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The Loch Ness Inn

3.0 star property

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Twin Room
Front of property
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast (GBP 12 per person)
Family Room
BBQ/picnic Area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$246
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar

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Lewiston, Drumnadrochit, Inverness, Scotland, IV63 6UW
  • Place, Nessieland Castle Monster Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Urquhart Castle
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Inverness

At The Loch Ness Inn you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Loch Ness 2000 Exhibition Centre and Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The inn's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a garden and a picnic area. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class Inverness inn include Nessieland Castle Monster Centre and Drum Farm Gallery Gift Shop.
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What's nearby

  • Nessieland Castle Monster Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Drum Farm Gallery Gift Shop - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Loch Ness 2000 Exhibition Centre - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition - 2 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Urquhart Castle - 6 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Inverness Station - 22 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fiddlers - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Ness Deli and Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Cobbs Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cafe 82 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Lewiston - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Loch Ness Inn

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Loch Ness Inn also features a garden, a picnic area, and express check-in.

This 3-star Inverness inn is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1845
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Loch Ness Inn offers 11 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1845
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 11 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 12 for adults and from GBP 6 for children

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 accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Loch Ness Inn
The Loch Ness Inn Inn
The Loch Ness Inn Inverness
The Loch Ness Inn Inn Inverness

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Loch Ness Inn?

The Loch Ness Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Loch Ness Inn?

As of 28 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Loch Ness Inn on 30 Mar 2026 start from AU$246, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The Loch Ness Inn?

The closest beach to The Loch Ness Inn is Dores Beach (10.3 km).

Does The Loch Ness Inn serve breakfast?

Yep, cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Loch Ness Inn?

No, The Loch Ness Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Loch Ness Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Loch Ness Inn?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Loch Ness Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Loch Ness Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 353 out of 541 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 541 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 541 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 541 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 541 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alain

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loch Ness Inn has found the balance of maintaining the charm without sacrificing modern amenities. The rooms were comfortable and clean. Our favourite part was having breakfast downstairs in the morning à la carte. And the Internet connection was much stronger than other places we have stayed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy and welcoming check in. Our room was spotlessly clean, warm and very comfortable. We knew in advance that the room was on the smaller side but was nonetheless more than adequate for our needs. The en-suite shower room was a good size with quality soaps and towels provided. Breakfast was included in our room rate and was superb - lots of choice and delicious. All of the staff that we dealt with were pleasant and helpful. We will look forward to staying here again in the future when the opportunity arises. Excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room. Friendly staff great food and a beautiful location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean rooms great well priced restaurant, cool local bar and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect in every way, just faultless! Lovely attentive friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay, breakfast was great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little secluded which was a little hard to get around but it’s right on the bus line so do the research of bus schedules and such if you are not an experienced traveler like us. Also make sure to tell the bus to stop when traveling in to town or you’ll end up about a mile up the road by the museum. Uber also is not a thing here, only private taxi services which we were not familiar with and ChatGPT and Google weren’t helpful, only the staff once we got there. The staff was very friendly and helpful and we were able to make the hike to the castle after one of the friendly ladies working there gave us directions (a little over a mile there and back and is a straight shot) but it’s right on a hiking path with some of the best scenery I’ve seen during my trip with views of the mountain and loch. Rooms were lock and key which was refreshing. Bar and restaurant were beautiful and food was top notch. Overall a good experience. Just wish the area itself was a little more navigational with uber or taxis to make it to some of the other sites because it’s a very beautiful town and wished I would have stayed another day in that area.
The hiking path. Mostly flat but make sure you’ve got some good hiking shoes on for a little more than a mile hike to the castle.
Fence along the trail with breath taking views of the mountains, loch, and farms.
Another view from the trail.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naceli

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, welcoming staff, and amazing breakfast. Will definitely stay here again when coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gera Scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved our stay here! We had a family quad (7/8) with 2 bedrooms and a lovely bathroom. The beds were cozy and we slept very well. The shower was FANTASTIC! The dinner menu is good and our meals were delicious. The staff are terrific - they are warm and welcoming and really helped us when we left an expensive electronic device behind and needed help have it shipped to our next hotel. Looking for Nessie? This is the place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Both breakfast and dinner were fantastic, as well as the bar selection. The room was modern, clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meaghan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was the best place for experience the rooms were nice and food was fantastic !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Liked: Amenities
Delicious breakfast and dinner. Staff excellent both breakfast and dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

P Diane

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Loved the wool throw on the bed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great welcome. Very happy with our room. Comfortable and quiet. Not a lot of dining options so reservations are recommended unless you want some yummy pizza. It’s close by and was so tasty! Breakfast at the Inn was excellent. Many great options. We’re loved that the inn was only a 5 minute drive from the Urquhart Castle.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Estelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, wonderful pub and restaurant. The establishment was very well run. Would definitely stay here again. Close to everything we wanted to see!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly, Alexandria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Loch Ness Inn was a lovely and cozy place to stay while we were in the Highlands. The restaurant is world class! The food there is absolutely delicious! The location was great for exploring the local environment: the Loch Ness Centre, the castle ruins, and hiking trails to waterfalls and Craig are all within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Wonderful Conveniently Located Hotel

Very nice hotel, great location to Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle. Hotel Restaurant was excellent too. Nice convenient location, clean, great expedient customer service. Would stay at this hotel again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Osama, Camberley

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Loch Ness inn was really amazing for our short stay in Drumnadochit! The free breakfast was probably the best we’ve ever had at any stay and the rooms were cute and comfortable! Would also like to give a big thanks to Oscar, who carried my friends luggage up the stairs and made sure that we were comfortable with our accommodation and overall just went above and beyond!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Teneka

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our short stay was magic! The staff were lovely, the location was perfect and the room its self was so cosy! It had exactly what we needed. We will definitely book again if we visit the area. We had a dinner and a breakfast at the property and both were superb.
View from our dinner table!
Surrounding areas
Took a short stroll from the property to view the loch
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel had lots of charm and was a convenient stop for our stay in Inverness. The food in the restaurant was delicious and artfully presented, and the pub was a great place for a nightcap. The room was comfortable and clean and had everything we needed. We really enjoyed our stay and I would recommend this property for future travelers.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025