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
Scotch Corner of Pitlochry - 12 min walk
Ballinluig Motor Grill - 6 min drive
The Old Mill Inn - 9 min walk
The Coach Housr - 9 min walk
The Bridge - 10 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 center, a terrace, and a garden. The pool and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travelers.
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 available
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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 44 lbs per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
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Parking
Free onsite 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 center
An indoor pool
Accessibility
Elevator
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
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (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
Onsite venue - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
Here's the breakdown, no surprises
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 to 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 44 lbs 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 center, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite 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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Reviews
The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel Reviews
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8.0
Cleanliness
7.8
Amenities
8.4
Staff & service
7.2
Eco-friendliness
7.0
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 11, 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
6/10 Good
Sep 12, 2025
dated hotel
very average dated hotel. Probably best for bus groups. Good location for the town
robert
robert, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 6, 2025
Hotel served its purpose. Decor is dated but breakfast was excellent.
Verified traveler
4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 18, 2025
Great stay.
Comfortable- well run — well trained staff.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 29, 2025
Nice friendly staff - good parking , - short walk I
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 18, 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 traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 9, 2025
Great stay
william
william, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 30, 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
Jul 5, 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
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 12, 2025
Large, comfortable hotel. Helpful staff, spacious room, good food
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 17, 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
Sep 1, 2025
Fantastic stay. Nice welcome from.reception staff. Room was fantastic, Superior double scenic view could not fault it. Dinner in hotel was really good, 3 course set menu. Leisure facilities was clean and tidy and perfect to relax in. My dogs were made most welcome. Grounds perfect for a wee wander with them. Breakfast was buffet style and had great choice of continental and freshly cooked.
Overall our stay was very good with all staff being extremely helpful. We will be back.
Derick
Derick, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 10, 2025
What an amazing hotel. Beautiful rooms and nice friendly staff.
JUAN
JUAN, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 28, 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
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2025
We were staying for couple of days on DB&B. Hotel is in lovely setting. Very welcoming. Although no a/c in our room a fan was provided when we asked for one. All staff were very friendly and helpful. Restaurant staff really efficient. Due to slight
Kathleen
Kathleen, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 26, 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
2/10 Poor
Aug 31, 2025
Not dog friendly
Not dog friendly, too loud and old fashioned.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Aug 12, 2025
Nice service, old building
Room was outdated, squking floor, hard mattress, low water pressure in the bath.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 4, 2025
Nice hotel (a bit run down)
Pool area was nice.
Hotel rooms and corridors were clean but could do with some tasteful renovations (carpets and decoration). Friendly staff.
Stuart
Stuart, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 13, 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
8/10 Very good
May 16, 2025
I have stayed here multiple times and always enjoy it. Staff were very good and attended to our needs as and when required.
Janet
Janet, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 30, 2025
Nice comfy stay
Nice comfortable rooms, all the staff I interacted with were very friendly and helpful. Really enjoyed the breakfast, great selection of cold and hot food. It's a little bit of an uphill walk from the centre of Pitlochry so may be worth bearing in mind if you're arriving by bus or train.
Alex
Alex, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 20, 2025
A perfect retreat
If you want to drive around Scotland it is the perfect place to stay, every major city is with 2 hours drive. The town itself is beautiful. The hotel is great for travellers who want a bit of pampering but also want to be out and about. The pool after a long hike is perfect. The breakfast will certainly set you up for the day as there is a very large selection including vegan foods.