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Balmacara Hotel

3.0 star property
Beach hotel in Kyle with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
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Experience the warm Scottish welcome at Balmacara Hotel, located near Eilean Donan Castle. Enjoy a meal in the restaurant or grab a drink at the bar while taking advantage of free WiFi. Guests have praised the helpful staff and appreciate perks like luggage storage and tour/ticket assistance.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free self parking
$316 nightly
The total price is $379
Jun 16 - Jun 17
Total includes taxes and fees

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room, 1 Large Twin Bed | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Single Room, 1 Large Twin Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double or Twin Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 269 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 377 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 269 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Super King or Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, Sea View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Balmacara, Kyle, Scotland, IV40 8DH

What's nearby

  • Skye Bridge - 8 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Plockton Harbour - 10 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Loch Carron - 10 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Eilean Donan Castle - 11 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Isle of Skye Market Square - 22 min drive - 24.2 km

Getting around

  • Inverness (INV) - 120 min drive
  • Kyle Of Lochalsh Station - 5 min drive
  • Plockton Station - 7 min drive
  • Duirinish Station - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hectors Bothy - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Croft Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪King Haakon Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Skye Bridge Seafoods - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fisherman's Kitchen - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Balmacara Hotel

Enjoy your visit to Kyle with a stay at Balmacara Hotel. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English, German, Hebrew, Italian, Polish, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 34 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - midnight
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Desk chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 25 and February 1.

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 38.0 per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Property Registration Number 13764418

Also known as

Balmacara Hotel
Balmacara Hotel Kyle
Balmacara Kyle
Hotel Balmacara
Balmacara Hotel Isle Of Skye
Balmacara Isle Of Skye
Balmacara
Balmacara Hotel KYLE OF LOCHALSH
Balmacara KYLE OF LOCHALSH
Balmacara Hotel Kyle
Balmacara Hotel Hotel
Balmacara Hotel Hotel Kyle

Frequently asked questions

Is Balmacara Hotel currently open?

The property is closed between November 25 and February 1.

Does Balmacara Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Balmacara Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Balmacara Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Balmacara Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Balmacara Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at Balmacara Hotel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as fishing.

Are there restaurants at or near Balmacara Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers British cuisine.

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Balmacara Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Breakfast
Food
Location
Bathroom
View
Restaurant
Bar
Shower

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, with a good variety of options and excellent service. (16 reviews)
  • The on-site restaurant offered great food options, including breakfast and dinner, with many reviewers praising the quality and variety of the meals. (7 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

Had a fantastic stay, you couldn’t get a better location, very relaxing and the staff were brilliant ( a special mention to Manish who was very friendly and helpful ) We dined at the Hotel and the food was delicious, the Breakfast was also very good.
1-night trip

10/10

Great friendly service. Good location.
1-night trip

6/10

The TV reception did not work. Room had long hair left on the bathroom floor 😩 We paid a fortune for 1 night. $600 so overpriced Food was good. Needs a lot of maintenance
1-night trip

10/10

Great overnight stay on business. Great hosts.
1-night trip

6/10

The ambience of the hotel was very good. The food is pricey at the restaurant but the quality of the food was very good. The cleanliness of the room wasn’t great. There were tufts of hair on the carpet and the carpets looked pretty old and stained. Very expensive room rent for one night. Breakfast was reasonable. The front of the hotel could do with a wee garden / landscaping to match the ambience around.
1-night trip

10/10

Great service from staff, very welcoming and supportive. The hotel is in good condition and is ideal for business trips or leisure due to facility and location when visiting the Isle of Skye. This was my second visit and will keep this hotel top of my list whether it be work or leisure next time.
2-night trip

10/10

Great place to stay!
1-night trip

10/10

Amazing stay reasonably priced Brilliant loch views Great breakfast Staff extremely pleasant and helpful
1-night trip

10/10

The stay at Balmacara was amazing! Not onpy did it offer picturesque views and was convenient to the Isle of Skye, but the staff and owner were great. They made us feel welcomed at every moment from check in, meals, time at the bar and check out. The dining experience was exceptional - dinner was one of the best we have had in Scotland and Ireland. Definiteky a place to stay!!
1-night trip

10/10

아주 편안하고 좋은 호텔이었습니다. It is very cozy and convenient hotel. Members in this hotel were very kind.
1-night trip

8/10

Lovely clean hotel, obviously recently upgraded. The only thing which let it down was service in the restaurant which really wasn’t the best. New staff were great but unfortunately the experienced staff member we met wasn’t going to be much of a mentor. Bottle of wine just dumped on the table and left .. not what I expect from a 4* hotel. Buffet breakfast ok but not wonderful. ( no choice of eggs(only scrambled), no seeds & nuts, limited cheese & cold meat )
1-night trip

8/10

The Balamarca was one of the few hotels we could find space in during a busy weekend. Overall the space was clean and nice. The staff were very helpful and friendly. It is an older building with a newer addition. We stayed in the older part and noticed the floors weren’t completely level. However, the rooms had been renovated with clean modern bathrooms. The beds were a little uncomfortable as it had an older spring-type mattress and a mattress pad that kept getting out of place under the thin flat sheet that covered it. I would stay there again but would ask to be in one of the newer rooms as I assume that they would have newer beds.
3-night trip

10/10

This hotel has great parking, good food and spacious clean rooms! I would definitely stay here again!
1-night trip

10/10

A very beautiful place to stay in the Scottish Highlands. The manager was very kind and took care of us in the middle of the night when we arrived very late. He left all the necessary information and the keys at the front desk, so we could enter the room without any problems. Will recommend this place.
1-night trip

4/10

The food was over priced and poor quality Did complain and it made no difference, there was one waiter for a full restaurant and didn’t have time to check if we were happy with our food possibly need more staff for the restaurant and bar The room was good and comfortable tv buffered a bit
1-night trip

10/10

Great location! Our room had an amazing view. Really enjoyed the restaurant and bar.
2-night trip

10/10

Great place to stay
2-night trip

8/10

A wonderful and delightful hotel, they are in the process of updating the establishment. I am confident that once everything is completed, it will be better than when we stayed. If you’re looking for a nice night sleep, and food. The restaurant was beautiful and the food was scrumptious. Oh my, almost forgot add the breath taking view.I would highly recommend this hotel.
1-night trip

8/10

I was staying here as part of a tour, and this was the nicest hotel of my Scotland visit. There is still some construction on the exterior of the building, but the inside is very nice. The room was spacious, clean, and comfortable. My 1st floor room opened up to a small patio overlooking the parking lot and the loch across the street (it would be nice if there was a semi-sheer curtain so people can't see straight into the room while the curtains are open). There is a fancy restaurant on sight as well as a bar. There is also a Spar grocery store next door, but that's about it. But it is not far from the bridge over to the Isle of Skye if you plan to visit there but hotels are all booked up. And make sure you go outside and catch the sunset over Loch Alsh if you're staying there.
2-night trip

8/10

Arrived late so missed food so can`t comment but menu looked good. Hotel was clean and a welcoming greeting when I arrived. Room clean and no issues other than heating a challenge to set and parking limited - Breakfast great, would stay again.
1-night trip

10/10

Great service and wonderful food, don't hesitate to book. Great big bed and lovely toiletries.
1-night trip

10/10

Great spot to stay near Bridge of Skye. Wonderful friendly staff. Good rooms and food.
2-night trip

8/10

The hotel was clean. Room was cozy. staff were warm and pleasent.
1-night trip

10/10

Hotel was really nice we booked last minute and the views near by are amazing Gent on reception/bar/kitchen was really polite and helpful as he was there on his own because of holiday season Internet was down due to a bad storm that made the stay more remote as civilisation and home comforts were almost 1.5 hours away Don’t let that put you off when fully staffed and WiFi working I can only imagine the stay would be even better
3-night trip

8/10

Beautiful view, comfortable beds good amenities
2-night trip