Loch Lomond Hotel Cameron House: spa, dining and visiting
A five-star resort on the loch shore at Balloch, with a spa, golf and dining
Verdict
Go if you want a lochside resort day or night: a spa, a meal out or a round of golf, booked ahead.
Skip if you want a free, drop-in lochside wander. It is a private resort, so for open access try Loch Lomond Shores: what to know before you go.
- Cameron Spa opens, daily
- 7am–9pm
- Two-hour thermal experience for non-guests, price shown 13 Oct 2026
- £55
- Drive to Glasgow city, as the resort states
- 40 min
- Minimum age for spa treatments
- 18
The short answer
Loch Lomond Hotel Cameron House is a five-star resort on the loch shore at Balloch, with a spa, two golf courses, eight or more places to eat and drink, and a marina. You do not have to be staying to use some of it: non-residents can book the Cameron Spa, and the resort says it welcomes locals and visitors in its restaurants. Glasgow is about 40 minutes away by the resort's own account, and what to do around the loch covers the alternatives if a resort day is not for you.
What the resort offers
Staying at the resort
Cameron House lists hotel suites and bedrooms, Auld House suites, lodges, The Carrick lodges and Mansion House apartments, and says it is pet-friendly under its own policy. We give no room rates, because the resort publishes none on the pages we read. The best Balloch stays puts it beside the other options at the south end of the loch.
Cameron Spa at The Carrick
The spa is open daily from 7am to 9pm. Non-residents can book treatments and experiences. On 13 October 2026 a two-hour thermal experience was £55 per person and included the rooftop infinity pool, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before. The minimum age for treatments and the hydro spa experience is 18. Swimming is part of a spa booking rather than a separate ticket on the pages we read, so ring spa reservations on 01389 312 267 if you only want the pool.
Eating and drinking
The resort lists Cameron Grill, La Vista for waterside pizza, pasta and seafood, LOMA by Graeme Cheevers, The Tavern, The Clubhouse, the Great Scots whisky bar, The Lobby Bar, Café Spa and afternoon tea. Breakfast runs daily from 7am to 10:30am, the dress code in the hotel restaurants is smart casual, and children are welcome with an accompanying adult. Book ahead: the resort recommends it, and gives no walk-in policy for individual venues. Pubs and tearooms in Balloch covers the cheaper, drop-in end of the market.
Golf
The Carrick is an 18-hole championship course with notable changes of height and views from the 10th and 14th holes. You book a round through the resort's online system or on 01389 312 210. The resort page does not say whether non-residents can play, so ask when you book. Golf around the loch compares it with the other courses.
Weddings and events
The Loch Lomond Suite seats up to 320 guests, the Loch Fyne Suite up to 180 and the Loch Katrine Suite up to 80, with outdoor ceremonies on the loch shoreline. For options and comparisons see wedding venues.
Next door
The resort sits on the south-west shore, close to Balloch. The village of Balloch has the station, the castle park and the cruise piers, and Loch Lomond Shores is a short hop away.
How long to allow
These are planning estimates built from the resort's published opening hours and the spa booking length. They are not timed visits.
| Time you have | What fits | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|
| A drink or coffee | Breakfast runs from 7am to 10:30am, and the bars and the afternoon tea are listed on the dining page. | Check the venue's hours on the day, as we found no walk-in policy. |
| Half a day | A two-hour spa slot plus a meal. | Spa treatments need a booking and a minimum age of 18. |
| A full day | Spa, lunch and a walk by the marina or into Balloch, or a round on The Carrick. | Book golf and the spa separately. |
| A night or two | A suite, a lodge or an apartment, with dinner on site. | Ask the resort about dog policy and parking when you book. |
Prices and opening
- Cameron Spa hours
- Daily 7am to 9pm.
- Thermal experience
- Two hours, £55 per person for non-residents on 13 October 2026, including the rooftop infinity pool. Prices change, so confirm when you book.
- Spa cancellation
- Free up to 24 hours before your treatment time.
- Breakfast
- Daily 7am to 10:30am.
- Golf
- Book The Carrick online or on 01389 312 210. We have no green-fee figures.
- Rooms
- No rates on the pages we read: check the resort's own site.
Getting there and parking
The resort's contact page gives its address and drive times but no car park details, so confirm parking when you book. For public car parks around the loch see which car park to choose.
Cameron House Resort, Loch Lomond G83 8QZ
- Address
- Loch Lomond, West Dunbartonshire, G83 8QZ
- Drive times stated
- Glasgow Airport 25 minutes, Glasgow city 40 minutes, Edinburgh Airport 1 hour 10 minutes
- Spa parking
- Complimentary at the spa, which is about 2.5 miles north of the hotel entrance, with a free shuttle from the hotel
- Hotel parking
- Not stated on the pages we read: ask when you book
- Phone
- 01389 312 210 (reservations)
Last checked 13 Oct 2026
Car-free
The resort gives no walking or station distance. Trains run direct from Glasgow to Balloch about twice an hour (ScotRail), and McColl's bus 305 runs from Balloch to Luss. We have no verified bus or taxi fare to the resort, so ask the resort how guests usually arrive from the station. Routes in by car, train and bus covers the wider options.
Is it for me?
| If you are | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Couples on a treat | Good | A spa, a bar and restaurants are on site, with suites and lodges to stay in. |
| Families with children | Mixed | Children are welcome in the restaurants with an adult, but spa treatments are 18 and over. Check the family options when you book. |
| Dog owners | Check | The resort says it is pet-friendly under its own policy. Read the policy before you book. |
| Golfers | Good | The Carrick is an 18-hole championship course, booked online or by phone. Non-resident access is not stated. |
| Visitors without a car | Check | Balloch has trains from Glasgow, but we have no verified route or fare from the station to the resort. |
| A tight budget | Poor | A resort day means paying for the spa or a meal. For a lochside wander, Balloch Castle Country Park is open 24 hours. |
Questions people ask
Where is the Cameron House hotel located?
On the south-west shore of Loch Lomond in West Dunbartonshire, G83 8QZ, close to Balloch. The resort states Glasgow Airport is 25 minutes away, Glasgow city 40 minutes and Edinburgh Airport 1 hour 10 minutes.
How much to go swimming at Cameron House?
There is no separate swim ticket on the pages we read. Non-residents reach the rooftop infinity pool through a spa booking: on 13 October 2026 a two-hour thermal experience was £55 per person. Check the price when you book.
Can non-residents use the spa at Cameron House?
Yes. Non-residents can book treatments and experiences, and the minimum age for treatments and the hydro spa experience is 18. Free cancellation applies up to 24 hours beforehand.
Can you eat at Cameron House without staying?
The resort says it welcomes guests, locals and visitors alike, and recommends booking ahead. It states no walk-in rules for individual venues, so phone first. The dress code in the hotel restaurants is smart casual.
What is the poshest hotel in Scotland?
There is no official ranking, so we do not name one. Cameron House describes itself as a five-star resort; compare it on the resort's own site and with guest reviews.
What is the prettiest town in Loch Lomond?
That is a matter of taste. For a start, compare the loch villages in every village in the park: Luss is the best known, Balmaha is the hill base and Balloch is the easiest by train.