Lime Tree Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (1082 reviews)
Achintore Road , 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:
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

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 1082 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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Iñaki couple es
9
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Michael family_with_children at
10
Pros:

Tolle Lage, perfekt für Familie!

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Elo solo_traveller fr
8
Pros:

Perfect location
Restaurant in the hotel with a delicious yuzu cake
Charming rooms with wood
Huge bathroom
A bathroom heater that heats for some hours in the evening
Only hotel I slept in in the UK with real light-obstructing curtains : you can sleep in !

Cons:

Not enough croissants for breakfast...shortage every morning with frustrated clients : could you just order more?

Please insist on quiet hours...rude clients making a racket at 23h30 is just not what you look for.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Tina solo_traveller my
9
Fantastic view of the loch
Pros:

Breakfast and dinner is well done. I had dinner one evening and is similiar to a fine dining experience.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Wendy Croll solo_traveller gb
6
Lovely location
Pros:

Breakfast was delicious, full Scottish very tasty ,location of hotel was perfect for walking into town which was only a few minutes ,the hotel looks onto Loch Linnhe but unfortunately we couldn't see it as the room was at the back of hotel ...

Cons:

When we arrived on Monday 13th July 2026 the central heating (2 radiators)was on in the corridor bearing in mind the temperature outside was 27° it was absolutely melting when we went through the door to our room ,when we got into our room and had a look about the towel rail heater was on and couldn't turn it off it was burning hot ,the floor in the bedroom was hot I thought we had underfloor heating but was just from the heat of the central heating pipes ,we had the fan on in the room the whole visit but didn't scratch the surface with coolness so unfortunately it was a really uncomfortable night's sleep ,great hotel for a winter stay but definitely not in the summer, when we arrived we went to the bar which only had tins/bottles and when we asked for lager there was none only beer so we left it and went into town, one of the photos is of the temperature from the car when we were at Glenfinnan on the Tuesday 🥵☀️

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Karen couple gb
9
Enjoyable place to stay
Pros:

Spacious and well equipped

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Kenneth solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

The apartment was huge, large main bedroom with loch view, well appointed kitchen, large living room and a great covered and enclosed outside deck area. Lots of storage space, area for hanging coats, strong power shower etc. Location is great, at the start of the High Street so short walk to shops/restaurants etc.

Cons:

Apartment seemed to be above kitchen/restaurant area so quite a bit of background noise when staff arriving early/staying late/on their break outside. The biggest issue though was a radiator in the living room and bathroom heated towel rail were stuck constantly on. No other radiator had this issue which was strange but meant both rooms were very hot. Luckily the weather was cool outside, so opening windows/door to the decked area kept things bearable. Staff were largely dismissive but seemed aware it was an existing issue but they hadn't informed us in advance nor offered any compensation other than use of an old fan.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Marc couple fr
5
Le rapport qualité prix n est pas bon et je suis un peu decu
Pros:

Petit déjeuner ok / douche usager joints à refaire pour ce prix tu attends autre choses voisins bruyants dûs à l emplacement de la chambre donc globalement pas top

Cons:

Le bruit

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Hermes extended_group ch
4
Eher entäuschend und nicht empfehlenswert für den Preis.
Pros:

Die Lage ist gut.

Cons:

Das Frühstück war sehr enttäuschend. Das Personal ( blonde junge Dame mit langen Haaren) hatte kein Verständnis für Dienstleistung. Sehr langsam im Service.
Das Zimmer wurde nicht gemacht. Ich musste selber Toilettenpapier besorgen.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Frances family_with_children nl
7
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Kalle solo_traveller fi
6
Pros:

Sijainti oli hyvä ja talo itsessään tyylikäs aikansa edustaja.

Cons:

Hotelli oli huonosti valmistautunut saapumiseen me. Kaikkien huoneet huoneet eivät olleet valmiit, vaikka olin etukäteen informoinut isommasta porukastamme. Vihdoin ravintolan henkilökunta sai huoneet kuntoon. Odotin muutenkin enemmän pieneltä yksityiseltä hotelilta
Vaatimattomin aamiainen koko viikon reissun aikana, vaikka samassa oli kehuttu ravintola.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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kemlo solo_traveller gb
5
Disappointed 😞
Pros:

Location was very good, just a short walk to the centre. The breakfast was good.

Cons:

We were told the room, which was very basic, had garden view, however, there was no view at all, except a wall, dirty ashtray with cigarette ends floating in a dish in filthy water. Dirty!, hadn't even been swept. Staff from kitchen regularly going back and forth with black bags of rubbish passing the patio door of the room. Bed linen felt damp, like it hadn't been dried properly. Net curtain on door was dirty along the bottom. We were looking forward to a relaxing bath after travelling to find it had a wet room ( disabled toilet) and the toiletries had all been opened and half used. We were told that all rooms were sound proofed , yet there were disturbing noises coming from a pipe that had been boxed in down the wall and lots of noise, banging doors coming from upstairs.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Gordon extended_group gb
8
2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Markus P couple de
4
Gut gelegenes Hotel, mit fürchterlichem Badezimmer
Pros:

Frühstücksauswahl war klein, aber das vegetarische Gericht sehr lecker.
Die Lage fast direkt an einer Einkaufsstraße ist auch sehr positiv zu bewerten.

Cons:

Das Badezimmer. Wir haben ein Badezimmer wie auf den Bildern gebucht, die vom Hotel bewertet werden. Zeitgemäß und gepflegt. Bekommen haben wir ein Badezimmer aus den 20er Jahren. Alt und verschimmelt. Wir waren in Zimmer zwei. Hätte ich dieses Badezimmer vorher gekannt, hätte ich dieses Hotel nicht gebucht.

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Alex family_with_children de
2
werden dort nie wieder buchen
Cons:

Die Türen in den Zimmern waren sehr schlecht eingestellt, die Badtüre hat sich nur mit viel Kraft schließen lassen. Die Sanitärinstallation ist komplett verpfuscht. Das Frühstück ist unflexibel, Zeit muss gebucht werden und das kleine Buffet wird dann trotzdem teilweise nicht mehr befüllt und der Tisch ist trotzdem nicht vorbereitet trotz geringer Auslastung.

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Rosmarie family_with_children ch
10
Super schönes Familiäres Hotel, unfassbar, leckeres Essen im Hoteleigenen Restaurant.
Pros:

Tolle Lage, Absolut unfassbar gutes Essen im Restaurant. Schöne Zimmer.

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Sue extended_group au
10
Excellent base for our family holiday that was very comfortable and wonderfully equipped.
Pros:

Excellent location with beautiful views. Self-contained unit was well appointed and very comfortable, a great place for our family stay.

Cons:

Bedroom doors couldn’t stay open but it wasn’t really a problem.

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Jaime couple es
10
Una estancia genial
Pros:

Estaba todo muy limpio y fueron muy amables. La cama era súper cómoda y la ducha espectacular.

Cons:

Quizá se podría mejorar el café del desayuno.

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Ajay solo_traveller in
4
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Shelly couple us
8
Good stay.
Pros:

Was a good one-night stay for the value. Food was good as well, thank goodness, not many choices in the town.

Cons:

N/A

2026-07-08 via Nuitee