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West Highland Hotel

3.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Library
Terrace/patio
Classic Triple Room
Serves lunch and dinner

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly

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Davies Brae, Mallaig, Scotland, PH41 4QZ
  • Place, Mallaig Heritage Centre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Circular Walk
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Morar Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Cosy Double

Cosy Double

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Cosy Twin

Cosy Twin

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Twin Room

Classic Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Triple Room

Classic Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Sea View

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, desk

Luxury Studio

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, desk

Luxury Studio

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, desk

Luxury Studio

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, desk

Luxury Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

West Highland Hotel

Waterfront hotel in Mallaig with free parking
Along with a bar/lounge, this smoke-free hotel has a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a business center, concierge services, and dry cleaning. Change of towels is available on request.
West Highland Hotel offers 40 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at West Highland Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Mallaig Heritage Centre. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a bar are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and luggage storage
  • Steps from Mallaig Heritage Centre and 3 minutes by foot from Mallaig Harbour
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and meeting rooms are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly West Highland Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Mallaig hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
West Bar - This bar serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 16 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • West Bar

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1901
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from November 27 2025 to November 28 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • 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.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

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: approximately GBP 16 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

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

Property is also known as

West Highland Hotel
West Highland Hotel Mallaig
West Highland Mallaig
West Highland Hotel Mallaig, Scotland
West Highland Hotel Hotel
West Highland Hotel Mallaig
West Highland Hotel Hotel Mallaig

Reviews

West Highland Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 233 out of 601 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 601 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 601 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 601 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 601 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean, nice bar area, easy distance to the ferry and convenient parking. Only downside was loud music from the bar until it closed which was midnight
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for shops, good parking, lovely meal in hotel restaurant, view amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

All the staff were friendly and very polite.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Comfortable hotel in good condition for age. Superb restaurant and friendly staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Frontline staff needs to improve not very friendly, no interaction. Having said that was assisted to carry bag up two flights of stairs. No lift!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Desperate Need of a Deep Clean and Renovation

The outdoor terrace is a wonderful place for to enjoy the sunset and there were musicians playing traditional music ~ just lovely. The hotel itself, however, is in desperate need of a deep clean and full renovation. The carpets are filthy, the walls are filthy, and despite the temperatures being well above 20°C the heaters in the hallway were blasting out heat. The hotel was so incredibly stuffy and smells were emanating from its very carpets and walls, it was terrible - one floor stunk strongly of of onions, another floor of a combination of wet dog and dirty laundry. My sinuses were immediately stuffed up because of the dust. The person at the front desk was kind enough to open my room window to air it out. However, in the evening, it seemed like the staff had their friends over visiting and they were running about and socializing with them.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, the Terrace Restaurant was good, and the room was large enough and clean. Cozy place. The hotel does not have a lift ...
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benoit

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location with parking, close to ferry. Older hotel but well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spotlessly clean hotel and nice well stocked bar. Room was very hot - we are experiencing a heat wave so perhaps closing blinds prior to guest check in would be helpful esp in second floor. Towel rail on full and radiator in corridor added to the heat. An uncomfortable night
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon, White Rock

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Redland

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Really homely comfortable hotel. Bedroom had a magnificent view out across to the islands.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet, but rather small room and bathroom. Breakfast not included.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Shona

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent vintage reception and sitting area.Very friendly and perfectly situated .Rooms maybd a little small,we were on the 2nd floor
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sean, Chico

Travelled with partner
The room was very small and old the bathroom was long and skinny. The worst thing was that the hot water was out in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel but 4pm check-in is later than I’m used to and not really justifiable in my view. Shower was hopeless. Very little pressure and the only effective way to control temperature was to move it up and down the bar it was attached to. The temperature control itself did nothing. Pricey given the above.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Views are great. Near the ferry.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Mallaig stay

We had a one night stay en route to Eigg. We were amazed at how good our stay was it was.fantastic value. Extremely comfortable bed with all facilities clean and good quality, great shower, unsurpassable views from our bedroom windows! Bar and restaurant service and food were excellent, although it was an incredibly busy night in the restaurant, the staff were so hard working and attentive. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

alina, Clackamas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The view was spectacular
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Georeen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great service and nearby ferry to Isle of Skye

Service was excellent. Dinner was great. Room was spacious but hotel is an older decor. The views are amazing and location to the morning ferry was so convenient
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice view and quiet environment.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed here on motorcycle trip. Service was really friendly with good communication. Hotel is dating a bit but clean and comfortable. Thought it was expensive overall.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent but over priced.

A comfortable hotel with very friendly staff. However, it did not come up to the standard expected from the price - no lift, small room, no shower gel or shampoo, and a bath mat the size of a flannel. For this price, the highest by far I have paid for 4 star hotels throughout this trip to Scotland, I expected a lot better. I would give it a 5 star review at about two thirds of the price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025