Balmacara Hotel

Hotels
8 (2169 reviews)
Balmacara , Kyle of Lochalsh , GB
+44 1599 566751

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful staff
Great location
Comfortable room
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
High food prices
WiFi connection problems

Categories

Cleanliness
6.96
Comments about room cleanliness were mixed with some negative remarks regarding the bathroom odor.
Service
8.93
Several reviews praised the helpfulness and friendliness of the staff.
Location
8.47
The location was frequently mentioned as great with nice views.
Room Quality
7.92
Mostly positive mentions about comfort, though some comments noted issues like small size.
Amenities
7.95
General satisfaction with amenities was expressed, though there were mentions of some issues.
Value for Money
7.41
Some reviews indicated concerns about pricing, especially for food.
Food and Beverage
8.46
Positive comments about the restaurant and food quality.
Overall Experience
7.93
General sentiment was positive overall despite some criticisms.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 15:22

Property Description

Scenic Views and Traditional Music
Located on the shores of Loch Alsh, Balmacara Hotel offers breathtaking views towards the Isle of Skye. Guests can immerse themselves in the local culture with regular live traditional music in the on-site pub.

Charming Rooms and Victorian Antiques
Each room at Balmacara Hotel is elegantly designed, some even featuring Victorian antiques. The contemporary themed rooms offer a cozy and unique stay, with most rooms overlooking the picturesque Loch Alsh.

Delicious Dining and Historic Surroundings
Indulge in a culinary experience with local seafood and game specialties while enjoying stunning Loch views. The 1930’s style coffee lounge adds a touch of nostalgia to your full English breakfast. Explore nearby attractions like Eilean Donan Castle and the outer islands during your stay at Balmacara Hotel.

Experience the beauty of Loch Alsh and book your stay at Balmacara Hotel today!

Important information:

Guests arriving after 22:30 must contact the Balmacara Hotel to arrange this in advance.

When booking 4 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 2169 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.96
Service: 8.93
Location: 8.47
Room Quality: 7.92
Amenities: 7.95
Value for Money: 7.41
Food and Beverage: 8.46
Overall Experience: 7.93
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john • family_with_children • gb
9
lovely hotel with friendly staff
Pros:

staff very friendly. food was exceptional.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Eduard Costin • couple • ro
9
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
8
Food excellent, service always pleasant, a little Faulty Towers style
Pros:

Clean comfortable

Cons:

No bottled water in room on 2nd night

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Lukas • couple • at
8
Sehr empfehlenswert
Pros:

Gutes Restaurant mit Pub, freundliches Personal, modernes Zimmer, perfekte Lage für den Zwischenstopp über Nacht

Cons:

Queen Size Bett war uns ein bisschen zu eng

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Jaime • family_with_children • au
8
Pros:

Location to Skye was good for us as we could secure accommodation on Skye for the 6 travelling. This is a reasonable alternative. Staff were helpful when we arrived late one night due to a hospital visit and restaurant had already closed. They were able to provide a small meal.

Cons:

No in room small fridge, staff were great to allow us to store a few items in the reception fridge. This was inconvenient during stay but grateful we didn't have to throw items away.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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MICHAEL • extended_group • ca
7
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Joan SoMU • couple • es
8
Bien situado
Pros:

El sitio es muy bonito y acogedor, el restaurante tiene muy buena calidad.
Muy buen situado para la visita a la isla de skye y con un supermercado al lado

Cons:

la almohada y que nos toco una habitación que daba a un patio interior

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Rafael • couple • es
8
Todo perfecto
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Sergej • couple • gb
10
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Ulf • couple • se
8
Pros:

Rummen var bra och personalen trevliga

Cons:

Frukost godkänd men går ej jämföra med svenska hotellfrukostar..

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Andreas • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Alessia • couple • ch
7
Pros:

Super Position für Isle of Skye

Cons:

Zimmer war sehr klein

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • solo_traveller • lu
8
Pros:

Gratisparking neben dem Hotel, schöne Lage am Wasser (verkehrsreiche Strasse überqueren), Personal ok, DZ ok, ruhig in der Nacht, DZ ausreichend groß, Wifi gut, Bett gut, Badezimmer ok, Abendessen ok, Frühstück ok

Cons:

Preis etwas hoch, das Zimmer wird mit "keine Aussicht" angeboten, das stimmt, die Aussicht auf den Hinterhof ist wirklich bescheiden, die Wartezeit im Restaurant war wegen Reisegruppe im Nebenraum zu lang, auch morgens beim Frühstück (Buffet) und die Tische stehen zu eng zusammen

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Richard from Jindabyne • family_with_children • au
9
Pros:

Location, food - both lunch and dinner. Room facilities good. This hotel caters for bus trips. Parking good.

Cons:

The additional noise in morning from a bus trip leaving early.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
C
Corinna • couple • ch
6
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Heidi • couple • us
5
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Michele • couple • it
8
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Graham • couple • gb
1
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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caroline • couple • gb
6
Good location if touring through
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Expensive for what it is compared to others but probably because on tourist route. Clean, staff friendly, bed small.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee