fellow travelers, all while enjoying the breathtaking views that surround you.

For those who love to explore, the charms of Fort William await just outside your door. Whether you are hiking the iconic Ben Nevis, biking along scenic trails, or basking in the sun's warmth at nearby beaches, adventure is truly around every corner. Not to mention the stunning Lochs that invite you to immerse yourself in stunning vistas while indulging in watersports or leisurely picnics on the shore. Chat up our staff at the 24-hour front desk for tips on the best local hotspots, or take a leisurely stroll around town to discover quaint shops and inviting cafés filled with the warm spirit of Scottish hospitality.

After a thrilling day, retreat to your comfortable non-smoking room—your own private sanctuary. Relax as you sink into soft bedding and enjoy all the thoughtful touches that make your stay so special. Whether you choose from our Deluxe, Superior, or Family rooms, you’re guaranteed a restful night’s sleep to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead. So pack your bags and get ready to create unforgettable memories at the Cruachan Hotel, where every stay transforms into a Highland adventure!

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Beach

Bar

Sun deck

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Lake view

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Landmark view

Elevator

Free toiletries

Rooms

Triple Room in Cruachan Hotel

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Triple Room

3 Twin Beds

140 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Shower

Free toiletries

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The triple room offers a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 3 beds.

Deluxe Quadruple Room in Cruachan Hotel

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Deluxe, 2 Double

4 Twin Beds

2 Double Beds

130 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Shower

Free toiletries

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The quadruple room provides a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

Double Room in Cruachan Hotel

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Double Room

1 Double Bed

130 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

Free toiletries

x4

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x3

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Free Wi-Fi and a satellite TV are included in this room. Kindly note this bedroom cannot accommodate an extra bed.

Family in Cruachan Hotel

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Family

2 Twin Beds

1 Double Bed

160 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

Shower

Free toiletries

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x4

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Can accommodate 4 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children.

Twin in Cruachan Hotel

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Room - 2 Twin

2 Twin Beds

130 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

Free toiletries

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Free Wi-Fi and a satellite TV are included in this room.

Deluxe Double Room in Cruachan Hotel

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Deluxe

1 Queen Size Bed

130 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Shower

Free toiletries

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x6

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This double room has a bathrobe and a walk-in shower.

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Superior, 1 Bed

130 sqft

Flat-screen TV

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The double room features a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, heating and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit has 1 bed.

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Family, 2 Twin

130 sqft

Flat-screen TV

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The family room provides a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, heating and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 2 beds.

Single in Cruachan Hotel

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Single Room

1 Twin Bed

110 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

Shower

Free toiletries

+

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Free Wi-Fi and a satellite TV are included in this room.

Superior Double Room in Cruachan Hotel

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Superior, Double

1 Double Bed

130 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Shower

Free toiletries

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Superior Twin Room in Cruachan Hotel

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Superior, 2 Twin

2 Twin Beds

130 sqft

Lake view

Mountain view

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Superior Family, 3 Bed

160 sqft

Flat-screen TV

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The family room features a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as sea views. The unit has 3 beds.

Guest reviews

8.1

5,807 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Michael

9.1

March 2023

the service from the staff was very welcoming, particularly the waitress that served us in the restaurant, Natasha. she went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and to help celebrate my girlfriends birthday to the point of giving her a card and singing happy birthday. thank you Natasha :)

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Carol

8.2

May 2024

The room was great; lovely view, good location -- the bathroom was pretty and clean, although definitely made for very tall people -- it was hard to grab the towels since they were so high up within the tub area - lol! Staff was very friendly -- we were supposed to arrive around 10 pm via train, but b/c of delays we didn't arrive until after midnight! I texted with the staff via the app several times as our journey progressed, and they were very responsive, assuring me it would not be an issue to arrive so late. They even sent me numbers of cab companies to call, and suggested I call them in advance -- so we had a cab waiting for us.

Breakfast was included which was great, but it was not kept warm enough -- maybe b/c we were eating towards the end of the breakfast time frame. But it was reasonable.

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Jen

8.2

April 2024

Staff were amazing, I didn't get the ladies name on reception but Rasheed and Anastacia in the restaurant were great. Breakfast buffet was great value and service was brill. Room was clean with comfy beds and pillows. Shower pressure was FANTASTIC. Blackout curtains were a nice touch and room was beautifully decorated. Ample parking and good access. Awesome views of the loch and very close to town and and 1.5 miles away from mountain base.

As stated on here, walls were quite thin but we were knackered after Ben Nevis so not an issue for us :) would have been nice to have some fresh fruit for breakfast. Dinner prices were quite expensive.

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Mark

10

February 2024

The welcoming look of the property from the outside is just as lovely in the inside . The ladies at reception were smiling and helpful, as was all the staff we seen through out the weekend . As we walked through the dining room to the lift up to our room, everything is immaculate. Our room and on-suite didn’t disappoint either . Warm and cosy and immaculately clean through out. Our breakfast was lovely , all cooked right and loads of choices. The property is situated with the water in front and even though we were on the third floor and at the back we still had a lovely view . We were impressed with the price which included our breakfast and we would recommend this hotel to everyone and will be returning ourselves

If I was being really really picky I’d say you can hear the people in the next room quite a bit . The walls aren’t the best but then you get that in most hotels so I wouldn’t be put off by it .

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Wiktor

10

January 2024

The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. In particular one of the waiters, Syed, covered for the chef after he called in sick and made breakfast for his guests at 7am! To use his own words, he said he didn't want to disappoint his guests, which I am thankful for as I had a long day of mountaineering planned afterwards - Thank you Syed. The location is great, the food is delicious and their house lager is even better! They are also flexible, letting me check out before the quoted times on the website.

I have absolutely no negative comments about the Cruachan hotel.

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Kenta

8.2

February 2024

The hotel is nicely located just a few minutes walking from the center of Fort William. Lots of restautant nearby. The Hotel itself has a large restaurant were you can eat in the evening. The breakfast was very good. Rooms are modern, very clean, with all the needed amenities.

The only complain I have is that the pictures displayed on Booking do not show the actual room you get. We booked the "family room" with 1 double bed and 2 single beds. The pictures leads you to understand that the 2 sets of beds are actually separated by a wall but it is not the case. All 4 beds are next to each other in a quite small room. I would have considered another type of room if the pictures were honest.

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Clare

8.2

January 2024

Hotel was very clean, modern and newly refurbished. Immaculate everywhere. Good location opposite the loch and near the high street for some good pubs and amazing restaurants (the Garrison!), and some shops. Delicious cooked and continental breakfast, and easy parking in hotel’s car park. Good location to visit Ben Nevis, Glenfinnan (Harry Potter train and aquaduct) and Oban (great whiskey distillery tour, harbour, and much bigger town than Fort William), and other places too.

The log fires in the reception and bar weren’t working, and apparently hadn’t been for ages according to other reviews. It was very disappointing as we were there for Christmas. The bar didn’t open until 4pm even on Christmas Day, so nothing to do in the hotel apart from sit in your room on a rainy day! I felt there could be more effort to make guests feel welcome and cosy.

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Nicalicious

10

November 2023

The staff were very friendly especially the receptionist, polish waitress in the bar and the head of service at breakfast. There was a good selection of hot food, an option of specialised teas and more fruit would have been nice but that's just my own personal preference and not a fault with the hotel. The view of Loch Linnhe from our room was lovely. Definetely worth a visit!

We returned early afternoon to find our room hadn't been cleaned we sat downstairs till just before 3pm to give staff the opportunity to clean the room which they did after the receptionst let them know we wished to return. Very minor certainly nothing that would put you off visiting

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Norman

9.1

May 2024

The quality of the room facilities including the bathroom was excellent. We dined in the restaurant and found the food quality and presentation to be higher than we anticipated. The breakfast buffet was very good with staff in attendance should they be needed. The location with its stunning views across Loch Linnhe and close proximity to Fort William made it a perfect stop over.

As a Blue Badge holder we checked in early to secure a parking spot as it wasn’t possible to reserve a parking space and the nearest car park is 400mtrs away.

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Mark

9.1

October 2023

Hotel overall was surprisingly nice. Beautiful lobby and efficient check-in. Rooms were comfortable, clean, and large enough for 2 people. Room facilities were quite modern and well maintained, especially the bathroom.. Parking has improved, they now have an overflow car park just a few doors down that is well signed, and parking was never an issue for us (we did return to the hotel quite late one night so had to use the overflow, but there were several parking spaces available there). Easy walking distance to town center. Breakfast was excellent with lots of choices, and in our case everything was hot and fresh, and the breakfast room was quite large so plenty of seating.

Limited space for two somewhat large suitcases in the room, but this is not uncommon for UK/European hotel rooms. It is quite a high step into and out of the shower/tub with no bar handles to hold onto; we are tall so not an issue, but could be a concern with those shorter in height or with mobility iasues.

Points of Interest Around Cruachan Hotel

Attractions

Jacobite Steam Train

0.7mi

Blair Castle

2.2mi

Road to the Isles

2.3mi

Ben Nevis

3.3mi

Glencoe (Glen Coe)

10.6mi

Glenfinnan Monument

12.6mi

Rannoch Moor

28.2mi

Caledonian Canal

28.2mi

Fort Augustus

28.3mi

Kilchurn Castle

28.5mi

Restaurants

Amenities of Cruachan Hotel

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Beach

Bar

Sun deck

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Lake view

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Landmark view

Elevator

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Cruachan Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property