Name: Mackays Hotel
Address: Union Street, Wick, KW1 5ED, United Kingdom, Union Street, Highlands, KW1 5ED, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $169 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.4

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Hotel Mackays Hotel

Union Street, Wick, KW1 5ED, United Kingdom –

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Wick is a bit of a run down place, although worth a visit if you are doing the NC500 and Mackays is a bit of an oasis for travellers. The hotel has seen better times, but it is comfortable and clean and the staff are superb and attentive. Our room was huge and the bed was very comfortable (and huge). We had dinner in the No.1 Bistro which was very good; breakfast was also very good.

Gary

United Kingdom

The location of the building makes it easy to walk to most of the city's attractions, shops and restaurants.

Andrew

United States of America

Good varied breakfast. Hot food was cooked to order and excellent. Only a short distance from the railway station.

Teresa

United Kingdom

Good breakfast and good view, a good reside place during NC500.

Zhangxian

China

The hotel staff were very accommodating of a late arrival, and there was complimentary drink in the room upon arrival which was a nice touch. The breakfast provided was cooked fresh and very tasty!

Jonathan

United Kingdom

The staff were great in all areas of the hotel. The food was very good at both dinner and breakfast.

Dfindla

Switzerland

The reception staff were excellent and very helpful and pleasant. The room and bath were nice but a bit small. We had a classic double room but there were larger rooms available. The restaurant had excellent food and good service. The selection and service in the bar were great.

Jacques

Canada

Very good hotel The staff were friendly and nothing was too much trouble we had a lovely evening meal in the bistro I would recommend this hotel

Robert

United Kingdom

Breakfast was very good, could not fault it at all.

John

United Kingdom

Very helpful staff who accommodated our late check in and kept the kitchen open so we could have dinner. How lovely. Also very friendly and helpful when we had car problems in the morning we checked out - offered us tea and coffee while we waited for assistance.

Mary

Australia

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What guests loved the most:
“Wick is a bit of a run down place, although worth a visit if you are doing the NC500 and Mackays is a bit of an oasis for travellers.”

Gary United Kingdom
“The location of the building makes it easy to walk to most of the city's attractions, shops and restaurants.”

Andrew United States of America
“Good varied breakfast. Hot food was cooked to order and excellent. Only a short distance from the railway station.”

Teresa United Kingdom
“Good breakfast and good view, a good reside place during NC500.”

Zhangxian China
“The hotel staff were very accommodating of a late arrival, and there was complimentary drink in the room upon arrival which was a nice touch. The breakfast provided was cooked fresh and very tasty!”

Jonathan United Kingdom
“The staff were great in all areas of the hotel. The food was very good at both dinner and breakfast.”

Dfindla Switzerland
“The reception staff were excellent and very helpful and pleasant. The room and bath were nice but a bit small. We had a classic double room but there were larger rooms available.”

Jacques Canada
“Very good hotel The staff were friendly and nothing was too much trouble we had a lovely evening meal in the bistro I would recommend this hotel”

Robert United Kingdom
“Breakfast was very good, could not fault it at all.”

John United Kingdom
“Very helpful staff who accommodated our late check in and kept the kitchen open so we could have dinner. How lovely.”

Mary Australia

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.

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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.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

FREE parking!

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An Inside Look at Mackays Hotel

Ellie and Murray Lamont have run and owned Mackays Hotel since the 80's. We like our guests to feel they are in a home from home and add our own special Mackays Magic to your stay! Nothing is too much trouble

Hotel surroundings

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Closest Landmarks *

Sinclair's Bay
4.3 miles
The Castle Gardens of Mey
14.4 miles

Restaurants & Markets *

Co-op Supermarket
0.5 miles
Local Producer's market on Saturday Market
0.5 miles
Tesco Supermarket
1 miles
No 1 Bistro Restaurant
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Bin Ends - Wine and Whisky Shop Supermarket
0 miles

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North Sea Ocean/Sea
0.5 miles
Loch Watten Lake
10 miles
Morven Mountain
12 miles
Wick River River
0 miles

Closest Airports *

Wick John O’Groats Airport
1.2 miles
Kirkwall Airport
36.4 miles

All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

What Travelers Love About This Location

“The staff were great in all areas of the hotel. The food was very good at both dinner and breakfast.”

Dfindla

Switzerland

9.5

“Central location in Wick. Friendly staff. Good breakfast. Clean room.”

Dshart

United Kingdom

8.3

“Easy to find great parking great location and great hosts and hospitality ”

Suzanne

United Kingdom

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Menu: À la carte

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Check-in

3:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Check-out

7:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

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0 - 2 years	Can use a crib or extra bed when requested	£15 per child, per night
3+ years	Can use an extra bed when requested	£15 per person, per night

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

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.

Mackays Hotel has 1 restaurants:
- Restaurant
Guests staying at Mackays Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
From the nearest airport, you can get to Mackays Hotel by:
- Taxi 5 minutes
The following parking options are available to guests staying at Mackays Hotel (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- Secure parking
- Street parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
Mackays Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
In total, there are 1 rooms at Mackays Hotel.

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Room options at Mackays Hotel include:
- Double
- Twin/Double
- Family
- Apartment
Check-in at Mackays Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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The payment methods and timing of payment may vary. However, Mackays Hotel accepts the following payment methods:
- JCB
- Diners Club
- China UnionPay
- iDEAL
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- Discover
- American Express
- Apple Pay
- Visa
- Mastercard
- PayPal

“Wick is a bit of a run down place, although worth a visit if you are doing the NC500 and Mackays is a bit of an oasis for travellers. The hotel has seen better times, but it is comfortable and clean and the staff are superb and attentive. Our room was huge and the bed was very comfortable (and huge). We had dinner in the No.1 Bistro which was very good; breakfast was also very good.”

“The hotel staff were very accommodating of a late arrival, and there was complimentary drink in the room upon arrival which was a nice touch. The breakfast provided was cooked fresh and very tasty!”

“The reception staff were excellent and very helpful and pleasant. The room and bath were nice but a bit small. We had a classic double room but there were larger rooms available. The restaurant had excellent food and good service. The selection and service in the bar were great.”

“Very helpful staff who accommodated our late check in and kept the kitchen open so we could have dinner. How lovely. Also very friendly and helpful when we had car problems in the morning we checked out - offered us tea and coffee while we waited for assistance. ”

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Newest Reviews for Mackays Hotel

Reviewed: August 14, 2019

Jonathan
United Kingdom
10

“Friendly and accommodating staff, accompanied by a comfortable and relaxing stay.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Superior Double/Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I had no issues with the room / hotel / or staff at all.
The hotel staff were very accommodating of a late arrival, and there was complimentary drink in the room upon arrival which was a nice touch. The breakfast provided was cooked fresh and very tasty!

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 14, 2019

Renata
Italy
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Usual different tab for cold and warm water!
Vary nice hotel and good food in the restaurant

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 10, 2019

Norman
United Kingdom
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Could do with an upgrade

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 9, 2019

DFINDLA
Switzerland
Age group: 55 – 64

2 helpful votes
9.6

“Highly recommend this hotel as part of your NC500 trip.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
Hotel could do with some TLC in some areas. That being said not easy to maintain such an old building.
The staff were great in all areas of the hotel. The food was very good at both dinner and breakfast.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 7, 2019

Jacques
Canada
10

“Well located, classic hotel with very nice people.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Classic Double
- • Stayed 4 nights
The breakfast was good but the service was a bit disjointed. The toast arrived late or not at all and the eggs were always overcooked. The floor in our room was on a slope so the bed was listing. It is a very old building.
The reception staff were excellent and very helpful and pleasant. The room and bath were nice but a bit small. We had a classic double room but there were larger rooms available. The restaurant had excellent food and good service. The selection and service in the bar were great.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: August 5, 2019

Robert
United Kingdom
10

“A really enjoyable stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The fog which I realise the hotel had no control over .
Very good hotel The staff were friendly and nothing was too much trouble we had a lovely evening meal in the bistro I would recommend this hotel

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: August 2, 2019

John
United Kingdom
6.7

“Overall it was a very pleasant stay but rather expensive for this type of hotel room.”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Classic Double
- • Stayed 1 night
Room I had was a little dated and fitted with a small round fluorescent light in the ceiling which to my taste was not very modern or aesthetically pleasing to the eye, however it was bright.
Breakfast was very good, could not fault it at all.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: July 31, 2019

Mary
Australia
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very helpful staff who accommodated our late check in and kept the kitchen open so we could have dinner. How lovely. Also very friendly and helpful when we had car problems in the morning we checked out - offered us tea and coffee while we waited for assistance.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 28, 2019

Alex
United Kingdom
4.2

“Tired Hotel at a premium price”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Classic Double
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room was tired and in need of an upgrade. I also didn’t like the price, or the meagre breakfast. I felt that everything was on the cheap even though the price to stay there was high.
I liked the location

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 24, 2019

Kristian
United Kingdom
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The lift is basically a safety hazard, there is no internal door! You can see the walls “moving” and I do not think this is right. The room was quite small, a bit dated but ok. The bed was borderline, as you could feel the springs. I think it is ok for one night, as we did, but it would be great if the hotel could invest in upgrading the mattresses
Good location, friendly staff, good food for dinner and breakfast. In particular I would recommend the restaurant if you stay at the hotel as it is very good, head and shoulder above anything else the town can offer

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 24, 2019

Dshart
United Kingdom
Age group: 55 – 64

1 helpful vote
8.3

“Enjoyed my stay.”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Classic Double
- • Stayed 1 night
Room was a bit warm, but that was down to the very hot weather we had at the time. Bed was not the most comfortable.
Central location in Wick. Friendly staff. Good breakfast. Clean room.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 24, 2019

Jennifer
United States of America
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bit stuffy and warm in the room
Welcoming staff, great bistro. Well run.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 21, 2019

Fiona
Italy
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great place, lovely food, great staff. Right in the centre ^_^

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 12, 2019

Brian
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
7.5

Good
- • Business trip
- • Group of friends
- • Classic Double
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very noisy from traffic even with windows closed.
Friendly and accommodating staff.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 7, 2019

Chris
United Kingdom
7.5

“One night stay on a cycle tour. Very nice.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing to dislike.
Nice comfortable hotel.

Stayed in July 2019

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+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Superior Double/Twin Room 2 twin beds or 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking A spacious room with a view over the river. It includes free Wi-Fi, a queen-size bed and a 30-channel digital TV, a hairdryer, a telephone and complimentary toiletries. Some of the rooms also come with a spa bath. Room Facilities: • Shower • Telephone • Hairdryer • Suit press • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • View • Wake-up service • Wardrobe or closet Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 2 (up to years of age)	Family Room 1 twin bed and 1 queen bed or 3 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking With 3 views, this room overlooks the shortest street in the world. The room can be set up with 3 single beds or 1 king-size bed and 1 single bed. Room Facilities: • Shower • Telephone • Hairdryer • Iron • Suit press • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • View • Wake-up service • Wardrobe or closet Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	One-Bedroom Apartment 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This apartments offers a double bedroom, a kitchen, living room, and a bathroom. Apartment Facilities: • Telephone • Hairdryer • Iron • Suit press • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Microwave • Washing machine • Private Bathroom • Heating • Kitchen • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Dining area • Electric kettle • Kitchenware • Wardrobe or closet • Oven • Stovetop • Toaster • Towels • Linens Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Standard Double or Twin Room 2 twin beds or 1 king bed	Show prices
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