Free
Children allowed

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WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
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Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptional breakfast
Central/convenient location
Friendly helpful staff
Comfortable beds and roomy bathrooms
Very clean rooms
Pleasant bar terrace/evening entertainment
Cons:
Expensive alcohol / restaurant value concerns
Small/insufficient parking (paid parking at times)
Understaffed restaurant causing delays
No lift (accessibility issue)
Occasional noise from live band
Confusing coffee machine
Occasional room maintenance/cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.5
Multiple guests describe rooms and public areas as very clean and 'super clean'; one review mentioned a sparsely furnished room with some cleanliness/maintenance issues.
Service
8
Staff repeatedly praised as friendly and helpful at reception and generally efficient, but several reports of understaffing in the restaurant and delays at check-in/dinner service.
Location
9.2
Consistently highlighted as a perfect, central location in Pitlochry with easy access to attractions and people-watching from the street-facing rooms.
Room Quality
8.6
Many guests report comfortable beds, spacious rooms and large bathrooms; a few mention dated decor or minor maintenance (loose fittings).
Amenities
7.6
Good amenities such as a pleasant bar terrace and on-site car park (small); issues noted include no lift, small car park/paid parking, and a confusing in-room coffee machine.
Value for Money
7.8
Breakfast and room quality are seen as good value, but several guests call out expensive alcohol and some restaurant value/price concerns which lower perceived value.
Food and Beverage
9
Breakfast repeatedly described as exceptional and varied; evening meals generally positive and there is live entertainment, though some service/staffing and pricing issues were noted.
Overall Experience
7.7
Overall stays were enjoyable with many guests willing to return—strong breakfast, location and friendly staff—tempered by parking limits, occasional noise, understaffing and accessibility concerns.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 13:03

Property Description

Charming Riverside Hotel in Pitlochry

Victorian Buildings and Modern Comforts
McKays Hotel, spread over 2 Victorian buildings, offers a blend of historic charm and modern amenities. Each room features an LCD TV, private bathroom, and complimentary WiFi for a comfortable stay.

Delicious Dining and Entertainment
Indulge in freshly baked pastries and full Scottish breakfasts in the cosy dining room. The restaurant serves classic Scottish and international dishes made with fresh local produce. Don't miss the live music every Friday and Saturday night at 9pm for a lively atmosphere.

Convenient Location for Exploring
Located just 260 meters from the main railway station, McKays Hotel is the perfect base for exploring Pitlochry. With attractions like Blair Atholl Distillery and Pitlochry Salmon Ladder nearby, and Pitlochry Golf Course and Blair Castle just a short drive away, there's plenty to see and do during your stay.

Book your stay at McKays Hotel now for a memorable experience in Pitlochry!

Important information:

Pet friendly rooms are limited and are based on availability.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 4166 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.5
Service: 8
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8.6
Amenities: 7.6
Value for Money: 7.8
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 7.7
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Mary Lila • solo_traveller • ie
8
Pros:

Very comfy beds, great shower pressure and great location. Good breakfast selection.

Cons:

No lift, parking was full when we arrived so had to park in a paid public car park.

2026-09-20 • via Nuitee
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Holly • solo_traveller • ca
10
Gorgeous suite in a fantastic location!! Loved it!
Pros:

We loved Pitlochry and our suite was in a perfect location, clean and comfortable!! We had a wonderful time!

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Gordon • couple • gb
9
Great location and lovely vibe in the hotel
Pros:

Very organised hotel and restaurant Spotlessly clean and our bed was soo comfortable

Cons:

I liked everything

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Matt • couple • us
10
Superior location in the heart of town 4-min walk from train
Pros:

Our room was very large for Euro standards, on the back of the building, windows on two walls, separate sitting area, quiet. Was great to spread out and relax.

Cons:

McKays food was not outstanding, but there are several other options within a short walk.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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perlich • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Always like pitlochry and McKay's is perfectly situated

Cons:

They have now introduced a self service breakfast which depending what time you arrive there's not a lot left and we don't always want a fried breakfast when we stayed there before my wife liked to start the day with the smoked salmon and scrambled eggs which didn't seem to be available any more and if it was it wasn't well advertised personally i would sooner pay a little more for a breakfast menu and have it served to the table also the room was very nice but we didn't like the view of the car park when i booked i thought i had booked a room at the front of the hotel my own fault should have phoned and checked.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Donald • couple • gb
7
Clean room and good location for one night stay.
Pros:

Good location, room was adequate for one night stay.

Cons:

Food and drink prices more expensive than expected.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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JOACHIM • solo_traveller • fr
8
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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fraser • couple • gb
8
Enjoyable
Pros:

Breakfast lovely and location great

Cons:

Attention to detail as quite a bit of dust on tv table

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Joachim • solo_traveller • at
9
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Dario • couple • it
7
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Karyn • extended_group • au
7
Great location handy to have restaurant/bar on property
Pros:

Great location. Comfortable room. Shower was not great - very weak pressure and either scorching hot or freezing - maybe a trick to it?? Handy to have restaurant/bar onsite. Great breakfast spread. Lots of stairs - Stairs could be a challenge for someone with mobility issues and no one seemed available to assist. Parking first in best dressed as only parking for 12 vehicles but information offered on alternatives. Able to leave car in car park until 12noon on checkout day which was really great.

Cons:

Stairs were a challenge. Bathroom sink teeny tiny - shower water pressure very poor and water temperature hard to control.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Johan • couple • se
10
Pros:

Jättemysigt hotell i en mysig mindre stad som passade perfekt att övernatta på under resan. God frukost!

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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William • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Food and surroundings

Cons:

We stayed in the townhouse across from the main hotel. Because of the old single glazed windows it was quite noisy. There was no mirror in the room area except in for one in the bathroom, which was steamed up after showering. So it was not ideal when preparing to go out.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Alba • extended_group • nl
7
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Ana • solo_traveller • es
8
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • de
9
Süßes Hotel, süße Städtchen
Pros:

Schön eingerichtete Zimmer, sauberes modernisiertes Bad.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
C
Christoffer • couple • se
9
Trevlig personal och bekväma rum på ett naturskönt ställe.
Pros:

Centralt och bra läge i Pitochry, bekväma rum och mycket bra frukost. Trevlig personal som snabbt ställde ordning rummet åt oss.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Nicholas • couple • gb
10
Excellent location and staff.
Pros:

Excellent central location. Good staff. Good breakfast. Dog friendly. Car park at rear - please don’t forget to register car details at reception desk on check in to avoid hefty fine by third party.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee