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About this property

Housed within the world-famous Loch Ness Exhibition Center, this family-run hotel is ideally located for touring the Highlands. It offers peaceful surroundings, cozy accommodations, free Wi-Fi, and on-site parking. As part of the Exhibition Center, it benefits from a variety of shops (including the Nessie Shop and the Whiskey Shop) and even offers hourly cruises across Loch Ness during the Summer months. Each of the rooms with attached bathroom comes equipped with a flat-screen TV, a hairdryer, and tea and coffee facilities. The Loch Ness Bistro offers hearty home-cooked cuisine made from the finest locally sourced produce and ingredients. Diners can also expect comfortable surroundings and some spectacular views. The Hotel is located in the Highland village of Drumnadrochit by Loch Ness. It is only 20 minutes from Inverness and is an ideal base from which to explore the many local attractions, including Urquhart Castle and The Great Glen.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

    • Free parking available at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
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1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
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1 bunk bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
3 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Recently stayed at "The Drum", (4th,5th August 2025). Storm Floris decide to show her face. Nevertheless, Donald, the manager, kept in contact during our journey up to keep us informed of the driving hazards, (trees on road, traffic congestions...
  • Erin
    Canada Canada
    Greta location and tons of parking. Room was very clean and felt newly renovated
  • S
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were so friendly. I was staying with my 2 dogs, and everyone was so accommodating. The room was basic (this is the option I chose) but very comfortable. The girls in the cafe at breakfast were really lovely.
  • Carlos
    Puerto Rico Puerto Rico
    Near Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Plodda Falls, Inverness town. Beautiful Surroundings to explore. Spacious Room and bathroom, extremely clean, well maintained and decorated. In-site restaurant, gift shop and museum. Places to eat nearby. Free...
  • Susan
    Canada Canada
    Location! 5 minute walk to the bus stop which took me to my next destination. Located right beside the Information Centre for Loch Ness and departures for Urquhart Castle. Also, close to a good restaurant , Fiddlers Green. The on-site restaurant...
  • Alan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were very friendly on arrival and gave good information as to all amenities their and around the hotel. The rooms were basic but more than adequate. Everything was extremely clean. We had two rooms both were identical. The bed was the...
  • Dan
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Great location on the way and at the lake (but we didn't come because of it). It's a bigger complex, but our lodge room was secluded from the main buildings and had that countryside cabin feel which I liked. The room size was also allright. There...
  • Alec
    United States United States
    We stayed on Saturday 14th and were in one of the 'Lodge' rooms, an annex with a few rooms within it. We wished we had got there a little earlier to sample the Gin Distillery, which closed early than expected that day. Lots of good souvenir...
  • Chenxi
    United States United States
    It’s located right next to loch ness, very quiet, lots of greenery, parking is easy to find, and the room was really big
  • Jennifer
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The shower pressure was amazing! Comfy beds. Clean, cozy room.

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Loch Ness Drumnadrochit Hotel

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Packed lunches

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms

    General

    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Bathroom emergency cord
    • Toilet with grab rails
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules

    Loch Ness Drumnadrochit Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    Until 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Refundable damage deposit
    A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. That's about $135. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 3 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
    Groups
    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroCash

    The fine print

    Must-know information for guests at this property

    When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of GBP 10 per dog per night applies. Please note that pets are only allowed in the following room types: Lodge and Budget.

    Please inform Loch Ness Drumnadrochit Hotel 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.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

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