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Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Pitlochry Festival Theatre

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Exterior detail
Penthouse (Castle) | View from room
Indoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Foss Road, Pitlochry, Scotland, PH16 5ND
  • Place, Pitlochry Festival Theatre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Fish Ladder
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Bells Blair Athol Distillery
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Castle Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Castle Room Superior

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Woodland Lodge

Woodland Lodge

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Woodland Suite

Woodland Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Woodland Room

Woodland Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Castle Suite

Castle Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Lochside Lodge

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Woodland Lodge Superior

Woodland Lodge Superior

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Pitlochry

On riverwalk.Stay at this Pitlochry hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Pitlochry Festival Theatre and 2 miles (3 km) of Bells Blair Athol Distillery. Also, Edradour Distillery is within 3 miles (5 km) and Cairngorms National Park is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Pitlochry Festival Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Pitlochry Power Station and Dam - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Fish Ladder - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Bells Blair Athol Distillery - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Pitlochry Golf Club - 2 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Pitlochry Station - 18 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McKays Hotel, Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Coach Housr - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Old Mill Inn - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Bridge - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Ballinluig Motor Grill - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa

5-star luxury hotel near Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

You'll find a business center on site. A sauna, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa. A train station pick-up service and a train station drop-off service are free. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

This 5-star Pitlochry hotel is smoke free.

  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 1892
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa offers 34 accommodations with iPod docking stations and espresso makers. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Pitlochry hotel provides complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary bottled water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

The onsite spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 0.5 mi
  • Free 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Wine tasting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • iPod dock

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 30.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 30.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Castle Fonab
Fonab Castle
Fonab Castle Hotel
Fonab Castle Pitlochry
Fonab Hotel
Fonab Castle Hotel Pitlochry, Scotland
Fonab Castle Hotel Pitlochry
Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa Hotel
Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa Pitlochry
Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa Hotel Pitlochry

Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 509 out of 641 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 641 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 641 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 641 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 641 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Heather

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room, private balcony, great service, beautiful food, warm swimming pool, multiple hot tubs, steam room and sauna. Sandemans cosy and luxurious, 1892 restaurant with stunning views of river, trees and hills beyond
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

fran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic stay

It was fantastic hotel the setting was stunning definitely 5 star hotel really good food options and very comfortable room and bed. Lovely soft pillow. The whiskey on arrival was a lovely touch as was the amenties such as the little teacake was a lovely touch. The bar was stunning decor was top class. Service was impeccable. My only regret was rhat i did not stay longer. Breakfast was so good and great options.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Castle is nice. But lodge rooms are just average, and expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Callum

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I've never given a negative review for a property, and feel terrible doing it now. That said, I feel like it's my responsibility to let others know that you will not get what you pay for at this hotel. It is definitely not 5-star. First, the positives: The location on the lake is beautiful, and we enjoyed the adjacent walking trail, proximity to the village, and gorgeous views from the lounge and restaurant. In general, I feel like the staff want to be helpful, and David genuinely tried. We liked having the spa, but I'll write more about that. Breakfast was outstanding, even though the service was lacking. Negatives: Quite simply, this hotel is understaffed. Most seemed pleasant, but stressed and unable to fully do their job. Don't expect a concierge or any real help... They either don't know the answers to questions or don't have the time. The spa was nice to have on-site, but one of the hot tubs was always lukewarm or fully drained/empty. We had a Woodland Suite and the room was very dated and SUPER loud. We could hear absolutely everything in the hallway and the TV from the room next to us. Our coffee maker was broken and didn't get fixed or replaced over our three nights there. The bathroom smelled like urine. When we made a complaint about the noise on our first evening, we were told a manager would be advised. No one ever followed up with us. This hotel has great potential and may be the best in the area. It's just not worth the price and definitely not 5-star.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and grounds. The staff are all very friendly putting you at ease. We couldn’t use two things at the spa as one wasn’t working and the other was dirty
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine, Calgary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the best hotels I have stayed at, so welcoming, room excellent as was the food
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Not five star quality

A lovely location on the lake amongst the forest unfortunately the rooms are not five star standard they are rather small and don’t have baths or bar fridges. Kindly the hotel upgraded us to a suite which is more the size you would expect for a five star country hotel. The service was mixed the concierge was really lovely and went out of their way however reception were very awkward. They charged us £20 for checking out an hour late when we had told them we going to be late as our baby was sleeping. It was the sort of penny pinching you expect at a roadside travel lodge not a five star hotel. There are lots of better places to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

andrew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is amazing the views of the loch rooms are very comfortable clean and comfortable beds easy parking near rooms however no air con for summer months , Restaurants high quality food however delivery was a bit slow due to be undermanned .well done steven for making us most welcome
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robbie

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moira

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are the greatest asset. All friendly, helpful and smiling. The food at breakfast and dinner was exceptional. The room was huge - only negative was that it was a big too warm inside because the weather was sunny. No air con ( I don’t think). The grounds are gorgeous and views breathtaking. Extremely handy for Explorers Garden and Pitlochry theatre. Will definitely be back. Great facilities : gym, pool, hit tubs - lovely bar area too.
Shepherds pie
Cod with gnoccy
The hotel
The view from the bar
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay with impeccable service. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had an amazing night's stay with dinner and breakfast. The staff were excellent, from reception to restaurant, bar and concierge. We used the pool and jacuzzi which was really relaxing and a big draw for us using the hotel. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Julieann

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was beautiful. food was good but left feeling hungry.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning Hotel in a stunning area with beautiful views over the loch. Very nice restaurants, friendly staff and delicious breakfast. Rooms very clean and well appointed. Would have liked a bigger bath would be the only comment I would make but that's being very picky. Not the cheapest but you certainly get what you pay for.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was top drawer from start to finish
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Euan

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We always enjoy our stays at Fonab, the staff and food service really make it a special place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Travelled with group
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025