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Mackays Hotel

Union Street, Wick, KW1 5ED, United Kingdom – Great location - show map

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8.4
Very Good
241 reviews

This is my "Go-to" Hotel in Caithness. Well done the Private Owners - others should follow your lead but don't.

Bill United Kingdom

comfortable room with nice king size bed. the breakfast was very good! good selection!!

Diane United States of America

This is personal, old-fashioned hospitality at its very best.

Bill United Kingdom

We were welcomed by a complimentary triple - a lovely touch.

Jesse United Kingdom

happy with all things apart from noise from the road

Hans United Kingdom

The room was spacious and cosy and had a nice view. Big beds. The bathroom was also spacious and the shower was very nice. The hotel restaurant serves great dinner. Personnel is friendly.

Afl Netherlands

Mackays was a very pleasant stay on our NC500 adventure. The staff were very accommodating, professional and attentive. Supper was superb and tasty. Breakfast was similar served by pleasant professional staff. Easy parking, not too far from the local town. Overall a very pleasant stay

Angie United Kingdom

Very large room. The food at breakfast and dinner was excellent

Andrew United Kingdom

Everything was lovely. Lovely welcome. The best scallops I have ever had. We had a lovely time. Beautiful meals. Breakfast amazing. All locally sourced foods.

Fox United Kingdom

Owners were very friendly as were all the staff. Service was excellent. Very comfortable stay

Michael United Kingdom
8.4
Very Good
241 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “This is my "Go-to" Hotel in Caithness. Well done the Private Owners - others should follow your lead but don't.”
    Bill Bill United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “comfortable room with nice king size bed. the breakfast was very good! good selection!!”
    Diane Diane United States of America United States of America
  • “This is personal, old-fashioned hospitality at its very best.”
    Bill Bill United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “We were welcomed by a complimentary triple - a lovely touch.”
    Jesse Jesse United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “happy with all things apart from noise from the road”
    Hans Hans United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The room was spacious and cosy and had a nice view. Big beds. The bathroom was also spacious and the shower was very nice. The hotel restaurant serves great dinner. Personnel is friendly.”
    Afl Afl Netherlands Netherlands
  • “Mackays was a very pleasant stay on our NC500 adventure. The staff were very accommodating, professional and attentive. Supper was superb and tasty.”
    Angie Angie United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Very large room. The food at breakfast and dinner was excellent”
    Andrew Andrew United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Everything was lovely. Lovely welcome. The best scallops I have ever had. We had a lovely time. Beautiful meals. Breakfast amazing. All locally sourced foods.”
    Fox Fox United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Owners were very friendly as were all the staff. Service was excellent. Very comfortable stay”
    Michael Michael United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff9.3
  • Facilities8.5
  • Cleanliness8.9
  • Comfort8.8
  • Value for money8.2
  • Location8.7
  • Free WiFi8.0

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 8.6 for a two-person trip.

Mackays Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Sep 29, 2009

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Most popular amenities

Free parking
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Bar

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

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

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Buffet

FREE parking!

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Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
1 full bed
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
or
1 king bed
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
8.0

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Bill
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “This is my "Go-to" Hotel in Caithness. Well done the Private Owners - others should follow your lead but don't.”
  • Diane
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “comfortable room with nice king size bed. the breakfast was very good! good selection!!”
  • Bill
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “This is personal, old-fashioned hospitality at its very best.”
  • Jesse
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “We were welcomed by a complimentary triple - a lovely touch.”
  • H
    Hans
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “happy with all things apart from noise from the road”
  • Afl
    NetherlandsNetherlands
    “The room was spacious and cosy and had a nice view. Big beds. The bathroom was also spacious and the shower was very nice. The hotel restaurant serves great dinner. Personnel is friendly.”
  • Angie
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Mackays was a very pleasant stay on our NC500 adventure. The staff were very accommodating, professional and attentive. Supper was superb and tasty. Breakfast was similar served by pleasant professional staff. Easy parking, not too far from the...”
  • Andrew
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Very large room. The food at breakfast and dinner was excellent”
  • F
    Fox
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Everything was lovely. Lovely welcome. The best scallops I have ever had. We had a lovely time. Beautiful meals. Breakfast amazing. All locally sourced foods.”
  • Michael
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Owners were very friendly as were all the staff. Service was excellent. Very comfortable stay”
Property questions and answers
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  • is there a lift or ground floor accommodation
    We do not have any ground floor accommodation in the hotel - but have a lift that services all three floors. We also have ground floor accommodation ..
    Answered on January 6, 2020
  • Is off road parking available, please?
    hi, We have on street parking. We are located on a one way street with no restrictions so parking available on either side of street. The street is f..
    Answered on August 29, 2020
  • Is there a cot provided?
    Hi, if one is requested we have travel cots that can be set up in most rooms. Thanks Jen
    Answered on August 27, 2019
  • Do you have storage for cycle bikes
    We do have a safe space. If you can let us know when booking if you are bring bikes we can make sure that you have a smooth check in.
    Answered on May 24, 2022
  • Are there bed settees in the classic doubles?
    Hello, there are no bed settees in the classic doubles. Regards Helen
    Answered on February 19, 2020
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Hotel area info *
1 Restaurant On Site

    Restaurant

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of Mackays Hotel

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Front Desk Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
Cleaning Services
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

3:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Check-out

7:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night
Crib upon request
£15 per child, per night
3+ 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.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

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.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo Mackays Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note, the hotel does not accept American Express.

FAQs about Mackays Hotel

  • Check-in at Mackays Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Mackays Hotel is 1,500 feet from the center of Wick.

  • The prices at Mackays Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Mackays Hotel by:

    • Taxi 5min

  • Guests staying at Mackays Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Buffet
    • À la carte

  • Mackays Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • Mackays Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Room options at Mackays Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Family
    • Apartment