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
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Bar
Non-smoking
Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant
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
$281 nightly
The total price is $338
$338 total
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Total includes taxes and fees
Room options
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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 reviews
(6 reviews)
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
214 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Deluxe Double or Twin Room
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 reviews
(2 reviews)
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
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 reviews
(2 reviews)
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
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
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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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
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
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
7.47.4 out of 10
Good
3 reviews
(3 reviews)
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
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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Super King or Twin Room, Sea View
7.67.6 out of 10
Good
4 reviews
(4 reviews)
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
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 reviews
(2 reviews)
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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Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom (Zip and Link)
all the Goodness Coffee & Bakeshop - 5 min drive
Skye Bridge Seafoods - 7 min drive
Croft Cafe - 6 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: 9:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
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 - 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
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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
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
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: 9:30 PM. 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
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Service staff
Breakfast
Food
Location
Bathroom
Restaurant
View
Bar
Shower
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, good, and wonderful by multiple guests. (17 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jul 28, 2025
Excellent enjoyed this place especially the friendly staff
Trantran
Trantran, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 30, 2025
Small quaint location with good amenities.
Allan
Allan, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 9, 2025
The staff made a real effort with us and our young son. They were really friendly, welcoming and informative. The hotel was in lovely condition, freshly decorated, nice attention to detail. Anything we needed they provided with efficiency and a smile. It was a real pleasure to stay there and we would have liked to stay longer.
Monica
Monica, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 9, 2025
Great location and the view
Ashima
Ashima, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 26, 2025
Great location with a view of the lake. Comfortable rooms. Good breakfast options. Convenience store next door
Girivasan
Girivasan, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 10, 2025
Exactly what we needed. Booked at the last minute and arrived after the designated time, but staff was amazingly accomodating--could not have been more pleased.
Scott
Scott, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 3, 2025
The property is well maintained. The staff is really friendly.
Shawn
Shawn, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 8, 2025
Perfect. Good location, easy parking outside room. Amenities were very good, condition of hotel was excellent. Would happily stay there again.
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 11, 2025
Relaxing Stay
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.
Tom
Tom, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 25, 2025
Room and breakfast were amazing.
john
john, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 29, 2025
We had an amazing view of the lake and our room felt like a little apartment. It was so great!
Jean
Jean, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 21, 2025
Friendly efficient staff,great food and comfortable clean room
Ronald
Ronald, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 21, 2025
Lovely stay
Staff are very friendly and good food.
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 4, 2025
The property has had a lovely renovation in the last few years. The rooms are comfortable and modern. The location and aspect are great. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. Food and service in the restaurant is excellent
Neil
Neil, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 28, 2025
Very nice hotel clean and tidy good staff.
pip
pip, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 28, 2025
Lovely 5 night stay. Great staff and really tasty food!
Paul
Paul, 5-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 31, 2025
Convenient location to Skye. Comfortable enough.
Restaurant and bar were reasonable and nice to have on site, though you should make a reservation ahead of time.
Gary
Gary, 2-night trip
2/10 Terrible
Jul 29, 2025
We got there and they said there was no reservation even though i showed them the confirmation. Very schetchy place. We found another hotel later. The receptionist told me other pe6had similar problems with them. i think they're avoiding paying Expedia
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 5, 2025
Great friendly service
Great friendly service. Good location.
Roy
Roy, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 9, 2025
Nice view of Sky from your bedroom!
Staff extremely friendly. Breakfast lunch dinner available as well as bar and tea.
No ac but has a fan and can open windows it’s nice, however the midges in summer will get in. 1 hr drive to the storr
Amanda
Amanda, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Apr 22, 2025
Nice property with a great view
Anishka
Anishka, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 8, 2025
One of tge best stays in Scotland. Staff were helpful,courteous