Balloch hotels and where to stay in Balloch
Hotels, inns, a resort and holiday parks at the south end of the loch
Balloch hotels range from the Loch Lomond Hotel beside the station to the Waterhouse Inn, the Balloch House inn and the Cameron House resort on the shore. Balloch is the easiest base on the loch for a break without a car: trains run direct from Glasgow about twice an hour, and SEA LIFE, the Shores and the cruises are close by.
- Waterhouse Inn rooms
- 7
- Group capacity, Loch Lomond Hotel
- 70
- Trains from Glasgow
- 2/hour
Should you stay in Balloch?
Yes, if you want trains from Glasgow, a choice of beds and food, and the Shores, SEA LIFE and the loch cruises within reach. No, if you want a quiet shore: Luss and Balmaha feel more like villages on the water. Balloch is also the easiest base to reach without a car, because the train and bus stops are in town.
Four places gave us facts we could check from their own websites. The Loch Lomond Hotel is a large, newly built hotel central by the train station, with plentiful free parking and dog-friendly standard rooms. The Waterhouse Inn has seven hotel rooms above a lounge bar and a cafe bar. Balloch House is an Innkeeper's Collection inn with B&B rooms. Cameron House is a five-star resort on the shore with a spa, two golf courses and eight or more places to eat.
We give no rates, review scores or deals. They change daily and our sources do not date them, so compare on each property's own site.
Balloch hotels and other places to stay compared
What each named place offers, from its own website. We name only places where we could read a page from the operator.
| Place to stay | Suits | What we know | Without a car | Booking tip | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loch Lomond Hotel | Families, groups and anyone arriving by train. | Large, newly built hotel central by the train station. Plentiful free parking. Standard rooms are dog-friendly. Can sleep up to 70 for group bookings. Phone 01389 263103. | Central by the train station; the hotel's site mentions a short walk to bars and restaurants. | The hotel's site promises a best price guarantee for direct bookings. Check the terms. | Open in maps |
| Waterhouse Inn | Couples and short stays who want a pub downstairs. | Seven hotel rooms, a traditional lounge bar and a modern cafe bar. The inn advertises free parking. Phone 01389 752120. | In the centre of Balloch, on The Square. | Few rooms, so book early for summer weekends. | Open in maps |
| Balloch House | Couples and anyone wanting dinner on site. | B&B rooms above an inn, run by Innkeeper's Collection. Check the operator's page for room types and availability. | In Balloch; ask the inn for the walk from the station. | Check the operator's page for breakfast and parking. | Open in maps |
| Cameron House Resort | Special occasions, golfers and spa breaks. | Five-star resort on the loch shore with hotel suites and bedrooms, lodges and apartments, a spa, two golf courses, a marina and eight or more places to eat. Pet-friendly; read its policy. Reservations 01389 312 210. | We have no verified bus or walking route from the station. Ask the resort about transfers. | Ask whether your rate includes breakfast and spa access. | Open in maps |
| B&Bs and guest houses | Walkers and budget stays. | We have no verified B&B in Balloch from its own site. Alexandria, the next town, is covered under other bases below. | Most of Balloch is close to the station. | Small places fill first. Ask about parking and breakfast times. | |
| Holiday parks and camping | Tourers, tents and families wanting self-catering. | Camping outside a site needs a permit from 1 March to 30 September in the management zones. Where to camp around Balloch covers the options. | Possible if you carry your kit from the station. | Check the operator, season and dog policy directly. |
Facts come from the operators' own websites. For Balloch House, check the operator's page for room details.
Choose and book
Decide whether Balloch is your base
Balloch works for a first visit, a car-free break and a rainy day. For a village on the water, look at Luss or Balmaha. A stop in Balloch is the town guide.
Pick the type of stay
Hotel or inn for a short break, resort for an occasion, B&B for a walker, park or campsite for a tent or tourer. The table shows what we could check.
Sort out how you will arrive
Trains run direct from Glasgow to Balloch about twice an hour (ScotRail). The Citylink 975 and 976 and the Ember E5 coaches also stop at Balloch, and McColl's bus 305 runs on to Luss. Train, bus and waterbus options covers the full routes, and where to leave the car covers parking in town.
Add food and a night out
If dinner is not included, pubs and tearooms in Balloch covers the options.
Use the official site first
Book direct for the property's own terms. Where we add a partner link, we always give the official option beside it.
Check before you book
- Is parking free, and where? The Loch Lomond Hotel and the Waterhouse Inn advertise free parking; check the others.
- Are dogs welcome in your room? Standard rooms at the Loch Lomond Hotel are; ask elsewhere.
- How far is the station on foot? We have a measured distance only for the Bird of Prey Centre, 10 minutes from the station, not for hotels.
- Does your rate include breakfast? Ask each property.
- Is it a busy weekend? Run Loch Lomond and other events fill beds; see events on the loch.
Other bases nearby
If Balloch is full or not quite right, these are the closest alternatives.
- AlexandriaThe next town along. Where to stay in Alexandria is our guide.
- DrymenA village east of the loch, on the West Highland Way. Where to stay in Drymen covers the hotels.
Doing and eating in Balloch
Balloch has the SEA LIFE aquarium, Loch Lomond Shores and the Bird of Prey Centre. Looking further afield? The best bases for a stay covers every other base. We may earn a commission on some links: how we earn a commission.
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Questions people ask
What can I do in Balloch?
Visit the SEA LIFE aquarium and Loch Lomond Shores, see the Bird of Prey Centre, take a loch cruise or walk in Balloch Castle Country Park. The Balloch town guide lists the rest.
Which is the best hotel in Balloch?
We do not rank them. The Loch Lomond Hotel is central by the station with free parking, Balloch House is an inn with B&B rooms, the Waterhouse Inn has seven, and Cameron House is a five-star resort.
Are there dog-friendly hotels in Balloch?
The Loch Lomond Hotel says its standard rooms are dog-friendly, and Cameron House says it is pet-friendly. Check each policy before booking.
Can I stay in Balloch without a car?
Yes. Trains run direct from Glasgow about twice an hour, and the Loch Lomond Hotel is central by the station.
Is there free parking at Balloch hotels?
The Loch Lomond Hotel advertises plentiful free parking and the Waterhouse Inn advertises free parking. Ask the others.
Are there B&Bs in Balloch?
Balloch House offers B&B rooms. We have no other B&B verified from its own site.