The Lodge On the Loch is found a 15-minute drive south from Fort William where it looks across Loch Linnhe to Glencoe, surrounded by the dramatic scenery of the Scottish Highlands. The Glencoe Visitor Centre is a 10-minute drive away, the start of the Ben Nevis track is 18.2 miles away and Loch Ness is just over an hour’s drive north. Most rooms offer Loch views, many have spa baths and each has an en-suite bathroom, hairdryer, TV and tea and coffee-making facilities. Guests can use complimentary Wi-Fi in the lounge and reception areas, and free, private parking is available. Hearty breakfasts are offered at The Lodge On the Loch, and guests can enjoy an extensive range of malt whiskies at the Lochside Bar, or dine on local specialties in the Sea Salt Cafe. Glasgow is about 98 miles to the south and Inverness 76 miles to the north.
WiFi in lobby
Free WiFi
Pool
Spa
Parking
Pets
A/C
Restaurant
Hotel bar
Gym
You will be sure to find the location of The Lodge On the Loch to be a highlight, with wonderful views from the rooms and also from the Sea Salt Cafe, where guests enjoyed hearty meals made with fresh ingredients and a Scottish-mediterranean twist.
Guests have found the rooms to be clean and comfortable, with a nice provisions available on arrival and lovely spa baths in some rooms.
The team members at The Lodge On the Loch have been found to extend a warm welcome, with the friendly and helpful owner often on site.
Many guests have mentioned that rooms and common areas are in need of an upgrade, and despite being clean and with fitting decor, were found to look rather dated. As of mid-2015 some rooms had already been refurbished and further works were due.
Given the previous point, a few guests found their stay to be more expensive than they considered was worth paying.
Although the Wi-Fi is only meant for the common areas of the hotel, some guests were very unhappy to discover that it did not extend to the bedrooms.