See all properties

Glentower Lower Observatory

4.0 star property
Adults-only guesthouse in Fort William with free breakfast
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for Glentower Lower Observatory

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View
View from property
Front of property
Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View | View from room
View from property

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 4 of 4 rooms

View all photos for Superior Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

Superior Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

Superior Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Similar properties

Interior
The Garrison
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Breakfast available
Bar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (737)
The price is AU$155
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
The Garrison
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the area

Map
Achintore Road, Fort William, Scotland, PH33 6RQ

What's nearby

  • West Highland Way - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Great Glen Way - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Inverlochy Castle - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Ben Nevis Distillery - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Ben Nevis - 10 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • Fort William Station - 14 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 120 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Great Glen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ben Nevis Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Black Isle Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ben Nevis Inn - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Glentower Lower Observatory

Upscale guest house by the sea
Glentower Lower Observatory provides amenities, such as free cooked-to-order breakfast and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property, luggage storage and a reception hall
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8 AM to 9 AM

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 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 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 10 October 2024 to 3 April 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 10 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 10 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

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 and cash
Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 6
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Guests under 10 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Glentower Lower Observatory Guesthouse Fort William
Glentower Lower Observatory Guesthouse
Glentower Lower Observatory Fort William
Glentower Lower Observatory h
Glentower Lower Observatory Guesthouse
Glentower Lower Observatory Fort William
Glentower Lower Observatory Guesthouse Fort William

Frequently asked questions

Is Glentower Lower Observatory pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Glentower Lower Observatory?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Glentower Lower Observatory?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Glentower Lower Observatory?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Glentower Lower Observatory located?

Situated by the sea, this guesthouse is steps away from Loch Linnhe and Lochaber Geopark. West Highland Way and Lochaber Geopark Visitor Centre are also within 10 minutes. Fort William Station is 14 minutes by foot.

Glentower Lower Observatory Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicest people we’ve ever encountered at a B&B. This place is a gem.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy, Johnson City

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place. Close to downtown
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Touch of luxury
Beautiful room with a view over the loch. Great bathroom with shower and claw-foot bath. This stay was a touch of luxury in so many ways. The hosts were fabulous. I was travelling with my mum and Trevor responded to questions fast and in detail, providing a ground floor room on request and info about taxis and eating places. A great place to know about and we will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After a long travel day arriving at Glentower to a warm welcome from Graham was a highlight. An absolutely beautiful property, spacious and comfortable rooms, charming host, a view of the lough, easy walk to town. A perfect stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kassandra, Woodland Park

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Glentower Lower Observatory. Great 1 night stay
Excellent stay, very friendly and warm welcome, the hotel was spotless and the breakfast was excellent thank you we will be back
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

soravit

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean and elegant property breakfast is nice and feel luxurious
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning views of the Loche beautiful well maintained property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place and service - five stars
Great place with beautiful facilities and excellent service. A five star boutique hotel with a very reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Superb hotel very friendly,clean and excellent accommodation. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luke, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot. Close to the downtown. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Trevor greeted us at the front door with a smile, even though we had a late check in. Our room was very comfortable with great views out over the water. Had a hearty breakfast every morning served by very friendly staff. We left before breakfast on our last day. Trevor made us a bag lunch for our trip. Glentower was a great choice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Glentower Lower Observatory
The breakfast was fabulous. They were very accommodating and in a great location within walking distance to the town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Vandana

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, clean comfortable room, great breakfast, very friendly hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hotel in ideal location overlooking the sea and only minutes walk to the town centre
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts and very good breakfast with clean and tidy room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short break staycation
We had a 2 night stay at the Glentower B&B last weekend. The accommodation was brilliant and the owner Catriona was very welcoming. Amenities were perfect and as expected and during this period of covid 19 the cleanliness was of a very high standard which made us feel completely safe. Perfect location for walking into the town. Would highly recommend a stay here
Front of B&B
View from the front door
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was immaculate with a lot of attention to details. Special mention to the bathroom which has a superb shower cubicle and fantastic toiletries. The cooked breakfast was very good, and staff full of attention. The property location is also very good with a number of good restaurants within walking distance, and the pedestrian street nearby. I would definitely consider staying there again next time I am up in Fort William.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rosie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loving FW and this lovely B&B!
Beautiful building right on the loch - lovely hosts who made our stay just great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020