Morag's Lodge

Morag's Lodge descritpion

Just a few minutes’ walk from Fort Augustus on the edge of Loch Ness, this award-winning lodge offers four-star hostel accommodation with free Wi-Fi and free parking on site. Fort William is 30 miles away.
The Great Glen Way passes the end of the driveway at Morag's Lodge, and there is cycle storage on site. Inverness can be reached in 45 minutes by car.
Breakfast, packed lunches, and evening meals are available. There is also a licensed bar, where you can enjoy a range of drinks and relax beside an open fire, which hosts regular live music.
There are a variety of rooms at Morag's Lodge, and most have an en suite bathroom. You can enjoy free tea and coffee making facilities and free lollipops.

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Facilities of Morag's Lodge

Outdoors ：Grounds

Pets ：Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Activities ：Hiking | Cycling | Bicycle Rental | Karaoke | Entertainment Staff

Food & Drink ：Bar

Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking ：Free!Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

General ：Non-smoking Rooms | Facilities for Disabled Guests | Heating | All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private) | Designated Smoking Area

Reviews for Morag's Lodge

Review 1：Excellent staff, free parking, clean building and one of the most comfortable bed that I've seen in a hostel. Also loved the bar and the people there, had lots of fun.

Review 2：You remember 9600 dial-up modems? That was the speed of the internet connection. However, seen that there was a BT techincian messing with the wires, the problem might have been temporary.

Review 3：A good atmosphere, everything clean and new and perfect. The bar inside is a very good addition to the experience. Good breakfast at a good price. Great position - a minute walk from the town centre.

Review 4：I'm not really a hostel person, so it didn't particularly suit me, but I think it was good in its way.

Review 5：Good value hostel accommodation, helpful staff

Review 6：I thought that the breakfast was very basic. It would have been nice to have something hot as an option. No staff on hand to help. It would have been nice to have a kettle with tea making facilities in the dormitory.

Review 7：The bar was quite quirky.

Review 8：Potential room for improvement would be better wi-fi and a card machine at the bar.

Review 9：Great little place, very convenient and pleasant. Bar is probably most fun in all of Fort Augustus!

Review 10：The only regret was that there was no WiFi in the rooms and the connection at the ground floor was almost unuseable. As you travel you need to make online bookings, planning, etc.. And the breakfast to me was a little overpriced for was it is. 8£ for bread/jam/cereals/juice/coffee&#47- ;tea..

Review 11：Staff were great especially Giorgina who was there anytime we needed and was running the whole place almost on her own and was still smiling to anyone. Promise was clean and loss of space downstairs to relax. Room was enquire which is nice do not have to leave the room when taking a shower.

Review 12：It was a comfortable place to stay in with a beautiful location within the town. The staff was veey friendly and loved the small pub and the pub quiz.

Review 13：Nil really. Mixed clients although generally younger or coach trips, however it wasn't noisy and didn't feel crowded.

Review 14：Amazing value for money, comfy, clean, well decorated. We had our own en suite room. Amazing for under £60.

Review 15：Only downside was that wifi was limited because of the remoteness of the area.

Review 16：I stayed in a 4 bed dorm, very spacious and comfortable. Only one locker per bunk. Ensuite was great, handtowels were provided fresh each day. Breakfast was cereal and extras, and only £3.60 and the bar had a good selection and real local ales. Staff were friendly and helpful. . Overall, highly recommended.

Review 17：Poor wifi connection

Review 18：It was lovely and peaceful, helpful and friendly staff. Amazing power shower. Most accompanying considering we have an 11 month old baby!

Review 19：The breakfast could've had a little more selection. Internet extremely slow or not working at all.

Review 20：It's an amazing place for solo travelers, because there are a lot of other travelers and the Lodge has a bar and other facilities where you can hang out with other travelers. Although it was a bit noisy around the bar and lounge area, there was no noise where our room was, so we had a good sleep. Staff really polite and friendly. Aditional breakfast for a reasonable price. A lot of activities.

Review 21：WiFi only available in the lobby. You need to have your own towel. But at least the bathroom was in your room. I now realize that bunk beds aren't for me!

Review 22：The clientele was much younger than most of the places we had stayed and it was a pleasant change. Breakfast was buffet style and easy to get seconds on the things you liked and to avoid that blood pudding.

Review 23：The rooms were great, lots of space. The staff were friendly, we had a lovely welcome. The Kitchen was well equipped, and though we didn't have the breakfast or meal it seemed good value, and a lot of people were having it so I assume it's good. The bar was fun, lots going on, while we were there it was Karaoke one night, and a pub quiz the next. This doesn't go on too late for anyone who is worried that a bar will affect sleeping!

Review 24：I stayed here for three days in a nice room with four beds and a private bathroom (and enough plug sockets – what turned out to be a disadvantage of other hostels…). Loch Ness, the Caledonian Canal, the visitor information, a petrol filling station, Loch Ness Cruises, a bus station, several restaurants, and shops are in short walking distance which makes Morag’s Lodge a perfect hostel for exploring the Loch Ness area. After a few days on my own in the Highlands I was quite hungry for social interaction and I got well fed in the hostel’s bar ;-) A pub quiz and a bingo made sure that all guests got to know each other very quickly. It was really funny! Best of all was the very friendly staff. When I had a problem with the car for example everybody was very helpful. Thank you so much again!

Review 25：- quite loud in the morning (use ear pluggs if you want to sleep in)

Review 26：+ great location in Fort Augustus and at Loch Ness + big private bathroom when a private room is booked + comfortable beds + good continental breakfast at a fair price + you can book dinner at the hostel if you want to + free wifi + free tea/coffee + free parking + nice staff + a bar in the hostel where you can go for a drink at night (they sometimes have live music) + organized activities (e.g. Loch Ness Boat tours) + room names of famous Scottish people or places + self-service kitchen to cook your own meals

Review 27：Impersonnal The reception lady was not very welcoming nor helpful. The toilets flush of the William Wallace room was VERY noisy.

Review 28：Good location in Fort Augustus just a little out of the centre but just 5 minute walk from it. Nice and big place

Review 29：No towels for shower. Poor breakfast.

Review 30：Great location. Lovely lounge with free wi-fi. Proper well stacked bar open until 1am. Comfortable bed. Great shower. Very friendly staff. Very useful information available. Juvial atmosphere. Great value for money.

Review 31：No TV. Salt had been put in hot water urn, we made flasks of tea to take on our journey but it was revoltingly salty so tipped it away, I don't know if it was accidental or a stupid prank

Review 32：Quiet and peaceful place, helpful friendly staff,wifi, great shower, good kitchen facilities. Reasonable price, clean.

Review 33：We were the only customers that night, we had good moment without any disturbed.

Review 34：They have not any food except creeps and candies from machine after 21-00

Review 35：Perfect for cyclists

Review 36：No problem to park a bike, very comfortable shower, many points to electricity

Review 37：I could not order dinner because I arrived at 6pm.

Review 38：No cooked breakfast.

Review 39：Nice friendly staff.

Review 40：Everything

Review 41：The breakfast was a little limited. Would have been willing to pay more for a bit more selection.

Review 42：Super friendly staff to welcome us.

Review 43：Nothing secial

Review 44：Friendliness of the staff

Review 45：breakfast

Review 46：location, room, cleaning, free wifi

Review 47：the wifi is only on public area

Review 48：the location the bikes hire suitable for families and friends trip

Review 49：The steep climb up to the lodge after a long cycle run!!!

Review 50：All of it!!!

Review 51：Charge for towels, no tv in room, wifi doesnt work properly

Review 52：Location, free parking, pub downstairs

Review 53：Friendly staff

Review 54：No issues

Review 55：The atmosphere

Review 56：Poor service, you have to pay to get towels for shower.

Review 57：Close to Loch Ness

Review 58：WiFi was only available in common area

Review 59：Staff, location

Review 60：The steep hill

Review 61：Very clean

Review 62：Excellent location, helpful friendly staff, great facilities and trips/activities for any travellers who are staying over.

Review 63：Very friendly receptionist, quiet location, good bar facilities

Review 64：no wifi in rooms

Review 65：very comfy beds, super clean, free parking, good location

Review 66：Wifi doesn't work. Bath towel would have made stay even better

Review 67：Loved bar

Review 68：-Friendly Staff -In house bar -Very close to Loch Ness -Big Breakfast

Review 69：Breakfast is not that much taste!..

Review 70：Only the location and inside a bar!..

Review 71：The pots are too small for us to cook for four people meals.

Review 72：The bed and the bath tube

Review 73：nothing in particular

Review 74：Great staff and very cosy location

Review 75：location

Review 76：Very modern and clean facilities with very friendly and hospitable staff.

Review 77：Internet bit too slow. Maybe it was windy ;-)

Review 78：People and location. Also much better standard than YHA.

Review 79：the wifi is too slow to be much use

Review 80：great rooms, great shores, great location, lovely staff,

Review 81：nice bar, nice canteen within the lodge

Review 82：The wifi was useless and there were drunk people running around, banging on our door and yelling

Review 83：Nice room

Review 84：a bit more expensive than other hostels in this area

Review 85：free WIFI free tea/coffee/hot chocolate compy beds friendly staff

Review 86：Friendly night staff, helpful.

Review 87：Staff ignoring us on checkout

Review 88：Not a lot

Review 89：Good value for the money. Clean and confortable beds.

Review 90：Couldn't check in until 4.00pm

Review 91：Lively bar, good facilities

Review 92：nothing

Review 93：horrible breakfast! a bit too expensive for what you get!

Review 94：friendly staff! nice rooms!

Review 95：Bar, staff, location

Review 96：Not enough seats in the bar. A party atmosphere which i was not totally into.

Review 97：The live music was great. A bar on site was nice as well.

Review 98：cannot use internet in our room

Review 99：Great location to visit Highland area and Sky island

Review 100：Location, cleanliness and self catering. A warm welcome and great assistance from the staff.

Review 101：Welcoming,relaxed,clean There was a lively bar but It was quiet in the room.

Review 102：Noise drom piping

Review 103：Price, friendly staff, facilities, entertainment

Review 104：Nothing

Review 105：All of it

Review 106：Comfort Cleanliness Attitude of staff

Review 107：There is a slope between the lodge and the main road. It's around 150 - 200 meters.

Review 108：room is clean. kithcen facility is good.

Review 109：Only has wifi in social areas and you have to check out so early

Review 110：Bed was very comfortable and had 24 hour access when you have the key card

Review 111：The rooms are great and the bathrooms excellent. It's a hostel for kids and parents: quiet and with a bar...

Review 112：We had booked only women but we had to share with men too. Noisy and a lot of respectless people nocking at the door middle of the night.

Review 113：Towels might have been included in the price

Review 114：Location: the hostel was located straight on the Great Glen Way that I planned to walk

Review 115：Everything , it does exactly what it says on the tin

Review 116：Was a little disappointed with the breakfast, would have liked some fresh fruit.

Review 117：Everyone was friendly, the rooms were clean and comfortable and the shower was awesome.

Review 118：Good value, simple but clean & tidy room; comfort & firm bed . We 're staying in the castle rooms that're in the next wing from the pub , quiet rooms. Good & cozy common area. Friendly staff

Review 119：I was surprised that there was not a single member of staff within the hostel during the evening check in: the staff only appeared at 8:45am the next day making an early start impossible. There wasn't a drying room either which after a day of torrential rain, made life a little interesting.

Review 120：Morags Lodge is a lovely wee place with warm, comfortable accommodation, good showers and plenty of space to relax in.

Review 121：As tourists we didn't realise that Lodge means Youth Hostel in the UK, and we were surprised to find ourselves in a communal kitchen with a bus load of "Wild and Sexy" Haggis Adventurers. They were all very nice, it just made us feel old!

Review 122：Friendly staff, clean room and ensuite, warm heater, good atmosphere in lounge and bar. Really quiet.