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Balmacara Hotel

3.0 star property
Warm Scottish hospitality awaits at this welcoming hotel where staff members remember guests' names and go the extra mile to create memorable stays

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A table with plates of food, a glass of beer, and a bowl of fruit, with a scenic view of mountains and a lake through a window. - Balmacara Hotel (Kyle)
A hotel with a white exterior, stone wall in front, and large windows. - Balmacara Hotel (Kyle)
A large bed with a headboard, a nightstand, and a lamp. - Balmacara Hotel (Kyle)
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A sign for Balmacara Hotel Restaurant & Bar, indicating it offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. - Balmacara Hotel (Kyle)
The Balmacara Hotel offers genuine Scottish hospitality near Eilean Donan Castle. Enjoy meals in the restaurant, relax with drinks at the bar, and use free WiFi. Attentive staff provide helpful services like luggage storage and assistance with tour bookings and tickets.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Single Room, 1 Large Twin Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, WiFi (free)

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a plaid headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with purple curtains.

Standard Double Room, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A large bed with a headboard, a nightstand, and a lamp.

Superior Double or Twin Room, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a checkered headboard, and framed pictures on the wall.

Family Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, WiFi (free)

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, WiFi (free)

Super King or Twin Room, Sea View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom (Zip and Link)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, and three framed pictures on the wall.

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom (Zip and Link)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wardrobe with hangers.

Superior Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Kyle, Balmacara Hotel is in the mountains and by the sea. Skye Bridge and Eilean Donan Castle are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fairy Pools and Old Man of Storr. Kilt Rock is another place to visit that comes recommended. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Kyle travel guide
Map
Balmacara, Kyle, Scotland, IV40 8DH

What's nearby

  • A castle on a hill overlooking a calm lake, surrounded by mountains.
    Eilean Donan Castle
    12 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Skye Bridge
    9 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Plockton Harbour
    10 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Bright Water Visitor Centre
    11 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Loch Carron
    12 min drive - 8.6 miles

Getting around

  • Kyle Of Lochalsh Station
    5 min drive
  • Inverness (INV)
    120 min drive

Restaurants

  • King Haakon
    10 min drive
  • Plockton Inn
    8 min drive
  • Hector's Bothy
    5 min drive
  • The Legend Of Saucy Mary Restaurant
    10 min drive
  • Dornie Hotel
    6 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 17.50 for adults and GBP 17.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 25 and February 1.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 40.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 17.50 for adults and GBP 17.50 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 40.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Balmacara Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Balmacara Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Balmacara Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Balmacara Hotel located?

Situated in Kyle, this beach hotel is 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Skye Bridge and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Eilean Donan Castle.

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Reviews

Balmacara Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 219 out of 430 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 430 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 430 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 430 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 430 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely renovated modern hotel room. Staff very helpful. Worked well as a staging point for a day trip to Skye.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Seneca Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel with amazing food and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff eee so good!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for visiting the Isle of Skye. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Located next to a Spar which was great for picking up goodies your days out.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sandis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, rooms are spacious, staff are helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Stanley

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location & Breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Clare-Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay, acomodationg staff, very comfortable and relaxing stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Monika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean spacious room, comfortable bed, great food at the restaurant. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Parking space and availability could be better. Good base for daily activities at Skye if you do not mind driving
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accomodating staff. Rooms were clean but a little small
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice property, everything was close and food was really good. Bathroom fan turned on but didn’t help to reduce moisture at all and room didn’t have access to heat control as I just wanted to take the chill from the room for a wee bit and couldn’t.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was a bit tight, but everything was clean. Our dinner was very tasty, however the service was a bit confused. We enjoyed sitting outside and watching the lake.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
A lovely stay at this bright fresh hotel. Nicely refurbished and staffed by helpful and friendly people. The breakfast was superb and the dinner was very good. This is a little gem of a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aziz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and responsive staff. Very convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We’ve been traveling Scotland for a week and this was the most expensive stay, yet the accommodations were lacking. Cons: The bed sagged, you could hear people walking above you and the noise from the neighboring tv. Pros: it was clean, they had nice linens, and the staff were very friendly. Their restaurant was very good. Breakfast at the hotel had many options, however they were reluctant to refill after the tour bus left. Way too pricey for what we got.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room on the ground floor of the new build area was spacious and well furnished. Menu for evening meal gave a wide choice. Our dishes were presented well. Breakfast was largely buffet with option to order other items.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for Solo traveller. Felt really safe. Could park right outside my room. Breakfast had a good variety to choose from. Meals in restaurant were great. Not too long to wait. Staff were fantastic and very attentive. Nothing too much trouble. Good location before heading up to Skye. Looks out on the water. Not too much highway noise.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An excellent hotel, with great facilities and superb staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was comfortable but mattress was lumpy with the springs bulging. Food was amazing and they catered to my gluten and dairy intolerance without a problem! Shower was good too. Place has an amazing view and was very clean. Staff are very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good stay. Nicely set out and in a lovey spot. Staff were kind and room was good and spotlessly clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time at this hotel. We were there 2 nights and it was very easy to get in the car and see all of Isle of Sky from there. The property was under some construction but they did a good job of keeping it mostly away from the rest of the hotel. We were probably going to miss dinner one night but the staff said they’d put in an order for us at 8:15 pm so we could roll in with a reserved seat and eat before they closed. Nice! Breakfast was good and customers can order an egg a different way if you prefer something other than scrambled. We realized our back patio door didn’t lock and we let the front desk know. Parking is tight but the staff actually walked outside to help us get settled somewhere each night. The staff bent over backwards for us! Second floor had some historical pictures of the area and they weren’t great but the art on the first floor was bright and fun. The upstairs pictures might be changing with the construction. The hotel dining areas had excellent views of the water and mountains. The food was really good and tried different things both evenings. We really enjoyed it! I think, if I’m remembering correctly that it was under new management starting in late 2025-early 2026 so whatever they are doing differently, they are doing it right! Loved it and would go back again if we are ever back in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were friendly and courtious, the food was good, the hotel was clean and tidy and there were plenty parking spaces, all round,it was a pleasant experience
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
On arrival we were told they'd upgraded our room at no extra cost which was a lovely surprise. The room was spacious, clean and very well kept. The staff were very friendly and helpful, especially Singh. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Trantran

Liked: Amenities
Excellent enjoyed this place especially the friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While there was no elevator to the second deck the staff was very nice. Romul works in the dinning hall and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026