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Balmacara Hotel

3.0 star property
Warm Scottish hospitality awaits at this welcoming hotel where staff members remember guests' names and go the extra mile to create memorable stays

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The Balmacara Hotel offers genuine Scottish hospitality near Eilean Donan Castle. Enjoy meals in the restaurant, relax with drinks at the bar, and use free WiFi. Attentive staff provide helpful services like luggage storage and assistance with tour bookings and tickets.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$184
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan

Room options

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Single Room, 1 Large Single Bed

Single Room, 1 Large Single Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 35 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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Standard Double Room, Sea View

Standard Double Room, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Super King or Twin Room, Sea View

Super King or Twin Room, Sea View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Single 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Kyle, Balmacara Hotel is in the mountains and by the sea. Skye Bridge and Eilean Donan Castle are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fairy Pools and Old Man of Storr. Kilt Rock is another place to visit that comes recommended. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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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

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

Restaurants

  • ‪King Haakon - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hector's Bothy - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪all the Goodness Coffee & Bakeshop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Croft Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fisherman's Kitchen - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Balmacara Hotel

Hotel near Eilean Donan Castle
Located close to Skye Bridge, Balmacara Hotel provides a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket information, a banquet hall and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and heating

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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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

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
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • 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 25 November and 1 February.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 38.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 15 for adults and from GBP 15 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 38.0 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
Property Registration Number 13764418

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Balmacara Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Balmacara Hotel?

As of 18 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Balmacara Hotel on 25 Jan 2026 start from AU$184.18, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Balmacara Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Balmacara Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Balmacara Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Balmacara Hotel located?

Situated in Kyle, this beach hotel is 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Skye Bridge and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Eilean Donan Castle.

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Reviews

Balmacara Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 340 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 340 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 340 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 340 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 340 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Bhargav

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff were excellent, and breakfast was good but amenities and room conditions is poor
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely magnificent stay. Deepak and his staff did an amazing job and we will definately be back next year. Well done.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Vinnie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only stood one night during our road trip through Scotland. The view on a clear morning is exceptional. There is a store right next to the hotel. A great place to stock up for your day's adventure. We recommend the mussels at their restaurant!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An excellent hotel, with great facilities and superb staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tasty breakfast and extremely comfortable bed. Great staff, very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Vinnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and the room was satisfactory. We loved the views across the street. The real gem was the Mussels appetizer! A must order
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with reasonable rates for the area. Our jumping off point to the Isle of Skye. Friendly and professional staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stop on the road from Skye (detouring through Applecross). The staff were warm and welcoming after an exhausting ride.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trantran

Liked: Amenities
Excellent enjoyed this place especially the friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and helpful, always with a smile. Food was good and everything was clean and tidy. Heating / water system outside of my room was quite noisy at night for some reason. Not so good if you are a light sleeper.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay before isle of Skye. Large rooms. Great restaurant. Breakfast (included) was delicious. There is a grocery store next door too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

SARABJIT

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Beautiful view of the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small quaint location with good amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Space was clean and updated. Bartender was lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay Staff are very friendly and good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Amenities
Friendly efficient staff,great food and comfortable clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

pip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel clean and tidy good staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern, clean and very well run. Lovely views from the front (once the rain stopped…) Bed was a little tired and the walls were thin enough to hear the TV in the room next door. The guest directly above my room dragged their chair over the solid wood floor several times, which was irritating, but hardly the hotel’s fault. Good value though, which coming from a Yorkshireman, is high praise…
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely 5 night stay. Great staff and really tasty food!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There was no elevators and we had to carry our luggage up a steep set of stairs. Room over looked an alley way that smelled and had garbage. We thought we were getting a sea view based on description. Staff were excellent and really took great care of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is well maintained. The staff is really friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Miranda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025