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Glentower Lower Observatory

4.0 star property
Adults-only guesthouse in Fort William with free breakfast

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Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View
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Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View | View from room
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
Front of property
Travelers enjoy ocean views from Glentower Lower Observatory while savoring freshly prepared breakfast. The property features a peaceful garden, complimentary WiFi, a welcoming reception hall, and convenient luggage storage for hassle-free arrivals and departures.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$514
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct

Room options

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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 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

Highlights

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

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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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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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 - 3.9 km
  • Ben Nevis Distillery - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Neptune's Staircase - 7 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Black Isle Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Great Glen (Wetherspoon) - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Wildcat - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ben Nevis Bar - ‬7 min walk

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, a reception hall and luggage storage
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

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

  • High-pile carpet in room
  • 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

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
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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 does it cost to stay at Glentower Lower Observatory?

As of 21 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Glentower Lower Observatory on 10 Oct 2025 start from NZ$514.39, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 within a 10-minute walk of Loch Linnhe, West Highland Way and Lochaber Geopark Visitor Centre. West Highland Museum and Great Glen Way are also within 15 minutes. Fort William Station is 14 minutes by foot.

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