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Lock Chambers Caledonian Canal Centre

3.5 star property

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Family Room (Loch Ness) | Balcony view
Double Room (Loch Lochy) | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Double Room (Nevis) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated
Room amenity
Family Room (Loch Ness) | View from room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

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Caledonian Canal Centre, Canalside, Fort Augustus, Scotland, PH32 4BA
  • Clansman Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Allt na Criche
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Urquhart Castle
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Double Room (Loch Dochfour)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room (Loch Lochy) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Double Room (Loch Lochy)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room (Nevis) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Double Room (Nevis)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Double Room (Neptune)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room (Loch Ness) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Family Room (Loch Ness)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Standard Twin Room (Loch Oich) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Standard Twin Room (Loch Oich)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed

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Quadruple Room (Nessie) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Quadruple Room (Nessie)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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About this property

Lock Chambers Caledonian Canal Centre

Guesthouse in Fort Augustus
Express check-in, express check-out and free Wi-Fi in public areas are available at this smoke-free guesthouse. Housekeeping is available on request.
Lock Chambers Caledonian Canal Centre offers 7 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 25-inch LED televisions come with digital channels. This Fort Augustus guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Lock Chambers Caledonian Canal Centre's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Clansman Centre. Features include free WiFi in public areas.
  • Free WiFi
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the location
  • 6 minutes on foot from Clansman Centre and a 2-minute drive from Allt na Criche
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
As a guest of Lock Chambers Caledonian Canal Centre, you'll find express check-in and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 3.5-star Fort Augustus guest house is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Mini-fridge

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 25-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 7 days before arrival with check-in information and key retrieval information. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Lock Chambers Caledonian Canal
Lock Chambers Caledonian Canal Centre Guesthouse
Lock Chambers Caledonian Canal Centre Fort Augustus
Lock Chambers Caledonian Canal Centre Guesthouse Fort Augustus

Lock Chambers Caledonian Canal Centre Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 172 out of 257 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 257 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 257 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 257 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 257 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Maggie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room Loch Oich overlooked the swing bridge and 1st loch. Ideal for Loch watching. Beds comfy, ideally would have liked the extra put up bed taken down and replaced with a chair but understand that is probably a bit awkward especially as we were a short stay. Bathroom great, modern. Ample tea, coffee sachets, milk, sugar etc. Fridge. Nice decor. Everything worked. If we were staying in the area would stay here again. If cycling there is secure bike storage up the stairs, in an outside patio area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room! We stayed in the Loch Ness room which had a private balcony overlooking the village. Huge windows in the room as well. The chap who came to bring us more towels was kind and friendly. (It was his first day.) We stayed here after arriving in Inverness en route to Ft. William. The only downsides: Not a lot of places open for dinner. Had to eat twice at the Chinese restaurant. (Granted, it was delicious!). I wish there was an iron and ironing board.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Izabela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, cosy space with a big bathtub in the room. Brilliant location next to canal and breakfast facilities., pubs and cafes. Walk to Loch Ness takes about 5 minutes, Friendly stuff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Staci

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean and convenient. The room was modern and seemed new. The host gave excellent instructions about getting in the room since there are not staff on site. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was terrific. We had a great time watching the loch in action from our room. Modern furnishings and great service. They have everything set up so well. It was a favourite stay on our highland travels.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place to feel at home, relax, and be close to exciting places in Northern Ireland.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and modern, great location overlooking the lock. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Casey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very neat room. No AC so was warm, but fan did help. Nobody onsite but phone number provided and was helpful. Parking is difficult.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this property! Check in is unique but there are very clear instructions and free parking just down the street. The restaurant is great and we sat out by the water outside. Great smoked salmon and egg breakfast. Also ate at the Old Boathouse down by the water which was great! Fort Augustus is a cute little town with little shops and restaurants. Saw the locks in action the morning that we left as well which was very cool to witness! Would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Janet

It as advertised

Room was adequate but disappointed that we didn’t have a balcony as advertised…
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

bridget

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Pamela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Unfortunately because all the emails did not come through in the order they instructed, and not having a phone allowing me to dial the “emergency” number on the door, we were unable to enter our room and had to find accommodations elsewhere. Since we’ve been traveling for a month, I was unable to print off emails to keep in my folder of reservations and found the email with the room code dated two weeks earlier instead of two days after the email telling me to expect in two days. Shame because area was gorgeous with all kinds of places to eat.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Only issue condition of internal property could do with some improvements
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Location

A lovely place to stay on the edge of Loch Ness.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Athrey

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property is located conveniently close to the Lochness cruise and the locks. The room was clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

YELENA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was great and great location. However check in and out time is ridiculous. Can’t check in before 430pm and check out is promptly at 10. There is no staff on premises which isn’t a big deal to me but might be for others. Room was very spacious (Neptune) and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

neil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Apart from difficulty accessing the accommodation, Management should thank the Kiwi in the restaurant for helping us make contact with Charlie. But once in and noted the code to our room was already set, the rest was easy. We had a nice view of the water etc,
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Put in wrong room. No one answered emergency number and we called 20 times
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot, and a beautiful view.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025