With a stay at Lock Chambers Caledonian Canal Centre in Fort Augustus, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Clansman Centre and Allt na Criche. .This guesthouse is 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Suidhe Viewpoint and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Drynachan Woodturning Gallery.
Lock Chambers Caledonian Canal Centre offers 7 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary 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 guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Stay in one of 7 guestrooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Featured amenities include express check-in and express check-out.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Family friendly
In-room crib
Mini-fridge
Guest services
Housekeeping (on request)
Accessibility
No elevator
More
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Egyptian cotton sheets
Free crib
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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Key retrieval, private entrance
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 271 reviews
10 - Excellent
184
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 271 reviews
8 - Good
60
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 271 reviews
6 - Okay
17
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 271 reviews
4 - Poor
5
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 271 reviews
2 - Terrible
5
9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie
Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
We loved our stay with our 2 children and dog. The staff were friendly and helpful. There were loads of options for where to eat in walking distance. We parked less than 5 min walk away as there is no specific carpark.
The flat we stayed in was super quiet and clean. We had tea/coffee left in the room. Our dog also enjoyed his stay we didnt require the dog bed available as he tends to shred them but it was a nice option to have.
Stephanie
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Emma
Traveled with family
Oct 27, 2025
Liked: Amenities
We loved this room and location! Such a comfortable room, so cute & the location is amazing for looking out at the canal.
We loved Fort Augustus and if we ever come back to Scotland, we would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Fabulous boutique hotel that is self served. You were located right in downtown and you can’t get any closer to the lock and dams or any of the sites. I would highly recommend this hotel. Extremely clean and nicely done.
Great location in Fort Augustus. Right on Loch Ness. Lovely restaurants in the area.
Catherine
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Peita
Traveled with partner
Sep 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I could not imagine staying anywhere else as location was perfect. Although there was two of us we reserved the family room that had a bunk bed in there as well. Also a benefit was the balcony that you could go out or leave open for the fresh crisp air. We had the top corner room overlooking the canal and if you can reserve this one as you had canal view as well as out to the Loch Lthough not a full view.
Petrol station around the corner was also a supermarket and pharmacy and alcohol could be purchased.
Plenty of places so close to eat but do try the Morehouse past the boat tours as the view was amazing
We could watch the lock operating from our window. Very central. Room was large. Downside was quite late check-in - 4:30pm was what was on the email, though we got in just before 4pm. Parking is difficult - we found free space further down the street the accommodation was in, but you can't park outside, and if there is nothing close you have to pay in the big carpark and then trundle your luggage through town (not so great in the rain).
Great location, clean, modern, comfortable, great family room. Only spent 1 day here but would gladly spend a week or more in this lovely room.
Chris
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Mark
Traveled with partner
Aug 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location overlooking the bottom of the canal locks. Rooms okay and well equipped, including a small fridge. Check in not great. Supposed to be from 4.30pm but at 5pm, door still said "no check in, still preparing rooms", where it remained for several more hours. Eventually we ignored the sign, let ourselves in and all was set up - no cleaners anywhere. Disappointing start.
It's the center of this small town, great location. Newly remodeled, fabulous large tub that fills in seconds. Could use a new mattress and I was glad I used a sound machine app...when I turned it off in the morning I could hear neighbors talking through the wall quite easily. I enjoyed my stay!
Beautiful little hotel right on the Locks. If you are a people watcher this hotel is for you. It is so fun watching the boats go up and down the five locks into or out of Loch Ness. Everything is walkable.
Perfect location! Not all rooms have access to the advertised terrasse, perhaps that could be made a bit more clear. I assumed it is a shared facility when I booked this place.
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.