In the heart of Pitlochry's historical district, The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel offers a serene retreat. Unwind in the sauna, take a dip in the indoor pool, or explore the garden and enjoy breakfast and dinner at their on-site restaurant. Guests rave about this hotel’s attentive staff.
Bells Blair Athol Distillery - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Edradour Distillery - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
Getting around
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 81 min drive
Pitlochry Station - 11 min walk
Pitlochry Blair Atholl Station - 14 min drive
Dunkeld & Birnam Station - 20 min drive
Restaurants
Ballinluig Motor Grill - 6 min drive
McKays Hotel, Bar & Restaurant - 9 min walk
The Old Mill Inn - 9 min walk
The Bridge - 10 min walk
The Coach Housr - 9 min walk
About this property
The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel
When you stay at The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Cairngorms National Park. You can splash around at the indoor pool, grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other features include a fitness centre, a terrace and a garden. The pool and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travellers.
At a glance
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Hotel size
73 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 20 kg per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
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Parking
Free on-site self-parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
What to do
Evening entertainment
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Fitness centre
An indoor pool
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Phone
Food and drink
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
On-site venue – This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 12.50 per person
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Pitlochry Hydro Hotel
Pitlochry Hydro
The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel Scotland
The Pitlochry Hydro
The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel Hotel
The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel Pitlochry
The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel Hotel Pitlochry
Frequently asked questions
Does The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 20 kg per pet. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel and nearby?
The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel has an indoor pool and a fitness centre, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel like?
The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel is a short 18-minute walk from Bells Blair Athol Distillery and 18 minutes' walk from Pitlochry Festival Theatre. The local area is walkable and popular with nature enthusiasts.
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The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.8
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
7.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.4/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
30 Sep 2025
Staff very friendly and helpful, the spa was a pleasant surprise, we enjoyed a meal in the bar, the location was excellent
Sean
Sean, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Sep 2025
Had a great stay for me and my husbands 20th wedding anniversary, staff all very friendly, room clean and food lovely.
Viv
Viv, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
29 Aug 2025
Nice friendly staff - good parking , - short walk I
Verified traveller
1-night trip
6/10 Good
12 Sep 2025
dated hotel
very average dated hotel. Probably best for bus groups. Good location for the town
robert
robert, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
25 Sep 2025
Provided all that we needed for a theatre visit
Gail
Gail, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
3 Oct 2025
Heating in room good.
Bedroom clean.
Gents' public toilets in hotel dirty, need to be checked more regularly.
Dr Angela
Dr Angela, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
6 Aug 2025
Hotel served its purpose. Decor is dated but breakfast was excellent.
Verified traveller
4-night trip
8/10 Very good
25 Jul 2025
Fint sted lidt slidt men fin by med mange gode ting, god mad og venlig betjening
claus
claus, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
23 Sep 2025
Solid nights sleep.
Staff were attentive and knowledgeable about the area. Leisure facilities were great. Room was very spacious although shower head was very narrow and felt like a hose rather than a shower. But other than that, no complaints.
Elio
Elio, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 May 2025
Great stay
william
william, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
5 Jul 2025
Staff very efficient and helpful, quality of food on breakfast buffet first class,
Decor a little bit tired but all in all nice hotel,
Value for money.
Tom
Tom, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
27 Sep 2025
Good sized lovely looking hotel. Comfortable spacious room (suite) but in need of a refurb overall. The fixed menu 'table d'hôte' wasn't great but the breakfast was excellent. Good service and friendly staff. A 10 minute walk into town. If you want to walk, turn right as you exit the front door and you'll see a path down to the road.
Arthur
Arthur, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 Jun 2025
Large, comfortable hotel. Helpful staff, spacious room, good food
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
13 Jul 2025
Birthday treat for mum
Great location lovely helpful staff
Dinner was excellent and the spa facilities a great addition at no extra charge
The outside grounds are beautiful
Ground floor room as requested
Cheryle
Cheryle, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Jul 2025
Great stay.
Comfortable- well run — well trained staff.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Jun 2025
Beautiful century old hotel, very clean and the outside grounds are beautiful.
Sharon
Sharon, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 May 2025
Loved our two night stay here. Great staff and beautiful room with a view of the mountains.
Cynthia
Cynthia, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Aug 2025
Staff was very friendly and accommodating, made us feel very comfortable. Room was quite warm during a sunny summer weekend, but they provided a fan upon request. Breakfast was good.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Jul 2025
Stayed for the heartland music festival. Close to site, pool facilities, great choice of breakfast, lovely staff and good evening meal and bar choices
Eilidh Kim
Eilidh Kim, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
26 Aug 2025
Disappointing
One night stay for business. Nice looking hotel from the outside , poorly sign posted . Interior and bedrooms looking dated and shabby in places.
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 May 2025
Staff were very good and food at breakfast excellent.
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 May 2025
What an amazing hotel. Beautiful rooms and nice friendly staff.
JUAN
JUAN, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
28 Jun 2025
Pitlochry, lovely area.
The breakfasts were very good. The hotel was clean but looking warn. Lovely area also enjoyed the swimming pool.
Michael
Michael, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
17 Aug 2025
Dinner bed and breakfast
Nice hotel , friendly staff. Food was lovely was highlight of stay.
Shower not that great could be doing with modernization, blind in bathroom too small for window. From 5/6am the doors closing extremely noisy because of Yale lock on doors.
Rhonda
Rhonda, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Jul 2025
Spacious rooms, good pool, outstanding breakfast - plentiful, good range of food, lovely and hot. Excellent coffee. Friendly staff