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Mackays Hotel

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Scored 8
Rated very good

Staff

9.0

Property highlights

About this property

In Wick, in the beautiful area of Caithness in the Northern Highlands, Mackays offers award-winning service and fine food in No1 Bistro, as well as free Wi-Fi and parking. Built in 1883, Hotel is regularly updated, combining attractive period features with simple, stylish touches for a relaxed atmosphere. Rooms have a wide-screen TV, free Wi-Fi and a guide to the local area. No1 Bistro serves local produce and fish from the boats of nearby Scrabster. In the friendly bar, whiskey and wines are a specialty. The Orkney Islands are a ferry ride away, and you can visit The Castle of Mey, which was home to the Queen Mother for many years.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Bar

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

  • FREE parking!

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 full bed
1 twin bed
or
1 full bed
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
Green Tourism
Green Tourism

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Robyn
Australia Australia
“GReat hotel, one which we have stayed at before - we travelled with another two couples who also loved it.”
Winston
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Food outstanding, staff very helpful and friendly. Position by the river was great.”
Julia
United States United States
“We stayed in an apartment only steps away from the hotel. The kitchen, living/dining room, bedroom and bath were all spacious and comfortable. Breakfast at the hotel was included. We also had dinner at the No 1 Bistro at the hotel both nights and...”
Matthew
United States United States
“Very large room in the apartment with separate living room and kitchen”
Ken
United States United States
“Beautiful hotel in a great location. Murray is an excellent host.”
Sijia
Switzerland Switzerland
“It is a wonderful building with an interesting history. Though a bit dated, I can clearly tell how impressive it was in its glory days. I fully appreciate the staff's service, especially the quality and service at the restaurant, one of the...”
Carol
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Warm welcome and lady allowed us to store camping equipment in the function room, rather than on our motorbikes parked on the street. The shower was good, especially after a long and very wet ride through the glens to get there. Bed very large and...”
Gerry
Canada Canada
“We liked everything about the property. The room was spacious and large bathroom with jetted tub. The food served in the restaurant was one of the best meals we had. The Chef knows his stuff. The staff and service were excellent.”
Deborah
United States United States
“The location was good for walkability. Breakfast was delicious. We were given a wonderful room.”
Brian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This is a lovely little hotel. Food was good, staff were generally very pleasant and efficient. I was in one of the apartments which was spacious and clean. Very comfortable bed. Location was ideal for me. If I'm back in Wick I will stay there again.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

12+ years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note, the hotel does not accept American Express.