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McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant

3.0 star property
Edwardian hotel in Pitlochry with 2 restaurants and bar/lounge

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Reception
Mckays Deluxe Room
Suite | Living area
Exterior
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Set amidst a nature reserve, McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant offers the perfect retreat. Savor local cuisine at one of two restaurants, unwind by the fireplace in the lobby or take a stroll through the garden. With helpful staff and free WiFi, this hotel adjacent to a golf course is sure to leave you feeling relaxed.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Reception fireplace
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Meeting room
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is NZ$230
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

Room options

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated

Mckays Classic Rooms

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Townhouse Family Room

Townhouse Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Townhouse Single

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Townhouse Classic Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Mckays Superior Rooms

Mckays Superior Rooms

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated

Mckays Single

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated

McKays Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated

Townhouse Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated

Mckays Small Double room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Mckays Deluxe Room

Mckays Deluxe Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Cottage

Standard Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Map
138 Atholl Road, Pitlochry, Scotland, PH16 5AG

What's nearby

  • Pitlochry Power Station and Dam - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Pitlochry Festival Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Fish Ladder - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bells Blair Athol Distillery - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Edradour Distillery - 4 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 79 min drive
  • Pitlochry Station - 3 min walk
  • Pitlochry Blair Atholl Station - 12 min drive
  • Dunkeld & Birnam Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McKays Hotel, Bar & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Coach Housr - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Old Mill Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Bridge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ballinluig Motor Grill - ‬6 min drive

About this property

McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant

McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant puts you a short five-minute drive from Cairngorms National Park. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the 2 restaurants are nice spots to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights at this Edwardian hotel include a snack bar/deli, a terrace and a garden. The helpful staff and overall property condition get good marks from fellow travellers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 39 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Express check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No on-site parking
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:30 AM–10 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Banquet hall
  • Edwardian architecture

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
On-site venue No. 2 – This restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 14.00 per person

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Also known as

McKays Hotel Bar Pitlochry
McKays Hotel Bar
McKays Bar Pitlochry
Mckays Bar & Restaurant
McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant Hotel
McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant Pitlochry
McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant Hotel Pitlochry

Frequently asked questions

Does McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant.

What are the check-in and check-out times at McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling, fishing and hiking. McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring local cuisine.

What's the area around McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant like?

McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant is a short 3-minute walk from Pitlochry Station and 14 minutes' walk from Pitlochry Festival Theatre.

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McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Service staff
Room
Food
Breakfast
Location
Restaurant
Parking
Bar
Shower
Bed

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, with a huge selection and fresh, plentiful options. (33 reviews)
  • The property's restaurant served top-quality food with a lovely atmosphere and friendly, efficient staff. (9 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, spacious rooms, nice breakfast.
Louise, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff and service excellent, Room was lovely and overall cleanliness was excellent
Darren, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Refurbished room. Very comfortable. Friendly and helpful staff. Lovely selection of food, dinner and breakfast.
Peter, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good spot

Nice place and nice room. Good location in cute town.
Peter, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

cottage stay

The cottage at the hotel was great for us as a family of 5. It meant we had plenty of space but also use of hotel facilities as well - best of both worlds.
nicola, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great small hotel, entertainment all weekend,It's the place to be In Pitlochry.
Steven, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, walking distance to train station. Very quiet. Great food.
Ross, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great attentive staff and friendly. Comfortable and clean
Shaun, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

On the surface, lovely hotel and bar. Our room was really nice - we paid for a bigger room and it was spacious. Everything is in a very good state of repair and really clean. However, it was directly above the bar, and so I only got about 5 hours sleep between the end service at the bar and the 5am restocking of the cellar. There is no advance warning of this! So, ask for a room away from the pub and you will be fine. Breakfast was ok, plenty of it, nothing special. Staff varied from nice to pretty grumpy. Central location was good too. On balance, i would stay here again, just request a quieter room.
Mwara, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable, clean and staff were friendly and helpful.
Karen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love Pitlochry and McKays is the perfect location.
Corinne, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely hotel enjoyed the facilities service could have been better very slow at times the exception was one member of staff (Dylan) who worked very hard to cater to the needs of the guests and his manner was excellent.
Jennifer, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

McKays

Great little hotel in Pitlochry. Room was a little on the small side but staff were amazing and bedroom and bathroom were very clean.
Alan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay. Clean room. Excellent staff
John, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The property was excellent, staff were friendly and helpful, and the breakfast was fantastic.
joel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We stayed in the cottage for one night, and wish we had time for more. Everything was better than we hoped.
Eric, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great bar although a tad expensive. Rooms are warm and comfortable. Restaurant is good but can be busy. Staff friendly and helpful. Limited parking at rear. Great position on the main road in the middle of town. Visited a few times and will return.
Gordon, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good friendly hotel. Centre if Pitlochry. Live music at weekend.
Morna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had an excellent stay. Service was excellent
Stacey, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel, clean, great location, food was lovely and friendly staff. The only reason I put 4 was the room was so hot couldn’t sleep
Fiona, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely room
sara, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Short break

We stayed for 2 nights on a bed and breakfast basis. We stayed in the town house across from the main hotel. The room was large and comfortable. I think it had just been updated. The bathroom was small but servicable. The bed was large and comfortable. The breakfast had a huge selection and was cooked to order and therefore fresh and plentiful. We had dinner in the restaurant on the second night and it was well presented and tasty. The staff were were professional , friendly and helpful.
Margaret, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay

Great service with a lovely room. Food excellent and breakfast great as well. Nice warm atmosphere in the pub as well. All in all a great place to stay
Paul, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super little hotel in a lovely village, very helpful staff
Emily, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very friendly hotel. Staff are excellent. Good that they allow dogs.
Colin, 3-night trip