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Reviews of Loch Leven Hotel & Distillery

3.5 out of 5
Loch Leven Hotel & Distillery
Old Ferry Road, North Ballachulish, Fort William, Scotland

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 189 out of 383 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 383 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 383 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 383 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 383 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Randi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect, quaint place with a beautiful view and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great and we were grateful to stay in the Highlands last week. However, the hotel accommodations left a bit to be desired. To start the room was very warm and there was no air flow even with the window open. It was cool enough outside but ventilation was poor. Some minor updates could go a long way for summer guests. The bed we had was comparable to a pull out sleeper sofa. I don’t suspect all rooms had this type of bedding but I was disappointed that’s the room we landed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Patrick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was a disappointment in poor condition lacking routine maintenance. Rusty door hinges in the bathroom, lights in the mirror did not work, the toilet seat was loose and was the wrong size. The rooms walls and carpeting had spots and stains.

6/10 Okay

Donna, New York

Traveled with partner
Understaffed
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was lovely. It’s definitely one we hope to stay at again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Alicia A

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

anthony

Traveled with partner
Good location, breakfast really nice, the assistant at the desk where you check in was a bit frosty, apart from that a nice place
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane, Fond du Lac

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place with a wonderful breakfast. Will definitely recommend to friends.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Loch Leven Hotel Team on May 4, 2024
Thank you very much Diane, we are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay!

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views of the loch and terrain are beautiful. Staff was excellent. Food was great. Our room had the best views as did the restaurant. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Cornelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location with a hiking trail right next to water. The staff were friendly yet professional. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

ANGELA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location. Stunning. Food excellent. Gin superb. Really enjoyed our stay. Well located for exploring the area. Only negative is no laundry facilities as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, very good location and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darwin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were fantastic and the location is gorgeous. Lots of hiking options within a short drive. Really can't imagine a better place to sit on the deck with a drink and gaze at the loch and mountains beyond.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
This hotel is far from the town. It had no elevator I would never choose it again and with that recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Khchatur

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Much too expensive for an old place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and courteous. Room clean and tidy. Dinner and breakfast both outstanding. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Amy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Night
Had one of the best nights of my life here. They have a tiny bar and we managed to squeeze in. The staff was great and the atmosphere was incredible. We met locals, fellow travelers and even a cat and two dogs. It was like a family reunion you did not know you were going to. Plus their gin was great. I am dying to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

JB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
December visit to Loch Leven Hotel
The ataff were helpful and welcoming. The hotel is in a great location for a stop after a day walking. Good selection of drinks in the bar and worth sampling their own gin. Evening meal was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Calum

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely outstanding hotel. Beautifully appointed room with super comfy bed. View to die for. Superb restaurant & hospitality team. Excellent wine list & chef. I need an excuse to return.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Uwe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food and bar are really great. The room was spacious and quite. The owner are really nice and easy to talk too.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Lovely views
Dining area was very clean. Rooms are a little on the older side but overall good. The room we stayed in (poster bed) had a ton of mirrors and reflective surfaces. Carpets were in desperate need of cleaning. The building was adorable from the outside and the grounds and deck off the restaurant were really great views.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hated it!
We hated this hotel and couldn't wait to check out. The employees at this hotel are some of the rudest that we came across in our 2 weeks in Scotland. The room was the worst room. All we could smell was the laundry, smoking, and kitchen odor. The bed was hard and uncomfortable. Room was completely run down and old. The employees were rude and unwelcoming upon check in. And upon check out, we told the guy we were checking out. He pointed at the box for the key, no thank you, no goodbye, no nothing! The restaurant food was terrible. Waitress acted like we were a bother. The only good thing about this hotel was it's convenient location. Close to Glencoe and other places we had planned to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yusuf

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is really underrated. Very reasonable price and great location. Looks no different to nearby hotels which are triple the price. Stunning views from the surrounding mountains. Friendly staff. Restaurant a little bit expensive but not many options in the area - supply and demand!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

ELAINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pod not as we expected it to be
The Pod was clean and tidy but we were dissapointed that it didnt have self catering facilities Microwave etc. It was Underfloor Heating but it took a while to heat up also the Bathroom was freezing so we couldnt have a Shower there wasnt a portable Heater so I was glad that I had a Hot Water Bottle with me as I was so cold we wouldnt go back there to stay .Breakfast was fine
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Covington

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is perfect if you want a quiet/peaceful place. The staff is very friendly and informative (family run business). The food was also excellent and features a nice little bar in the back along with a tiny Gin distillery (you can tour as well). Definitely a 5 star experience.

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Two night stay
Excellent place to stay while visiting Glencoe, Oban, Fort William and Glenfinnan areas. Very good restaurant. Would be nice is our waitress understood English better, it led to some misunderstandings on choices
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

William

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, great visit, thank you so much!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay
Lovely hotel with great food! I’ll definitely stay here again. I also booked the Gin tasting with the on-site Gin Distillery - highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The annex room wasn't great, the rest of the main hotel seemed nice. The food is amazing, the Pixel spirits are outstanding and the owner gives a fantastic Gin Distillation class which is a must do.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

koithara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful and unique find if you are exploring glencoe. It’s situated on a river and the view was beautiful. Caro the owner was so helpful and gave us a good experience of her property. Besides that great food and drinks.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awful annex
We were in the annex and the room was horrible as well as the bathroom. You should be embarrassed to charge that much for that room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

KYLE

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was quietly located on the Loch. All rooms are upstairs with staircase access only. Heavy luggage makes it a little difficult but staff made themselves available to help. The bathroom was very clean but the shower tub is very tall and it’s a bit difficult to enter if you’re handicap or short. The bed was comfortable. The food in the restaurant was excellent. I would recommend a stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location on the shores of Loch Leven. Loved the restaurant onsite. No lift so be prepared to carry luggage upstairs. Very friendly staff. Delicious gin distilled onsite with great cocktails.

6/10 Okay

Yenlane

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very small and cold.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

erin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very well kept, the staff is amazing. My only suggestion would be bathmats, inside and outside of the shower for safety. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Trent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

kip

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. Clean rooms and good food real nice country inn
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room with a view
Room was exactly as described. Very comfortable and the chaise lounge with a view of the loch really made my wife’s day. It was very rainy when we were there and the comfort of the room really helped.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful and convenient place to stay close to Glencoe. Great staff. Very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ingolf, Richfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spacious room and wonderful dinner menu. Breakfast Buffett and menu were a bit small.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

dan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
people, room ,all was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful views of Loch Leven in the dining room. Hiking trails surround this lovely little gem of a hotel. Stay in the pods for a real intimate experience of Scotland!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

T Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely older hotel, situated in an absolutely idylic location. Will return without question.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loch Leven Hotel was at the top of our list to return to after first staying there for a single nigjt 8 yrs ago. This time we stayed 3.nights and it did not dissapoint. Staff are WONDERFUL, very kind and attentive. Breakfast is great snd dinners are fabulous. Had the best venison I have ever eaten. Bar is well stocked and a wonderful little spot to mingle with other guests. If you are visiting the Glencoe area - stay at Loch Leven; it is unique and wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jarod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023