Tailrace Inn

Hotels
6.7 (593 reviews)
Riverside Road Kinlochleven , Kinlochleven , gb

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
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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Numerous comments indicate that the rooms were dirty, outdated, and lacked proper maintenance.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!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

6.7
Based on 593 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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eileen • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Easy access off the West Highland Way

Cons:

Breakfast wasn’t included in tje hotel price

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Arthur • family_with_children • gb
1
Not a great experience, the place feels neglected and dirty.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Expensive for a very rundown hotel, poor quality expensive breakfast, thin towels, tired and shabby appearance, bathroom fittings and fixtures and mouldy, no bedside lights.

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Frans • couple • nl
8
Prima en goed
Pros:

Vriendelijke dame, behulpzaam en aardig.
Locatie perfect voor WHW

Cons:

Het avondeten was ok, maar kon iets beter

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Ute • extended_group • de
9
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Carmen • extended_group • ch
6
Pros:

Die gute Lage und ruhige am WHW
Das Abendessen war gut

Cons:

Die Zimmer und die Betten sind alt
Das Frühstück ist für die Auswahl zu teuer

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Sabine • couple • at
5
Gibt sicher bessere Unterkünfte in Kinlochleven
Pros:

Super Lage direkt am West Highland Way

Cons:

Zimmer sind mäßig, Bad weist diverse Schimmel-Stellen auf, Personal wirkt überfordert, Essen war nicht wirklich gut

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Brockerhoff • couple • de
1
Cons:

Das Preis-Leistungsverhältnis ist unterirdisch. Hier wird mit der Knappheit der Unterkünfte in den Highlands Geld gemacht. 277€ für ein Loch, welches in Deutschland nicht mehr als 50€ kosten dürfte. Nu ja, freie Marktwirtschaft.

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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colin • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

The location was ideal and the food was great.

Cons:

Bar closing at 2200hrs

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Thibodeaux • couple • us
5
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Tony • couple • gb
6
Pros:

It was fair but decor and carpets, etc… in need of a bit of updating. Looking old and tired, worth some upgrading but OK.

Cons:

Bottom door leaving the hotel to bar area had a broken Yale lock with the inside section leaving a sharp sticking out but. Overall the decor, paint, carpets could do with being replaced.

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
5
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • couple • nl
3
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Mark_G. • solo_traveller • gb
3
Dirty!
Pros:

The location is perfect if you are walking the West Highland Way.
The girl behind the bar was very friendly and helpful.
The evening meal was decent enough at a reasonable price.

Cons:

Room 2 was generally tatty & dirty. Carpets needed a good clean. The whole room and bathroom need a really good clean. None of the 3 lights above the beds worked, and neither did the light in the bathroom. Towels & linen were way past their sell by date and needed replacing. The shower leaked and was filthy & mouldy. The bottom sheet on the bed didn't fit properly. The toilet flush was dodgy and needed attention. The carpet along the landing was filthy, and the floor boards were VERY loud and creaky. All this for £160 per night with NO breakfast included! It's clear that they are just cashing in on being in the right place on the WHW route and not spending any money on maintenance or improvements. I would avoid it if possible

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Kirsten • extended_group • dk
4
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Ciaran • couple • gb
4
For the location the Tailrace is in a great location however there are sadly issues with the rest of the room.
Pros:

Location of Tailrace Inn is great for anyone walking through Kinlochleaven.

Cons:

Unfortunately, staying in Room 4, the bathroom flooring had wrapped and was splitting/coming away from the floor itself.
The room wasn’t particularly clean, dust along the skirting boards.
When looking for a wall plug, moving the bedside table revealed an open and discarded condom packet.
The prices was exceptionally high, whilst not including breakfast, 1 night stay was £189.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Suzanne • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Sean • solo_traveller • gb
3
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Allison • couple • gb
4
Very expensive for a very standard pub like accommodation.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Could have been cleaner. I had asked for twin beds but got a small double. Floor / carpet could have been a lot cleaner.

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Jean • couple • ie
6
After a long days walk it was sufficient.
Pros:

Location was good

Cons:

Curtains in our room were not clean, creaky floors & paper thin walls.

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Katherine • family_with_children • us
9
We enjoyed our short stay at this quiet facility.
Pros:

Facility is nicely located in town. You have walking distance to the coffee shop and the Coop store. The staff is very friendly and informative. The room was clean and we had plenty of pillows and towels. It was very quiet and we had a wonderful nights sleep during our stay.

Cons:

Bathroom toilet needs to be adjusted it rocks when you sit on it from the base and also the seat. This is an easy adjustment, I'm sure they will fix it once they read this note. I wouldn't worry too much about it if you are reading this as a review.

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee