Moorings Hotel

Hotels
7.5 (2951 reviews)
Banavie , Fort William , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 12 years old stay for £20 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 13 years old to 17 years old stay for £35 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People 3 years old and over stay for £20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 2951 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
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Cyndy couple us
9
Highly recommend. Beautiful area.
Pros:

Staff was so cordial and professional. Gardens were beautiful. Had a nice room with a balcony overlooking the canal. Bathroom had a big soaking tub!! We watched several tall-masted sailboats as they went through the locks. Great walking trails along the river and around the hotel. Need to drive into downtown. Had a light supper in the restaurant, soup and salad, which was delicious. Breakfast was choice of buffet or order from menu, which we chose. Eggs benedit and eggs royale was delicious. Really enjoyed our 1 night.

Cons:

Nothing negative. Expect "touristy" crowd during the day as people came to watch the boats and locks. This was nothing negative as we were part of those Tourists!!

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Lievore solo_traveller it
10
Pros:

Personale sorridente e super disponibile. Posizione. Un po' fuori dal centro ma con auto fattibilissimo. Sulla strada per giungere in soli 10 minuti al porto per la partenza delle barche per i tour guidati. Abbiamo anche cenato pietanze calde e i nostri fish & chips molto ben fritti!

Cons:

Nulla da segnalare

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
A
abdulla solo_traveller ae
3
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Staff and rooms

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
מיכל solo_traveller il
9
מקום נעים
Pros:

מקום נעים ונקי. ארוחת בוקר מצוינת.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
B
Brian couple gb
10
Top notch
Pros:

Great location food and staff.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Raffaele solo_traveller it
9
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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pauline solo_traveller gb
5
Mostly friendly staff but understaffed and location not great without a car
Pros:

Most staff friendly

Cons:

Carpet dirty
Hotel understaffed

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
M
Mark solo_traveller gb
7
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
M
Maytham couple ae
1
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Luc extended_group be
3
Slecht onderhouden, ongastvrij en veel te duur. Absoluut geen aanrader.
Pros:

Er stond een mooi kleed en koekjes voor de hond klaar bij aankomst op de hotelkamer. Dat was leuk gedaan. De keuze tussen de gerechten bij het ontbijt waren prima: we zouden bij de Avocado Smash toch wel gerookte zalm of bacon verwachten en de gepocheerde eieren bij Egg Benedict mogen wel een lopend eigeel hebben... En misschien dan toch twee eitjes in plaats van 1? De tuin is wel mooi onderhouden.

Cons:

Een bijzonder teleurstellend verblijf dat absoluut niet in verhouding stond tot de prijs van £270 per kamer per nacht.

Onze eerste kamer hebben we direct geweigerd vanwege water en schimmel in de kamer. Dat zegt helaas veel over de staat van onderhoud van het hotel. In de vervangende kamer zat de badmat vol schimmel (zie foto). Ook stond er gedurende ons volledige verblijf buiten een overvolle prullenbak. Pas nadat wij dit bij ons vertrek meldden, werd deze eindelijk geleegd. Kennelijk was er eerst een klacht van een gast nodig voordat iemand actie ondernam.

Ook de service was star en allesbehalve gastvrij. Een dubbele espresso kostte maar liefst £6,50, maar zelfs bij zo’n buitensporige prijs was het niet mogelijk om het bedrag op de kamerrekening te laten zetten. De koffie moest per se direct worden afgerekend. Dit soort inflexibiliteit kwam tijdens het hele verblijf terug.

Om 22.30 uur moesten we de bar verlaten en mochten we daar zelfs niet meer rustig blijven zitten. Er werd geen alternatief aangeboden, waardoor we gedwongen waren ons terug te trekken op onze hotelkamers. Niet bepaald wat je verwacht van een hotel in deze prijsklasse.

Het continentale ontbijt was zeer beperkt. Zelfs voor eenvoudige producten zoals ham moesten we telkens opnieuw vragen. Daarnaast moesten we al in de ochtend beslissen of we die avond in het hotel wilden eten. Dit terwijl er nauwelijks gasten waren en reserveren overduidelijk niet noodzakelijk leek. Regels en procedures waren kennelijk belangrijker dan gemak en gastvrijheid voor de gasten.

Het hotel is slecht onderhouden, de prijzen zijn buitensporig en het personeel verschuilt zich achter rigide regels in plaats van mee te denken. Voor £270 per kamer per nacht mag je een hoog niveau van comfort en dienstverlening verwachten. Wij kregen het tegenovergestelde en zouden hier zeker niet opnieuw verblijven.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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LISA extended_group ie
6
2 star rating
Pros:

Staff ok . Good location and canel

Cons:

Needs updating. Especially painting and cleaning of carpets in bar area and steps to bar area. Definitely not a four star . 2 star rating
Could be a great place if owners put money into hotel

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
M
Mark extended_group gb
9
Nice place
Pros:

Nice place

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
C
Cheryl extended_group au
3
Wouldn’t go back
Pros:

Staff were helpful and pleasant

Cons:

It is outdated and definitely not a 4star rating.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
P
Prajwal couple se
10
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
D
David couple nz
3
Poor value for money.
Pros:

An amazing situation right on the canal, but the hotel was old & very tired. Many things in our room were far from satisfactory. However it happened to be a very warm afternoon with sun streaming into our room, but a fan could not be provided.
Considering the excessive cost of a stay here, we felt this was far from satisfactory.
Breakfast was very basic where everything was mass produced, no local ingredients or even fresh rolls!

Cons:

Most things. Not accommodation I would stay at again or recommend.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
P
Pérez couple es
6
Mejorable
Pros:

Tienen un restaurante para desayunar y comer.

Cons:

En cuanto la ubicación necesitas coche para moverte al pueblo. No hay gel y champú para la ducha, te ponen un gel de manos…
Y los enchufes de la habitación no funcionan.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Vanessa couple se
2
Fuktskador, långt bort och otrevlig personal
Pros:

Det finns parkering utanför

Cons:

Hotellet skulle behöva ett ordentligt ansiktslyft. Det fanns fuktskador på toadörren, rummet luktade fukt, det fanns ingen ventilation eller AC - så det blev jättevarmt. Bara en i personalen jobbade, några andra var trevliga, men flera var otrevliga, vilket fick oss att lämna tidigare och äta frukost någon annanstans. Absolut inte värt att bokas! Dessutom ligger det oväntat långt från centrum, drygt 1 timmes promenad. Det finns bättre alternativ i Fort Williams.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
R
Rennie couple gb
6
Pros:

The room was nice and so was the breakfast

Cons:

Its a bit tricky to get to

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
F
Fox couple gb
10
Enjoyed the two nights that we were there
Pros:

Staff were very nice and the food was great.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Nicola couple gb
3
Poor value for money - no hot water in a morning. Needs a significant upgrade
Pros:

Nice location at Banavie on Neptune’s staircase. Some staff were very helpful and caring

Cons:

No hot water in the mornings - shower was like warm on 2 mornings and the other was freezing cold - we stayed 3 nights.
Was not a 4 star - room was very small for an accessible room - little space for wheelchair to move around in the space. Heating was a very outdated radiator and had a broken lock on bathroom window so couldn’t open. Needs significant update.
Was very expensive for the money, as was the food. Sadly 1 member of the party was very sick having eaten in the restaurant

2026-07-12 via Nuitee