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Caledonian Hotel

Caledonian Hotel
Caledonian Hotel – Ullapool, SC
Caledonian Hotel – Ullapool, SC
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Caledonian Hotel

The Caledonian Hotel overlooks Ullapool harbor and the colorful fishing boats on Loch Broom. The hotel is located in the center of Ullapool and a short 3 minute walk from the ferry terminal to Stornoway. Free parking is available to the rear of the hotel and WiFi is available at the property. Built early 1900s, the Caledonian is one of the oldest hotels in Ullapool. Ullapool is the port for the Outer Hebrides and therefore good roads allow easy access to this spectacular highland location. On the west coast of Scotland, Ullapool benefits from the Gulf Stream, this is particularly in evidence at Inverewe Gardens where visitors can enjoy the many tropical and exotic shrubs and trees that grow there. It is also located on the North Coast 500 route. Ullapool is the ideal location for exploring the west Highlands including Loch Maree, Lochnivar, Gairloch, and the Corrieshalloch Gorge. The capital of the Highlands, Inverness, is under 2 hours away providing ample opportunity for shopping trips.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Breakfast available
  • Luggage storage
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Public transit access
  • Smoke-free property
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe

Reviews

4.0 / 5
Great 2175 reviews
  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Location of the hotel is good on the waterfront/beach. Free Parking for Hotel Patrons, otherwise paid for. Electric vehicle charging also available onsite at an additional cost. Walkable to all local sites and eateries, coffee shops and beach. Needs a renovation and general modernisation to the hotel, when I stayed it was super busy with alot of traffic of people staying. Finding Staff to ask questions and queries was difficult, seemed to be short staffed. I had to wait 10-15 minutes to get checked in and get the key to my room and there was no queue but just no available staff to attend to me. No lift available to take luggage back and forth up and down stairs proved to be challenging. Given the price if these points were addressed the hotel would meet the costs of the hotel.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Friendly staff in a well maintained but dated hotel. Big towels a real plus. Room had a stale to musty smell

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Great stuff, we paid for an upgrade to a great room.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Lovely clean room, nice staff We arrived at breakfast to be told no more scrambled eggs would be made and no sausage, not a great choice so disappointed really, won’t be staying again

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Location Terrible service. Beds are old and worn out. Poor quality breakfast.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Spacious room, friendly staff, restaurant on site, and parking. Close to attractions and the harbour A minor hassle but an odd decision to place a very small sink (the bathroom is spacious, could use a bigger sink) directly below the mirror shelf, making it not very usable

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The property n33ds a good deep clean.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The bistro food was good.Parking was free on the adjacent car park. The room with no view.The listing pictures do not show the annex which is like a premier inn add on.This is where we were put in a pokey bedroom.The bedding was filthy ie the matress protector was all stained.This was pointed out to reception the next day.Opted for the continental breakfast and they had no coissants.Whn asked for some was told that as soon as they were put out they went so there were none left.Simply not good enough for £195.50 .It seems that the hotels charge what they like if you are anywhere near the NC500.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    We liked how close the hotel was to the ferry and to various eateries. The room was quite small - but we weren't here to stay in the room except to sleep, so that was OK!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Convenient location (can walk all over town from the hotel), free parking (although the walk from parking to front desk to room was long and there is no lift), comfortable beds. The staff was friendly and helpful. Clean bathroom. Room was small and dated. Main surfaces were clean but we had to get the fan down from the top of the wardrobe (it was rather warm and there is no AC) and it was covered in dust. No mini fridge so we had to borrow an ice bucket from the bar to chill our cooler items overnight. Walls and ceilings are thin so you can hear the movement of other guests.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Location was excellent. And it was very clean. Neither my husband nor I have any disabilities and we booked a room designated “accessible “ because the cost was the lowest we could find. Even at that it as $300 USD. It was advertised as a twin so no surprises there. But what we were presented with was a room with two small beds, one in essentially a separate bedroom nook, no luggage rack or any surface upon which to put luggage, an enormous bathroom with the tiniest possible sink making even washing hands challenging for anyone other than someone with child-size hands, and no hooks or other spots to hand toiletries bags. It was nonetheless touted as a “bespoke hotel”.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    It was centrally located in a great location, very comfortable room. The staff were very helpful and breakfast was nice. Nothing. I think it was great.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Very comfortable room in a hotel close to the harbor with ferries to Skye. We enjoyed walking around the harbor in the evening. Comfortable room. Close to restaurants.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    THe original reserved hotel was closed. Upon arriving there was a sign on the door saying check in at the hotel next door. The room was unillustrious. The location was inconvenient. The original location could have been open and we could have been notified in advance of the substitution.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Great location . Common areas are quite nice. I am large. The bed was very small. The reception staff is limited & often pre-occupied or missing.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Near the ferry. Good fish and chips

  • Engine customer May 2026

    The staff were friendly and helpful and welcoming. The hotel was warm, on a cool day outside.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Nothing to dislike.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Good central location with free parking. Restaurant onsite was good. Room in 3rd floor was hot and windows did not open.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    No help with bags. Reception was chilly.

Frequently asked questions about Caledonian Hotel

Does Caledonian Hotel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Caledonian Hotel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Caledonian Hotel offer parking?
Yes, Caledonian Hotel offers free parking on-site.
Does Caledonian Hotel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Caledonian Hotel features meeting spaces and dedicated conference rooms, suitable for corporate meetings and group gatherings.
Does Caledonian Hotel have a fitness center?
Caledonian Hotel does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Caledonian Hotel located, and how walkable is the area?
Caledonian Hotel is located at Quay St., Ullapool, SC IV26 2UG. With a Walk Score of 70, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

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