McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant

3.0 star property

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Mckays Superior Rooms | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Suite | Living area | TV
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Golf

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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138 Atholl Road, Pitlochry, Scotland, PH16 5AG
  • Place, Pitlochry Festival Theatre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Fish Ladder
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Blair Athol Distillery
    ‪14 min walk‬

Room options

Mckays Classic Rooms

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Townhouse Family Room

  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Townhouse Single

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Townhouse Classic Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Mckays Superior Rooms

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Mckays Single

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

McKays Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Townhouse Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Mckays Small Double room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Mckays Deluxe Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Pitlochry

McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant places you next to Rob Roy Way - North and within a 15-minute walk of Pitlochry Golf Club. This 39-room, 3-star hotel has 2 restaurants and a bar/lounge, along with free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Pitlochry Power Station and Dam - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Pitlochry Festival Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Pitlochry Golf Club - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Fish Ladder - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Blair Athol Distillery - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Pitlochry Station - 3 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mackenzie's Coffee House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Calluna - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Old Mill Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Coach Housr - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McKays Hotel, Bar & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant

Guests of McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a meeting room, and express check-in. Front-desk staff can assist with tours/tickets and luggage storage. Other amenities at this golf hotel include a terrace, a banquet hall, and a garden.
Guests can expect free WiFi and TVs with digital channels. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Electric kettles and wardrobes or closets are other standard amenities.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 14 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 14.00 per person

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in is easy with express services.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

National rating

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

Property is 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

Are free cancellation options available at McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant?

McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant offers free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant?

As of Apr 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant on Apr 12, 2026 start from $112, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do within easy reach of McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant?

This hotel is located in Pitlochry, just steps from Rob Roy Way - North. You'll also find Blair Athol Distillery and Pitlochry Festival Theatre less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant?

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

Does McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant feature a casino at the property?

No, McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant good for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including a bar and 2 restaurants plus some guestrooms feature fireplaces.

Does McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant has 2 restaurants, and serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Does McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant though service animals are welcome.

Does McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant.

McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 358 out of 661 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 661 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 661 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 661 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 661 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauranell

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Suite room was Amazing! Great staff Received a great deal from Expedia. My husband booked a room from another site for the first night, and I got a much better deal and a much better room from my Expedia booking.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

KIRSTEN

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Patricia

Glad I didn’t have luggage with me, as there was no where to put it, in fact , no where to put anything, and the weirdest wardrobe I’ve ever seen. In a small space above the kettle and the iron, so every time your kettle boils, your cloths get steamed too. A rail just above.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was lovely and staff fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Janice

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Coffee machines not working but breakfast was fine
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was a noisy fan or machine all day and night on the top floor we stayed in.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well up together. Clean. Plenty of areas to sit and enjoy the food for most parts of the day. This hotel is up the road from the train station. Excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great. The room was excellent. The food was amazing. With nice big plate fulls 😊 Staff were on top of all our needs. Only one complaint. Cashless. I'm not a fan of cashless businesses. Apart from that. The McKays Hotel and Restaurant was well worth it. Highly recommend 👌
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very impressed when I stepped through the doors of McKays hotel. It was lovely and warm and cosy with traditional festive decorations on display. Check in was good with the nice young lady booking my time in for breakfast too. She also asked if I was aware I had booked my room for the annexe opposite, I did know this, but she just wanted to make sure I was okay with this, nice touch. When I entered the annexe I was bowled over on how beautiful it was. The property appears to have had a dramatic makeover the public areas were bright. freshly decorated and fitted with luxurious deep lush carpet. My room although a tad on the small side was exquisite with quality furniture and fixtures. The bathroom blew me away and contained huge fluffy towels and expensive local toiletries. Breakfast consisted of self service cereals, yoghurt, bread, pastries, hot and cold drinks. There was about 10 different hot options to suit all tastes, and it was so nice to be served this at your table. I choose the traditional scottish which consisted of top notch ingredients cooked to perfection, faultless, best haggis ever. Property and staff were all amazing lot's of effort put in and it shows.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nix

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic little gem of a hotel. Immaculate rooms, super comfy bed, great powerful shower. The breakfast was yummy and the staff were fab. 100% will be back and highly recommend. My feedback for a teeny improvement - the toilet seat didn’t fit and was too small but still perfectly presented and immaculately clean 😃 Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matej

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room, Staff were brilliant
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kerry

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great central location in Pitlochry..
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great, clean and well furnished.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel, friendly staff, good food in the centre of Pitlochry. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Julie Wilson

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were extremely helpful, room was good, but the Saturday night dinner was inedible - it looked and tasted as though it had been cooked days before
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

rich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was nice and clean, a little difficult to plug in phones and such. Not a big deal. Accommodations were fine overall. Very unique hotel as we had to go up different flights of stairs and through NINE doors to get into our room. Became a bit of a game. The staff was very nice. The only negative (which did not cause an issue) was that the TV was not connected to a Wi-Fi network (tried unsuccessfully to connect) so could not get into Netflix. No way to call the front desk as there are no phones in the room and my cellular doesn’t like UK numbers. I didn’t want to trek through the maze to reception either. Probably for the best as we decided to read instead. That said, I do recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeff

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room w2as a good size, however the location was directly above the fans for the heating system. these fans ran on and off all night not much sleep! The food was good and there was live music in the bar later.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great from check in and the room very clean ! Perfect for our enchanted forest trip
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was very helpful and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quality hotel and excellent service from the staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Refurbished room. Very comfortable. Friendly and helpful staff. Lovely selection of food, dinner and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Mwara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025