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.
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
The current price is $298
$298
includes taxes & fees
$249 per night
Apr 25 - Apr 26
Room options
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Double Room, 1 Double Bed
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
215 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Deluxe Double or Twin Room
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
215 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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Single Room, 1 Twin Bed
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
129 sq ft
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
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Superior Double or Twin Room, Mountain View
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
269 sq ft
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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Comfort Twin Room
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
215 sq ft
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
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Family Room
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
431 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed
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Superior Double Room
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
215 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Family Room
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
430 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
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Super King or Twin Room, Sea View
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
323 sq ft
Sea view
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed
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Double Room, Sea View
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
322 sq ft
Sea view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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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
Hotel size
34 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
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 40.0 per stay
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?
Recommended spots to visit include Skye Bridge (4.7 mi) and Eilean Donan Castle (4.9 mi).
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
8.8/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Service staff
Breakfast
Food
Location
Bathroom
Restaurant
View
Shower
Bar
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)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 3, 2025
One night on business
Great overnight stay on business. Great hosts.
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 2, 2025
Ideal hotel
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.
Niamh
Niamh, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 24, 2025
A beautiful retreat with a view.
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!!
Devon
Devon, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 4, 2025
Amazing
Amazing stay reasonably priced
Brilliant loch views
Great breakfast
Staff extremely pleasant and helpful
Joseph
Joseph, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 6, 2024
Great place to stay!
Heather
Heather, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 8, 2025
아주 편안하고 좋은 호텔이었습니다. It is very cozy and convenient hotel. Members in this hotel were very kind.
KYUTAE
KYUTAE, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Apr 15, 2025
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
darrin
darrin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 8, 2024
This hotel has great parking, good food and spacious clean rooms! I would definitely stay here again!
Alison
Alison, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 13, 2025
Nicely refurbished hotel on banks of Loch Alsh
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.
Jonathan
Jonathan, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 29, 2025
One night in Kyle
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.
MARK
MARK, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 19, 2024
Great location! Our room had an amazing view. Really enjoyed the restaurant and bar.
Susan
Susan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 4, 2025
Very nice hotel
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
John
John, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 14, 2024
Great place to stay
Mandeep
Mandeep, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 27, 2024
Excellent stay
Great service and wonderful food, don't hesitate to book. Great big bed and lovely toiletries.
Fiona
Fiona, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 25, 2024
The hotel was clean. Room was cozy. staff were warm and pleasent.
Adam
Adam, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 10, 2024
Great spot to stay near Bridge of Skye. Wonderful friendly staff. Good rooms and food.
Greg
Greg, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Feb 11, 2025
In two minds
It was a fantastic location. However, it was not value for money £130 for a very small single room. Shower head kept falling down. Tv did not work, a plug in heater, no kettle. Breakfast was £17.50 (cooked) £10 continental I do appreciate it was low season but…The coffee was good. The evening meal was good but expensive.
Friendly staff and case was taken to my room.
Isobel
Isobel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 22, 2024
Amazing views. Our room had a window you could see the lake and mountains from. The staff was nice and room was super clean and comfortable . Highly recommend !
Sameen
Sameen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 29, 2024
Excellent Team
Very friendly staff food good. We were looked after well for our overnight stay.
Nic
Nic, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 12, 2024
Beautiful view, comfortable beds good amenities
Marie-Claude
Marie-Claude, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 14, 2024
The staff were excellent - so friendly.
Stacy
Stacy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 28, 2024
Amazing location and great views form our room!
Carlos
Carlos, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 16, 2024
Expensive for very basic accommodations. Breakfast and location were excellent.
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 26, 2024
Overnight stay review
Stayed overnight on way to Raasay. Very comfortable hotel, nice decor. Had dinner and breakfast the next morning - food was lovely. Staff were friendly and attentive, good service and good atmosphere. Would recommend.
Margaret
Margaret, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 28, 2024
Excellent view of the water! Staff was outstanding