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Mackays Hotel

3.0 star property
Strathpeffer hotel with outdoor pool and indoor pool

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Exterior
Double Room | Free rollaway beds, free WiFi, wheelchair access
Indoor pool, outdoor pool
2 bars/lounges

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Indoor pool and outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
Feel at home
  • Rollaway/extra beds available (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free self-parking

Room options

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Double Room | Free rollaway beds, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Double Room

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 167 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | Free rollaway beds, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Twin Room

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 166.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Room | Free rollaway beds, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Family Room

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
The Square, Strathpeffer, Scotland, IV14 9DL

What's nearby

  • Strathpeffer Pavilion - 1 min walk
  • Strathpeffer Pump Room - 6 min walk
  • Highland Museum of Childhood - 16 min walk
  • Castle Leod - 18 min walk
  • Falls of Rogie - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Inverness (INV) - 40 min drive
  • Dingwall Station - 9 min drive
  • Muir of Ord Station - 16 min drive
  • Conon Bridge Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cookies chinese - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Glenord Distillery Visitor Centre - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Conon Bridge Chip Shop - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Strathpeffer Old Station - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tarvie Services - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Mackays Hotel

Mackays Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Strathpeffer. The restaurant is a perfect spot to grab a bite to eat, and you can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges or visit the sauna for a relaxing end to the day. An indoor pool, an outdoor pool and a garden are other highlights at this eco-friendly hotel.

Languages

English, Russian, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 54 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 8 AM–9 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant

What to do

  • Pool table

Services

  • 24-hour front desk

Facilities

  • Garden
  • An outdoor pool
  • An indoor pool
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 24-inch TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine and only serves dinner.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 8 PM

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

MacKay's Hotel Strathpeffer
MacKay's Strathpeffer
Mackay's Hotel Strathpeffer Scotland
Mackays Hotel Strathpeffer
MacKay's Hotel
Mackays Hotel Hotel
Mackays Hotel Strathpeffer
Mackays Hotel Hotel Strathpeffer

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Mackays Hotel?
Yes, there's an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8 AM to 8 PM.
Are pets allowed at Mackays Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Mackays Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What is there to do at Mackays Hotel and nearby?
Mackays Hotel has 2 bars and an outdoor pool, as well as a sauna and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Mackays Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers British cuisine.
What's the area around Mackays Hotel like?
Mackays Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Strathpeffer Pavilion and 18 minutes' walk from Castle Leod.

Mackays Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.6

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Very good

3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

RACHEL, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

Good choice for the area
We were desperate for accommodation in Inverness and couldn't find anything available so we ended up in Strathpeffer. The hotel is old, reasonably clean, fairly quiet and comfortable enough. The breakfast was great, service was faultless. We also had dinner there one night and it was excellent. Was it worth £90 per night???
2-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

Very basic clean enough tho nice breakfast
derek, 1-night business trip
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6/10 Good

Andrew, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Suzanne, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

A long way from anywhere ( our choice) very uncomfortable bed tiny TV no bar fridge. 7 miles to good local pub. Good food
Linda, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Hotel with character
Had to ring Hotels.com after I'd checked in because the hotel tried to charge me when I'd already paid in advance. Probably a glitch in the booking system. But the staff were friendly and Hotels.com rang them to ensure it was paid. Had a meal in the evening and a breakfast which was fine. Lovely old building. Even had a swimming pool which we used free of charge before dinner. Would stay again if in the area.
Chris, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and lovely room
I thought the staff were really friendly and helpful. I ate in the hotel and the food was good and very promptly served. My accommodation was one of the spacious, clean lodge rooms. All in all, it was extremely good value.
Ian, 1-night business trip
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6/10 Good

1 night in Strapeffer
We stayed here 1 night, our room was in separate building which was fine although in the morning you have to go to main building for breakfast, we were lucky it was dry. Breakfast was very good. The night before we ate in the deli across from hotel, it is v small but cosy we had delicious homemade pizza also has very good drink selection, there is another small restaurant 2 min walk "red poppy" looked v good.
anna, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

In need of improvement
Most of the staff were friendly, but the hotel is badly in need of an upgrade. Towels were threadbare and the room was cold with no additional blankets provided.
Mildred, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Pleasant location in lovely village
Main issue ..... would have been a good breakfast, IF, it had at least been warm or preferably, hot...... everything was cold on each of the three cooked breakfasts brought to the table. The hotel is very tired but do not think it would take much to improve the outside of the building and make a better first impression.
Eilidh, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

It's what you expect and that's cool.
We were warmly received by the team at MacKay's hotel, and they were super helpful over email before the stay too. The waiting staff at breakfast were really jolly even when faced with a busy room full of guests. The hotel is in a great location on the square for access to the main village and local attractions. Next door to the pavillions which is the main point of our visit (156 steps from door to door). Plenty of car parking as long as you get there early but you can find other places to park if not. In terms of the rooms - it was in line with what I was expecting- this is basic accommodation but doesn't pretend to be otherwise. Beds are comfy, showers are hot and work well, the place was clean and tidy. Yeah it's all a bit tired and basic but if you're paying £110 for a room for three/four people in a room you can overlook this. The price is reasonable for the type of accomodation and the local area. The Wifi is a bit hit and miss but it's only really meant for the shared areas and not for the bedrooms. Breakfast was good standard, again in line with expectations. The pool and sauna are a nice addition and we had a laugh in there with the free pool inflatables, again all clean and tidy and seemed safe.
Chris, 1-night trip with friends
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6/10 Good

1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

Beautiful surroundings
Food at restaurant good not great. Parking when hotel is busy is crowded. Hotel staff exceptional room very comfortable
1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Hotel okay, room very dark. bed very solid. breakfast very understaffed
1-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

Didn't appreciate the plastic under blanket
5-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

A very run down hotel that time has passed bye. I would not recommend this hotel to anybody. There are far nicer hotels in Strathpeffer with up to date facilities.
Charlie, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Great if you're 60+ on a coaching holiday
If you are part of a coaching party, strathpeffer caters for you, it's a coach orientated resort. If you are traveling for work, pay the extra and stay in Inverness, you then won't be subjected to set menu's which consist of half a pie, two boiled potatoes (yes that's right, two) and a smattering of carrots... The kind of meal your average coach connoisseur would heartly enjoy I'm sure.
1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Don't stay here
This was an awful stay, the room was not as advertised at all, in fact we were put in what appeared to be an old staff lodge, the room was advertised as having a shower/bath combo and climate control heating, this wasn't true. The bath didn't have enough hot water to fill up, and the boiler was in the bedroom so it made a very loud noise. The room was also uncomfortably hot. When I asked for assistance no help was given, I asked 3 times. The final time I was told to open the window - something I had already done. Food was also poor.
Kelly, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fiona, 3-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Mackays
Limited menu so I eat elsewhere
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6/10 Good

MscKays Hotel
Hotel clean enough but very tired needs a good upgrade Food was fine but room very small but again clean. OK for what we needed
2-night trip
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