Fonab Castle Hotel

Hotels
9.2 (1598 reviews)
Foss Road , Pitlochry , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 1598 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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thandimaka Family
10
Exceptional elopment wedding
Pros:

We cannot thank everyone at Fonab Castle Hotel enough for making our wedding so incredibly special. From the very beginning, the team went above and beyond in every possible way. Every personal touch, every little detail, and the exceptional level of care made our day more perfect than we could have imagined.

The food was absolutely outstanding, the wedding cake was beautiful and delicious, and the attention to detail throughout the entire day was second to none. Every request we made was met with a smile, and nothing was ever too much trouble.

The staff were warm, professional, polite, and genuinely committed to making sure everything ran perfectly. We would especially like to thank the wonderful gentleman who welcomed everyone at the door, the fantastic reception team, and, most of all, Lori. We must have sent Lori endless emails while planning our wedding, and she handled every single one with patience, kindness, and professionalism. She absolutely nailed every detail, and we are so grateful for everything she did.

A very special thank you also to Aneola (apologies if we've misspelled your name). You were an absolute gem and truly one of the stars of our day. You were there whenever I needed you, always with a smile, and nothing was ever too much trouble. Even our guests couldn't stop talking about how amazing you were—they kept calling you "awesome," and we couldn't agree more!

If we could give more than 5 stars, we would happily give 7! Thank you to everyone at Fonab Castle Hotel for creating memories that we will treasure forever. We would recommend this wonderful hotel to anyone looking for a truly exceptional wedding venue.

2026-07-03 via Tripadvisor
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Linksleyrover2017 Couples Glenhaven, The Hills Shire, Greater Sydney, New South Wales
8
Mixed Castle experience
Pros:

Nice quiet location. Staff are friendly. Rooms in the castle are nice.
The common area’s like dining room and lounge are modern and lack any atmosphere. They have views to the forest , but all surface are hard which makes it for a noisy environment. For a Castle experience it could surely be fitted out a bit more in style. The food serviced in the restaurant was great.

2026-07-03 via Tripadvisor
2
272neilk NONE Perth and Kinross, Scotland
6
Heartland Festival
Pros:

I booked 3 woodland lodges for 2 nights for our family and 2 dogs. On arrival I explained to the receptionist that one dog had passed away only a couple of days ago and we only travelled with one dog. I asked about the the temperature in the room for the dog and I was told it was ok. There was no air conditioning in the rooms and 1 smelt of damp. Luckily we brought some fans with us which helped a wee bit . The rooms are very small to also accommodate dogs. I myself had to leave after 1 night with no breakfast as the room was far too hot for our remaining dog and was making him unwell. On check-out we were charged for the dog who is no longer with us, we won't stay again.

2026-07-01 via Tripadvisor
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Alistair couple gb
10
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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alexanderporte4 NONE Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, Scotland
10
Weekend break
Pros:

Lovely location with quality food and service. Some general maintenance required in the bedrooms. Overall a very pleasant experience.

2026-06-30 via Tripadvisor
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Concetta couple ch
8
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Elizabeth couple gb
9
Great stopping point on the way north, and one to look forward to and savour.
Pros:

Superb warm but professional welcome in a stunning building. Staff were all excellent and very personable.
Very good breakfasts, excellent dinners.
Shame about the wintry weather in June, but we still managed a walk through the gardens into town. Great location on the A9 but not!

Cons:

Gym was a bit small and limited, but I appreciate it’s not a high priority for most guests at Fonab.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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flyskywiz Couples Los Angeles, California
10
Beautiful Stay
Pros:

Extraordinary staff! Impeccable service.
Our concierge Mike was amazing. Informative and fun to chat with. If you want old school service this is your place hands down.

2026-06-27 via Tripadvisor
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Jan couple nl
7
Not a five star hotel. Hotel should better manage expectation. At best 4 star.
Pros:

Locatie

Cons:

Verwachting van een vijf star hotel klopt geheel niet. Voor een 4 star is het hotel okay.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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stephenhN3938GH Business
10
Fonab Castle - Luxury Hospitality in Pitlochry
Pros:

I had a recent wonderful stay at Fonab Castle, Pitlochry. The staff were extremely friendly, welcoming, and always ready to help. Morag, Judy and Davy were stars in their own right from the very off on arrival . The luxurious room in the main castle was superbly clean, comfortable, and well maintained and very well stocked with welcome goodies and treats. The service was outstanding and exceeded expectations throughout the stay. The food was absolutely delicious, with a great variety of fresh and expertly prepared dishes. The hotel and adjacent spa offers a relaxing atmosphere and excellent service, facilities and hospitality at the highest level . I highly recommend Fonab Castle to anyone visiting Pitlochry and would eagerly look forward to staying here again in the future.

2026-06-26 via Tripadvisor
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Rhona solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Staff very helpful.
Accommodation very good.
Setting lovely.
Swimming pool, sauna, steam room very good and Spa staff very helpful.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Malc0lmA NONE Toowoomba, Queensland
10
A short but wonderful stay
Pros:

If you're not sure, take from us, stay at Fonab Castle. It's wonderful. The staff were great, the room was great and the dining was great.

2026-06-24 via Tripadvisor
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Angela couple gb
9
Would stay again. Also loved Pitlochry
Pros:

Fantastic location. Food very good especially the beef. Very good front of house staff

Cons:

Needs a little more attention to detail.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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randysel NONE
10
beautiful castle
Pros:

Fonab was the highlight of our Ireland/Scotland vacation. We celebrated my wife's birthday and had an amazing dinner. All in all its really a superb place to stay.

2026-06-22 via Tripadvisor
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Moira couple gb
10
Wonderful stay, beautiful spa, gorgeous walks
Pros:

Staff were impeccable, room was beautiful, unbelievable view, bed was comfy.

Cons:

Vegetarian options were lacking sightly, but the meat choices available were all fantastic, my husband loved everything, meat was all great quality and could really taste how well it was cooked.

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Stephen couple gb
4
Disappointed , and not worth £500 for one night, would not recommend and unfortunately will not be back, not for them pr
Pros:

The outside of the property looks amazing

Cons:

The room was very basic, I had hoped with paying nearly 500 pounds for one night in the castle suit it would have been a bit more breathtaking, but it was not, marks all over the wall, massively dated furniture, and just not what I would not expect to be paying 500 pounds for one night, I had also made the hotel aware that it was for my partners birthday and if they could do anything special but I got an email asking for even more money to make it a bit special??

looking back at it I am pretty disappointed and would say that there is zero value for money and for the room that I got I would pay maybe £100/£150 maximum!!

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Chaim solo_traveller il
10
Pros:

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2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Ilana couple us
10
2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Patricia couple gb
10
Excellent hotel - exactly as billed with hospitality at its heart.
Pros:

Exceptionally friendly welcome and a stunning hotel - lovely spa - rooms large and roomy ... bar lovely and dinner and breakfast exceptional .

Cons:

I would have liked to have been able to open a window at night - on the ground floor with only a patio door and being female I was concerned re safety . The room got hot during the night.

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Essa Khalifah couple sa
10
2026-06-20 via Nuitee