Reviews of Loch Ness Backpackers Lodge 3 stars
Coiltie Farmhouse Lewiston, Drumnadrochit, IV63 6UJ, United Kingdom
#4 of 9 hotels in Drumnadrochit
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 334 hostel reviews
8.4Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.7
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Comfort
8.6
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Location
8.9
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Facilities
8.4
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Staff
9.4
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Value for money
8.5
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Free WiFi
8.2
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Reviewed: 4 April 2022
Carolyne
United Kingdom51 reviews4 helpful votes7.0“Great staff, clean and comfortable.”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Room was quite cold. Noise travelling from guests sat at dining room table.
Really friendly welcome. Room was clean. Good location for our walking trip.
Stayed in April 2022
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Reviewed: 29 November 2021
Marc
United Kingdom2 reviews8.0“easy and good value”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
could not work tv but wasn’t a big problem
price abs location
Stayed in September 2021
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Reviewed: 25 September 2021
Kyle
United Kingdom8 reviews8.0“Simple, basic, friendly and overall comfortable”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 5 nights
Granted it was September but I still found the accommodation overall cold with the in-room radiator unresponsive when I tried to work it.
Extremely friendly staff during my stay, the room was spacious and an extremely comfortable bed. The bar area was also comfortable with good wi-fi signal.
Stayed in September 2021
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Reviewed: 15 September 2021
Rio
United Kingdom6 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Nice stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Would have been nice to have been able to use all the kitchen appliances but I understand due to the Scottish covid restrictions this wasn’t possible.
Great location for exploring Loch Ness and the surrounding areas. Staff are super friendly and helpful. Room was small but cosy.
Stayed in September 2021
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Reviewed: 14 September 2021
Michael
United Kingdom14 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Staff were very friendly The hotel is a great place to stay if your looking to see loch ness Most accommodation in the area was quite expensive this provided an affordable place to stay the night
Stayed in September 2021
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Reviewed: 7 September 2021
Backpacker
United Kingdom3 reviews8.0“Loch Ness”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Location was difficult to find without satnav. Shower and sink are separate from room. However, it was provided as exclusively use for us.
Near the Loch Ness river.
Stayed in September 2021
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Reviewed: 28 August 2021
Anees
United Kingdom6 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
We totally appreciate that COVID-19 has brought several challenges but it would be great if the hosts could start allowing guests to use the kitchen (when appropriate). Please, also upgrade your microwave and fridge as it would allow people to be quicker with their food preparation etc.
We went there as a family of four with two children. The hostel is in a great location; it is spacious and rooms have enough privacy. It has got lovely interiors and dining area along with outdoor seating. The hostel has license to serve alcohol which would be handy for thirsty travellers. Host is kind, knowledgeable and advised us of places to visit.
Stayed in August 2021
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Reviewed: 25 August 2021
Lowthion
United Kingdom26 reviews8.0“Great base to explore!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Quadruple Room with Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Friendly staff, clean rooms, well designed, lovely outdoor area. Hapy to let us leave rucksacks early in order to explore 👍
Stayed in August 2021
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Reviewed: 22 August 2021
Dr
United Kingdom33 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The mattresses need upgrading.
Rest is all good , friendly staff , good location.
Stayed in August 2021
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Reviewed: 19 August 2021
Lenka
United Kingdom28 reviews9.0“Great location, friendly stuff”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very noisy toilets
The location, comfortable beds
Stayed in August 2021
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Reviewed: 19 August 2021
Gabrielle
United Kingdom1 review8.0“Lovely staff and a lovely location and comfy beds, and very safe!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The only issue I had was not having wifi in my room (had to do some remote work in the living room for several hours and had no headphones).
The staff was friendly, the facilities were easy to use and access and beautiful and very accommodating!
Stayed in August 2021
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Reviewed: 11 August 2021
Yusuf
United Kingdom20 reviews8.0“Nice place to stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Room was old.
Bathroom was spotless. Beds were OK. Staff was really helpful and friendly. Free parking was available
Stayed in August 2021
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Reviewed: 6 August 2021
Steph
United Kingdom17 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Quadruple Room with Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Good location Bar on site Friendly staff Comfy beds
Stayed in August 2021
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Reviewed: 3 August 2021
Diana
Sweden4 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“wonderful for a family holiday”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
the room was a little small but comfortable, we weren't planning to stay indoors too much anyway
this place is a hidden gem just a little off the beaten path but still walking distance to everything you need. Perfect for kids - there is a lovely playground just behind the building. Urquhart Castle is a lovely walk away. A large supermarket is very near too as well as the village with all the cafes and restaurants you need.
Stayed in July 2021
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Reviewed: 17 July 2021
Andrey
United Kingdom21 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The owner is a very nice and easygoing person. Bar has a huge collection of local beer and whiskey
Stayed in July 2021
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Reviewed: 13 July 2021
Louise
United Kingdom10 reviews9.0“Recommend”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Patrick & family very helpful & friendly, room was spacious. Very quiet location & comfy clean bed. Was very organised with xovid restrictions in place! Would highly recommend.
Stayed in July 2021
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Reviewed: 7 July 2021
Egle
Lithuania51 reviews3 helpful votes8.0“Kid’s was a little sed because we didn’t have wife on the room😅”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Quadruple Room with Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything was fin.
Good place.
Stayed in July 2021
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Reviewed: 1 June 2021
Thomas
United Kingdom1 review8.0“Friendly, well located and a fantastic effort made to be Covid-safe”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
Very friendly hostel in a great location. Wonderful efforts made to be Covid-safe, with private toilets and showers for each room. Felt very safe and super clean. Lots of information and help from the owner, Patrick, who was more than willing to recommend some great activities for my stay, and some excellent beers from the on-site bar. Also some excellent music choices in the bar area! Will definitely come here again! If you are travelling here soon, just keep in mind that the hostel isn't able to offer some of the normal facilities (like use of the kitchen and the common rooms) because of Covid regulations, but the bar and outside bbq area are still available. Speak to them about what's currently available, as this will change as restrictions lift.
Stayed in May 2021
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Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Stephen
United Kingdom8 reviews1 helpful vote6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Had to go outside to toilet
N/A
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 25 May 2024
Geoff
United Kingdom5 reviews10“Great wee hostal”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
What a fantastic place friendly staff made me very relaxed would recomend this hostal to all
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Michelle
Australia1 review10“Warm and welcoming hostel in good proximity to Loch Ness”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
A well set up hostel, very clean and comfortable with lots of room in the shared spaces and well decorated to feel warm and inviting. Friendly staff and good facilities. Would come again.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Katarzyna
United Kingdom1 review10“Pretty, friendly, comfortable, would totally recommend”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The only thing - nothing to do with the accommodation - the shop didn't have bread rolls to make sandwich for the days hiking.
Perfectly positioned on the great Glen way trail, super friendly staff, well equipped kitchen.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Katarzyna
Poland15 reviews2 helpful votes10“Very nice and affordable place to get some rest”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It would be nice to have small light above the bed - there is only one central light in the room, which is problematic if you do not want to wake up your roommates.
Place is great and affordable - quiet, safe and very very clean. It has clean and warm (very appreciated during cold evenings) bathrooms, comfortable beds, enough space in room and additional space for relaxing in main building. It is easy to access by bus, close to castle and wood walks. App. 10min walk to village center.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Manikanta
United Kingdom1 review4.0Disappointing- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No
No wifi
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Eugene
Ireland14 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Quadruple Room with Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
A nice surprise to see a bar in the hostel.
Stayed in May 2024
