Chase the Wild Goose, by Fort William
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Chase the Wild Goose, by Fort William
Hostel
Banavie, Fort William, Scottish Highlands PH33 7LZ, United Kingdom
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Highlights
Lots to do
Free parking
Delicious breakfastAmenities
Skiing
Hiking
Private parkingFree
Wi-Fi in Public AreasFree
Front Desk Safe
Express Check-In and Check-Out
Lockers Available
English
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Property Description
Located in Fort William, Chase The Wild Goose Hostel is by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Neptune's Staircase and Ben Nevis Distillery. This hostel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Inverlochy Castle and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Commando Monument.
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7.9/10
GoodCleanliness7.9
Amenities7.9
Location7.9
Service7.9
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Surroundings
Landmarks: Lochaber Rugby Football Club
(200m)
Landmarks: Neptune's Staircase
(220m)
Landmarks: Ben Nevis Manor bed & breakfast
(480m)
Landmarks: Caledonian Discovery Ltd
(560m)
Landmarks: Caol play park
(710m)
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Rooms
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Services & Amenities
Policies
4
Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom (Rhum Private Room)
4 bunk beds
Non-smoking
Wi-Fi in room
Towels
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
Daily housekeeping
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2
Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom (Eigg Private)
2 bunk beds
Non-smoking
Wi-Fi in room
Towels
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
Daily housekeeping
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3
Room, Shared Bathroom (Luing Private)
2 bunk beds and 1 single bed
Non-smoking
Wi-Fi in room
Towels
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
Daily housekeeping
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3
Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom (Muck Private)
1 bunk bed and 2 single beds
Non-smoking
Mountain view
Towels
Landmark view
Private toilet
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2
Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom (Iona Private)
2 bunk beds
Non-smoking
Wi-Fi in room
Towels
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
Daily housekeeping
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3
Room, Shared Bathroom (Coll Private)
3 bunk beds
Non-smoking
Wi-Fi in room
Towels
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
Daily housekeeping
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3
Room, Shared Bathroom (Tiree Private)
3 bunk beds and 1 single bed
Non-smoking
Wi-Fi in room
Towels
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
Daily housekeeping
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Guest Reviews
7.9/10
Good
14 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness7.9
- Amenities7.9
- Location7.9
- Service7.9
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AI Summary
Consistently clean, tidy rooms with comfortable beds. Friendly, helpful staff. Convenient location near dining options. Spacious kitchen and varied breakfast options at extra cost.
Brian C
April 11, 2025
An excellent couple of days stay, nice friendly and helpful staff and spotless hostel. Great kitchen facilities and a chilled out atmosphere Bunks and rooms were clean tidy and comfortable large and spacious dining area and so was the living room, plenty of comfortable settees and chairs to sit and relax
scotsb2019
September 16, 2024
The staff here are great. However the building is in need of care. The facilities are looking very tired. Broken drawers in the kitchen. Limited food storage space. The drying room but a cluttered room with spare cleaning supplies and the clean laundry and doesn’t really dry things well at all. There isn’t enough space for the number of guests to sit and eat. The room however was quiet. All in all it was ok but I wouldn’t rush back.
Bethan D
September 15, 2024
Absolutely perfect base for walking or spending time in fort william. Beds were comfy - lovely pillows, mattress and quilt which really helped to give us the much needed restorative sleep we needed on arrival. The rooms were clean and the showers lovely and hot. Planning on coming again and will 100 % be coming back. Thank you!
wct501
September 9, 2024
What an amazing youth hostel, clean, they have everything you need, it’s right by the Neptunes staircase. Staff are all amazing! They were friendly, helpful and all round 5*. Booking is as straightforward, communication was also great. We are looking to return next year.
Amber R
September 5, 2024
My family of 6 (including children ages 9-16) had a wonderful experience! It was very easy to walk to from the Banavie train station. We also enjoyed wonderful views of Ben Nevis and found it easy to walk to the Caol beach. We slept well, and the location was excellent.
Antonello S
August 20, 2024
Not far from Fort William. Hostel in a traditional house with common bathrooms. A bit messy, just the right comfort, with basic rooms and services. Self service breakfast could have been better. Few parking lots in from of the house but a lot of free spaces in the car park 50m away.
122dannyt
June 14, 2024
Booked here as a starting point for the great glen canoe trail even let us store our 3 kayaks ,staff where great , room was clean ,very basic but it’s a budget hostel , Location wise there is a bistro /bar two min walk away and a pub 5 minutes away . Would recommend this place and would stay again
963imranm
June 12, 2024
Great location close to Ben Nevis, check in was swift, staff were really helpful. The layout of the hostel is great with a brilliant chill out room and dining area. Kitchen is a good size and felt like being at home. Bedroom sizes were good with cleaning bedding provided. We were a group of 11 and really enjoyed our stay here. We highly recommend Chase the Wild Goose and will be back here in future, hopefully very soon.
Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Skiing
Hiking
Private parking
Free
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not possible
Private parking
Free
Front Desk Services
Front Desk Safe
Express Check-In and Check-Out
Lockers Available
Languages Spoken
English
Public Areas
No Smoking in Public Areas
Shared Kitchen
Health & Wellness
Hiking
Skiing
Ski Equipment Rental
Ski Passes
Safety & Security
CCTV In Public Areas
First-Aid Kit
Fire Extinguisher
Smoke Detector
Security Personnel
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 17:00–22:00
Check-out: 06:00–10:00
Child Policies
Children aged 5 and above are welcome at this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
For all room types, cots and extra beds cannot be added.
Breakfast
TypeWestern, Continental
StyleBuffet
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Buffet:£4.74 (approx. NZD 10.72) per person |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Deposit Policy
DepositDeposit required
Deposit Collection MethodsA fixed amount of £30.00 (approx. NZD 67.85) is charged.
Deposit Payment MethodsThis property accepts credit cards
Deposit RefundThe deposit will be returned to the original account of payment on the day of check-out.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
Paying at the Hotel
Property Description
- Opened: 1850
- Number of Rooms: 7
Located in Fort William, Chase The Wild Goose Hostel is by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Neptune's Staircase and Ben Nevis Distillery. This hostel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Inverlochy Castle and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Commando Monument.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.