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Lock Chambers Caledonian Canal Centre

3.5 star property
Guesthouse in Fort Augustus

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Family Room (Loch Ness) | Balcony view
Double Room (Loch Lochy) | Bathroom
Double Room (Nevis)
Standard Twin Room (Loch Oich)
Double Room (Loch Dochfour)

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Caledonian Canal Centre, Canalside, Fort Augustus, Scotland, PH32 4BA
  • Place, Clansman Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Allt na Criche
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Inverness Castle
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Double Room (Loch Dochfour)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Portable fan
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room (Nevis)

Double Room (Nevis)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Portable fan
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room (Loch Oich)

Standard Twin Room (Loch Oich)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Portable fan
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed

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Quadruple Room (Nessie)

Quadruple Room (Nessie)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Portable fan
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Double Room (Neptune)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Portable fan
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room (Loch Ness)

Family Room (Loch Ness)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room (Loch Lochy)

Double Room (Loch Lochy)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Fort Augustus

At Lock Chambers Caledonian Canal Centre you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Clansman Centre and 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Allt na Criche. Highlights at this guest house include in-room free WiFi and LED TVs. .This pet-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, express check-in and express check-out. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Fort Augustus guest house include Drynachan Woodturning Gallery and Clog and Craft Shop.
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What's nearby

  • Clansman Centre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Allt na Criche - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Urquhart Castle - 28 min drive - 35.0 km
  • Inverness Cathedral - 50 min drive - 67.1 km
  • Inverness Castle - 51 min drive - 67.7 km

Getting around

  • Roybridge Tulloch Station - 38 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monster Fish & Chips LochNess Co. - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Lock Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cobb's Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Boathouse - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Canalside Chip Shop - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Lock Chambers Caledonian Canal Centre

Guesthouse in Fort Augustus
As a guest of Lock Chambers Caledonian Canal Centre, you'll find express check-in and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 3.5-star Fort Augustus guest house is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • No smoking on site
Lock Chambers Caledonian Canal Centre offers 7 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 25-inch LED televisions come with digital channels. This Fort Augustus guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Mini-fridge

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 25-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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 20 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site parking is available.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Lock Chambers Caledonian Canal
Lock Chambers Caledonian Canal Centre Guesthouse
Lock Chambers Caledonian Canal Centre Fort Augustus
Lock Chambers Caledonian Canal Centre Guesthouse Fort Augustus

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Lock Chambers Caledonian Canal Centre?

Lock Chambers Caledonian Canal Centre offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Lock Chambers Caledonian Canal Centre?

The closest beach to Lock Chambers Caledonian Canal Centre is Dores Beach (33.7 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lock Chambers Caledonian Canal Centre?

No, Lock Chambers Caledonian Canal Centre does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Lock Chambers Caledonian Canal Centre?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Lock Chambers Caledonian Canal Centre Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 181 out of 267 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 267 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 267 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 267 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 267 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for our short stay to base ourselves near Lochness.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lyndal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We could watch the lock operating from our window. Very central. Room was large. Downside was quite late check-in - 4:30pm was what was on the email, though we got in just before 4pm. Parking is difficult - we found free space further down the street the accommodation was in, but you can't park outside, and if there is nothing close you have to pay in the big carpark and then trundle your luggage through town (not so great in the rain).
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

allan

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

Short break.

Easy check in,just use door codes.stayed in room overlooking canal.good view of the boats passing by.Spent 2 nights. Nice place for relaxing break.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

Great for the family

Great location, clean, modern, comfortable, great family room. Only spent 1 day here but would gladly spend a week or more in this lovely room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location overlooking the bottom of the canal locks. Rooms okay and well equipped, including a small fridge. Check in not great. Supposed to be from 4.30pm but at 5pm, door still said "no check in, still preparing rooms", where it remained for several more hours. Eventually we ignored the sign, let ourselves in and all was set up - no cleaners anywhere. Disappointing start.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's the center of this small town, great location. Newly remodeled, fabulous large tub that fills in seconds. Could use a new mattress and I was glad I used a sound machine app...when I turned it off in the morning I could hear neighbors talking through the wall quite easily. I enjoyed my stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean, Stony Plain

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only issue is parking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

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

Lock Chambers Caledonian Hotel in Ft. Augustus

Beautiful little hotel right on the Locks. If you are a people watcher this hotel is for you. It is so fun watching the boats go up and down the five locks into or out of Loch Ness. Everything is walkable.
Lock Ness
Looking out our window to the Locks
Eating dinner looking at Loch Ness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

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

Good choice

Nice place. Central. Parking difficult during the daytme.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location! Not all rooms have access to the advertised terrasse, perhaps that could be made a bit more clear. I assumed it is a shared facility when I booked this place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Maggie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room Loch Oich overlooked the swing bridge and 1st loch. Ideal for Loch watching. Beds comfy, ideally would have liked the extra put up bed taken down and replaced with a chair but understand that is probably a bit awkward especially as we were a short stay. Bathroom great, modern. Ample tea, coffee sachets, milk, sugar etc. Fridge. Nice decor. Everything worked. If we were staying in the area would stay here again. If cycling there is secure bike storage up the stairs, in an outside patio area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room! We stayed in the Loch Ness room which had a private balcony overlooking the village. Huge windows in the room as well. The chap who came to bring us more towels was kind and friendly. (It was his first day.) We stayed here after arriving in Inverness en route to Ft. William. The only downsides: Not a lot of places open for dinner. Had to eat twice at the Chinese restaurant. (Granted, it was delicious!). I wish there was an iron and ironing board.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Izabela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, cosy space with a big bathtub in the room. Brilliant location next to canal and breakfast facilities., pubs and cafes. Walk to Loch Ness takes about 5 minutes, Friendly stuff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Staci

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean and convenient. The room was modern and seemed new. The host gave excellent instructions about getting in the room since there are not staff on site. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was terrific. We had a great time watching the loch in action from our room. Modern furnishings and great service. They have everything set up so well. It was a favourite stay on our highland travels.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place to feel at home, relax, and be close to exciting places in Northern Ireland.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and modern, great location overlooking the lock. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Casey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very neat room. No AC so was warm, but fan did help. Nobody onsite but phone number provided and was helpful. Parking is difficult.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this property! Check in is unique but there are very clear instructions and free parking just down the street. The restaurant is great and we sat out by the water outside. Great smoked salmon and egg breakfast. Also ate at the Old Boathouse down by the water which was great! Fort Augustus is a cute little town with little shops and restaurants. Saw the locks in action the morning that we left as well which was very cool to witness! Would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Janet

It as advertised

Room was adequate but disappointed that we didn’t have a balcony as advertised…
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

bridget

Stayed 1 night in May 2025