The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Fort Augustus

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Fort Augustus

Visiting Fort Augustus, UK for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Fort Augustus, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Fort Augustus based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Fort Augustus for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Fort Augustus before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Fort Augustus for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Fort Augustus for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

The Lovat Loch Ness

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $217 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Fort Augustus
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at Loch Ness, The Lovat Loch Ness has great rooms from $217 (before taxes). It offers skiing, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and hiking. It has a terrific 9.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.2 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love mountain views, child care, laundry services, golf, and city views at this relaxing hotel. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Luxury


Inch Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $192 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Inch Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $192. Offering skiing, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and hiking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Private Road, Near A82. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers child care, laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.4 km from the city center. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms


Kettle House B&B

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $114 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

We found Kettle House B&B to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $114. We loved that is has breakfast, hiking, mountain views, golf, and a free breakfast, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.70 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Golf Course Road. You'll also find pet-friendly rooms, free parking, horse riding, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.5 km from the center of town. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Breakfast in the room


Morag's Lodge

Hostel with prices starting at $33 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Fort Augustus
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

With terrific rooms from $33, Morag's Lodge, at Bunoich Brae provides a bar, hiking, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking. Its terrific guest rating is 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers laundry facilities, bicycle rental, wheelchair-accessible units, private parking, and cycling. It's located just 1.6 km from the city center, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental


Loch Ness Guest House

Guest House with prices starting at $149 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

Loch Ness Guest House has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10, and offers room service, hiking, golf, free parking, and family rooms. The great rooms here start at $149 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Fort William Road. Furthermore, it also offers cycling, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.1 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Inverness, Fort William, Oban, Spean Bridge, and Drumnadrochit.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Fort Augustus, make sure you also see Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Fort Augustus, Best Hotels for One Week in Fort Augustus, or Best Business Hotels in Fort Augustus.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Fort Augustus?

Fort Augustus Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$141

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Fort Augustus, UK. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Fort Augustus, UK based on data from 5 hotels is an affordable $141. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Fort Augustus.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $125
  • 3-star hotels: $152


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