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Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa

5.0 star property

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Exterior detail
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Castle Signature View Room | Lake view
Penthouse (Castle) | View from room
Indoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Foss Road, Pitlochry, Scotland, PH16 5ND
  • Pitlochry Festival Theatre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Bells Blair Athol Distillery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Edradour Distillery
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Woodland Lodge | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Woodland Lodge

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Castle Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Castle Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Castle Room Superior

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Lochside Lodge

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Woodland Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Woodland Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Terrace/patio

Woodland Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Castle Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Woodland Lodge Superior | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Woodland Lodge Superior

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa

5-star Pitlochry hotel walkable to Pitlochry Festival Theatre
2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an indoor pool are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free cooked-to-order breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free valet parking, and free train station pick-up. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a sauna, and a hot tub are onsite.
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.

An indoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.

In addition to a full-service spa, Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa features an indoor pool and a hot tub. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

A business center is on site at this 5-star property. This luxury hotel also offers a children's pool, a sauna, and spa services. A train station pick-up service and a train station drop-off service are complimentary for guests. Complimentary self parking and valet parking are available on site, along with a car charging station.

Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Fonab Brasserie - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Sandemans Fine Dining - This fine-dining restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open select days.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish

Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Fonab Brasserie
  • Sandemans Fine Dining

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1892
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

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

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 481 out of 598 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 598 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 598 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 598 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 598 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

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, plenty walks, lovely food.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Charles

Business traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Kirstin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Room lovely but not 5 star experience

Booking for afternoon tea for friends not available despite following instructions on their website. Very embarrassing and disappointing for two children in my party. Cobwebs in room. WiFi didn’t work in penthouse and not able to fix. Service was sporadic. Breakfast on second day took around 50 minutes and was very average quality. Not a five star experience. I’ve shared comments with hotel in advance and given a chance to respond. They haven’t. Wouldn’t stay again. Lovely property but needs more/ better trained stafff. Concierge was lovely and only person who appeared to care
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, walkable into Pitlochry. Spacious rooms and good food. Spa facilities were good but some not working.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Calum

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fonab was a great place to stay. A real treat. Beautiful grounds and professional staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arlene

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

Fabulous Fonab Castle

Fabulous 2 night stay in this luxurious hotel, very friendly and helpful staff who make you feel like the most important person there. Delicious food and stunning views. Highly recommend a stay at Fonab Castle.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning location, great staff and superb food. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing staff and excellent hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the most incredible places we have ever stayed and we would highly recommend this to anyone and everyone. Don’t wait to go there!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great location, rooms in need of modernisation

Beautiful location and grounds! The bar and restaurant are also lovely for views, service and quality of food. Hiwever, the rooms (loch-view room) are in need of modernisation with small cracked bathrooms, and more accurately, views of the dam rather than the loch from the room (loch views are available from the balcony though!) Although the spa is nice, it seemed that the thermal suite and steam room weren’t on while we were there. For the price (close to £500 per night) we expected better.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Excellent location

Only stayed for one evening but had a lovely stay nonetheless. The hotel is situated a short walk from Pitlochry dam and the town itself so a great location to stay. Must say our room did seem a tad tired and nothing had changed since three years ago when we stayed. Overall slightly overpriced I feel but would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A perfect stay. We only stopped in for one night m, but loved it. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The facilities were amazing. A must do.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Antoine, Beirut

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The space and grounds
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rasveg

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is situated on the banks of a loch and it is tranquil and beautiful. The service is what has set this place apart from others. Truly a high level of service. This was a great stay and I will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

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

What joy to stay at Fonab Castle!

Fonab Castle is a very special stay, from its lovely grounds, comfortable rooms and excellent lunch and dinner offerings. We were taken on a short tour of the building as we arrived before check in, and this was a special treat. Our friend was in the garden accommodation, and we were in the castle, so we were able to see both options. As expected, both are excellent. The bathroom was lovely, with large towels. We had lunch, dinner and breakfast at Fonab. The lunch and dinner were excellent. However, part of the breakfast was disappointing. The cooked meals were very good, but the tower of three choices could have been better. The pastries were ordinary and there were no spoons for the yoghurt which was served in elegant slender glasses. We would love to stay at Fonab again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property. Food great, staff great. Everything about this property is 5 star
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randolph

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

Texan in Scotland

Beautiful setting. It rained a good portion of the day we were there so the experience would have Belen better but for the rain. Also not able to explore the surrounding areas of the castle due to rain.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024