Fonab Castle Hotel

Hotels
9.2 (1441 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
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
See all facilities

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 1441 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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Lindsey couple gb
8
Lovely setting - would not rush back.
Pros:

Beautiful location, lovely room, great welcome.

Cons:

Restaurant service at dinner and breakfast was below standard. Food was good when it eventually arrived. Not sure if just not enough staff but we were ignored for a good 20 minutes after we were seated with no menus. Could see everyone else being served which was frustrating and the wait between courses was really long. To be fair we did get an apology and free desserts but not what you would expect in a 5 star hotel.

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Lewis couple gb
10
2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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Leah solo_traveller gb
10
Perfect, wouldn't hesitate to return.
Pros:

Beautiful castle, wonderful reception from staff on arrival. Lovely bedrooms with everything we could want.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-10 via Nuitee
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Dmitrii family_with_children ru
6
Pros:

Good spa, which included a pool, a steam room and sauna, all were wonderful. Free room refreshments that included milk, water, caramel wafers and tea were updated daily.

Cons:

We originally booked 3 rooms of the same type inside the castle, only to be told upon checking in that two of them are unavailable "due to maintenance issues" and we were upgraded to different rooms. The upgrade seemed marginal in terms of price and space, and we heard sounds coming from other castle rooms which were seemingly occupied by visitors and not under maintenance.

Overall there were some issues with rooms: the safe in one room wasn't working, the entrance door in another room had a gap which let the light from the corridor in, making it difficult to sleep, the shower handle was stuck in one position in the third.

2026-03-10 via Nuitee
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Liam couple gb
10
2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Lucy couple gb
10
I felt refreshed and relaxed after a stay here
Pros:

Beautiful surroundings. The most attentive staff. Clean and comfortable.

Home from home x

Cons:

Nothing at all

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Mcnab couple gb
1
Think twice
Cons:

Unfortunately I had a breakdown on the morning of the visit. No flex in rebooking. Will not be booking again.

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Moira family_with_children gb
10
Had a very relaxed, chill stay
Pros:

Breakfast was lovely, good choice of hot & cold. Scenery is stunning, even on a dull day

Cons:

When entering dinning area there was a really bad drain smell

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Celine couple fr
8
Pros:

Le cadre, la chambre et l’espace spa était tres appreciable

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
C
Carol couple gb
9
Excellent all round
Pros:

Staff were great, lovely location

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Lynsay couple gb
10
2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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Carol couple gb
9
Great staff and lovely location
Pros:

Lovely location

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Nicola couple gb
3
I was very disappointed with my stay and the prices at the bar were ridiculous 2 vodka blackcurrant
Pros:

The breakfast was cold there was no staff on hand to complain

Cons:

The bedding was damp on our bed. Couldnt get a bed at the spa people leaving towels on the beds and there was no one else in the water or saunas.

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Gwen couple gb
9
An excellent treat
Pros:

We had a very friendly welcome. The bed was very comfortable as were the pillows. The view from the dining room and lounge and our small bedroom window were stunning. The breakfast and dinner were delicious with excellent service.

Cons:

The only negative thing I would say is that the toilet in the en-suite was too near the radiator.

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Miller couple gb
8
2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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Jenny couple fr
10
Hotel très bien placé! Nous avons adoré cette parenthèse écossaise, et reviendrons!
Pros:

Service exceptionnel, chaleureux, efficace.
Repas fantastique au restaurant.
Le bar très bien équipé.

Cons:

La salle de gym n'est pas forcément très propre, et il n'y avait pas de serviettes à disposition (malgré notre demande).

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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Greg couple gb
5
Stayed here in 2024 but from the stay a week ago the service was way below par for what we paid
Pros:

Rooms are great and private

Cons:

Service from bar staff to serving meals really bad

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Calum couple gb
7
Generally very good but with room for improvement.
Pros:

The room was very nice and both dinner and breakfast were of a very high quality. The spa was also excellent. The staff were pleasant.

Cons:

The layout of the dining room was a bit weird and we asked to move to a different table (which the staff were happy to accommodate). The service during our dinner was very slow (they appeared to be understaffed) and overall the meal took too long. The selection of beers at the bar was very poor - there was no draught and no canned/bottled ales, only two options for bottled lager.

2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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Jamie couple gb
10
Pros:

The staff, the room and facilities are you wonderful.

Cons:

The vegan food was poorly executed and left a lot to the imagination.

2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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flora couple gb
9
excellent hotel for a birthday treat
Pros:

Met in reception and they parked the car and took case to room, check in was quick, and room was ready on arrival, dinner was fine dining and very good, staff all pleasant and attentive, breakfast in the morning was continental buffet and hot food cooked to order.

Cons:

Some of the furniture in the room was scruffy ie headboard had scuffs on the material and the coffee table was marked, tiles in the shower room floor were all marked and the paint work could be doing with a freshen up.

2026-02-23 via Nuitee