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Mackays Hotel Wick

3.0 star property
3-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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Exterior
Interior entrance
View from room
Bar (on property)
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Union Street, Wick, Scotland, KW1 5ED
  • Place, Wick Heritage Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Wick Castle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Pulteney Distillery
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wick (WIC)
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 115 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room, River View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior Double or Twin Room, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 170 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Basic House | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Basic House

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Business Apartment | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Business Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Family Room, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Wick

Close to airport.Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Wick Heritage Centre and Old Wick Castle. Also, Pulteney Distillery is within half a mile (1 km) and Wick Library is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Wick Heritage Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Wick Library - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Old Wick Castle - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Pulteney Distillery - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Gills Bay Ferry Port - 43 min drive - 22.3 miles

Getting around

  • Wick Station - 4 min walk
  • Wick (WIC) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wickers World - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bord De L'Eau - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Morags - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Spice Tandoori - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Crown Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Mackays Hotel Wick

3-star guestrooms with free WiFi
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 676 square feet (63 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Mackays Hotel Wick also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the indoor pool, outdoor pool, and health club at a partner property.

This 3-star Wick hotel is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 676 sq ft of conference space
  • 63 sq m of conference space
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Mackays Hotel Wick offers 30 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 5 to 20 for adults and GBP 5 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Books
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Winery release events

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 25 per stay.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 5 to 20 for adults, and GBP 5 to 20 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 25 per stay

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

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Mackays Wick
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Mackays Hotel Wick to the airport?

Mackays Hotel Wick is 1.3 mi (3-min drive) away from the Wick (WIC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Mackays Hotel Wick have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Mackays Hotel Wick.

How close is Mackays Hotel Wick to the beach?

This hotel is 16.8 mi (28-min drive) from Dunnet Bay Beach.

Does Mackays Hotel Wick offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Mackays Hotel Wick, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between GBP 5 and 20 for adults, GBP 5 and 20 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Mackays Hotel Wick?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Mackays Hotel Wick?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Mackays Hotel Wick?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Mackays Hotel Wick have a pool?

Mackays Hotel Wick features outdoor pool access.

Does Mackays Hotel Wick have a restaurant?

Mackays Hotel Wick is home to No 1 Bistro, which features local cuisine.

Does Mackays Hotel Wick have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Mackays Hotel Wick to downtown Wick?

Mackays Hotel Wick is 0.2 mi away from Wick.

Reviews

Mackays Hotel Wick Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 223 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 223 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 223 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 223 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 223 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff could not have been more friendly and welcoming. We were travelling with the dog; ate breakfast and dinner in the hotel bar rather than the restaurant with the dog which is totally the right move as not everyone is happy around dogs. Lovely room. If I was being picky, the shower head could have done with being replaced but for 1 night, it was totally fine.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Srikant, Nottingham

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
This was a very costly stay in which we were shocked by the unwelcoming reception on arrival. We arrived at 3.20 pm (most places check in at 3 pm). It was apparently 4 pm here - that’s their policy, but it’s how you treat a customer when you notify them. We rarely come early but the route just worked that way. Polite request to check in was met with a hostile “check in is at 4 pm, you can come back then”. No explanation and no courtesy as four of them just sat there looking at me like an inconvenience. Had to go back to the car and wait until we watched another couple allowed in just before 4 pm. We followed at 4 pm. I’ve stayed in hundreds of hotels, but in the hospitality industry, I’ve never had this. No thank you. The accommodation itself (a 3 bedroom townhouse) was a fair way away from the main hotel, but decent enough although very old and dated. The initial attitude however ruined our stay and we couldn’t wait to leave. Sadly unable to recommend this venue with that reception.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On our road trip around Scotland, we stayed at McKays Hotel in Wick and were pleasantly surprised by the experience. While the hotel has a slightly dated charm, it more than makes up for it with outstanding service and hospitality. The staff were incredible – warm, welcoming, and attentive – making us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. Service throughout our stay was impeccable. Although the rooms were on the smaller side, they were clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully appointed with everything we needed for a relaxing stopover. Overall, McKays Hotel provided a cosy and accommodating stay with truly exceptional staff. A great choice for travellers exploring the beautiful northern Highlands.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Melia

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Older hotel that needs love

This hotel was easy to find and street parking available. The town is very small and especially dead on a Sunday. The walls of the hotel were crumbling, so clearly old and needed some love, but the bed was comfortable. We ate dinner here also and did not find the quality to be the best. I would not eat there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Danny

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

Weathering the storm

It was good, nice staff very helpful, unfortunately I had a room which was into the wind during storm Floris and a fair bit of water came in above the bathroom window, I did report it but there was nothing that could be done at the time. Hopefully it will be fixed for future residents. Bistro food was very good and definately recommend the Fish and chips and Scallops 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was stuffy and couldn't open the window
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location , warm welcome and good facilities , nice breakfast and good service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The food and wait staff were outstanding in every way! We stayed here for 3 nights and ate in the restaurant every night because the food options were as good as anywhere I've travelled.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly, Erie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great. Hotel is like a bed and breakfast. Quaint and welcoming ambiance.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ross

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Located next to bridge and river, ideally positioned to access the town’s facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

gordon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Room was bright and a good size
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

High Speed

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service
Very poor service and attitude of owner. Staff clueless
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was nice, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Oh the shortest roadbin the world, good location in Wick. Good food in restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, helpful staff, spotless room and bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff were friendly and accommodating, food was great for both dinner and breakfast, Bar staff really attentive also Overall a great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

lorraine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had to book this very last minute due to an issue with the original accommodation so when we turned up they were still sorting out our room which was no problem but hotels.com actually had the wrong info listed on the website and the room didn’t have kitchen facilities as described. The lady who checked us in offered us the townhouse that they have instead, we had to pay extra but at this point we just wanted somewhere to stay so we paid it. The townhouse was actually wonderful, we felt so safe and comfortable unlike the previous place. Kitchen facilities were great, the bedrooms were lovely and comfortable and the courtyard was nice to have access to. The furniture and decor is dated and they still have a DVD and CD player, no Netflix etc on the TV so they could do with updating things especially for the money it cost for one night. Overall though it was very nice and we would happily stay there again and recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff and food were excellent. We were well-looked after. Whilst the decor and amenities are a little old-fashioned and tired, it is a very "honest" place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Helder

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

C

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was very small and although the en-suite was newly fitted there was no surface to put a wash bag - very silly. Bar area had loud music playing constantly- too loud in our opinion. Staff friendly but all a bit basic.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

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

10/10 Excellent

Pamela Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A pity about street parking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

darrin

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

great food

this is a great Scottish hotel well trained staff food is very good and reasonably priced
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025