Moorings Hotel

Hotels
7.5 (3045 reviews)
Banavie , Fort William , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Aging facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
5.08
Negative sentiments from reviews regarding dirtiness and unkempt conditions.
Service
9.05
Staff were described as friendly, helpful, and attentive.
Location
9.09
Repeated mention of the excellent location by multiple reviews.
Room Quality
7.04
Rooms were spacious with good views, but some issues noted in reviews.
Amenities
7.07
Basic amenities offered but some improvements needed.
Value for Money
7.03
Pricing noted as reasonable, but some felt it did not match the quality.
Food and Beverage
8.08
Food quality was praised, though minor complaints surfaced.
Overall Experience
7.55
Mixed overall experience, with many positive highlights but some significant drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 12:21

Property Description

Panoramic Views of Ben Nevis and Aonach Mor
Experience breathtaking views of the majestic Ben Nevis and Aonach Mor from the comfort of your room. Wake up to the beauty of the Scottish Highlands right outside your window.

Dining Options at Moorings Cafe Bistro
Indulge in a culinary journey at Moorings Cafe Bistro, offering delicious meals throughout the day. Enjoy your dining experience with a backdrop of stunning views and a cozy atmosphere.

Convenient Amenities and Free Parking
Relax and unwind knowing that free WiFi, satellite TV, and tea/coffee facilities are at your disposal. With free parking available, explore Fort William and its surroundings hassle-free.

Book your stay at Moorings Hotel and immerse yourself in the natural beauty and warm hospitality of the Scottish Highlands.

Important information:

Pets can be accommodated in standard rooms only for a surcharge. Please advise the property in advance using the Special Requests section when booking.

Please note there is no elevator in the hotel. Help with luggage can be provided for guests.

Please contact the property for further information.

Please note that pets are not allowed in the Family Room.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: INV

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 3045 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.08
Service: 9.05
Location: 9.09
Room Quality: 7.04
Amenities: 7.07
Value for Money: 7.03
Food and Beverage: 8.08
Overall Experience: 7.55
J
Janis couple gb
6
Shame. Staff brilliant, hotel tatty.
Pros:

The staff were very friendly and helpful. Can’t fault the staff. The bed was very comfortable.

Cons:

We were disappointed with the first allocated room. Superior room with a panoramic view of the car park and trees. When asked we were quickly and efficiently moved to another room. One with a view. (Again can’t fault the staff). The rooms are in desperate need of updating. The carpets are stained and the curtains falling off. Tatty. Not impressed.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
A
Arraiol solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Location and good service, nice food too

Cons:

The shower matt, black mould under it

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
H
Helen couple gb
10
This is the second time we have stayed at The Moorings and will highly recommend it to friends.
Pros:

Lovely location with balcony overlooking the canal. Excellent room, spacious with good en-suite.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
P
Paweł solo_traveller pl
8
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
J
Javiera extended_group gb
10
Agradable
Pros:

Muy bonita ubicación, la cama de dos plazas es grande y cómoda. Buena calefacción y atención.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
C
Christian solo_traveller de
1
Teuer und dreckig, eines Hotels nicht würdig!
Pros:

Die Betten waren bequem, das Zimmer war groß.

Cons:

Das Zimmer war bei Check in extrem dreckig, wir haben es nicht betreten bevor es zumindest etwas gereinigt war. Es war ekelhaft, besser kann man es nicht beschreiben. Außerdem war das Zimmer im Keller und es gab nur ein kleines Fenster. Die Einrichtung im Zimmer war auch stark verschmutzt und war weit nicht so schön eingerichtet wie die Bildern auf Booking. Auch der Rest der Unterkunft war stark heruntergekommen und dreckig. Ich wollte am liebsten sofort abreisen.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
J
John couple gb
9
An excellent hotel!
Pros:

The staff were caring, professional and determined to deliver for the customers.

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
X
xavier couple fr
5
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
E
ema solo_traveller it
7
Pros:

Personale accogliente e camera spaziosa

Cons:

Sciacquone poco funzionante e tanta polvere

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
F
Francesca solo_traveller gb
6
Basic but good location
Pros:

Good location for us to start canoe trip
Food at cafe was good, breakfast not so much.
Car park available which we didn't use.

Cons:

The whole hotel needs some TLC. The cafe has had money spent on it but the rest is dirty and unloved, easy fixes like curtains hanging down and bathrooms,side lights not working,not properly cleaned so dirt on floor. Basic but that appears to be general theme of hotels in the area.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
E
Eugeniusz couple pl
8
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
D
Diane couple gb
3
Pros:

Pleasant location .

Cons:

Room very small. Twin beds as requested. Had to move bedside table every time we needed to open the very small wardrobe. Bathroom had large walk in shower for persons with disabilities.Ok. no lid on toilet,just a seat. Food was overpriced. Only ate there once. Ok. Whole place needed a spruce up! Seems to be run on a shoe string. Would not book there again. Not sure what star it was advertised as but I would only rated as a 2. Not worth the £500+ paid for 3 nights.

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
J
Judith couple mt
8
We had a lovely stay and the staff were lively and friendly.
Pros:

The location was absolutely beautiful and quiet. Great view from our room. Nice, spacious and clean.

Cons:

Nothing much, maybe that there is no lift!

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
L
Luca couple it
9
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
G
George couple gb
6
nice hotel but staff poor
Pros:

good location, nice room

Cons:

staff seemed a bit offhand. Dinner was good, but service poor

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
D
Darya couple gb
7
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
A
Ankur family_with_children ae
1
Please avoid going to this hotel
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Everything was bad. So much of dust in hotel carpet.

Hotel restaurants staff was very rude and food was definitely not worth touching.

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
C
Cameron solo_traveller gb
2
Not worth more than £50 a night unless you absolutely need to be in the area
Pros:

There wasn’t bugs

Cons:

The coffee cups in the room were not clean, the two chairs in the room had very noticeable stains all over the seats, the bedding had stains on some of the pillows and covers, the breakfast plates were almost all always dirty with food stuck to them, every coffee cup at breakfast was dirty, the cutlery was hit or miss with food still stuck to it, the water pressure in the shower was almost too low for me to use without standing directly under the showerhead which was at my forehead meaning I would have needed to crouch while showering entirely, I did need to crouch while washing my hair, the water pressure also seemed to be dependant on the adjacent room and would go from barely usable to just a trickle, this was also the same for the water temperature until on my last morning where there was just no hot water at all. This is not including points where I just didn’t use it much and so didn’t care but still noticed like the hall carpets where some spots had enough dust in the corners to hide all the colour and other bits had been worn through to have the carpet material strands pulling out

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
D
david couple gb
6
2026-08-21 via Nuitee
L
Liudmyla extended_group ua
10
Pros:

Неймовірний краєвид з вікна готелю ! Дуже зручно що може бути self check in при пізньому заселенні

Cons:

Жаль що немає додаткових перехідників для европейських розеток , але це більше побажання ніж мінус .

2026-08-20 via Nuitee