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Morag's Lodge - Hostel

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hostel in Fort Augustus with free parking

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Front of property
Reception
Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bar (on property)
Bicycling

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Bunoich Brae, Fort Augustus, Scotland, PH32 4DG
  • Clansman Centre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Allt na Criche
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Urquhart Castle
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds OR 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Room

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bathrooms
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

About the area

Fort Augustus

At Morag's Lodge - Hostel you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Clansman Centre and 2 km (1.3 mi) from Allt na Criche. Highlights at this eco-friendly hostel include free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Other amenities include laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance and luggage storage. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .In proximity to this 4-property class Fort Augustus hostel you'll find Urquhart Castle.
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What's nearby

  • Clansman Centre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Allt na Criche - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Clog and Craft Shop - 8 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Urquhart Castle - 20 min drive - 27.1 km
  • Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition - 23 min drive - 30.5 km

Getting around

  • Roybridge Tulloch Station - 39 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lock Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Moorings - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Fish & Chip Monster Co - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Canalside Fish & Chip Shop - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Boathouse - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Morag's Lodge - Hostel

Eco-certified hostel in Fort Augustus with free parking
Morag's Lodge - Hostel offers its guests a vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. The eco-certified Morag's Lodge - Hostel also features laundry facilities and dry cleaning/laundry services. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Fort Augustus hostel is smoke free.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Morag's Lodge - Hostel offers 21 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 5.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per stay
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • 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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

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 5.50 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Towels fee: GBP 1.00 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

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

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 accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Morag's Lodge Hostel Fort Augustus
Morag's Lodge Hostel
Morag's Fort Augustus
Morag's Hostel Fort Augustus
Morag's Lodge - Hostel Fort Augustus
Morag's Lodge - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Morag's Lodge - Hostel?

Morag's Lodge - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Morag's Lodge - Hostel?

Yep, Morag's Lodge - Hostel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Morag's Lodge - Hostel?

The closest beach to Morag's Lodge - Hostel is Dores Beach (33.4 km).

Does Morag's Lodge - Hostel serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet breakfast is offered daily between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Morag's Lodge - Hostel?

No, Morag's Lodge - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Morag's Lodge - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Morag's Lodge - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 66 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed while walking the Great Glen Way, and it is right on the route. It is a large friendly hostel. Our room had two sets of very comfortable bunk beds.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Saumya

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

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good Stay :)
Staff were extremely helpful, food was good and bar was open. Overall a perfect stay for what we were there for.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pierce

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celia

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
parking space limited, very close to Loch Ness, room is clean & tidy, very helpful & friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel
Nice rooms, lovely staff, great shower. Nice to have so many lounges on site as well. Try the local beer.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Robin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place. No elevators.
The location is great. 5 minute walk to the lockes and restaurants. Parking was easy. Hostel was easy to find. Our room was up three flights of stairs with NO elevator. Had to pay for towels. Had to strip the bedding and bring it downstairs with the towels at the end of the stay. Shower was in the room and no problems. They do serve dinner and breakfast on site for a fee. There is a small bar in house that is pretty well stocked. The people working there were nice. Because there were 4 of us, we had to take the 6 person room and the room was over 200 pounds for one night. It stung a little that I paid 200 pounds and had to pay for a towel and strip my bed. Havent stayed in a hostel for 25 years. Maybe this is just how it is…
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Didn’t like the fact you had to hire towels.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Paola

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Suzy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Private room in hostel, comfortable enough Only fake coffee but real whiskey
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed about a week and enjoyed my stay immensely.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pricing difference
The total price for 1 room was shown as £35.20 but at the reception we were charged £ 140.80. The receptionist advised to check with Hotels.com on the pricing . The stay was good and a quiet place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here as part of the TGO, quiet, right off the Great Glen Way about 5 minutes walk from the tourist cooridor (canals, shops and food). Large grounds. The bunkhouses are.nice, so are the castle rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Jamie

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
easy book in , meal and beer in the evening all good & breckfast to set you up for the day. Great staff good luck in Amsterdam Marathon man
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed in a private family room which was clean and spacious. 3 off the 4 beds had usb/power plugs that worked. Bedding included but towels are for hire. Common spaces were way too warm, but room had windows which enabled us to lower the room temp. Each room was themed. We stayed in the Otter room which was decorated with pictures and fact sheets about otters (we loved this little touch)! We arrived about 8pm and the inside parking lot was full. We were able to find street parking a little ways away. Breakfast was basic for the price, toast, jam, porridge, apple and orange juice. We would pass on breakfast if we stayed there again, but otherwise we had an enjoyable stay and would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hugues

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint and clean hostel incredibly well located near the heart of FA. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and efficient staff. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Petr

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truly amazing lodge, very spacious, creative and located in a quiet place up the village. Breakfast, amenities - all is exceptional. Would give a higher rating if I could.

8/10 Good

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Affordable hostel for remote location
Great local hostel at Fort Augutus. Bunk beds for dorms and individual beds for private rooms. Bunk bed don't have curtain, but support USB charging.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a hostel, really, though my hiking buddy and I booked a private room with private en suite. The room was quite large, as was the bathroom and shower. We were very pleased with the facilities. The Lodge itself is a friendly place with a bar, tables for chatting with each other or other guests, and a very nice dining and breakfast area offering darn good breakfast options. Prime location in Fort Augustus. Extremely friendly and helpful staff, though, off-hours, you won't find them anywhere in sight. I would definitely stay there again, though, again, if you want a hotel with hotel amenities, select that option. It's a hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place ti stay in Fort Augustus.
Nuce hostem with good rooms and facilities, I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022