Fonab Castle Hotel

Hotels
9.2 (1552 reviews)
Foss Road , Pitlochry , gb

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
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
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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 1552 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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Werner solo_traveller at
8
Wundervolle Kombination aus alt und neu
Pros:

Das Schloss ist zwar klein, die Anbauten werten den Komplex aber gewaltig auf und dadurch wird auch die Lage noch einmal spektakulärer. Das Personal ist exzellent.

Cons:

Kein Schreibtisch im Zimmer

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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June couple gb
10
Pros:

What a beautiful place, did not disappoint in any way. We booked a night here at the end of a two week Scottish tour, so it was hotel number 8, and it was the cherry on the cake. We were by Mike, a kilt clad concierge with a warm, welcoming smile. A tour of the castle later and he whipped our luggage to our room which was just lovely. Very clean, quiet and comfortable and we had a great night’s sleep.
Bar area and restaurant very comfortable with a gorgeous loch view, and the food was delicious.
Every member of staff was polite, friendly and lovely.
Little touches like Tunnocks teacakes and caramel wafers in the room, to an umbrella painted inside with an image of the castle, to shortbread on leaving, made this a wonderfully special experience.

Cons:

Nothing - it was just as special as we hoped it would be and I would stay again in an instant. An absolute treat.

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple gb
8
2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Andrea couple gb
10
2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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sylvie extended_group fr
9
Très bonne sirprise
Pros:

L’accueil, le lieu au bord d’un magnifique loch, la qualité des repas

Cons:

RAS

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Niven couple gb
9
2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Nichola couple gb
9
Excellent stay
Pros:

Historic building set within a stunning location .
Fantastic welcome from Dave with castle tour and welcome dram.
Castle room very comfortable and spacious.
Food was excellent at dinner and breakfast, although we were charged extra for tea and coffee at breakfast?

Cons:

The attitude of the reception staff at checkout was poor. Not only were we charged for another guests bill, they tried to bill us again for dinner. When I explained that we had paid for dinner separately we were met with disbelief. There was no apology for their errors, or how we had been made to feel. Although the dinner bill was resolved , this has left a rather sour note on what would of otherwise been a perfect celebration weekend.

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Evgeny extended_group ru
9
2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Melvin extended_group gb
8
2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Stephan extended_group be
9
2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Claire couple gb
7
2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Donald couple gb
10
Pros:

Exceptional customer service

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Callum couple gb
5
Overpriced and not worth the money
Pros:

Beautiful setting, the views are brilliant and the Scottish concierge davie was a credit to this hotel.

Cons:

Phoned ahead to inform the hotel that this was the start of our honeymoon, I'm not expecting freebies, but a 5 star hotel with the price tag you would expect more done to make it special, other than a card in the room there was nothing. Found a used cigarette end in our room, mould on the bathroom windows, stains and marks over numerous furniture, this is not a 5 star hotel, the price being charged is not worth the money, plenty other proper 5 star hotels around Scotland that put this one to shame. The prices of drinks in the bar are eye watering to say the least

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Champion couple fr
10
Exceptionnel
Pros:

Le lieu est exceptionnel!

Cons:

Rien

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Ermanno couple it
10
Un'ottima tappa per una visita itinerante in Scozia.
Pros:

Lo staff è veramente cordiale, il ristorante è ottimo. La posizione è molto bella e a piedi si arriva in paese attraversando la diga con le vasche di risalita dei salmoni (non ce n'erano). La Superior Woodland Lodge King Room è arredata con gusto. Stanza grande, bagno grande e con finestra! Dovessi ritornare sceglierei una stanza vista fiume al primo piano. Più privacy e vista migliore.

Cons:

Niente!

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Kristine couple au
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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anthony couple au
8
Very good stay
Pros:

Breakfast good and location superb

Cons:

The food at dinner time in the venues restaurant did not meet my expectations and was underwhelming.

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Jérôme solo_traveller fr
7
Correct
Pros:

Le cadre est beau, le restaurant est très agréable. Petite balade autour du loch. Personnel gentil.

Cons:

Chambre au rdv sur parking, route nationale à moins de 200m et lieu de passage devant la chambre. Trop de vis-à-vis. Porte d'entrée pas assez hermétique d'où bruit de la route et le froid qui s'infiltre facilement dans la chambre.

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Isabell couple gb
10
We had a fabulous time, a treat for our 34 th wedding anniversary. We will definitely be back❤️😀
Pros:

Absolutely fantastic, great facilities, lovely surroundings.

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
9
Pros:

Scenery was beautiful even if the weather was miserable

2026-05-03 via Nuitee