Does Mackays Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8 AM–8 PM.

Is Mackays Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mackays Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

Where is Mackays Hotel located?

Situated in Strathpeffer, this hotel is steps from Strathpeffer Pavilion and Upper Pump Room. Eagle Stone and Strathpeffer Pump Room are also within 10 minutes.

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About the neighborhood

Strathpeffer is home to Mackays Hotel. Upper Pump Room and Strathpeffer Pump Room are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Glen Ord Distillery and Muir of Ord Golf Club. Campbells of Beauly and Wildwoodz Paintball and Lasertag Park are also worth visiting.

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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Feb 16, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Oct 16, 2019

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

RACHEL

Oct 8, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Aug 27, 2019

Liked: Staff & service

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???

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

derek

Aug 22, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Very basic clean enough tho nice breakfast

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Aug 19, 2019

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Heruntergekommenes Hotel mit Schimmel im Bad und Tiefkühlkost zum Frühstück. Auch das Abendessen war katastrophal. Poolumkleide stinkt und ist verdreckt. Personal besteht aus ungelernten Hilfskräften. Für diese Leistung unverschämt teuer.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Aug 17, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bra frukost.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Nathalie

Aug 11, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Aug 11, 2019

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nourriture très mauvaise

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Aug 8, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Jul 26, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Linda

Jul 20, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A long way from anywhere ( our choice) very uncomfortable bed tiny TV no bar fridge. 7 miles to good local pub. Good food

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Chris

Jun 5, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

May 26, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Nov 12, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

anna, western isles

Sep 24, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Mildred

Sep 21, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Eilidh, Scotland

Aug 26, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Chris

Aug 16, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Aug 14, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Aug 13, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Personale disponibile. Camere di ottima dimensione. SPA confortevole. Colazione abbondante.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

JOSE LUIS

Aug 8, 2018

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Vaya pufo

Es un hotel muy antiguo y sin reformar, sin sentimiento por hacerlo agradable, es decadente. No me parece que debieran ofertarlo en esta página. 22 millas desde Inverness para acabar en un local de estas características, se te cae el alma aos pies

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

ronan

Aug 7, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Aug 6, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful surroundings

Food at restaurant good not great. Parking when hotel is busy is crowded. Hotel staff exceptional room very comfortable

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Aug 6, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness

Hotel okay, room very dark. bed very solid. breakfast very understaffed

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

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