See all properties

The Inch Hotel

3.0 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Inch Hotel

A stone building with multiple chimneys and windows, surrounded by a grassy field and trimmed bushes.
A traditional room with a fireplace, plaid carpet, and classic furniture including leather sofas and armchairs.
A room with two armchairs, a table, and a lamp. There are large windows with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.
A large stone building with multiple windows and a red roof.
A neatly made bed with a checkered blanket, two framed pictures on the wall, a wooden wardrobe, and a small bedside table with a lamp.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar

Explore the area

View in a map
Fort Augustus, Fort Augustus, Scotland, PH32 4BN
  • Place, Loch Ness
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Augustus Locks‎
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Clansman Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A neatly made bed with a checkered blanket, two framed pictures on the wall, a wooden wardrobe, and a small bedside table with a lamp.

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room

A hotel room with two beds, a window with blinds, a nightstand with a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a wardrobe, a chair, a small table with a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Superior Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Small Double

A neatly made bed with a checkered blanket, a bedside lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Small Double

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Large Family Room

A bedroom with two single beds, a wooden headboard, a small bedside table with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with blinds.

Large Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for 4 Poster Double Room with Loch View

A four-poster bed with a wooden frame, a nightstand with a lamp, and a dresser with drawers.

4 Poster Double Room with Loch View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Similar properties

Front of property
The Lovat, Loch Ness
Fort Augustus
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, 318 reviews
The price is €345
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
The Lovat, Loch Ness

About this property

The Inch Hotel

A restaurant, a bar/lounge and tour/ticket assistance are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, wedding services, a garden and a fireplace at reception are on-site. Private bathrooms are not en suite.
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 baths or showers. 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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Inch Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Loch Ness. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a restaurant are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance, luggage storage and wedding services
  • Steps from Loch Ness and 12 minutes on foot from Allt na Criche
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
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 a fireplace in the lobby. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Fort Augustus hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
The Inch Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 21 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room cot
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • 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
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Detached private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 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 - 11:00 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 at least 24 hours before arrival 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 1 November to 7 March:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry facilities

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 at the property

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 21 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 11:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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).

Property class

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

The Inch Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 300 out of 516 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 154 out of 516 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 516 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 516 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 516 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dulce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of parking was very nice the breakfast was excellent and the staff was very polite and attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff and good food.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms were great and clean. We had dinner at the hotel too with an okay vegan option.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly . Food was excellent! The atmosphere was amazing . Location was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice little hotel not far away from the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service, location and food!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marjory

Beautiful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet property, gorgeous views of Loch Ness, great food and great setvice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Characterful independent hotel with very friendly staff, good food and view of Loch Ness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel set in beautiful scenery. The food in restaurant was great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely accommodation with very attentive staff-
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding breakfast, spacious room, modern bathroom, excellent view over Loch Ness.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for two nights. Very enjoyable stay, staff very friendly and helpful. Had dinner there one night which was nice, and we enjoyed breakfast. Location was great, room comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely views of Loch Ness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Iain

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

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed at the Inch quite a few times now and it’s still the best place I’ve been to.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024