Name: Fonab Castle Hotel
Address: Foss Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5ND, GB

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2026

Andrew

Although the sap was in need of some work, the treatment staff were outstanding.
Delightful 20 min walk along the riverside into Pitlochry

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2026

Reinhard

A

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Lynn

Beautiful spa hotel with all the amenities you could want for a leisurely vacation. Conveniently located between Edinburgh and Inverness to explore this region of the Highlands. The property is set along the Loch’s edge and offers direct access to miles of well maintained trails.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Scott

Wonderful stay. Staff was incredibly friendly and made sure our stay was extra special. Will definitely stay here again!

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2026

Anna

Concierge were excellent, front desk very helpful. Very welcoming on arrival.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jun 2026

Fiona

D

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2026

Marianne

This was our first stop on a 10 day trip through Scotland and it was outstanding. The views from our room were beautiful, the breakfast was fantastic and staff was great. It was easy to park and close to Pitlochry. Would definitely stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

Gillian

Great hotel - lived up to expectations

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Lynsay E

Stunning location, attentive staff and beautiful room. Dinner in the Brassiere was exceptional with the most amazing steak. Spa facilities were good and spotless.
Great breakfast selection and prices in the bar were very reasonable.
First visit but we will be back.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Jun 2026

Keith

Nice place, good room. We had problems with food delivery in the restaurant, very slow and lost our appetizer course! Otherwise, we liked our stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2026

BARBARA

Beautiful location, very kind staff and delicious food! 💜💜💜I would love to come back soon.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Donna

We loved everything about this hotel. The staff were lovely, the amenities were great, the food and location were excellent.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

31 May 2026

natasha

Don’t choose this if you want an authentic castle stay. Was not that at all. But hotel was beautiful rooms nice beds comfortable and beautiful location overlooking river. Super expensive and nothing of a castle to look at at all.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

John

Great stay. Very professional staff

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2026

darren

A lovely hotel set in beautiful and peaceful surroundings, offering a great opportunity to relax. Our room was great, offered lots of amenities and had a wonderful view across the loch.
The service was first class throughout the hotel with extremely attentive, friendly and supportive staff.
The breakfast was excellent with plenty of choice. Overall a thoroughly enjoyable weekend away from the hustle and bustle of life.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2026

Eileen

Fabulous place in a beautiful setting. Staff were very welcoming, helpful and attentive. Our room was spacious, clean and comfortable with excellent storage and a lovely en-suite shower room.
We were fortunate that the weather was good enough that the walk from the room (a Woodland lodge) to the hotel for meals was pleasant but an umbrella as provided jut in case!
We enjoyed using the pool and thermal suite which was never busy.
The food was excellent and there was lots of choice at breakfast.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2026

Mark

Beautiful property, great staff, professional and courteous, food good, drinks wonderful. Spa an added benefit!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2026

Andrew

Yes, a good range of choices and the service was excellent

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

Alison

Our favourite hotel in Scotland didn’t disappoint. Been here many times and always have great service.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 Apr 2026

Moira

Fonab was ok,nothing special lights in bathroom were very poor,bedside lights weren't great i couldn't read my book with them,breakfast was mediocre definitely not as nice nor the quality compare to the last owners not good value for the money you pay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2026

Susan

It was such a relaxing few days. The staff were so friendly. Accommodation was special and although this time we didnt have a view it didn't take away from the room itself. The food was delicious and the ample breakfasts were a treat. Easy walk into Pitlochry and Festival Theatre very close by.

8/10

Excellent

27 Mar 2026

john

Two of the facilities were closed .resistance pool and hot tub
No prior warning of this

Plumbing was noisy letting water runaway in the bathroom sink resulted n some very loud gurgling.

Breakfast staff seemed inexperienced
We had to request toast then jam neither was offered.
We felt this should have arrived with the hot drinks drinks or at least offered

Bathroom worn
Eg cistern button had a missing piece
Shelf under sink marked
Bath panel is needing replaced
Bathroom door was chipped

The bedroom floor was uneven which can be expected for an older property however there was a distinct hole/depression around the foot of the bed which could be a trip hazard.

A car alarm went off several times in the night and again at 6 am. I feel the staff should have located the owner and asked them to address the issue ie disable the alarm
The car was directly under our window.

We requested a latte at breakfast this was an extra charge and was brought by the breakfast waiter and yet there was a small service charge for this. I felt this was little bit miserly. I could have asked for the charge to be removed but i just left it on the bill

These things did not spoil our trip we just felt they should not occur in a 5star hotel.

The room was clean and tidy and warm
The bed was very comfortable.

The location is amazing the ambience was very good just let down by these few things

We will return next year due to a booking error on my part hopefully things will be addressed.

Partner

4/10

Poor

23 Mar 2026

Simon

Kept waiting over an hour to check in...shower enclosure drain did not smell good. I ordered flowers for my wifes special birthday abd asked them not to put lilies in as allergic, and they did !
They also forgot to present a happy birthday treat at dinner. Given the amount I paid this 2 day experience was very disappointing

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Mar 2026

Julie

Lovely views. Food gorgeous . Spa area disappointing. Pool area small and dull, not great lighting . The steam room was totally dark, no lights working! Area where steam room and sauna was was freezing. Odd area with two couches in a very large room. This would be lovely with lots of comfy seating, cushions, nice lighting so it could be used to relax in, read in, etc. Such a waste of space. However, I had the best massage that I’ve ever had…and I’ve had a lot!…from Megan. On our second day , we went for a walk into Pitlochry after breakfast then I wanted to sit in the lounge area of the hotel and read my book for the rest of the morning, early afternoon. The lounge are was closed until 2.30pm! How weird. The only place to sit was in the restaurant. Not at all what I would expect from a 5 star hotel to not have a comfy seating area open at all times. Another thing I have definitely never had to do in a 5 star hotel is pay for a latte our cappuccino at breakfast. Even at 4 star or a recent B and B we stayed at, this was included in the hot drink choice at breakfast. All in all we enjoyed our trip but won’t be back as have stayed in other spa hotels that have a much better spa…Stobo and Roxburghe Schloss to name two.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2026

Janet

Breakfast was excellent , the staff are very friendly.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2026

Susan

Lovely stay. Great views over Loch Faskally. We even saw a red squirrel. Lochview garden room was amazing. Tea, coffee, snacks and a fridge in the room. Sofa and chairs to relax in. Balcony overlooking the loch. Staff all helpful and professional. Door man ace! Spa peaceful and tranquil. Both dinner and breakfast were outstanding. Would recommend the experience.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

28 Feb 2026

Clara Louise

Lovely location and helpful staff

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2026

ib

Friendly staff, food fantastic.
The Spa some thing else

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2026

Mike

Awesome property with extremely attentive staff.

8/10

Excellent

18 Feb 2026

Elizabeth

Lovely hotel, lovely Spa, very helpful staff.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2026

Dawn

Had a fantastic 2 night stay for our 50th Wedding Anniversary. Our lodge was lovely, a bit tired but spotlessly clean with stunning views overlooking the Loch.
The staff were all very friendly and nothing was too much trouble for them. On arrival we were greeted by Arthur the Concierge, he was so lovely, helpful & extremely knowledgeable about the Castle and surrounding areas. His colleague Mike was also lovely & very helpful. The reception staff were equally lovely and we were welcomed with a very nice wee dram of whiskey which went down well.
The food in the restaurant was delicious, we didn’t have one complaint.
We used the Spa facilities and the staff there were also first class just a shame the cleanliness in the showers and spa bath weren’t.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2026

Susan

An amazing couple of nights at Fonab Castle. The staff were outstanding - so attentive and kind. Staff are a real asset and made our stay all the more enjoyable.
We enjoyed using the spa facilities. Breakfast was delicious. Dined in the restaurant which was fantastic.
Fab chat with the concierges when coming and going; and they were always on hand to help. They made my two children feel very welcome.
Would definitely recommend and would definitely stay again.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

09 Feb 2026

Julie

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.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Feb 2026

Melodie

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. .

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Feb 2026

Derek

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2026

Lawrence

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

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2026

Paul

Staff were very attentative and castle room was lovely.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2026

Jim

Staff were excellent. Nothing was too much trouble.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2026

David

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!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Jan 2026

Linda

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

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2026

Andrew

Fabulous staff , beautiful area and facilities

8/10

Excellent

11 Jan 2026

Sophie

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.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Jan 2026

Andrew

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

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Dec 2025

Carol

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.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Dec 2025

Douglas

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.

Partner

2/10

Poor

12 Dec 2025

Gordon

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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2025

Clare

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

Partner

4/10

Poor

08 Dec 2025

Ian

Fonab looking tired.
We had a 1 hour wait for breakfast and it appeared with half a mushroom and half a tomato.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

08 Dec 2025

Lauren

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2025

Gordon

whole stay was excellent

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2025

Elaine

Evrrything was wonderful, the welcoming arrival, the setting, the spa, we loved our stay at Fonab.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2025

Frances

Beautiful property with a modern but very Scottish feel. Perfect for a luxury night away or a few days exploring the stunning area.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2025

Barbara

The room was spotless and very cozy.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Nov 2025

Lynne

This is such a nice hotel. We brought our young dog and she was very welcome, they have a cute welcome pack for dogs that includes a bed etc The breakfast was amazing. Our only negatives were that the outside hot tub was not hot enough, when it is 0 degrees outside the hot tub needs to be hot! Our other negative is that there’s a security light outside the lodge rooms that is super sensitive so it came on constantly through the night and the blind couldn’t keep the light out and there was no door on that area of the room either to shut it out.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2025

frank

The breakfast was first class

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2025

JOHN

Brilliant and house cleaning staff were excellent

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2025

Adele

Beautiful hotel - staff extremely helpful and efficient. Well appointed rooms - lovely decor and furnishings, bathrooms had plentiful toiletries and amenity kits.
Cleanliness throughout.
Food was fantastic in both restaurants - especially enjoyed the dinner at Sandemans. Big thank you to Daniel and his colleagues for making it a lovely experience - and huge congratulations to Chef and his team for the fabulous menu. The food was outstanding!
Enjoyed using the pool and sauna facilities - spa staff were very friendly and helpful too.
Would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone who wishes to experience great food and Scottish hospitality! Hoping to make a return visit for sure. Thank you so much!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Nov 2025

Mike

Concierge was great and the room was terrific.

6/10

Pleasant

03 Nov 2025

David

Stayed a couple of years ago and definitely gone downhill. Seems to be reducing costs at detriment to customer experience.
Low quality toiletries (not even supplied on first night). Pool/spa area needing a refurb, lockers not working in changing rooms, pool area needing refreshed and painted. Hot tubs outside not fully working and scum around rim.
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Lack of variety in breakfast fruit options and low quality in cooked breakfast.

Overall not a 5 star experience and really disappointed.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Nov 2025

Elizabeth

All the staff we came into contact with were polite and helpful. We stayed in a lodge with view over the loch (L22). The room was cold on arrival, it was November and there was no heating on. It took us a minute to find a radiator and to get the heating going. The room itself was OK, the positives; it was clean, had a lovely large bed, nice view, beautiful bathroom with separate bath and shower. The negatives; the decor in the bedroom really didn’t compliment the room or draw on the surrounding woodland. It was out of keeping with the rest of the hotel and if I’m honest a bit tacky, not what we had expected. The furniture wooden cabinets etc looked like they need some TLC, few marks on the walls and the ceiling at some point had obviously been plastered but was a bit rough. We felt that there were little touches missing from a 5 star experience. The lodge felt a bit too detached from the main hotel. We didn’t really feel that it reflected what we had paid for our stay. Maybe if we had stayed in the main hotel then we would have felt differently. Breakfast was lovely, well cooked and a good range of choice. The spa and pool were also very nice. The changing rooms needed a bit of attention, the showers were missing locks and the shampoo/conditioner etc were all running low.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2025

Mary

The whole stay was fantastic! The staff are ALL so welcoming and friendly, the atmosphere when you walk in is warm. The breakfast was great plenty to choose from as well. The concierges are more than accommodating, the scenery and setting phenomenal. It was peaceful, the bar lounge is comfortable and a gorgeous view - even when it is raining! Bedroom so comfortable and a proper size television in the room too! Tea and coffee amenities and robe and slippers and an umbrella. We will definitely he back sooner rather than later

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

30 Oct 2025

Gemma

We’ve been staying at Fonab for the last 7 years, since before it was bought out by a bigger company. And if I’m honest, it has declined yearly. It’s no longer a five start hotel. Maybe 4 at best. It’s tired and needs some love and a revamp. And a lot of reviews say this. It’s true. And it’s a shame. She staff are brilliant, but as other reviews suggest, there aren’t enough.
We weren’t told that we were expected to take our breakfast in bed card to the front desk, which apparently we are supposed to do (at a 5 start hotel?!) so we placed it outside our door as it said on the card and no breakfast came. When we dialled 0 (as it tells us to do on the tv screen for room service) we were told to phone a different number as that was a special line. Food came eventually. The second day I ordered french toast and it came as pancakes. They replace the meals no problem but all the little bits shouldn’t really happen in the first place. Overall, the wood panels on the rooms need repainting. There is dust and lint everywhere. We stayed in a doggy room with an infant and made the mistake of letting her play on the floor until I realised she was eating various other people’s dog hair on her toys. I’m not sure it’s hoovered but if it is, they need new hoovers that actually pick up. Sorry Fonab, we will probably look at a new hotel for our Enchanted Forest stay in the future.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2025

Steven

Fantastic

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2025

Donna

The whole experience was amazing. From check in, where we were offered a wee dram, to check out and everything in between, it was a fabulous stay

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2025

Ann

Slightly surprised by all the service charges being added, therefore no tip given.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2025

Joseph

BEST CASTLE EVER

We had the absolute best time staying in a CASTLE. It was a beautiful location with truly the BEST staff. They were so helpful and so nice. We would recommend this to anyone that was looking for a special stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2025

Rich

So glad we decided to stop here at the last minute. The service was great, rooms were great and you just cant beat the views

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

Lovely overnight stay with trip to the theatre.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2025

Julie

Spacious room, private balcony, great service, beautiful food, warm swimming pool, multiple hot tubs, steam room and sauna. Sandemans cosy and luxurious, 1892 restaurant with stunning views of river, trees and hills beyond

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2025

fran

Fantastic stay

It was fantastic hotel the setting was stunning definitely 5 star hotel really good food options and very comfortable room and bed. Lovely soft pillow. The whiskey on arrival was a lovely touch as was the amenties such as the little teacake was a lovely touch. The bar was stunning decor was top class. Service was impeccable. My only regret was rhat i did not stay longer. Breakfast was so good and great options.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jul 2025

Jordan

Castle is nice. But lodge rooms are just average, and expensive.

4/10

Poor

12 Jul 2025

Lisa

I've never given a negative review for a property, and feel terrible doing it now. That said, I feel like it's my responsibility to let others know that you will not get what you pay for at this hotel. It is definitely not 5-star.

First, the positives: The location on the lake is beautiful, and we enjoyed the adjacent walking trail, proximity to the village, and gorgeous views from the lounge and restaurant. In general, I feel like the staff want to be helpful, and David genuinely tried. We liked having the spa, but I'll write more about that. Breakfast was outstanding, even though the service was lacking.

Negatives: Quite simply, this hotel is understaffed. Most seemed pleasant, but stressed and unable to fully do their job. Don't expect a concierge or any real help... They either don't know the answers to questions or don't have the time. The spa was nice to have on-site, but one of the hot tubs was always lukewarm or fully drained/empty. We had a Woodland Suite and the room was very dated and SUPER loud. We could hear absolutely everything in the hallway and the TV from the room next to us. Our coffee maker was broken and didn't get fixed or replaced over our three nights there. The bathroom smelled like urine. When we made a complaint about the noise on our first evening, we were told a manager would be advised. No one ever followed up with us.

This hotel has great potential and may be the best in the area. It's just not worth the price and definitely not 5-star.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2025

John

Beautiful hotel and grounds.
The staff are all very friendly putting you at ease.
We couldn’t use two things at the spa as one wasn’t working and the other was dirty

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2025

Elaine

This is one of the best hotels I have stayed at, so welcoming, room excellent as was the food

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jul 2025

Angela

Not five star quality

A lovely location on the lake amongst the forest unfortunately the rooms are not five star standard they are rather small and don’t have baths or bar fridges. Kindly the hotel upgraded us to a suite which is more the size you would expect for a five star country hotel. The service was mixed the concierge was really lovely and went out of their way however reception were very awkward. They charged us £20 for checking out an hour late when we had told them we going to be late as our baby was sleeping. It was the sort of penny pinching you expect at a roadside travel lodge not a five star hotel. There are lots of better places to stay.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2025

andrew

The location is amazing the views of the loch rooms are very comfortable clean and comfortable beds easy parking near rooms however no air con for summer months ,
Restaurants high quality food however delivery was a bit slow due to be undermanned .well done steven for making us most welcome

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2025

Moira

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2025

Lesley

Fantastic stay with impeccable service. Great location.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2025

Craig

Had an amazing night's stay with dinner and breakfast. The staff were excellent, from reception to restaurant, bar and concierge. We used the pool and jacuzzi which was really relaxing and a big draw for us using the hotel. Would highly recommend.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 May 2025

Julieann

Property was beautiful. food was good but left feeling hungry.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2025

Colin

Stunning Hotel in a stunning area with beautiful views over the loch. Very nice restaurants, friendly staff and delicious breakfast. Rooms very clean and well appointed. Would have liked a bigger bath would be the only comment I would make but that's being very picky.
Not the cheapest but you certainly get what you pay for.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2025

Gordon

Everything was top drawer from start to finish

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2025

Sam

We always enjoy our stays at Fonab, the staff and food service really make it a special place.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2025

Darrell

Worth a stay

Amazing surroundings, very clean and the staff couldn’t do enough to help you.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2025

Grant

Very good staff and food

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2025

David and Emma

Fantastic as always

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2025

william

excellent dinning

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2025

Lisa

Great expetie

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2025

Caroline

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 😅😅

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2025

Cat

The staff were friendly and courteous. The bedroom was well-appointed. Dinner was amazing.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2025

Graeme

Another great stay

6/10

Pleasant

07 Apr 2025

Lisa

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

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2025

Elizabeth

Beautiful hotel in an extremely picturesque location. Food was excellent and staff could not do enough for us. A five star hotel providing a five star service. Looking forward to returning.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2025

Verified traveler

Well earned break

Warm welcome awaited us at Hotel combined with a personal walk around hotel and grounds by concierge service. Room was well appointed and spotlessly clean.
Food at breakfast was delicious and served individually which meant it was hot. Dinner was fantastic with a varied and interesting menu. Service by staff in both restaurant and bar was great without being intrusive. But the star attraction at breakfast, dinner and drinks in the bar was the view.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2025

Lesley

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.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

11 Mar 2025

Christopher

Expected more but was disappointed

It was a nice location but not a 5 star experience. The room was very dated and didn’t feel 5 star quality. The bathroom was especially poor and needed a total upgrade.
The bar was quite nice aesthetically but the service was slow and none of the furniture was particularly comfortable to sit on.
We also did a spa day. The treatments we got were good but the rest of the spa was quite basic and didn’t flow. That may have been a space issue.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2025

richard

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2025

Neil

First class as expected

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Feb 2025

Pamela

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2025

Alexander

Great staff, plenty walks, lovely food.

Leisure Partner