The Red Lion Tavern
65 High Street
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Why people book this hotel
“It sits in a quiet village, closer to the shops and a castle with beautiful gard…”
“rooms were basic but very clean”
“The location”
“Perfect location”
“All of the staff members were friendly and helpful”
“staff exceptional craik brilliant”
“Very comfortable and clean and good value”
“Comfortable and clean”
“Really delicious breakfast”
“Breakfast brilliant”
“Value for money”
“We were cycling the moray gravel triangle Over 3 days, we were really tired af…”
Overview
Located just 14 km from Elgin Cathedral, The Red Lion Tavern provides accommodation in Fochabers with access to a bar, a shared lounge, as well as a housekeeping service. Featuring city and inner courtyard views, this guest house also offers free WiFi. The guest house features family rooms as well as facilities for disabled guests. The units at the guest house are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with a hair dryer and a walk-in shower. Additional in-room amenities include chocolates or cookies. At the guest house, every unit has bed linen and towels. Full English/Irish and vegetarian breakfast options with warm dishes and juice are available daily at the guest house. There is a coffee shop, and packed lunches are also available. You can play darts and tennis at The Red Lion Tavern. Huntly Castle is 30 km from the accommodation, while Brodie Castle is 40 km away.
Traveller reviews
Harry
couple
June 21, 2026
“Breakfast now served in the coffee shop witch is very nice (not in the bar) will stay again and ask for a ground floor r”
The location
Lisa
couple
June 16, 2026
“Quiet rooms above a nice little bar”
Perfect location. There’s a bus stop right in front and it’s easy to reach while walking the Speyside as well as by car. All of the staff members were friendly and helpful. Really delicious breakfast. There’s a pool table, Darts and the bar is a comfy place to end the day.
Jennifer
couple
June 10, 2026
“Staff very welcoming and friendly, booking us a meal at nearby hotel. Room very clean and comfortable. Lovely breakfast”
The property is in need of upgrading in many areas.
Nancy
solo_traveller
June 7, 2026
Very comfortable and clean and good value
Smith
couple
June 4, 2026
“Just excellent as usual”
Breakfast brilliant .staff exceptional craik brilliant.
Judith
couple
June 1, 2026
Location
Pattara
extended_group
May 31, 2026
“I will definitely recommend it to people.”
It sits in a quiet village, closer to the shops and a castle with beautiful gardens. It was very nice to go for walk in the castle grounds.
Alistair
solo_traveller
May 27, 2026
Value for money
Aileen
couple
May 26, 2026
“Met our needs very well”
Comfortable and clean
KEVIN
extended_group
May 23, 2026
“Not recommending”
Location
Neil
couple
May 13, 2026
“Great stay .. perfect for one night stop with dogs !”
Central location .. rooms were basic but very clean ..good atmosphere in the bar . Shower powerful . They accepted dogs ( we were walking the Speyside way )
Joanna
couple
May 12, 2026
Size of room was good, nice friendly atmosphere in bar
Julia
solo_traveller
May 11, 2026
Large clean and warm room, excellent shower.
kate
couple
May 6, 2026
“Thank you, will def recommend!”
We were cycling the moray gravel triangle Over 3 days, we were really tired after a long day on the bike so it was lovely to come into a warm, spacious, clean room, much better than expected and at a very good price. Thank you also to the lovely staff.
Fiona
extended_group
May 5, 2026
Friendly and helpful bar staff, location and pool room
Claire
family_with_children
April 24, 2026
“lovely family break to see our nephews and nieces 😁”
large family room , very spacious , tea and coffee facilities, toiletries
Per
couple
April 15, 2026
“Very nice place. Great staff and excellent breakfast.”
Charming place, great breakfast.
Iain
solo_traveller
April 15, 2026
“A fabulous welcome for me and my dog.”
Great choice of breakfast. I had various different things. Favourite was poached eggs on tattie scones with haggis.
Christine
couple
April 14, 2026
“A convenient pitstop on the Speyside Way.”
Room v spacious, warm and comfortable.
karen
couple
April 10, 2026
“Comfortable sleep on the Moray Coastal Path”
Don’t be fooled by the outward appearance, inside is a warm welcoming pub. The room was spacious and comfortable. Great shower. Staff were lovely and helpful. Enjoyed the music session in the bar. Good beer.
Facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible, Toilet with grab rails, Lower bathroom sink, Emergency cord in bathroom
Activities
Pub crawls, Live music/performance, Live sport events (broadcast), Tennis court, Golf course (within 3 km), Fishing, Games room, Darts, Beach
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Bar, Wine/champagne, Special diet menus (on request), Coffee house on site
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Breakfast takeaway containers, Physical distancing in dining areas
General
Bicycle parking, Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Key access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, First aid kit available, Face masks for guests available
Services
Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Pet bowls, Packed lunches, ATM/cash machine on site, Private check-in/check-out
Family Room with Bathroom
Featuring free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This wheelchair accessible family room has air conditioning, a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a roll-in shower. The unit has 3 beds.
Double Room
The unit offers 1 bed.
Double or Twin Room
Featuring free toiletries, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This twin/double room has air conditioning, flat-screen TV with streaming services, city views, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 2 beds.
Standard Twin Room
The unit has 2 beds.
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