Lime Tree Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (1010 reviews)
Achintore Road , Fort William , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Soundproof 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.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • 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.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1010 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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Silke couple de
8
Pros:

Schöner Ausblick. Tolle Lage. Einkaufspassage und Bahnhof waren fußläufig erreichbar

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Lynn family_with_children us
9
Pros:

Delicious

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Lauren extended_group us
10
Loved how cute this place was. Everyone was super friendly. Loved breakfast and dinner.
Pros:

Liked the location. Super easy to walk to town easily.

Cons:

The sofa bed was not comfortable. Need to upgrade the spare bed.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Rosanna couple gb
10
Fab stay in a great location
Pros:

Fabulous room and the location was great. They were really helpful with leaving our cases while before and after check in and the included breakfast was lovely.

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Natascha extended_group de
2
Überteuerte nicht empfehlenswerte Unterkunft
Pros:

Heruntergekommene Ferienwohnung. Sehr schlechte Betten; nicht sauber und lieblos.

Cons:

Bis auf die Lage, alles.

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Carolina couple ch
10
2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Karine family_with_children fr
10
Pros:

Joli hôtel ressemblant à une maison de campagne
On y a très bien mangé

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Linda couple gb
9
Super comfortable room, great view. Amazing dinner.
Pros:

Room was lovely, super comfortable with lots of space. Dinner was delicious, we both enjoyed our mains and puddings. Staff were friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Thought breakfast was a bit of a let down. Would have liked more variety of fruit in the fruit salad some different nuts/seeds toppings along with plain yogurt and more space to serve ourselves - really only space for one customer at a time. Our coffee wasn't filtered properly and there were coffee grains in the cup.

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Matt solo_traveller fr
9
Pros:

L'emplacement

Cons:

Un peu vétuste

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Dragan extended_group de
10
2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Rob extended_group gb
8
Great location but missing a few essential bits.
Pros:

Excellent location for climbing Ben Nevis. Right by the high street. Recommend Black Isle Bar for pizza!

Cons:

Stayed in the 2 bed mews apartment and it was missing a few basic things that you’d expect from self catering accommodation. No tea towel or dish cloth. Only one knife! The beds had very creaky metal frames.

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Chantal couple es
7
Hotel sencillo, precio elevado.
Pros:

Habitación amplia y decorada sobriamente. Buena ubicación cerca del pueblo. Parking privado. En 2017, cenamos allí y nos encantó la cena. Pero esta vez, no tuvimos esta suerte ya que el restaurante estaba lleno.

Cons:

Habitación excesivamente cara (218 GBP) por el nivel de confort que ofrece. El cuarto de baño era amplio pero el espejo era un simple espejo de aumento! Habitación excesivamente calurosa a pesar de estar a mediados de abril y haber dejado la ventana abierta.

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Claudine solo_traveller fr
4
Bel endroit mais ....
Pros:

Accueil très agréable .
Un très bon restaurant.

Cons:

Hotel avec un côté cour et un côté rue .
Nous étions coté cour.
Nous avions deux chambres dans un ancienne écurie transformée en appartement, car 4 voyageurs.
Une salle de douche avec des problèmes d'odeur d'égout.
Propreté très insuffisante

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Daniel solo_traveller at
10
Super!!!
2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Stephanie couple at
8
Ein gutes Hotel mit idealer Lage für die Durchreise.
Pros:

gute Lage, guter Ausgangspunkt für diverse Aktivitäten, sehr freundliches Personal, große Zimmer

Cons:

Es besteht noch Luft nach oben beim Frühstück und bei der Sauberkeit im Zimmer.

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Catherine couple fr
1
Rien à ajouter
Pros:

Déception totale. Chambre hors de prix (£ 295 la nuit) pour une prestation de piètre qualité et un service inexistant. Passez votre chemin.

Cons:

Chambre au rez-de-chaussée proche de la grande salle de restaurant. Bruit jusqu’à tard dans la soirée des clients, des chaises qui résonnent et des tables déplacées. Odeurs de cuisine. De surcroît, chambre minuscule avec vue sur une pompe extérieure bruyante. La salle de bain (prévue pour des personnes à mobilité réduite, ce qui n’est évidemment pas un défaut, à condition d’en avoir été avisés au préalable) vous transporte dans le milieu hospitalier. Les éclairages de la chambre sont blafards et la literie de piètre qualité sans oublier la taille du lit à l’image du reste. Je suis désolée de paraître aussi négative, mais cette longue liste à la Prévert reflète la réalité pour la modique somme de 295 livres la nuit. Le prix en soi n’est pas le problème, si la prestation est en rapport avec celui-ci. Enfin, le personne nonchalant est la cerise sur le gâteau. Je n’ai jamais rédigé de commentaire négatif sur un hôtel de toute ma vie et j’espère ne pas avoir à recommencer.

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Stephen extended_group nz
6
Overall a great location to stay in, it was the staff that let it down.
Pros:

Close to the water front and town, easy to walk everywhere

Cons:

Given the bare necessities: one roll of toilet paper, empty shampoo and body wash, no dishwashing liquid or tea towels. Staff below the loft in the restaurant were extremely loud well after closing time; banging & crashing, yelling, whistling outside our windows, and much the same at 6AM when they came back for the morning shift.

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Lesley couple gb
8
We’ll remember this for a long time because of the food.
Pros:

The restaurant was fantastic, and great value, one of the best meals we had in Scotland. Room was double aspect. We left a laptop in our room, and they very kindly phoned us and kept it for us till we could go and get it. Breakfast was great.

Cons:

‘Loch view’ was across a main road.

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Moiroid solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

The bed was extremely comfortable
Good variety of options for breakfast

Cons:

The bath grouting was very dirty and had not been wiped clean
The hot water was temperamental and had to endure two cold showers

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Thomas couple at
4
Nix wie weg
Pros:

Restaurant an und für sich gut, teilweise jedoch unprofessionell, wie z.B. Pinot Noir viel zu warm serviert und dann halblustige Kommentare zu machen, wie man die Nachspeise isst, weils anders halt echt in einem Massaker mit über den Tisch fliegenden Schokoteilen enden könnte (vielleicht hat der Konditor ja ausgelassen)

Cons:

Typischer UK Substandard, allerdings mit ein paar Extras wie verschimmelten Badezimmerfugen, und vor allem Abgasen aus irgendeiner Propangasquelle, vermutlich Heizung/Warmwasser, die so mindstens alle 15min aus dem Abgasrohr neben dem Fenster, sogar unter Fensterhöhe, laut und stinkend rausbliesen, zusätzlich auch noch irgendeine Waschmaschine, von deren Lärm man beglückt wird. Bett ziemlich unbequem. Haus brutal hellhörig. In Summe daher extrem schlechter Schlaf. Abgasanlagen haben in zivilisierten Ländern mit Mindestabstand über Firsthöhe zu sein, das macht um das Heidengeld dann auch keinen Spaß mehr.

2026-05-11 via Nuitee