Loch Maree Hotel
Location: Talladale, Letterewe, Achnasheen, Scotland, IV22 2HL, Achnasheen, GB
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Nestled amidst the breathtaking Scottish landscape, Loch Maree Hotel is your ideal retreat for tranquility and adventure.
Scenic Views
Immerse yourself in stunning vistas from our beautiful garden, where natural beauty surrounds you, providing the perfect backdrop for relaxation.
Dining Delights
Indulge in exquisite cuisine at our restaurant or savor delicious snacks from our café. With a bar/lounge available, refreshment is always within reach.
Comfort & Convenience
Our cozy guestrooms, equipped with refrigerators and coffee/tea makers, ensure you feel right at home. Enjoy daily housekeeping and take advantage of our 24-hour front desk for your convenience.
Experience a unique getaway at Loch Maree Hotel—reserve your stay now for an unforgettable experience!
Important Information
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Free WiFi
- 24-hour front desk
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Smoke-free property
- Billiards or pool table
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Rooms Available
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Room, Lake View (Twin Beds)
2 Twin Beds
Overlooking the lake
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and towels
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Need to Know - Bed sheets not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Daily housekeeping
- Room service
- Pets allowed
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bed sheets not available
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Double Room
1 Double Bed
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and towels
Practical - Wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Need to Know - Bed sheets not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- Room service
- Pets allowed
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bed sheets not available
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Twin Room, Lake View (Top Floor)
2 Twin Beds
Located on the top floor with lake views
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and towels
Practical - Wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Need to Know - Bed sheets not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- Room service
- Pets allowed
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Location - top floor
- Bed sheets not available
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Double Room, Lake View
1 Double Bed
Overlooking the lake
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and towels
Practical - Wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Need to Know - Bed sheets not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- Room service
- Pets allowed
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bed sheets not available
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Room, Lake View (King Bed)
1 King Bed
Overlooking the lake
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and towels
Practical - Wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Need to Know - Bed sheets not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- Room service
- Pets allowed
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bed sheets not available
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Single Room (Top Floor)
1 Twin Bed
Located on the top floor
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and towels
Practical - Wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Need to Know - Bed sheets not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- Room service
- Pets allowed
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Location - top floor
- Bed sheets not available
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Single Room
1 Twin Bed
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and towels
Practical - Wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Need to Know - Bed sheets not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- Room service
- Pets allowed
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bed sheets not available
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Twin Room, Lake View
2 Twin Beds
Overlooking the lake
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and towels
Practical - Wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Need to Know - Bed sheets not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- Room service
- Pets allowed
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bed sheets not available
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Room, Lake View (king bed)
1 King Bed
Overlooking the lake
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and towels
Practical - Wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Need to Know - Bed sheets not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- Room service
- Pets allowed
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bed sheets not available
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Double Room (Four Poster Bed)
1 Double Bed
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and towels
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Need to Know - Bed sheets not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Daily housekeeping
- Room service
- Pets allowed
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bed sheets not available
-
Single Room
1 Twin Bed
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and towels
Practical - Wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Need to Know - Bed sheets not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- Room service
- Pets allowed
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bed sheets not available
-
Twin Room
1 Twin Bed
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and towels
Practical - Wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Need to Know - Bed sheets not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- Room service
- Pets allowed
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bed sheets not available
Guest Reviews
- Scott (8/5): - Room was clean and comfortable, a bit dated, but charming. The hotel was lovely and the staff were amazing. The view of Loch Maree was sensational.
- Paul (10/5): Comfort with a view - Lovely building with a great view. Comfortable room, good food and friendly service.
- David (4/5): - Dated decor. No plug for sink! No radiator control as TRV broken off some time ago as the dust shows. So the room was cold as the stop valve was screwed shut. TV doesn’t work. No water pressure to shower though sink was fine at taps. Poor quality mattress.
- Zoe (6/5): - Amazing location, unbeatable loch views. Onky downside we had was promised breakfast in bar so we could have dog with us, this wasnt set up. When i approaches staff they said they would get this sorted asap but forgot about us. We ended up putting dog in car and having breakfast in main dinning room, but by this point bread, juice and cereal was limited. Felt this put a but of a dampner on the stay. Perhaps two servers on at breakfast woukd have been helpful.
- Anastasia (10/5): A wonderful time! - My friend and I stayed at Loch Maree Hotel for a night before we went over to the Isle of Skye and our experience was amazing! Duncan was so sweet and funny and made the stay memorable. The views of the lake are beautiful and everyone else staying at the hotel were friendly and loved to chat. The food was delicious, we had dinner and breakfast - both great. I wish we could have stayed longer! Next time I'll have to bring a boat that's not filled with water to explore the lake.
- SARABJIT (10/5): - Great location and very beautiful Loch Maree view from the rooms. Comfortable and cozy hotel with interesting heritage. Very hospitable and friendly staff. Duncan is a great host and makes one feel right at home. Highly recommend.
- Paul (10/5): Highland getaway - Amazing location. Amazing scenery. Amazing staff. Disappointed we only stayed one night.
- Colin (8/5): - Didn’t appreciate the plumbing in our room (shower useless) and there were no handrails for getting in and out of the bath, very dangerous for a couple of oldies.
- Steve Emecz (10/5): A great place to escape a storm - It was a last minute booking for us to escape storm Floris and we're so pleased we found this place. Wonderful views from the room and fantastic food. We had haggis to start (which wasn't on the menu but they did it for us anyway) and Sea Bass and Lamb Shank which were both excellent.
- Simon (6/5): - This is essentially a B&B being labelled as a hotel. Staff were thin on the ground, but the food was fine. The family room was disappointing with no proper shower facility and tired decor.
- Xiaoyuan (10/5): - A beautiful hotel with grand high ceilings and an eccentric historical townhouse charm. Perfectly located right on the shore of Loch Maree, with private lake access. Our room was peaceful and quiet, offering breathtaking views of the lake. The host was exceptionally friendly, warm and accommodating, adding a welcoming atmosphere to both the hotel and its cosy bar. He went out of his way to meet our requests, making us feel truly cared for. Easily our best experience on the NC500.
- Angela (8/5): - Staff was incredibly friendly, location was beautiful and breakfast was yummy
- Stephen (2/5): - It was way overpriced, everything felt & appeared run down. On entering the room the bed appeared unmade, the towels were worn out and ripped as soon as used. There was a strong smell of cigarettes through the evening coming in the room. We left the room at 6.30am the next morning because we just had to get out. One positive which didn't make up for the negatives was the view of the Loch from the room - through filthy windows !
- Darron (8/5): Worth it for the views - Loch Maree was a fabulous location. Staff were helpful breakfast was good. Dining room had limited space. Views were amazing. This hotel needed a few more staff and some updating. It was though quite remote and this would be a challenge. In all though nice place to stay.
- Thomas (10/5): Fabulous, historic, and beautiful hotel! - The hotel had such charm and I am amazed with the three staff members we chatted with that was keeping up the whole place. This hotel cannot be compared to modern hotels these days; and I wouldn't want to. The Lock Maree has a bar and restaurant on site; which I would highly recommend having dinner and breakfast. The staff was so nice and helpful. We walked the grounds in the afternoon and had such a lovely, quiet, peaceful time at the hotel. Highly recommend and I can't say much more about this place except you have to stay a night or two at least.
- Keith (2/5): - Place needs to be closed
- Simone (10/5): The welcome was fantastic - We have travelled and stayed in too many hotels to count. There have so far been 2 that have stood out in our minds as giving excellent service. The Loch Maree has jumped to number one. Duncan who welcomed us, was fantastic. He surpassed any previous number ones! He could not do enough to help and make sure that we were comfortable and had all that we needed. When the Callan, came back from his holiday, he again was lovely, helpful and kind, but Duncan had already taken the top spot. The food was very good. We noticed that some people complained about the lack of choice. It is the end of the season and hotels are closing down, so naturally the choice will be a bit less. Each night there was a couple of different choices, from the night before. Had absolutely no complaint about the food, presentation and flavours.
- SUKHJINDER (8/5): - Friendly atmospere .
- Julie (2/5): - Loved the view. Heating and toilet did not work properly, No signal on TV. Terrible water pressure. Poor lighting. Sagging mattress on single bed. Hole in wall leading to eaves. Door wouldn't lock. Very poor dining quality. Only one salt and pepper pot between the whole dining room. Would not recommend this hotel to anyone.
- Marie-Claude (8/5): - The bed could be more comfortable. The food was basic. The view was amazing.
- Verified traveler (4/5): - Very old, dated hotel. WAY overpriced. Cold, terrible water pressure and temperature. Room was TINY, bed saggy, pillows hard as a rock. Food was bland and uninteresting. Hotel appeared to have turned off the heat at night to the in-room heaters. Some kind of animal got into the room through the side wall of the bath tub!!
- Duncan (6/5): - Unfortunately for us the hotel is under recently appointed new management and there is a lot to work on in terms of general hospitality skills and in particular the dining experience . Dinner menu very limited - appear to be aiming for fine dining but i would argue that most NC500 travellers are not looking for this. Service was very slow to the point of embarassing. Breakfast menu was better but cooked food for 1 of us was cold and therefore not eaten .
- Janet (10/5): - Beautiful views across the loch. Peaceful paradise
- Jacqueline (8/5): - Fabulous views over loch maree. Stayed during NC500 road trip. Quiant hotel. Waiter service for meals. (Lovely to be waited on) Water comes from waterfall nearby so water pressure for shower is poor, but ok for a bath. But wouldn’t stop me from returning. Staff very welcoming and polite.
- James (8/5): - Unable to shower due to old tub setup.
- john (6/5): - Excellent attentive and helpful staff, breakfast was high quality and with plenty of choice. The location on the side of the loch with some incredible views was fantastic. However the hotel has some issues, namely limited or no water pressure. This is recognised by the hotel but does mean that showers are a dribble and don’t bother trying to run a bath. We had a great experience Sea Kayaking but got back to the hotel wet and cold unable to shower properly. We stayed in room 6 and the bathroom is in dire need of an upgrade with the floor Lino lifting in places, the radiator thermostat trapped against the wall and a glass shelf missing above the sink. The old thermostat on the radiator in the bedroom was not attached properly and fell off when adjusted. Both rooms were very clean. The other issue for us was dinner. We were not expecting or informed about the menu until we sat down late evening. Very expensive and limited choice. Fine Dining. It was high quality, well presented but not really for us.
- Doug (10/5): - This is a little gem of a hotel in a beautiful setting. Recently refurbished and great staff. Highly recommended.
- David (10/5): Loch maree hotel - nc500 - The staff were friendly and helpful, beautiful scenery and a good breakfast
- Eleanor (10/5): Great hotel to get away from it all - Really lovely hotel with cosy lounge with open fire-perfect venue for colder autumn nights. Room was lovely and everywhere seemed freshly painted. Food was good with large portions. Beautiful view and well worth staying for a few days. Very much the Victorian country house hotel.
- KEVIN (8/5): Tired but functional - a work in progress! - It is in a beautiful location. The Manager was extremely helpful and friendly but he was the only member of staff front of house. It has just been taken over so hopefully things will improve. The whole place was tired and needs some TLC.
- John (10/5): A Scottish treasure - A fabulous location for a hotel that is going to be a huge success. The rooms need a bit of updating but were comfortable and had a great nights sleep. Food was fabulous and the manager/bellboy/waiter/receptionist/barman was a pleasure to deal with. His service and attention to detail was absolutely first class
- Neil (6/5): Brown water!! - The best part of this hotel was the view over the Loch The hotel seemed to be run by only two people one was the chef and the other man was in charge of the reception,bar and served dinner and for all I know probably cleaned the rooms.! he was however very friendly and helpful. The problems I found with this hotel were that the room was expensive for what you got,I guess you pay extra for the view and also £6 for a bottle of beer is excessive. One of our main complaints was that the water coming out of the taps was brown and on querying it with the man of many jobs we were told that it came from the Loch and went through filters and was safe for us.Needless to say we did not wash that night.For these reasons I would not recommend using this hotel
- Colin (6/5): - We were in a top floor room, basically the attic, on a hot day and warm evening. No fans. No airconditioning. It was very uncomfortable. Halfway through the night we found the bathroom heater on, with no way to turn it off, which had made matters worse. We opened the window to let in some cooler air - a blowfly flew in and buzzed around in the night (no fly screens, no fly spray). The bed creaked, which woke me when I turned over - I ended up putting the mattress on the floor. So I had a pretty poor night's sleep. The 'shower' was woeful - very little pressure and what looked like tiny shavings of metal (?) came out. I ended up part filling the bath and kneeling to get a full wash. The hotel says Queen Victoria slept there - what may have been ok in her day is not ok now. On the plus side, hotel management was polite and welcoming. The evening meal was good, if a little expensive (over 50 pounds for two pastas, one glass of wine and a smoked salmon starter). And the location is excellent. But I would not stay there again.
- john (2/5): - Having traveled around England and Scotland, we found the staff to be friendly and willing to answer questions with patience and a friendly smil for a foreigner. Not so here. The bathroom was not very nice. With a tub, handheld shower and a note to only use shower for hair washing. My husband cannot sit in a tub, so that meant no washing for him. The hose and shower head did not look very clean, so none for me either. The toilet handle was ready to fall off and wouldn’t stop running when flushed. My husband did get it to shut off. The breakfast was included, but had very little. So different than other places. So far in our trip, this is the worst place we stayed. Very disappointed.
- Christopher (4/5): On the NC500 which probably keeps it going. - I didn’t find the owners to be very friendly. They had rules & an unusual way of running the hotel. The dining room was locked when not serving and it was the only room with a view of the loch ( unless you had a room with a view). No shower, only a bath. Limited WiFi but that was ok’ish. Food was limited & average. The breakfast was just ok. No choice of egg, fried and oily.
- KENNETH (10/5): - Comfortable and adequate
- Matthew M (10/5): Great place--only wish I stayed longer - This is place is a gem in a rather remote area. It's right on the lake, so, depending on the room, you can have a tremendous view right out of your window. It's well-located to nature and the best hiking in Scotland. The married couple that runs the place is very helpful and makes a very tasty breakfast. The hotel is a bit dated, especially in the bathroom, but that's also part of its charm--it's an old-timey hotel in a very scenic area.
- Barbara (10/5): - Pleasant reception and well organised to cope with staff shortages. Large comfortable en-suite room with great view of Loch Maree. Limited but good choice on the dinner menu which suited us. Would stay here again. Very peaceful.
- Bev (10/5): - What a beautiful location and hotel. Highly recommend staying there just to enjoy the peace and quiet
- Hester (10/5): - We stayed here on our NC500 cycling trip. It was an oasis in this remote part of Scotland. Dinner and breakfast were great and the room was comfortable and of a high standard.
- steve (8/5): - It suited our needs for a one night stop on our NC 500 tour. Pleasant couple running the place.
- Martin (2/5): Even at a fraction of the price - terrible - Dreadful. Owner receptionist needs people skills. Made the usual excuse of lack of staff etc. Food barely warm. Made to move tables for dinner as the breakfast tables were already set. Rooms filthy as were windows. Extremely run down inside and outside. Midges, moths and fly dirt in room. Similar reviews made in 2022 and obviously not heedes 2+ years later.
- Douglas (10/5): Location! - Great location picturesque! Beautiful old building well maintained. Personable hosts . Great food and drink.
- Heather (10/5): - We stayed here one night while driving the NC500. It is a beautiful hotel with tons of character and an interesting history. Our room had a view of the loch and was very comfortable. Everything had clearly been restored and well kept all the rooms had fresh paint and nice decor. There was a delicious breakfast included.
- Giles (6/5): - The room was amazing because we had lake view, friendly staff
- Paul (10/5): One night stay at Loch Maree - Nice room and decor. Complimentary bottles of water included. The food was excellent, loved the haggis with a wee dram of scotch for starters, and the fresh caught trout from the loch for main course.
- Joe (10/5): - Great hotel will definitely use again
- Verified traveler (4/5): Good location - but way out of touch! - The hotel is in a wondeful location, overlooking the water, but thats where its stops. The whole hotel is very dated and needs alot of love to utilse its unique location. Our room was ok, bathroom was terrible, acturally looked unfinished with parts falling apart and we had no shower. The dining room tables were sticky. The breakfast food is edible, where as the evening food is very poor, with the prices of the main meals one would expect a better quality of meal.
- Ian (8/5): - Good sized room overlooking the loch. Nice decor. Dining room overlooks the loch but needs something to create atmosphere e.g. candle and/or plant on the table. Otherwise seems quite plain. Staff very friendly. Wi-fi is only available in the downstairs common areas but not in bedrooms which is a negative. I had to stand on the landing to get a signal. Bathroom would benefit from a shower curtain.
- Sarah (6/5): 2 night stay - Fabulous location and hotel spotless & beautifully decorated. The big downside was that we had to eat between 6 and 7 in the evening which is very early if out and about during the day. Also there was little to do afterwards (no games/cards). Drinks were available in reception but bar was closed. This all seemed to be due to Covid precautions so hopefully different when back to normal.
- Hugh (8/5): Pleasant Hotel with plenty of character! - Friendly owners running a very pleasant Hotel filled with lots of character. We had a very tasty freshly made evening meal but you do need to pre order on arrival to eat between 6-7 but no big deal for us. Great breakfast in the morning and easy check out. Off road parking excellent.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Beautiful hotel in a beautiful location - Beautiful hotel in a beautiful location. Recently renovated throughout. Safe on site parking. Wifi in common areas (reception not great in rooms). Full cooked breakfast available. Pleasant owners.
- D (2/5): Honestly, do not book this place! - Unclean, really unclean! In this Covid era, it makes you worry, what has been cleaned - am I safe here? Slept so badly as a result! Pubic hair on the floor of bathroom and smears on all the tiles... gross! Not as described at all... There was no shower in the ensuite (only a bath with a hand held shower) which you were told was only for hair washing, so no shower curtain provided - if you did want to risk it, you couldn't get hot and cold water mixed, so could choose only hot or cold water. Water not available at certain times, if everyone used the water. WIFI available in downstairs area only (not in the room) the communal areas were really uncomfortable and not somewhere I would spend time, so just read my book in the dirty room. Staff attitude is focused on their needs, not yours - if you want dinner, you have to choose and pre order (I had not seen a menu) and it is only served between 6-7pm. We checked in at 5.55pm. Breakfast has to be pre- ordered, everything has to be settled by 10pm. This is fine for smaller establishments, but you really felt like a cash cow - there to deliver only one thing, rent! Honestly avoid! I will be asking for a refund for my £125!
- David (8/5): Overnight stay as part of our cycle ride - Our stay was just what was needed as part of our Scotland 500 cycle ride. Nice evening meal and a good breakfast, just the fuel needed for our cycle. Room was comfortable and staff friendly. The Hotel is a grand old building which always comes with its quirks but that is part of the charm.
- Dan (10/5): Fantastic - Great views over loch maree, and easy access to the loch for some paddle boarding (if you’ve got your own equipment) Room was nice and had everything needed. Don’t expect amazing plumbing in this part of the world though
- Steven (8/5): Old fashioned but friendly - Pros: - The setting is stunning, right on the banks of the loch. - The staff were very friendly and helpful especially the waiting staff. - The food was very tasty. Cons: - No wi-fi in the rooms, it's 2021 so you'd think this would be fairly standard - The decor is old and tired - The shower randomly jumps from blistering hot to ice cold Overall it's decent enough, but would be amazing with a bit of a touch up.
- andrew (6/5): NC500 last stop - NC500, last b&b, arrived at 5:45pm lady made us eat at 6pm(no other restaurants for miles) and order our breakfast! Wifi in public areas only. No shower. Flickering room lights. Land lady was miserable but the Mr was 👌. Food was okish… would not recommend this place… just drive to Inverness!
- Mark (10/5): Brilliant break - We had a lovely stay Caroline and Raymond made us feel so welcome , nothing was too much trouble the room was lovely exceptionally clean breakfast was amazing freshly cooked and evening meal was great as well we will definitely return
- Verified traveler (8/5): Outstanding Location - The stunning location and character of the hotel lift the rating. The current guest experience is definitely not maximised. Our room was quite basic (room 1) but cosy. It has a comfortable bed but being the only room above the kitchen extractor fan probably makes it the noisiest. If you can deal with the distraction, the view is second to none. Would recommend as an overnight stop on the NC500, just to take in this amazing Highland location.
- Verified traveler (4/5): - The room we were initially given wasn’t cleaned and still had all rubbish from the previous guests. The wifi rarely worked and there was no signal at all. Extremely outdated decor. Other tenants woke us up early hours walking around in their rooms due to thin walls
- christoper (8/5): a few days in the west of Scotland at Beinn Eighe - Great view of the Loch and Mountains from the room, but there are front rooms as well that will not have the view. Room was comfortable and relatively modern in style. The whole hotel appeared to have relatively new double glazing installed. We enjoyed the four days, but day time was spent mostly out and about. Internet only in public areas, and TV was a but snowy, but you are in the middle of the Mountains on all sides, and if TV is what you want, then do not go! It is the last thing you need with light until 11pm. Queen Victoria stayed here a few years ago :)
- Verified traveler (6/5): - Unique and beautiful location
- Verified traveler (8/5): - We stayed June/July 2021 and thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Loch Maree. Luckily we didn't see the negative reviews until we were on our way to the hotel, otherwise, we may not have booked a stay. When we arrived we received a nice welcome from the owner, and to our surprise, an upgrade to a double bed, as one of the rooms had just come available. (Originally booked 2 twin beds) The room was gorgeous and overlooking the loch. The setting of this hotel is perfect if you want to completely switch off, we enjoyed having a morning coffee and an evening whisky on the seats in front of the loch. Positives Location - Breathtaking views Food - Breakfast and dinner was nice Room - A really good size Negatives/Improvements - Wifi - It is only available in the reception or bar area - Check-in ends at 6 - Considering you are travelling around the highlands, ending your day at 6 pm seems a waste. If you miss 6 pm, then you may miss dinner, as you have to order before 6 pm If we were to return to the area, then we would definitely look to stay again, I imagine it will be an even better stay if there are more staff and the bar is open
- Verified traveler (4/5): - I booked this hotel because of its location (room booked was ‘Loch view’) and it’s gothic look. The whole place feels rather tired and in need of some rejuvenation and as a result didn’t feel like value for money. Our room at the top of the building had a huge bathroom most of which was unused. The space would have easily accommodated a shower (water saving) as an alternative to the bath which took 20 minutes to half fill with water that was then brown in colour. The breakfast was plentiful and well cooked and the dining room well appointed with lovely views over the Loch. The 2 owners seemed to be the only staff and as a result came across as a little harried. Drinks bills had to be settled at the time of purchase and room bills the day before leaving which all meant that it wasnt as relaxing a stay as I had hoped. The hotel is in a good location and could offer a great highland experience but i feel new investment and fresh ideas would be needed to do this.
- Verified traveler (4/5): - No shower cubicle in the room, very narrow bath, wi-fi ground floor only, amazing setting on the loch edge, struggling with staffing issues we felt, passable home cooking food.
- Verified traveler (2/5): - Disappointing. No showers, no WiFi in the room, staff made us feel like an inconvenience and the dinner was very basic and overpriced much like the room.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Great location and nice relaxing space. Would be nice to experience outside of the pandemic.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Nice. - The hotel itself was nice enough, a little dated but ok. The hotel has like many places been closed for most of the past year and is obviously trying to recoup some money but I felt that the room rate was far too high, giving that my room did not have a shower, internet, or a working tv. Food was very good though.Friendly owners.
- Verified traveler (6/5): Need more interaction - It was ok but found no interaction with guests. After a long day travelling we were not greeted with a warm welcome if you said 'welcome and hope you enjoy your stay' it was more 'choose your evening meal then choose your breakfast and time'. Then can you pay as we are short-staffed. Not even a good morning at breakfast as the lady was speaking to someone else so she pointed to our seat. Just put plates in front of us and never asked if we wanted more eg coffee. What are your plans today? We just left the hotel without seeing them. I would have been interested in the history, the photos on the wall, the deer in the garden and the water from the hills. A little bit of friendliness would be good. This was our 5th hotel in 5 days so interesting how first impressions count. We had a problem with our light which was promptly attended to.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Had a 4 night stay, in July, ended up being a great choice. The owners Raymond & Caroline are really friendly. Their staff are great too, especially Ruth, who was friendly and approachable (which helped as she was at the bar). Rooms are more than adequate, and comfortable enough. I did have a bit of a struggle finding my room at first, but got there in the end :). The meals are what makes this place stand out. The food, which was cooked by Raymond and his grandson Jack, was amazing! Have to say, Jack's Haggis was a clear winner, sorry Raymond :). There is only one downside. Those darn midges out the back! It is next to a Loch though! Actually wasn't too bad, but I did have a repellent. Sitting outside with a pint, and the view you get, cant complain. If up that way again, I will definitely consider staying here. I would highly recommend it.
- Verified traveler (6/5): Route 500 stay - Hotel is very old fashioned and bedrooms in need of upgrading. Food is overpriced for what is little more than home cooked food.
- Marco (10/5): Great short stay at Loch Maree - Wonderful location at the Loch. Great service and cosy atmosphere with wonderful staff
- Verified traveler (10/5): Great For NC500 Travellers - Lovely hotel ideally situated for stopping at on the NC500 route. Very clean and comfortable, Food is excellent We were warmly welcomed by the owners. Beautiful views too. Highly recommended.
- James (6/5): - No real shower, shelf so squint that everything falls off it, terrible wifi. But as a positive, the toiletries were first class
- Verified traveler (6/5): - I know it's the Highlands before anyone bangs on about that, but it's 2019 and people in Iraq can get decent WiFi so a hotel in Scotland should be able to, and theirs is absolutely terrible. Only works slowly in the bar itself. It's it a ploy to stop people going to their room to use it and not buying drinks? Please don't blame mountains because I think, I THINK, Switzerland has bigger ones and still had WiFi. Also 'evening' meal from 18.00 - 19.15! Get a grip! Who eats that early? Not many apparently and the atmosphere therefore was dead! I felt like I was in The Shining. Could be sooo much better!
- Verified traveler (2/5): - Service is awful, not accommodating or friendly. Seemed annoyed to have to be “dealing” with us. They tout their Wi-Fi but it’s questionable at best. Rooms are archaic and outdated - no curtain for the shower, and a TV with 2-3 channels only. Unable to deadbolt doors which was concerning. Only picked this place because it was available for online booking, but would recommend others find a BnB on Skye.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Loch Maree Hotel stay - We arrived late and they reopened the kitchen and gave us a tasty supper. Hardworking, friendly and funny people. Would stay again.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Well maintained hotel in a stunning location. We had a loch view room the outlook was picture perfect.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Location is excellent, situated on its own, it’s peaceful and has the best view I’ve ever seen from a hotel. The property is charming and the meals are first class. I’ll come back 😊
- Verified traveler (2/5): - The room was fine but the bathroom was very dated with taps that did not even match. Food both evening meal and breakfast was awful.
- Jeremy (10/5): - 2nd night of the NC500 and we stayed at the Loch Maree hotel. Quiet and out of the way (huge positive) with a lovely relaxed feel to the place. Food in the hotel was excellent and after dinner drinks were enjoyed on the terrace overlooking the Loch. Wonderful rooms full of character and a hearty breakfast to send us on our way. A little more expensive than your average B&B but it's worth every penny.
- Verified traveler (4/5): - A lovely building on the edge of a beautiful loch. Not a nice room up 2 flights of stairs. A terrible bathroom. Not particularly clean. Not a friendly atmosphere. Quite expensive. Expensive food and drink. Very disappointing. This place needs caring staff.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Hospitality, location and food excellent. Gardens could be better kept
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Fascinating property in a beautiful position. Staff were very accommodating
- Verified traveler (6/5): - Great location, good dinner, poor breakfast, shower mixer didnt work- v hot or v cold.
- Verified traveler (4/5): - Bar area had been taken over as owner's office. Lounge fire was unlit even though it was 5 degrees outside. We were told "the fire is not lit in summer". Double bedroom was very small. Hardly any room around the bed. Ensuite had a bath with a hand held shower attachment. No shower curtain or panel which might have at least allowed a stand up shower. Noise insulation in room was very poor. Dinner was mediocre, breakfast was quite good. No draught beers or lagers in the bar.
- ERIK (8/5): - Front desk and food waiter were very nice and friendly. Breakfast was good. I stayed on top floor, with a small window view of lake. The shower water pressure was terrible and the worst temp gauge ever. It was either very very hot or very very cold. I would stay here again only if they fixed that. I could only get WiFi in the lobby
- Felix&Paul (8/5): Stay just for the location! - The location is stunning - the lake was so still and quiet it was like a mirror lake. Had a deer visit us in the morning when we were in the garden! Friendly staff. Hotel is a bit tired but the rooms were clean. Dinner was good home cooking.
- Verified traveler (6/5): Great view but outdated rooms - At a first glance this hotel should be amazing. Great back yard overlooking the loch with a deer or two wandering around. Yet besides that view the rooms are quite old. The shower didn't drain well and the general feeling was that it was just not clean enough. Besides that everyone who considers this hotel should know the WiFi there usually not working, so don't count on it. Conclusion, for one night it was bearable for more find elsewhere.
- Mary (10/5): - Very nice hotel and great stay. The food was good, bed was extremely comfortable and the people are very nice. It’s a very pretty spot. A bit out-of-the-way but great to see the Northern Highlands. We would go back there again.
- DaveJ (10/5): - I love the Scottish Heritage Sites and this place has history. Queen Victoria stayed here at one point. It has been updated, but in a manner that retains the old charm. The restaurant and bar are excellent, as are the staff that keep them going. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
- Alasdair (8/5): Lovely setting - Clean comfortable room with gorgeous view onto Loch Maree. Hotel staff very attentive and happy to assist us in anyway eg expaining better to check out night prior to departure due to satellite delays. Good menu variety, food of excellent quality and well prepared/presented.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Lovely, isolated property with a fantastic view of the loch.
- Robert (10/5): Scenic tranquility in Loah Maree - Scenic location and an enjoyable stay. I got to feed a deer from the back deck. Meals were quite good.
- kelly (8/5): Nice hotel with a beautiful view - We stayed here for one night travelling through. It was nice. The breakfast could have been better (cheap sausages) and was disappointed it wasn’t a proper shower (it was one of those hand held ones) but otherwise it was pretty good. Nicely decorated rooms and a comfortable bed.
- Dominik (8/5): Fantastic - Amazing location, great hotel, friendly owners, really nice restaurant and bar.
- Tobi (10/5): A comfortable place to stay - Beautiful location, friendly staff, good food.
- Mark (6/5): We Are Not Amused - I was tired after negotiating the Bealach na Ba and arrived at 8pm. Firstly, I was politely asked to pay upfront for my nights stay due to lack of staff. I didn't appreciate this request as I took it as a lack of trust. Secondly when I enquired about the availability of a bar snack I was told service had stopped but crisps and nuts were available. When I got to my room in the attic it was somewhat compact and bijoux, although the view of Loch Maree and the hills was stunning. I slept well thanks to some whisky. The breakfast was Full Scottish with a side buffet and the waiter was vey friendly. Overall my stay was adequate but I doubt Queen Victoria would be amused if she happened by the Loch Maree Hotel in the Twenty First century.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Location is beautiful and property is restored very well.
- Chris (10/5): - Even though the Hotel was out of the way for us it was well worth the trek. It is a gorgeous quiet spot. The place and staff are very welcoming. Definitely going back and staying more than one night.
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