About this property

The newly refurbished Mey Hotel is a 19th-century coaching inn and Visit Scotland award winning hotel just 8 miles from John O'Groats, in the village of Mey. It offers free WiFi in the lounge bar (not high speed broadband but enough for emails etc) and there is free parking on-site. Set in 5 acres of open land, the building is surrounded by beautiful Scottish scenery with extensive routes to enjoy. A variety of seabirds can be spotted around The Mey Hotel, wider local Area and nearby coves to explore along the coast. After seeing the local area, guests can relax in the bar. Other amenities for guests include a lounge with a flagstone fireplace, and you can also admire views of Dunnet Head, the Pentland Firth, and the Orkney Islands. Rooms are newly decorated, with an private bathroom, free toiletries, a flat-screen TV, and tea and coffee making facilities (if you require fresh milk then please bring this with you on arrival). Our hotel is a 200 yr old building. It is not a modern 5 star hotel in a city center. We have limited internet (you are on holiday). Sometimes the weather/climate makes it seem colder, the room are centrally heated and do not have individual controls but we do provide additional blankets and other items. The welcome will be warm and the food will be cooked fresh for you but we also have limited staff and have to know if advance of any requests. allergies , additional requirements. We are a husband and wife team of 2 and provide a personal warm and friendly service. But we are not a city center hotel with unlimited staff and need to work to set timings for breakfasts, dinners, check-ins and checks-outs etc. If any of this is an issue then we would politely ask you to book elsewhere.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

  • Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Catherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Such a comfy, cozy place with fantastic food. We loved the tartan decor, the hot water bottles and the extra sweet treat when we arrived. Dinner and breakfast were both excellent. Hosts were warm and welcoming. The bedding was so good I didn't...
  • Kimberley
    United States United States
    The room was very clean and pleasant. The food in the restaurant was very good and tasty. The host was very friendly and helpful. My husband and I enjoyed staying there.
  • Louise
    United States United States
    Wonderful room! Nice and clean and enough outlets and near a mirror. The owners, Emma and Euan were fantastic. The food was delicious!! Nice extra blankets.
  • Mendez
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The owners were so attentive. Family run hotel. Dinner and breakfast very good. They even helped us with a tire issue. Would definitely stay there again.
  • Maree
    Australia Australia
    Very welcoming comfortable and convenient. Had great food.
  • Adrian
    United States United States
    I loved this place. My room was comfortable, a reasonably good size, and I loved the decor and soft furnishings: you couldn't be anywhere else in the world but Scotland. Breakfast in the morning was perfect. I will definately choose to stay...
  • Lorraine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Run by lovely people who couldn't do enough to make our stay enjoyable. Rooms are all newly refurbished and are lovely and cosy. Food and drink was also excellent.
  • June
    United States United States
    Both dinner and breakfast were outstanding. The three of us each tried different dishes, and were very happy with our choices. The landlord was very accommodating, offering changes to the menu so that we could try multiple dishes that we were...
  • Brian
    United States United States
    This was a very authentic/historic inn run by a very friendly couple who manage the lodgings, the bar, and the restaurant. We enjoy locations that compliment the surroundings/location, and this fit the bill completely. One of the key factors in...
  • Connie
    United States United States
    Ewan and Emma were terrific hosts and so accommodating. Rooms were very comfortable and the decor was appropriately Scottish.

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Scottish • Seafood
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 10 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Free WiFi is only available in the lounge bar.

Payment for the accommodations will be taken from your credit card on the day of arrival and all meals and drinks must be paid daily.

Kindly note the guest is liable for any damages, additional cleaning, or lost keys during their stay, and will be charged a fee if necessary.