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Your Highland Retreat at Loch Ness Lodge Hotel
Loch Ness Lodge Hotel, established in 1740, is a historic Highland retreat situated in Drumnadrochit on the shores of Loch Ness. Our hotel blends traditional charm with modern comforts, offering fifty well-appointed bedrooms across three distinct wings. The historic 18th-century wing features rooms with original character, while the Woodland and Orchard wings provide contemporary accommodations. All rooms include en-suite facilities, flat-screen TVs, and complimentary Wi-Fi hotspots. Our recently renovated superior rooms feature luxury Scottish Fine Soap toiletries, fresh flowers, and iPod docking stations. The hotel's Pibroch Bar and Restaurant serves contemporary Scottish cuisine using locally sourced ingredients, complemented by an extensive selection of Scottish malts.Adjacent to the hotel lies Nessieland, a popular visitor attraction celebrating the Loch Ness Monster legend. We provide ample free parking and are ideally located for exploring the North Coast 500 route. Our team offers expert assistance in arranging local activities including Loch Ness cruises, hill walking, and golf. The hotel serves as a perfect venue for weddings, conferences, and special events, combining historic ambiance with modern amenities.
Services
Accommodation
Fine Dining
Wedding Venue
Conference Facilities
Local Activity Booking
Highlights and features
- We offer free, secure parking for all guests
- Our hotel combines 18th-century charm with modern comforts
- We provide expert local activity arrangements including Loch Ness cruises
- Our Pibroch Restaurant serves award-winning Scottish cuisine
- We host events from intimate weddings to business conferences
Services
Historic Accommodation
Our 18th-century wing offers uniquely decorated rooms preserving original features while providing modern comforts. Each room combines historic charm with contemporary amenities including en-suite bathrooms and flat-screen televisions. Guests enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi hotspots and premium bedding.
Pibroch Restaurant
The hotel's restaurant serves contemporary Scottish cuisine using locally sourced ingredients. Specialities include venison haunch steak and haggis nachos, complemented by an extensive selection of Scottish malts and wines. The traditional bar offers a welcoming atmosphere for casual drinks.
Nessieland Attraction
Adjacent visitor centre exploring the Loch Ness Monster legend through interactive exhibits and multimedia presentations. Features include Nessie's Caves, model railway, and outdoor adventure playground. Provides educational entertainment for families and monster enthusiasts.
Event Hosting
Versatile event spaces accommodate weddings, conferences, and private functions. The Glenurquhart Suite offers panoramic views and modern facilities. Professional staff provide full event coordination from intimate gatherings to large celebrations.
Outdoor Activities
Expert assistance arranging local experiences including hill walking, golf, and wildlife watching. Guests can explore nearby Munros, historic glens, and coastal routes. The hotel provides information and booking services for guided tours and outdoor pursuits.
Questions
What historical significance does Loch Ness Lodge Hotel have?
Established in 1740, the hotel predates the Battle of Culloden and was once home to a Colonial Tea Planter. Its historic wing preserves 18th-century architectural features.
What room types are available?
We offer traditional rooms in our historic wing, modern accommodations in Woodland and Orchard wings, and speciality suites including our romantic Honeymoon Suite.
What dining options exist at the hotel?
The Pibroch Bar and Restaurant serves contemporary Scottish cuisine using local ingredients, with specialities like venison haunch steak and haggis nachos, plus extensive whisky selection.
What nearby attractions can guests visit?
Adjacent Nessieland visitor centre explores the Loch Ness Monster legend. We're near the North Coast 500 route, with easy access to Glen Affric, Inverness, and historic battlefields.
What event facilities do you provide?
Our Glenurquhart Suite accommodates weddings and conferences, with professional staff providing full event coordination and modern audio-visual equipment.
What outdoor activities can be arranged?
We assist with booking Loch Ness cruises, hill walking expeditions, golf at championship courses, and wildlife watching opportunities including red deer and golden eagle sightings.
Reviews (7)
Rachael Light
Jun 08, 2022
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Horrific! No-one there on arrival. Tiny, dated, unclean room. Disposable cups washed and put out for us to use. Gross! Broken tiles in bathroom. Heating on when it's 25 degrees outside. Room was roasting. Old uncomfortable mattress. Heard every move of other guests and doors closing. Tried to charge us 48 for a wine and vodka coke on the bar. All white wine and bottled coke etc not refrigerated so was warm. Ice machine broken. Breakfast was OK (what was there) and showers were good. 130 for this hole is unacceptable! Do not stay here!
Nicole Macdonald
Jun 07, 2022
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Was In disbelief at how bad this hotel is! Worst hotel have ever stayed at in my life absolutely horrible! Then when I tried to get in touch afterwards I was completely ignored!
D. Grewal
May 11, 2022
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Hotel in need of a refurbishment expected more for the money. I read previous reviews about restaurant so i avoided it, enough parking, bed not so comfortable. I needed WiFi no instructions anywhere went to reception no body to be found, looked around f or any signs nothing. hotel is smoking free which is good. I stayed in room 7 good size plenty space duvet covers smaller than the duvet which was off putting. Won't be coming back
Mel West
May 03, 2022
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We had a lovely 2 night stay in this unique hotel with great character and charm. The owners and staff where great, friendly and helpful when needed. The receptionist took us to our room once we checked in and I personally loved the old style decor this hotel made our stay in Scotland more amazing. some bits need a little touch up and fix but overall we had an amazing stay in a great location and perfect view.
The breakfast was lovely and cooked perfectly. We did have a slight problem with the hot water but understandably its a old hotel and the whole experience for us was a perfect so we will be coming back in the summer.
The breakfast was lovely and cooked perfectly. We did have a slight problem with the hot water but understandably its a old hotel and the whole experience for us was a perfect so we will be coming back in the summer.
Sara Balaban
Apr 12, 2022
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Such a quaint and lovely stay! Loved the tartan all over the halls and the rooms, and the bar/restaurant area was great as was the food. Very cozy lounge area as well. Beds were comfy. Only negative was that the rooms were quite cold and the heaters don't produce much heat. Would recommend for a quick stay!
Greg Calder
Jan 22, 2020
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Dated hotel in need of a refurbishment but was good value for money. The restaurant has great food (surprisingly so) and the staff are extremely welcoming, especially at the front desk. Easy parking, comfortable enough bed with all the mod cons I needed except good WiFi coverage. You'll get no reception in majority of rooms. Child friendly hotel.
Becky A.
Jun 09, 2016
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This was our second hotel on our contiki tour. The hotel is family run and quite dated though they've made an effort to make it nice. Our room was musty smelling but clean with a nice balcony. We did have issues in our room with water pressure and temperature (took a really long time to heat up). The staff tried to fix the issue, but we were only there one night so I just shrugged it off. We ate dinner in the hotel as part of the tour and the food was pretty decent. It's very close proximity to Loch Ness which is convenient. The hotel does have wifi but not in the rooms but the common area but doesn't have a super great signal.
