Lime Tree Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (1124 reviews)
Achintore Road , Fort William , gb

Free
Children 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:
Great location
Friendly staff
Comfortable beds
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Inconvenient hot/cold water taps
Old furniture

Categories

Cleanliness
7.53
Issues with room cleanliness were mentioned in multiple reviews.
Service
8.7
Staff were described as friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.04
The location was highlighted as perfect and very convenient.
Room Quality
7.99
Rooms were noted as spacious and comfortable, but some issues with cleanliness were present.
Amenities
8.42
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.48
Good value for the price according to several reviews.
Food and Beverage
8.63
Breakfast and dinner quality received positive reviews.
Overall Experience
8.4
Overall comfortable and pleasant experience despite some criticisms.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 20:43

Property Description

Art Gallery and Award-Winning Restaurant
The Lime Tree An Ealdhain boasts its own art gallery and an award-winning contemporary restaurant, offering guests a unique cultural and culinary experience during their stay.

Scenic Views and Cozy Atmosphere
Guests can unwind in front of an open log fire while taking in breathtaking views of Loch Linnhe and the surrounding hills and mountains, creating a cozy and relaxing ambiance at the hotel.

Fresh Local Cuisine and Seasonal Menu
Indulge in delicious meals prepared in an open kitchen using fresh local ingredients. With a menu that changes seasonally, guests can enjoy a culinary journey showcasing the best flavors of the Highlands.

Experience the charm of Fort William at The Lime Tree An Ealdhain - book your stay now for a memorable Highland getaway!

Important information:

Please note that rooms with loch views are limited and must be requested prior to arrival.

Please contact the property prior to arrival to check restaurant availability and to make dinner reservations. Prior booking is strongly advised, to avoid disappointment. Contact details can be found on your confirmation email. Please inform the staff or any food intolerances or allergies when booking.

Please note a £10 charge applies per dog per night and this must be stated in advance of arrival. There is a limit of 2 dogs per room.

Due to staffing issues please note the Silly Goose Restaurant may be closed one night of the week- please contact the hotel in advance for details.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1124 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.53
Service: 8.7
Location: 9.04
Room Quality: 7.99
Amenities: 8.42
Value for Money: 8.48
Food and Beverage: 8.63
Overall Experience: 8.4
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Natasha family_with_children ca
9
Wonderful place, so much room, location couldn’t be better.
Pros:

It had so much space, was bright and quiet and the location was amazing.

Cons:

While it was clean in all the ways we would need, it could use some cleaning to get rid of cobwebs etc inside (eg in the bathroom).

2026-09-05 via Nuitee
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peejayontour solo_traveller ch
9
Pros:

Parkplatz beim Hotel, Zimmer mit Seesicht, aussergewöhnlich nettes Personal

2026-09-04 via Nuitee
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Alison couple us
10
2026-09-03 via Nuitee
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Karin extended_group ch
4
Keine Wiederkehr und keine Weiterempfehlung.
Pros:

Das AbendEssen im Restaurant war gut - jedoch lange Wartezeiten

Cons:

Abluft im Restaurant nicht vorhanden. Sauberkeit lässt zu wünschen übrig und Anlage ist in die Jahre gekommen. Frühstück (Buffet) sehr bescheiden und für das zusätzlich mögliche, auswählbare Frühstück mussten wir 40 Minuten warten. Kaffee nach Abendessen nicht möglich ( ebenfalls kein frisch gebrühter Kaffee beim Früstück - Kaffeebohnen waren aus 😨)

2026-09-03 via Nuitee
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Alexandra couple gb
5
Disappointing
Pros:

The breakfast and the breakfast staff were good. The bathroom is good and the room was big. Location is good.

Cons:

Stayed here on my wedding night, I’m local to Fort William but wanted to have something special on a special day. Was disappointed with the customer service. I had put in my booking requests it was my wedding night and had told the staff when I arranged to have my mum drop off my luggage that it was because it was my wedding night. This wasn’t acknowledged AT ALL not even by the night receptionist when me and my husband were stood in front of him, literally in my wedding dress. Not a single congratulations or even a smile, just awkwardly asked what time we wanted breakfast. There was nothing in the room about it either. It’s just a bit crap when you’ve paid £300 to stay down the road from your house and there’s nothing to make it feel special at all. I wasn’t expecting rose petals or anything but just some acknowledgment and maybe a smile. I felt like all the staff apart from at breakfast were really awkward, it doesn’t reflect the price point or the look of the place at all. I had grown up thinking the Lime Tree was one of the nicer hotels in Fort William but sadly my stay didn’t reflect this. The decor of the room was also a bit tired and the bed uncomfortable.

2026-09-02 via Nuitee
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SA couple be
1
FUYEZ, C'EST UN PIEGE POUR TOURISTES
Pros:

RIEN, c'est un piège à touristes

Cons:

Les photos du site ne ressemblent en rien à ce que nous avons eu comme chambre ( n° 12)
Premier breakfast, nous avons attendu 45 minutes pour avoir ce que nous avions commandé.
Deuxième breakfast, plus rien à manger, le buffet n'est pas réapprovisionné (voir photo). Des clients ont attendu 20 minutes pour avoir des toasts! Chambre pas nettoyée malgré la panneau demandant de nettoyer la chambre.
A notre arrivée, les flacons de savon, shampooing et gel douche était presque vides. Le flacon de gel douche avait déjà été allongé à l'eau par les personnes qui ont séjourné avant nous. Rien n'a été réapprovisionné. Voir photos
C'est le piège absolu pour les touristes qui viennent prendre le Jacobite Steam Train

2026-09-02 via Nuitee
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Pilar solo_traveller es
9
2026-09-01 via Nuitee
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Frans solo_traveller nl
7
2026-09-01 via Nuitee
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Martin couple dk
8
Pros:

Det lå meget centralt, super hyggeligt og dejligt værelse

2026-08-31 via Nuitee
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Paulsen extended_group no
8
Pros:

Veldig sjarmerende hotell.

Cons:

Ekstrasengen (sovesofa) kunne godt hatt en tykkere overmadrass.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Yuchen extended_group gb
7
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Simona couple it
6
Non all’altezza del prezzo pagato.
Pros:

Carino e ottima posizione, comoda per raggiungere il centro. Camera spaziosa e silenziosa.

Cons:

Il bagno è stato il vero punto debole: all’arrivo abbiamo trovato la finestra aperta e solo dopo averla chiusa abbiamo capito il motivo, perché si è subito avvertito un forte e sgradevole odore di muffa. Erano visibili anche tracce di muffa sulla vasca e sulla finestra e, visto l’odore intenso, abbiamo avuto l’impressione che il problema potesse essere più esteso; leggendo le recensioni, abbiamo visto che anche altri ospiti lo avevano già segnalato. Alla mattina, dopo che il bagno era rimasto chiuso durante la notte, l’odore era diventato davvero insopportabile e anche piuttosto preoccupante. Non ci è piaciuta neppure l’organizzazione della colazione: all’arrivo ci è stato comunicato che bisognava prenotare una fascia oraria perché venivano accettate solo tre camere alla volta. Il primo orario delle 7:30 (eravamo abituati a poter far colazione già alle 7:00) era già completo e abbiamo avuto la fortuna di trovare posto alle 7:45, mentre l’altra possibilità era addirittura alle 9:30. Se avessimo voluto fare colazione alle 7:30, avremmo potuto usufruire soltanto del buffet, rinunciando alla parte calda. Per chi viaggia come turista e ha spostamenti e visite già prenotati, questo sistema è poco pratico: se la colazione è indicata dalle 7:30, ci si aspetta di poter fare una colazione completa da quell’ora. Inoltre, la parte a buffet era piuttosto deludente, mentre la parte calda, buona, andava scelta e ordinata al momento, con ulteriore attesa. Sarebbe utile almeno raccogliere l’ordine la sera prima e, soprattutto, informare di questo sistema già al momento della prenotazione, così da poter riservare in anticipo l’orario desiderato. Nel complesso, considerando anche questi problemi, la struttura non valeva assolutamente il prezzo pagato: 296 euro per una sola notte.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Jingxiao couple gb
10
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Petr solo_traveller cz
7
Pros:

Great location, unproblematic parking. Few steps to city centre.

Cons:

Room for three persons is not comfortable at all. Room is too small, but on the other side extremely big bathroom. Although nice and big bathroom, missing mirror is problem.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Natalie extended_group au
7
Stayed in apartment. Good location.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Amenities not refilled and could not get them refilled while we were there

Beds not great and needs some repairs ie bathroom door doesn’t close

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Lisa couple gb
9
Great self contained apartment but within the hotel grounds so easy access to the bar and restaurant. The restaurant foo
Pros:

Great location at the edge of the pedestrianised high street.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Mark extended_group gb
8
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Manan extended_group gb
7
Pros:

Very good location and services

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Elodie family_with_children fr
7
Bon hôtel
Pros:

Hôtel joli, propre et avec jolie vue. Chambre spacieuse et charmante avec poutres apparentes. Personnel agréable et serviable. Bon emplacement, à 10mn de la gare à pied. Petit déjeuner plutôt bien.

Cons:

Malheureusement nous avions une chambre au-dessus du restaurant très bruyant (éclats de voix, bruits de vaisselle..). Et comme nous nous couchions tôt car nous marchons beaucoup, cela a été compliqué de s'endormir. Mauvaise isolation phonique aussi avec tous les bruits de couloir, personnes qui parlent, enfants qui crient, portes qui claquent. En soi rien de dramatique mais le rapport qualité-prix n'est pas justifié.

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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martin solo_traveller ch
8
2026-08-23 via Nuitee