McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant

3.0 star property
Edwardian hotel with 2 restaurants and a bar

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Reception
Suite | Living area | TV
Mckays Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Exterior
Golf

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
138 Atholl Road, Pitlochry, Scotland, PH16 5AG
  • Fish Ladder
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Pitlochry Festival Theatre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Bells Blair Athol Distillery
    ‪14 min walk‬

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Room options

Mckays Superior Rooms

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Mckays Small Double room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Mckays Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Cottage

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Townhouse Single

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Townhouse Family Room

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

Townhouse Classic Room

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Mckays Single

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Mckays Classic Rooms

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

McKays Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Townhouse Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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 Golf Club - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Fish Ladder - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Pitlochry Festival Theatre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Bells Blair Athol Distillery - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Edradour Distillery - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Scotch Corner of Pitlochry - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Auld Smiddy Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Iain Burnett - the Highland Chocolatier - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Blair Athol Distillery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Mackenzie's Coffee House - ‬1 min walk

About this property

McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant

Edwardian hotel with 2 restaurants and a bar
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.

Languages

English, Polish, Romanian

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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

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
  • 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.

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 May 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant on May 30, 2025 start from $184.76, excluding 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 Pitlochry Festival Theatre and Bells Blair Athol Distillery less than a mile away.

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

No, there isn't parking at this 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.

Are there hot tubs at McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant?

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.

Are there connecting rooms at McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Can I book a room with a balcony at McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant.

McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 290 out of 531 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 531 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 531 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 531 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 531 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gayle

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Struthers

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hotel. Staff 1st class, reasonable prices. Well worth the stay. I will return again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Wendy A

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff we helpfully and friendly lovey food very quiet at night so a great sleep
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

DARREN

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

Fantastic family room

Amazing cottage next to hotel great for families clean, friendly and great food
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great for an overnight stay

The room was mordern, clean and very comfortable. Great location and good value for money. Great atmosphere in the bar
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Comfortable and clean. Good location and great breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

I’ve stayed in rooms at the main McKay’s several times. Beware the fine print; this property now utilises the annex across the street, which is more akin to a marginal youth hostel. I arrived exhausted after 18 hours of travel only to find my room was the size of a walk in closet with a child-sized bed. My university dorm was twice the size. I reported my dissatisfaction with management who assigned me a larger room (that didn’t overlook rubbish bins) for the same price. The manager was very nice, other staff members (including restaurant) not as much. I hope things improve here as I visit Pitlochry every year and hope to stay at McKay’s again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

George

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
Sadly we did not have a great stay. Check-in is at 4pm which is too late for Scotland in winter (it is almost dark). The welcome could not be described as friendly. Our room was immediately above the Pub Quiz and there was loud noise until almost 11. And we had paid more for a better room. Also the food was not impressive. We’ve stayed here before and had enjoyed our previous stays. But this time was below par. We both agreed we would not return.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

margaret

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing all around! Rooms, food, bar. Would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A bit disappointing.

Shower only had slightly warm water (but they said they’d get that looked at). Room didn’t have anything to sit on apart from the bed. I couldn’t check in until after 16:00. The cooked breakfast was very well prepared but a bit minimal and the buffet had very limited choice. At least the juice glasses were proper glasses and not thimbles like most places. The fruit was badly bashed and looked old.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy, carpark small so we had to park elsewhere. The room was tiny, we booked a small double, not expecting it to be as small as it was especially for the price for 1 night. Only 2 channels worked on the tv,it was also tiny, about the size of a laptop screen. Room quite noisy, heard music about 10pm and alot if banging. Food in restaurant really good, breakfast also nice. Would not book a small double again if we came back. Staff all really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Calvin, Stratford

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jenny

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay- great sized room and comfy bed. Clean. Friendly helpful staff. Generous breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024