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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

  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Our room was in a lodge which was very nice. There was plenty of space, the bed was comfortable and the place was clean with plenty of hot water. There was a restaurant attached which unfortunately we never got the chance to try. Also there were...
  • Keith
    United States United States
    The people who run the hotel are very nice and accommodating. Central location
  • Štefan
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Not gonna lie, I was slightly worried from some of the negative feedback here, but were very pleasantly surprised! The personal was very friendly and easy to talk to, gave us also some good hiking trips, the room (the adjected building in the...
  • 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...

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

House rules

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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 $134. 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.

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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
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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.