Macdonald Hotel & Cabins Kinlochleven, Kinlochleven ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

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

MacDonald Hotel & Cabins is located at the northeast edge of Kinlochleven, an area known for its stunning scenery and outdoor activities. This hotel serves as a convenient stop for hikers on the West Highland Way and is ideal for groups and special occasions. It provides a range of accommodations, including traditional hotel rooms and cabins for a more rustic experience. Surrounded by majestic mountains and lochs, the location is a significant spot for both tourism and adventure sports in the Scottish Highlands.

Location

Located in Kinlochleven, the hotel is 93 miles from Glasgow, providing access to significant trails along the West Highland Way. The area boasts rich natural landscapes, with mountains, lochs, and rivers offering a multitude of outdoor activities. Local attractions include the famed Ben Nevis, drawing climbers and hikers from across the globe. Kinlochleven itself is a hub for motorbiking enthusiasts, with routes leading to other popular destinations like Oban and the Isle of Skye.

Rooms

The hotel features 10 rooms equipped with en suite bathrooms, including options with king-size beds, twin beds, and family accommodations. Each room is furnished with a flat-screen TV, hairdryer, and tea and coffee making facilities. Dogs are allowed in hotel rooms for an additional fee, and guests can enjoy free WiFi throughout the property. For those seeking a cabin experience, there are 12 all-season cabins available with amenities such as electric lights, heating, and kitchenette facilities.

Eat & Drink

Guests can enjoy breakfast featuring a buffet of fruit, cereals, porridge, and a Highland Feast that includes traditional Scottish fare. The on-site restaurant offers a selection of traditional and modern Highland dishes, as well as pub favorites. Dinner reservations are recommended in the Purple Stag Restaurant for private events. The Bothy Bar, the hotel's main bar, boasts panoramic views and serves ales and whiskies, providing a cozy spot to unwind after a day of activities.

Leisure & Business

The hotel offers various facilities, including a communal kitchenette, showers, and toilets for cabin and camping guests. The Bothy Bar serves as a social space with entertainment options such as pool tables and board games. Outdoor enthusiasts will find numerous activities available nearby, including mountain biking, hiking, and climbing excursions. The hotel is also equipped to host private functions and special events, accommodating both small gatherings and larger parties.

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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

King Room

Max:

2 persons

20 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Mountain view

Shower

Heating

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Triple Room

Max:

3 persons

27 m²

Bed options:

3 Single beds

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

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City Center

Kinlochleven2300 ft

Airports

Glasgow (GLA) 90.8 mi

Bus

Bus stop 6.8 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Comfortable Haven

“The room was spacious and impeccably clean, with beds that provided an incredibly restful night's sleep.” view full review

Delicious Bar Fare

“The food at the Bothy Bar was outstanding, especially the homemade burgers that were bursting with flavor and paired perfectly with sweet potato fries.” view full review

Clean and Cozy

“The cabins were basic but spotless, with essential facilities like shower and laundry, perfect for our group of adventurers.” view full review

Breakfast Delight

“The breakfast spread was impressive, offering a variety of options from cereals to a fully cooked vegetarian breakfast that set a great tone for the day.” view full review

General

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

Sports & Fitness

Pool 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

2200 ft

Alcan Smelting & Power

3100 ft

Foyers Road

The Aluminium Story

3500 ft

Leven Rd

Ice Factor

3500 ft

Kinlochleven War Memorial

3800 ft

Waterfall

Grey Mare's Tail Waterfall

3800 ft

The Salvation Army Church and Community Center

1.1 mi

WWII Decoy Site

1.4 mi

Am Bodach

1.8 mi

Stob Ban

2.9 mi

Sgurr a' Mhaim

3.0 mi

Nearby

St Paul's Kinlochleven

2000 ft

Restaurants

Chillers Bar & Grill

3300 ft

Leven Road

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

74%

liked the hotel and would stay again

beautiful location

friendly staff

dark rooms

overheating above kitchen

7.4/10

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