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West Highland Hotel

3.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Classic Triple Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, desk
Terrace/patio
Library
Serves lunch and dinner

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly

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Davies Brae, Mallaig, Scotland, PH41 4QZ
  • Mallaig Heritage Centre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Circular Walk
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Morar Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Cosy Twin | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, desk

Cosy Twin

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, desk

Luxury Studio

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Cosy Double | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, desk

Cosy Double

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Sea View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, desk

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, desk

Single Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, desk

Family Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Classic Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, desk

Classic Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, desk

Luxury Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, desk

Luxury Studio

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Triple Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, desk

Classic Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, desk

Luxury Studio

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Twin Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, desk

Classic Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

About this property

West Highland Hotel

Waterfront hotel in Mallaig with free parking
Along with a bar/lounge, this smoke-free hotel has a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a business centre, concierge services and dry cleaning. Change of towels is available on request
West Highland Hotel offers 40 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at West Highland Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Mallaig Heritage Centre. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a bar are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • Steps from Mallaig Heritage Centre and 10 minutes on foot from Circular Walk
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and meeting rooms are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly West Highland Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Mallaig hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
West Bar – This bar serves lunch, dinner and light fare. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 16 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • West Bar

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1901
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 20 December 2025 to 11 January 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 16 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • One child aged 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

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

Property is also known as

West Highland Hotel
West Highland Hotel Mallaig
West Highland Mallaig
West Highland Hotel Mallaig, Scotland
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West Highland Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 222 out of 571 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 215 out of 571 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 571 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 571 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 571 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed here on motorcycle trip. Service was really friendly with good communication. Hotel is dating a bit but clean and comfortable. Thought it was expensive overall.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

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

Excellent but over priced.

A comfortable hotel with very friendly staff. However, it did not come up to the standard expected from the price - no lift, small room, no shower gel or shampoo, and a bath mat the size of a flannel. For this price, the highest by far I have paid for 4 star hotels throughout this trip to Scotland, I expected a lot better. I would give it a 5 star review at about two thirds of the price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, Plymouth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Findlay

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

Overnight stay

Nice place. Friendly staff. Comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Julia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

russell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay. The staff were wonderful the accommodation querky. Just great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

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

Lovely overnight stay

Lovely stay and without asking recognized my husband was challenged and changed our room to accommodate us. Breakfast was delicious and plenty of choice, complimented with the lovely views. Nice bar very reasonably priced but sadly we were unable to try the restaurant as it's closed on friday.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Lora

Liked: Cleanliness

It was ok

Room was so small and very disappointed that we didnt have a real shower. Fish and chips were excellent at restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tim

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A good restful night with great sea views
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathrooms recently upgraded but very poor finishing . Beds small and uncomfortable .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Riitta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Greta Palace. Beautiful place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

CAROLINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and friendly staff. Only a few wee niggles.. toilet seat didn’t fit and wasn’t secure, bathroom dark, mirror light didn’t work.. light bulb missing from over bed light… window wouldn’t open/ close ( hotel aware so fan supplied)… window blind wouldn’t go up in the morning correctly. Room very noisy in the morning due to other guests, thin walls. Saying this we would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay and the view was just magnificent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alycia

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richa

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

Loved my stay!

This hotel was so lovely. I absolutely loved my stay. The hotel has some historic charm, which I loved. Even though it doesn't have an elevator, I made it through and would love to stay here again. The check-in process was very simple. The view from my window was gorgeous and worth every cent. My room was small, but had everything I needed. I also loved the terrace restaurant they have. It had an amazing view and the waitstaff was very kind. Mallaig is so peaceful and the hotel just added to it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Joseph

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Would not stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Carlos

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a lovely property, however, my husband has a mobility challenge and there were many stairs to navigate without any mobility options. Otherwise it was outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rene

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Comfortable room, good restaurant great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

laurie

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

Lovely view

Beautiful view of water from our comfortable room. Be prepared for climbing stairs! Breakfast and dinner was delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely breathtaking view - enjoyed the sunset right from our room!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024