The Mey Hotel in Thurso offers free Scottish breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, bar, and restaurant. Close to Castle of Mey and scenic coastal attractions.
A charming, unpretentious hotel praised for its warm hospitality, excellent dining, and convenient location near local attractions.
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The Mey Hotel is a relaxed and unpretentious establishment set in a low-rise whitewashed building just off the A836 road in Mey, Scotland. It offers a blend of hotel accommodation alongside a bar, coffee shop, and seasonal restaurant. Guests can enjoy free Scottish breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and parking, with additional amenities including room service and pet-friendly options, making it suitable for families and travelers with pets.
The property features a cozy lounge and bar known for its well-stocked selection and inviting atmosphere, which has been highlighted by guests appreciating the personable service provided by the hosts. While the guest rooms are modest in size, reflecting their mid-1800s construction, they have been renovated to offer comfort and cleanliness, with accessible options available.
Located less than a mile from the historic 16th-century Castle of Mey and only a few miles from scenic landmarks such as Dunnet Head and the Duncansby Head Lighthouse, this hotel serves as a practical base for exploring northern Scotland's coastal attractions. Guests have praised the quality of the food, particularly the use of local Scottish produce in the restaurant's menu, and the warm hospitality experienced during their stay.
With a strong 4.5 rating from over 130 reviews, The Mey Hotel appeals to visitors seeking a straightforward and welcoming place to stay near notable regional sights. It is especially convenient for those traveling to nearby ferry points or exploring the North Coast 500 route. The property suits travelers looking for comfort without unnecessary luxury, combined with easy access to outdoor and cultural activities.
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What a wonderful wee gem of a hotel. This sits on the Main Street as you go through Mey and we were so lucky they had a vacancy. We had been given a room but when they say my mobility wasn’t the best they moved us into the accessible room which was greatly appreciated … Our dinner was excellent with a great choice on their menu, wonderful Scottish produce and cooked so well. Lovely stay and excellent hosts … thank you
Emma and Euan are fantastic hosts, beautifully presented rooms, excellent food, great selection of drinks and lovely atmosphere. Location superb.
Euan and Emma, owners, are lovely and welcoming. The 5 guest rooms are on the small side, as expected, as they were constructed in the mid 1800's. The rooms have been completely remodled and are clean and comfortable. The guest lounge and bar are charming; the bar well stocked! We were offered 8 choices from the dinner menu and our choices, beef stew and a chicken ham and leek pie were tasty. Two thumbs up from us!
The food is absolutely delicious, you must try it. My friend and I have been back twice for our evening meal. Delicious, delicious, delicious . Don't even get me started on their desserts...sublime! Thank you Euan and Emma, such a lovely warm and welcoming couple.
What a beautiful hotel! Couldn't ask for a better place to stop. Euan and Emma were fantastic hosts, and even remembered my Dad who had been a guest of theirs a few years previous. Amazing food! Lovely room. Really didn't want to leave! Will definitely be back! You won't find a better hotel on the NC500!
Thankyou Emma and Ewan for a delicious dinner in your restaurant last night! We felt so welcome and the food was beautifully cooked and the local Whisky and beers fabulous. Lovely comfort food and just what we needed after a days traveling before settling into our accom nearby. Highly recommend this little gem. Regards Annie and Mike
We had an absolutely lovely stay a couple weeks back. Emma and Euan were incredibly personable, the room was very comfortable with nice bedding and cute décor (the cow hot water bottles!), and the food was so good. They have a really inviting snug around the bar, which we enjoyed. The whisky flights included ones selected by the hosts as 'their' list, it was such a cute touch and really interesting to get to hear why they put certain ones on their lists. The hotel was pretty convenient for the ferries as well! Highly recommend to anyone needing accommodation in the area.
The Mey hotel was really nice and in a great position for the ferry across to Orkney. We had great service and food from a lovely friendly couple and would return in a heartbeat. Warmest wishes, Michael and Susie x
Set in a low-rise building off the A836 road, this relaxed whitewashed hotel is less than a mile from the 16th-century Castle of Mey, and 4 miles from Gills Bay.
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