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The Inch Hotel

3.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Exterior
4 Poster Double Room with Loch View | Property grounds
Pet-friendly
Dining
4 Poster Double Room with Loch View

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Fort Augustus, Fort Augustus, Scotland, PH32 4BN
  • Place, Allt na Criche
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Ben Nevis
  • Place, Clansman Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Small Double

Small Double

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Large Family Room

Large Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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4 Poster Double Room with Loch View

4 Poster Double Room with Loch View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Fort Augustus

At The Inch Hotel you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Allt na Criche and 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Clansman Centre. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 10 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Fort Augustus hotel include Clog and Craft Shop and Drynachan Woodturning Gallery.

What's nearby

  • Allt na Criche - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Clansman Centre - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Urquhart Castle - 27 min drive - 33.7 km
  • Inverness Cathedral - 48 min drive - 65.8 km
  • Inverness Castle - 50 min drive - 66.4 km

Getting around

  • Inverness (INV) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monster Fish & Chips LochNess Co. - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Lock Inn - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Cobb's Café - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Boathouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Canalside Chip Shop - ‬18 min walk

About this property

The Inch Hotel

Lakefront hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. The Inch Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.

This 3-star Fort Augustus hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Inch Hotel offers 18 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Rooms have detached private bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. This Fort Augustus hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: GBP 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • High chair
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Detached private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
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 7 AM - 10 PM
Guests 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 10:00 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

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 35.00 per day.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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 full breakfast: from approximately GBP 20 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 35.00 per day

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Eurocard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Inchnacardoch
Inchnacardoch Fort Augustus
Inchnacardoch Lodge Hotel
Inchnacardoch Lodge Hotel Fort Augustus
Inch Hotel Fort Augustus
Inch Hotel
Inch Fort Augustus
The Inch Hotel Hotel
The Inch Hotel Fort Augustus
The Inch Hotel Hotel Fort Augustus

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Inch Hotel?

The Inch Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to The Inch Hotel?

The closest beach to The Inch Hotel is Dores Beach (32.8 km).

What makes The Inch Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Inch Hotel.

Is The Inch Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and laundry facilities, as well as highchairs and free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Inch Hotel is a hit with families.

Does The Inch Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, full breakfast is offered daily between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Inch Hotel?

No, The Inch Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Inch Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Inch Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Inch Hotel?

Dogs are welcome at The Inch Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet.

The Inch Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 281 out of 488 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 488 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 488 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 488 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 488 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Wengang

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly stadd
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed with our dog, staff were great, rooms were clean and comfortable, best nights sleep I had. Breakfast was superb.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Nice stay, no lift.

We stayed for 3 nights, it was on the top floor (2nd). Room space was adequate, not very spacious. It was a country style hotel with good vibes. But could do better with roome service as it is in middle of woods so you may see small insects if window is open.
Dining area
Lobby
Lounge
Lobby
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

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

10/10 Excellent

larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful food, excellent view of loch ness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gaynl

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

Country living

This is a wonderful place to stay. It feels like the Scottish hunting lodge it was, solid and comfortable and close to the forest. The view over Loch Ness is perfect. The staff take very good care of you. The food is excellent. The location is convenient to all the Highlands. The bed is comfortable. There is a fine lounge downstairs and chairs on the lawn overlooking the loch. My only tiny complaint was that the toiletries and in room coffee came in tiny plastic packaging which caused a lot of difficult recycling.
Lounge
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

gregory

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jordana

Travelled with partner
Very quaint and charming hotel. Large and rustic rooms, but the walls are extremely thin. We had a family with young children staying above us, and the kids running around prevented us from sleeping.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

Very comfortable and welcoming.

Very comfortable and welcoming. Easy to park and ideally situated to visit the local area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yunfan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Sue

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was dirty and very dusty. Wall paper peeling off the walls. One medium size mirror on opposite side of room. Dinner was over priced and tasteless. Breakfast was undercooked food and raw eggs. Felt like one person doing check-in, managing bar, serving food and possibly cooking it too. Car park very confusing, need better signs. The whole hotel needs a spruce up. Very disappointed for the money spend on the stay here as felt it was the worst of all the places we stayed whilst on holiday yet the most expensive both for food and accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quaint older hotel with adequate amenities.(full bar and restaurant). Food and service were great. Could use some black out curtains and the mattresses could use an update. .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Abraham

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice stay, a wonderful hotel. Staff was amazing. We had dinner at the hotel, it was incredible. This was our anniversary and the hotel and staff made it a memorable occasion
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

matthew

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

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were extremely helpful and the room was perfect. Food was lovely m, especially the sticky toffee pudding. Beautiful location and traditional building.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Poor views from rooms and breakfast poor standard

Breakfast was of a poor standard and the views from the rooms are obscured by trees or a fire escape.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
This was a lovely place to stay near Loch Ness, with a view of the loch from our room. Service was very good, with attentive and kind staff. Food offerings were varied, and what we ate was wonderful. It seemed like the bathroom had been updated fairly recently, but the room could have used some new paint and carpet. Overall a great little place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel, though small, holds a rustic grandeur that encourages a long happy stay. Though my own stay was short (only 2 nights), I was able to explore the lucious ground and glenway trail that is connected to the hotel. As well as the friendly and helpful staff. The bar and restaurant were superb. Accommodations were alightly dated but held a rustic charm.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room clean and comfortable. En suite a bit on the small side but as only staying one night it was adequate.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025