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Loch View Lodge Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Foss Road, Pitlochry, Scotland, PH16 5ND
  • Place, Pitlochry Festival Theatre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Fish Ladder
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Blair Athol Distillery
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Castle Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Castle Room Superior

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Woodland Lodge

Woodland Lodge

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Woodland Suite

Woodland Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Woodland Room

Woodland Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Castle Suite

Castle Suite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Lochside Lodge

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Woodland Lodge Superior

Woodland Lodge Superior

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Atholl Palace Hotel
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  • Parking included
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4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 1,015 reviews
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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Pitlochry

When you stay at Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa in Pitlochry, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute drive of Pitlochry Festival Theatre and Blair Athol Distillery. .This golf hotel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Edradour Distillery and 4.3 mi (7 km) from Cairngorms National Park.

What's nearby

  • Pitlochry Festival Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Pitlochry Power Station and Dam - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Fish Ladder - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Blair Athol Distillery - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Pitlochry Golf Club - 4 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ballinluig Motor Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Calluna - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Old Mill Inn - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McKays Hotel, Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Auld Smiddy Inn - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa

Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa offers 34 accommodations with espresso makers and safes. 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 complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

An indoor 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 34 guestrooms featuring iPod docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wired internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge) that operates within 0.5 miles.
Grab a bite at Fonab Brasserie, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. A train station pick-up service is provided at no charge, and free valet parking is available onsite.
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.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 0.5 miles
  • Free 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Fonab Brasserie

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • 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 centre

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 546 out of 700 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 700 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 700 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 700 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 700 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Liked lovely man that greets you on arrival and helped with our bags to the top floor when the lift was out of action. The room was spacious and very comfortable (the penthouse suite) however was freezing! No one thought to heat the room for our arrival?? First couple of hours kept my coat on. An engineer then arrived after asking reception twice to fix the issue. No toiletries for the bath - ixed to the wall by the sink out of reach. My husband told hotel it was a very special occasion a week or so before but absolutely no reference to this throughout the stay. That was a bit odd for a 5* hotel. The room wasnt cleaned after our first night despite asking for it to be done while we were out till 2pm and being assured it would be on our return. The spa is BASIC. Pool too cold to swim. Limited beds and crowded sauna/ steam room so stayed for 20 mins only. Treatment although lovely was not 90 mins. More like 75. And the noise from outside completely detracts from being in a zen like state! (£160 btw). Now the biggest issue is staffing. All are very very nice but theres just not enough so as a result service was so poor. Staff divulged they were working on days off to cover. The hotel was pretty full but owners clearly skimping on staffing costs which means that although a beautiful castle this is absolutely not 5 star service. So unfortunately left a bit deflated for what was an expensive weekend, not somewhere i would return sadly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Melodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic room in the castle . Bar area in the evening lacked ambience. Given poor table for 65th birthday celebration at dinner but this was changed. I don’t think 4 mouthfuls of duck terrine starter is worth £18 although it was tasty. .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Derek

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a really great stay. Food, staff, surrounding areas were excellent but the room was very tired and underwhelming for a suite. Not worth the money and we wouldn't return, to the same suite anyway.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Luxury at its finest. Beautiful rooms, kind and attentive staff, wonderful food. Brilliant view of Loch. Staff go above and beyond to make your stay a 5 star one. And it’s February lol. Imagine the warmer seasons. Easy to get to and all the attraction in and around Pitlochry
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were very attentative and castle room was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Charles

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were excellent. Nothing was too much trouble.
Sole was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Large, nice, clean room. Pet Friendly,Good tea/ coffee service. Lovely breakfast and lovely property and nice, helpful staff. Great location, especially for the Pitlochry Theatre, which is walkable as is the Main high street in Pitlochry. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Linda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were very friendly and professional. The room was very nice. One thing that did stand out unfortunately was the temperature in the dining area. It was very very cold when we were having our meal. Although I didn’t sit with my coat on there were some other guests that did
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous staff , beautiful area and facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

David

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sophie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and spa facilities although quite small so would not be ideal if busier. The easy walk into Pitlochry was very convenient. I would rate this hotel 5* as a lot of the little touches I would expect were missing. The service was lacking vs other 5* hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms are nice , slightly dated. Amazing friendly , very helpful . Spa facilities good and again staff are extremely nice and very helpful - enjoyed very much Thank you to Anna for a wonderful treatment
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

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

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Another fantastic stay at Fonab Castle hotel. We have been staying here for years and always enjoy our stays. Anna in the bar was very attentive and welcoming. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was excellent and well looked after. The food was very tasty and the leisure facilities were excellent. Everything however seemed a bit clinical and lacked atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gordon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
After speaking with the general manager regarding the price we paid for the room I felt she was try to make me feel guilty for their pricing mistake, even although this was our 3rd stay this year. She was not very pleasent to speak with. As long as this GM is in place we will venture to other hotels.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All staff were friendly, professional and genuinely lovely. Gorgeous spa. Food was really tasty and good choice. We were lucky enough to be upgraded to a superior woodland lodge, which was really lovely. Walked around Koch faskally and into Pitlochry which was a lovely. Overall wonderful place to celebrate our anniversary and hopefully we will be lucky enough to visit again x
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Ian

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities
Fonab looking tired. We had a 1 hour wait for breakfast and it appeared with half a mushroom and half a tomato.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was perfect, warm and cosy. However, restaurant experience at dinner and breakfast was quits disappointing. Dinner service was very unorganised and portions were tiny. Breakfast was extremely slow and the cooked food was poor.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan Wendy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Staff & service
whole stay was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025