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Balmacara Hotel

3.0 star property
Kyle beach hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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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

Room options

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Single Room, 1 Large Twin Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Single Room, 1 Large Twin Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 214 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room, Sea View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double or Twin Room, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Family Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Super King or Twin Room, Sea View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Super King or Twin Room, Sea View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom (Zip and Link)

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Double Room

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Balmacara, Kyle, Scotland, IV40 8DH

What's nearby

  • Skye Bridge - 8 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Eilean Donan Castle - 10 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Plockton Harbour - 11 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Bright Water Visitor Centre - 11 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Loch Carron - 11 min drive - 14.2 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

  • ‪King Haakon - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪all the Goodness Coffee & Bakeshop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hector's Bothy - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Saucy Mary's Lodge - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Fisherman's Kitchen - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Balmacara Hotel

When visiting Kyle, Balmacara Hotel is a great choice to consider. 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.

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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 (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
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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

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • 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.

Fee & policy details

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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Reviews

Balmacara Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast options were delicious and varied, with many guests praising the quality and choice of meals. (19 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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Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Breakfast
Food
Location
Bathroom
View
Restaurant
Bar
Shower

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great room, great location
JOSEPH, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely clean spacious room. Good shower. Comfy bedding. Really friendly staff.
Roisin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were friendly and courtious, the food was good, the hotel was clean and tidy and there were plenty parking spaces, all round,it was a pleasant experience
David, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice, but food is very expensive.
Mark, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Tasty breakfast and extremely comfortable bed. Great staff, very helpful.
Wendy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A vert short visit and did not have the opportunity to dine in the evening or breakfast in the morning. However, very friendly and warm welcome on arrival, room was clean and comfortable, would definitely visit again.
Grant, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Indifferent welcome, clean room.
Gordon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay

Delicious food and coffee! Comfortable and clean. Professional and accommodating staff, would stay here again. Close to Skye Bridge
Christine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Short but sweet
Gene, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent enjoyed this place especially the friendly staff
Trantran, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Convenient location. Beautiful view of the lake.
SARABJIT, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Space was clean and updated. Bartender was lovely!
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Small quaint location with good amenities.
Allan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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Daniel, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice place with friendly staff. Wi-fi suspect.

Spent only one night. Very clean rooms and friendly staff. Nice place to stay as you’re passing through highlands. My only complaint is the wi-fi signal was non existent in the room we were staying. Couple that with poor cell reception, it was difficult to plan next day and communicate.
Gregory, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and the view
Ashima, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room and breakfast were amazing.
john, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Comfortable and quiet, staff had some difficulty understanding our food allergy and could not provide options (Ie we ask for a steak just seasoned with salt but were told we had to have the pork belly instead.)
Miranda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay Staff are very friendly and good food.
Paul, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly efficient staff,great food and comfortable clean room
Ronald, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The property is well maintained. The staff is really friendly.
Shawn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay!
Heather, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location with a view of the lake. Comfortable rooms. Good breakfast options. Convenience store next door
Girivasan, 1-night trip