Tailrace Inn

Hotels
6.7 (569 reviews)
Riverside Road Kinlochleven , Kinlochleven , gb

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Kid meals
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Quality food
Cons:
Lack of cleanliness
Overpriced
Dated facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
5.16
Numerous comments indicate that the rooms were dirty, outdated, and lacked proper maintenance.
Service
8.63
Staff were noted to be friendly and helpful, contributing positively to the experience.
Location
9.17
Location was often highlighted as amazing, with many reviews praising the surroundings.
Room Quality
5.62
Rooms are generally old and dated with complaints about comfort and maintenance issues.
Amenities
6.15
Amenities are basic and do not meet expectations based on the hotel's price point.
Value for Money
4.61
Many guests felt the hotel was overpriced for the quality offered.
Food and Beverage
7.66
Food received positive comments, especially about the pub's offerings.
Overall Experience
6.63
General sentiment was mixed, with appreciation for location and some aspects of service, but significant complaints about facilities.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 12:31

Property Description

Stunning Location: Nestled in Kinlochleven, Tailrace Inn is a serene retreat just 18 km from Loch Linnhe.

Cozy Accommodations: Enjoy restful nights in well-equipped rooms featuring flat-screen TVs, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Convenient Amenities: From a garden to a restaurant and bar, this 3-star hotel boasts free WiFi, a shared lounge, and a terrace for guests to unwind.

To book your stay at the tranquil Tailrace Inn, visit our website today!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

6.7
Based on 569 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.16
Service: 8.63
Location: 9.17
Room Quality: 5.62
Amenities: 6.15
Value for Money: 4.61
Food and Beverage: 7.66
Overall Experience: 6.63
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Stephanie • couple • de
4
Ein in die Jahre gekommenes Hotel mit einem bemühten und freundlichem Personal.
Pros:

Das Personal war sehr freundlich. Das Zimmer war sauber bis auf den alten Teppich. Die Lage war in Ordnung. Supermarkt und weitere Restaurants waren in unmittelbarer Nähe. Das Abendessen im Hotel war in Ordnung - nicht herausragend- aber es hat satt gemacht.

Cons:

Insgesamt war das Hotel sehr verwohnt und extrem hellhörig. Das Frühstück war nicht besonders hochwertig (Cerealien mit viel Zucker, Toast mit Marmelade). Immerhin gab es ein paar Äpfel und Orangen und warme Speisen auf Bestellung. Schlechtes Preis/Leistungsverhältnis.

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
9
A fabulous stay!
Pros:

Location, next to the Green Wellies… very useful!!! The staff were very friendly, helpful and understanding… the restaurant was cosy, and the food was tasty! The room was clean, and a view over to the hills and mountains.

Cons:

There was an issue with the heater, but apart from that it was a pleasant little room. Traffic is load, but I sent well enough.

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Wayne • solo_traveller • gb
5
Quick stay over.
Pros:

Overall not a bad place to stay, with a decent pub and food.

Cons:

Lights above bed did not work, could do with some new pillows.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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M Yigit • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Lynne • extended_group • gb
1
Not a good place to rest for anyone walking and us looking for comfort and good refreshments.
Pros:

The location.

Cons:

Not very welcoming.
Hallway smelled of old chip fat and it was also like a furnace with the tumble dryers contributing to a already very hot day. Bedding felt very worn, bed was wobbly. Managed to make dinner before 9pm after walking for 9 hours and felt like we were being rushed. Bar was closed about 9:30pm so we had to go elsewhere. Seating in bar was ripped.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Shannon • family_with_children • us
10
Loved it! Would come back!
Pros:

The room was more than adequate and it was nice and cool when we slept, which was perfect because the summer days were hot!
The staff was so friendly and the pub food was excellent! The space was clean and comfortable!
I was worried because I had seen so many negative reviews... and if you are hiking WHW, it was one of our favorite places we stayed!

Cons:

It was great!

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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David • family_with_children • es
5
Necesita alguna reforma
Pros:

La tranquilidad

Cons:

Las toallas, el nórdico y las sábanas.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Ellen • couple • gb
6
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Jackie • couple • gb
2
Very unpleasant and wouldn’t recommend.
Pros:

Location as doing West Highland Way.

Cons:

Unhelpful staff, poor standard of furnishings and decor. Towels worn and threadbare, broken toilet seat and shower not providing hot water. Hotel needs to be closed for a full renovation of the rooms, and staff need training on customer service.

2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Paulius • extended_group • gb
8
N/a
Pros:

View around the location

Cons:

N/A

2026-01-04 • via Nuitee
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Iain • family_with_children • gb
3
Cheap & cheerful, but we are glad we had sleeping bags - get the heating and window fixed in room 3!
Pros:

Kinlochleven is a lovely village. I'm grateful to the bar keeper who stayed on to check us in. The beds were quite comfy.

Cons:

The heating did not work. The window was broken and could not be properly closed. The room was cold. Fortunately, we had taken sleeping bags with us and so we took them in from the car and these, on top of the duvets, kept us warm. There was a fan like noise coming from the room next door which was on for most of the night.

2025-12-31 • via Nuitee
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Kerstin • couple • gb
2
Would not recommend to a friend.
Pros:

Convenient for walking the WHW.

Cons:

Everything was old and dated. The towels were unraveling around the edges and looked very old. Did not get a good night sleep as everything was creaking.

2025-12-14 • via Nuitee
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Vicki • couple • gb
1
Pros:

Unfair rating as booking was changed to another hotel

2025-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Jenny • extended_group • ca
7
Pros:

Power outage so we were transferred to sister Hotel which was lovely!!

2025-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Singh • extended_group • gb
10
2025-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Ryan • extended_group • au
8
2025-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Meryll • family_with_children • fr
8
Cons:

La literie mériterait d’être améliorée.

2025-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Marcisko • couple • pl
7
Pros:

The location is quite nice

Cons:

The room was a bit overpriced but we understand that you pay for the location here, so that's understandable.

2025-10-06 • via Nuitee
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sean • couple • gb
2
Not again
Pros:

Staff serving breakfast

Cons:

Overpriced
Breakfast extra
Poor standard of accommodation
Worn towels

2025-10-03 • via Nuitee
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sean • couple • gb
2
Don’t go
Pros:

When we left it

Cons:

No real greeting…had to pay for breakfast… very expensive for what we got.

2025-10-02 • via Nuitee