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Balmacara Hotel

Property class: 3

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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.
A hotel lobby with a sofa, armchair, and table, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.
A sign for Balmacara Hotel Restaurant & Bar, indicating it offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
A hotel with a white exterior, stone wall in front, and large windows.
A large bed with a headboard, a nightstand, and a lamp.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $184
$153 nightly
$184 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Balmacara, Kyle, Scotland, IV40 8DH
  • Place, Skye Bridge
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Plockton Harbour
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Eilean Donan Castle
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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

  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 214 sq ft
  • 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
  • 194 sq ft
  • 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
  • 269 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 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
  • 323 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 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
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kyle

Located in Kyle, Balmacara Hotel is by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Eilean Donan Castle and Skye Bridge. .This hotel is within the region of Fairy Pools and Old Man of Storr.

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Eilean Donan Castle - 12 min drive - 6.3 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
  • ‪The Legend Of Saucy Mary Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Plockton Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dornie Hotel - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Balmacara Hotel

Balmacara Hotel offers 45 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Stay in one of 45 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area. This Victorian hotel also features tour/ticket assistance and a banquet hall.
At Balmacara Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

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
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • 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

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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.

Property is 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

Balmacara Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 247 out of 486 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 486 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 486 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 486 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 486 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean average size room, great view, good food super friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top Location! Good Restaurant!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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10/10 Excellent

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Views spectacular food excellent great spot to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, very nice dinner, excellent breakfast. We will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
V good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free parking. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, perfect parking. Attentive and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very nice and food excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom mirror is a little high up but otherwise everything was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

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

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location & Breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great steak dinner!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfectly fine hotel, but quite low standard of rooms. Very poor sound isolation. And very expensive vs standard and location. Really good food at the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast had good selection.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Price and performance is fair
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Arrived and found no parking spaces available and had to park on the other side of the road. Very busy hotel with thin walls and a small room. Food in restaurants was good though
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026