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About the Hotel

Fort William Road, Kinlochleven, United Kingdom, PH50 4QL

MacDonald Hotel & Cabins is nestled in Kinlochleven, a gateway to Scottish outdoor adventures. This hotel offers a blend of comfortable accommodations and breathtaking views of the surrounding highlands. It serves as a popular stop for those traversing the West Highland Way. Guests can experience a unique Scottish hospitality in a cozy environment, with ample opportunities for exploring nearby mountains, lochs, and rivers.

Location

Situated between Glencoe Mountain and Nevis Range, the hotel is approximately 200 km from Glasgow. Kinlochleven provides easy access to the West Highland Way, which stretches 154.5 km through scenic landscapes, attracting walkers and cyclists alike. The surrounding area allows for longer rides to destinations such as Oban, Mallaig, and the Isle of Skye, enhancing the travel experience.

Rooms

The hotel features 10 en suite rooms, each equipped with modern amenities including televisions and tea/coffee making facilities. Guests can choose from various room types, such as double, twin, family, and triple accommodations. Dogs are permitted in hotel rooms for an additional fee, making it convenient for pet owners. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel, enhancing the overall stay experience.

Eat & Drink

Breakfast at the hotel includes a buffet of fruits, cereals, and traditional Highland fare, ensuring a hearty start to the day. The on-site restaurant offers a selection of traditional and modern Highland dishes, complemented by daily specials, catering to varied tastes. Guests can also enjoy drinks and snacks in the Bothy Bar, which showcases panoramic views and a selection of ales and whiskies.

Leisure & Business

The property accommodates both leisure and business needs, offering facilities ideal for special occasions, gatherings, and private functions. The Bothy Bar serves as a social hub with entertainment options such as pool tables and board games. Outdoor enthusiasts can access numerous trails for mountain biking and cycling, as well as a range of activities including hiking and fishing.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Triple Room

Max:

3 persons

27 m²

Bed options:

3 Single beds

Mountain view

Shower

Heating

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Double Room

Max:

2 persons

20 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Mountain view

Shower

Heating

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Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

20 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Mountain view

Shower

Heating

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Kinlochleven700 m

Airports

Glasgow (GLA) 146.1 km

Bus

Bus stop 11.0 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Dining!

“The food was absolutely delightful with generous portions that left me completely satisfied. I especially enjoyed the quick service at the bothy bar.” view full review

Cozy Comfort!

“The bedroom was a true haven with clean and comfortable beds that ensured a restful night's sleep, complemented by a large TV for entertainment.” view full review

Refreshing Showers!

“I loved the bathroom; the shower was impressively hot and powerful, providing a refreshing experience after a long day.” view full review

Modern Aesthetics!

“My room featured brand new carpets and fresh decor, creating a welcoming and stylish atmosphere that made my stay even more enjoyable.” view full review

General

Non-smoking rooms
Wi-Fi
Parking
Pets allowed
Luggage storage

Sports & Fitness

Billiard tables

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping
Laundry

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Picnic area/ Tables
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Children

Board games
Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Sun terrace
Garden area
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Fort William Road, Kinlochleven, United Kingdom, PH50 4QL

Map view

Fort William Road, Kinlochleven, United Kingdom, PH50 4QL

City landmarks

The Good Sheperd

660 m

Alcan Smelting & Power

930 m

Foyers Road

The Aluminium Story

1.0 km

Leven Rd

Ice Factor

1.1 km

Kinlochleven War Memorial

1.2 km

Waterfall

Grey Mare's Tail Waterfall

1.2 km

The Salvation Army Church and Community Center

1.9 km

WWII Decoy Site

2.2 km

Am Bodach

2.9 km

Stob Ban

4.7 km

Sgurr a' Mhaim

4.8 km

Nearby

St Paul's Kinlochleven

600 m

Restaurants

Chillers Bar & Grill

990 m

Leven Road

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

70%

liked the hotel and would stay again

beautiful location

friendly staff

dark rooms

overheating above kitchen

7.0/10

Very good

Rooms

6.7

Location

8.7

Service

8.7

Dining

7.0

David

United Kingdom, May 2024

8.4/10

The hotel offers clean and comfortable rooms, friendly service, and a brilliant location for hiking with breathtaking views over Loch and mountains. The dining experience had some issues, but the staff and surroundings make up for it.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were clean and comfortable, although a little old with creaking wooden floors.

Service

9.0

The service was super nice and friendly.

Location

10.0

The location is brilliant for hiking the West Highland Way with great views over Loch Leven.

Dining

7.0

The breakfast experience was not perfect, with some cleanliness issues, but the staff hospitality made up for it.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel provides essential facilities for a comfortable stay.

Emily

United Kingdom, August 2023

5.2/10

The hotel was really basic and not worthy of the money we paid. The rooms smelled of cheap cleaning products and were run down. However, the staff were polite, attentive, and really nice. The location was suited to serious walkers and hill climbers but was noisy due to cars passing by. The dining experience was mixed, with great dinners but poor breakfast. The facilities were lacking.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were basic and run down.

Service

8.0

The staff were polite, attentive, and really nice.

Location

6.0

The location was suited to serious walkers and hill climbers.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was mixed, with great dinners but poor breakfast.

Facilities

5.0

The facilities were lacking.

Sara

United Kingdom, June 2023

9.0/10

The hotel had warm, spacious, comfortable, and clean rooms, albeit a bit dark. The service was really friendly and accommodating, which made our stay enjoyable. The location was especially beautiful with views overlooking the lake and right on the West Highland Way, perfect for tired hikers. The dining experience was really tasty and cooked to order with plenty of options. Overall, a great spot for nature lovers!

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were warm, spacious, comfortable, and clean, though a bit dark which seemed necessary. Above the kitchen, it could get too hot.

Service

9.0

The staff was sure friendly and helpful, making us feel welcome and accommodating. Their morning greetings were a nice touch before heading down to breakfast.

Location

10.0

The location was especially beautiful with fantastic views along Loch Leven and the surrounding mountains. Perfect for unwinding after a long day's hike on the West Highland Way.

Dining

9.0

The dining options were really tasty, cooked to order, and with a good selection available to choose from.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel offers good facilities, including an outdoor patio area with fantastic views along Loch Leven. It's a great place to relax and enjoy the surroundings.

beautiful location

dark rooms