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Located just three miles from the center of Fort William, Chase the Wild Goose in Banavie offers breakfast, on-site parking and beautiful views of Ben Nevis. Free WiFi is available in all areas. Rooms have bunk beds. There are storage lockers and towels available, along with shared bathroom facilities. This hostel has a communal kitchen, dining room and TV lounge. Fort William city center has a wide range of pubs and restaurants, and attractions including the West Highland Museum. The Caledonian Canal is located nearby the property. Steall Waterfall, the locks of Neptune’s Staircase and steam railway trips on the West Highland Line are among the area’s other popular attractions.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
2 bunk beds
4 bunk beds
1 twin bed
and
4 bunk beds
2 twin beds
and
4 bunk beds
1 twin bed
and
6 bunk beds
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
and
2 bunk beds
Bedroom 2:
1 twin bed
and
4 bunk beds
Bedroom 3:
4 bunk beds
Bedroom 4:
1 twin bed
and
6 bunk beds
Bedroom 5:
6 bunk beds
Bedroom 6:
4 bunk beds
Bedroom 7:
8 bunk beds
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
7.8
Location
7.9
Free WiFi
8.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Roberto
    Canada Canada
    Affordable living for a night shared with friends. Facilities is decent and clean. Quiet place. surprised to see a great view of Ben Nevis mountain and surrounding area.
  • Stuart
    Australia Australia
    The location close to the Caledonian Canal was wonderful. I also liked the way the rooms were named after islands.
  • Dela
    Canada Canada
    We liked the area and the facilities are clean. Staff is friendly and accommodating.

Area info

Amenities of Chase the Wild Goose

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • View
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Ski
  • Ski pass vendor
  • Ski rental on site
  • Ski school
    Additional charge
Activities
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Lockers
    • Express check-in/out
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key card access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe
      Additional charge
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Chase the Wild Goose takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    Check-out

    From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Refundable damage deposit

    A damage deposit of GBP 30 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about USD 37. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Chase the Wild Goose accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that towels are provided upon request (extra fees wil apply).

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    This property is located in a residential area, and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

    A damage deposit of £30 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    FAQs about Chase the Wild Goose

    • The prices at Chase the Wild Goose may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Chase the Wild Goose is 2.1 miles from the center of Fort William. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Chase the Wild Goose offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Skiing
      • Canoeing

    • Guests staying at Chase the Wild Goose can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.2).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Buffet

    • Check-in at Chase the Wild Goose is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.