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Balmacara Hotel

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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 hotel lobby with a sofa, armchair, and table, large windows, and a view of the outdoors. - Balmacara Hotel (Kyle)
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Located close to Eilean Donan Castle and Skye Bridge, Balmacara Hotel provides a garden, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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Room options

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View all photos for Single Room, 1 Large Twin Bed

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

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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A neatly arranged hotel room with a large bed, a wardrobe, a bedside table, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Sea View

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

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room, Mountain View

A hotel room with a large bed, a brick-patterned wall, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

Superior Double or Twin Room, Mountain View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

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
(3 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, each with a headboard, bedside tables, and lamps.

Standard Twin Room

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

View all photos for Super King or Twin Room, Sea View

A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard with a plaid pattern, a bedside lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a view through a glass door.

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

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)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room

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

Superior Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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
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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
  • Skye Bridge
    9 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Plockton Harbour
    10 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Loch Carron
    12 min drive - 8.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Hector's Bothy
    5 min drive
  • Saucy Mary's Lodge
    10 min drive
  • Plockton Inn
    8 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 uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

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

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

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. 238 out of 462 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 120 out of 462 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 462 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 462 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 462 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

NICHOLAS PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, clean hotel Very helpful staff Would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful property in a convenient location for visits to Ske.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

sucheta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. Very friendly and helpful staff. Rooms are spacious and have all the basic amenities. Fresh and delicious breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly and helpful staff, excellent food. I highly recomend Balmacarra
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Clean and spacious rooms. Excellent breakfast and dinners in the hotel restaurant. Unfortunately, during our two day stay, it rained non stop but they can’t control the weather!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Samira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good staying Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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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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4/10 Poor

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was very small, it was hard to get around the bed with a suitcase. The price was quite high for the type of room. We had to pay extra for breakfast and they charged an extra fee for the second person. The staff were friendly and helpful, however our room was above the kitchen so we could not open the window and the room smelled of heavily spiced food. We paid $592 for 2 nights, definitely not worth the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Not the most friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

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

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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8/10 Good

kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice and helpful. breakfast and dinners were good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was a bit small although clean. The highway was a bit noisy. The buffet was large and lots of good food.
Stayed 2 nights 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

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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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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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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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