Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Bar (on property)
Woodland Lodge Superior | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds
Front of property - evening/night
Indoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

Woodland Lodge

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Castle Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Castle Room Superior

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Lochside Lodge

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Woodland Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Woodland Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Castle Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Woodland Lodge Superior

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Foss Road, Pitlochry, Scotland, PH16 5ND

What's nearby

  • Pitlochry Festival Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Pitlochry Power Station and Dam - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Fish Ladder - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Bells Blair Athol Distillery - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Edradour Distillery - 4 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • Pitlochry Station - 18 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scotch Corner of Pitlochry - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Auld Smiddy Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Iain Burnett - the Highland Chocolatier - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Blair Athol Distillery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mackenzie's Coffee House - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa

Luxury hotel near Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Located close to Bells Blair Athol Distillery and Edradour Distillery, Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, an adjacent golf course, and a terrace. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like cycling and archery at this hotel. Indulge in a body wrap, a facial, and a manicure/pedicure at the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and garden views. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a firepit and a garden.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool, with sun loungers
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Free train station pick-up, bike rentals, and an electric car charging station
  • Multilingual staff, massage treatment rooms, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like pillow menus and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • Designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–8:00 PM.

Is Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

Yes, Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 30.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this luxury hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Pitlochry Festival Theatre and Bells Blair Athol Distillery. Edradour Distillery and Cairngorms National Park are also within 6 mi (10 km). Pitlochry Station is 18 minutes by foot.

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Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 490 out of 610 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 610 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 610 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 610 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 610 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

We always enjoy our stays at Fonab, the staff and food service really make it a special place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Another great stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

excellent dinning
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Property was beautiful. food was good but left feeling hungry.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Everything was top drawer from start to finish
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

The staff were friendly and courteous. The bedroom was well-appointed. Dinner was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Great staff, plenty walks, lovely food.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

All the staff were excellent and very accommodating. Would stay again as the location was in an Ideal spot for many activities and the gateway to visiting other towns and cities. Will just have to save up 😅😅
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

The staff are the greatest asset. All friendly, helpful and smiling. The food at breakfast and dinner was exceptional. The room was huge - only negative was that it was a big too warm inside because the weather was sunny. No air con ( I don’t think). The grounds are gorgeous and views breathtaking. Extremely handy for Explorers Garden and Pitlochry theatre. Will definitely be back. Great facilities : gym, pool, hit tubs - lovely bar area too.
Shepherds pie
Cod with gnoccy
The hotel
The view from the bar
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Phonab Castle setting is spectacular. The staff made us feel very welcome and were professional. We had a lovely meal in the restaurant and the breakfast was perfect. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Stunning location, great staff and superb food. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Fonab was a great place to stay. A real treat. Beautiful grounds and professional staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

It was an amazing stay and the staff is second to none.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

Nice hotel, very friendly staff, good food and value for money
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10

Loved our superior woodland lodge upgrade,the friendliness of staff,an amazing facial and massage and the tasting menu in the beautiful sandeman dining room. Didn't enjoy our steak . Had to buy sides and steak was tough. All other food fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

A fantastic stay from arrival to departure. Great location, beautiful views, stylish facilities and outstanding food.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10

The setting is absolutely stunning and with a few tweaks here and there this would be a fabulous hotel. However, unfortunately there was clearly some sort of mould issue in the bathroom which is not very pleasant and not expected in a 5 star hotel. We also did not receive our evening turn down service and as a result had to go to the reception for new towels etc. We ate in the restaurant for lunch and the food was good, albeit more on the expensive side. Breakfast was also nice. Overal
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

A fantastic stay, wonderful staff, great food, and amazing facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10

My husband and I booked 2 nights at Fonab Castle and we had a wonderful time. We were greeted at the door by very friendly door staff who helped us with our luggage and gave us a tour of the castle. All the staff were extremely friendly and very accommodating . The castle is beautiful and the room was spotless and very grand. We had our dinner and breakfast at the castle which was excellent. We also had spa treatments on our last day, treatments were so relaxing. Would highly recommend Fonab Castle as a stay, we will definitely be planning another trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

First class as expected
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Was a relaxing stay , friendly staff , very helpful and always look after you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

Beautiful hotel, excellent food and great spa facilities. Staff are the highlight here - they are so friendly and attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10

Beautiful premise and excellent location. Good service, good food.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10

Excellent staff and food. Lovely surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10

Had a lovely time at Fonab Hotel. The rooms were spacious with comfortable beds. Food was excellent (ate dinner and breakfast), and the spa was outstanding. Staff was friendly and helpful. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024