Fonab Castle Hotel

Hotels
9.2 (1522 reviews)
Foss Road , Pitlochry , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful location
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Slow breakfast service

Categories

Cleanliness
8.19
Several areas appeared worn or poorly maintained. Cleanliness fell below the standard set by competitors.
Service
9.66
Concierge team excellent, but reception staff appeared transactional and needed further training.
Location
9.7
Beautiful setting and great scenery. Many reviews praises location.
Room Quality
8.65
Suite was comfortable but had multiple maintenance issues and lower quality than expected.
Amenities
9.18
Spa facilities were limited but some guests enjoyed the offerings.
Value for Money
9.84
Standard value for this hotel tier given its overall experience.
Food and Beverage
8.69
Issues with food quality reported, but excellent service noted.
Overall Experience
9.66
Guests generally enjoyed their stay despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 08:32

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations and Scenic Views
Indulge in individually designed rooms blending contemporary style with original features, offering elegant bathrooms and views of Loch Faskally or the Highlands.

Gourmet Dining Experience
Savor delectable meals at the Fonab Brasserie for lighter options or the Sandemans Fine Dining Restaurant for a sophisticated experience. Enjoy al fresco dining on the terrace overlooking the loch and explore a great selection of wines, whiskies, and gins in the cellars.

Unique Dining Experience at Pods
Experience inside/outside dining at the property's Pods, adding a touch of novelty to your culinary adventure.

Book your stay at Fonab Castle Hotel to immerse yourself in luxury amidst the breathtaking Scottish Highlands.

Important information:

Please note that the dining pods must be booked in advance.

Any booking for 8 bedrooms or more will be classified as a group.

When booking 8 or more rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Full payment will be processed at the time of booking and all payments will be nonrefundable and nontransferable.

Group terms and conditions will supersede the terms and conditions stated on an individual rate code
A full rooming list is required no later than 14 days prior to arrival.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: EDI

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children from 6 years old to 12 years old stay for £30 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 1522 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.19
Service: 9.66
Location: 9.7
Room Quality: 8.65
Amenities: 9.18
Value for Money: 9.84
Food and Beverage: 8.69
Overall Experience: 9.66
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Michael • couple • gb
5
2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Mohamed • extended_group • us
10
2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Diane • couple • fr
9
Très agréable
Pros:

La vue le calme et le spa très agréable. La nourriture très bonne et un petit déjeuner parfait!
Un lit immense !

Cons:

Rien de particulier . Pas de sèche cheveux dans
La salle de bain

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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steven • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • couple • gb
10
2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Luxury

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Anne • couple • gb
8
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Gaynor • couple • gb
9
Fabulous for adult getaway in a relaxed atmosphere
Pros:

Welcoming, great location, stunning views

Cons:

I did feel we were a little rushed at dinner in between main and dessert courses and asked for 10 min. Apart from that it was perfect.

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Bianca • couple • br
10
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • couple • gb
6
Overall disappointed given the cost of a 2 night stay at a 5 star hotel.
Pros:

Breakfast could have included more options . Not great selection of fresh fruit.

Cons:

£20 per glass of wine. Bedrooms are in need of upgrade. Broken tiles in bathroom . Hard towels.

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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slse06057 • Couples • Dundee, Scotland
6
This hotel needs to be downgraded
Pros:

This hotel is NOW only average .
We returned as we had a fantastic stay in 2019 . We brought friends and together we concluded that it was not worth the money that was charged
Bar prices ridiculous .
Bar prices not great .
Bar closed at 10.30 very disappointing.
Reminded by bar staff that we could only have two small pots of nuts despite the 20£ price tag on the wine per glass.!!!
Rooms not fresh . Could do with upgrade on decoration
Chipped paintwork , dirty doors , cracked floor tiles . Hard towels . Very bad mattressRoom 302
Not work the 300 £ price tag per night .
There are plenty other hotels to go to rather than this location that are 5 star
This isn’t one of them .

2026-04-12 • via Tripadvisor
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sammy • couple • gb
10
Fabulous stay. The perfect relaxing night away.
Pros:

Fabulous hotel, with stunning rooms, a great dinner and breakfast to allow a relaxing break away

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Lynne • couple • gb
9
Couple holiday
Pros:

The facilities and the stunning location

Cons:

Some areas need a refresh such as the rooms and the pool.

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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AMacD2014 • NONE • Dundee, Scotland
10
Luxurious stay!
Pros:

Booked this as a treat for my friend and I. Everything from start to finish was fabulous!! Worth every penny!! Food was delicious. Treatments were amazing! Staff were all lovely! Very well looked after. Room was comfortable - loved having our little table outside!! Now saving for the next one!! Def want to go back!!

2026-04-09 • via Tripadvisor
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Stuart • couple • gb
8
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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frances • couple • gb
10
Really enjoyed my stay
Pros:

Lovely property great location staff were attentive food was lovely

Cons:

Bit dark but it’s a castle

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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brenda_wilson6 • NONE • Dundee, Scotland
10
Fonab Castle
Pros:

A calm, peaceful stay at Fonab Castle. Staff without exception were approachable, friendly and polite. Food was served in a large dining room with stunning views of the river and the hills in the background. The meals were excellent, hot and quickly served. A massage in the spa was much appreciated. Definitely a hotel for a return trip.

2026-04-07 • via Tripadvisor
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donnamaj66 • NONE
10
Easter weekend wedding
Pros:

Fab location, food was amazing - the staff are so attentive and welcoming. Our room was getting slightly faded; but it was still lovely.

2026-04-07 • via Tripadvisor
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Jim • couple • gb
8
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • us
10
Pros:

The breakfast was very good. The view overlooking the Loch was amazing.

Cons:

I was expecting more of a castle experience. At the very least it would have been nice to see that part of the property.

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee