Balmacara Hotel

Hotels
Independent
8.4 (143 reviews)
Balmacara, Kyle, Scotland, IV40 8DH , Kyle , GB

Facilities

Free WiFi
Luggage storage
Wheelchair accessible
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Front desk (limited hours)
Smoke-free property
Tours/ticket assistance
Free self parking
Banquet hall

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Delicious food
Cons:
Poor Wi-Fi
Basic room amenities
Service delays

Categories

Cleanliness
7.9
Some reviews mention cleanliness positively; however, issues with basic amenities lead to a lower score.
Service
9.4
Staff were warm, welcoming and provided efficiency and care, resulting in high service satisfaction.
Location
9.4
Convenient location with a beautiful view of the lake and proximity to major attractions, praised in multiple reviews.
Room Quality
7.9
Room conditions were mostly good, but some reviews noted issues with beds and setup.
Amenities
7.4
Basic amenities with complaints about no elevators and missing items in hospitality kits.
Value for Money
7.9
Some guests felt the price did not match the quality of the stay, especially regarding Wi-Fi services.
Food and Beverage
8.4
Food quality was praised but experiences were mixed with service issues in dining.
Overall Experience
8.9
Overall good experience with some notable concerning points, but guests enjoyed their stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 06:32

Property Description

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall.

Dining and Drinks
Savor a delicious meal at the restaurant and unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfast is served daily.

Comfortable Accommodations
Stay in one of the 34 guestrooms with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and private bathrooms.

Balmacara Hotel is the perfect seaside escape near Eilean Donan Castle and Skye Bridge – book your stay now!

Important information:

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ABZ

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Children and extra beds

    No cribs (infant beds) available

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 143 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.9
Service: 9.4
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 7.9
Amenities: 7.4
Value for Money: 7.9
Food and Beverage: 8.4
Overall Experience: 8.9
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Nigel family
10
Pros:

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…

2025-10-09 via Nuitee
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Patrick
8
Pros:

The only issue, no heat in one section of the hotel.

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
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Lisa partner
6
Pros:

Room was just clean enough. Dirty shower grout and filthy baseboards.

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
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Ryan
10
Pros:

Great

2025-10-01 via Nuitee
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Wayne partner
10
Pros:

Great place to stay before isle of Skye. Large rooms. Great restaurant. Breakfast (included) was delicious. There is a grocery store next door too.

2025-09-27 via Nuitee
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Angela
10
Pros:

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.

2025-09-26 via Nuitee
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Tim friends
10
Pros:

Very nice hotel with reasonable rates for the area. Our jumping off point to the Isle of Skye. Friendly and professional staff.

2025-09-22 via Nuitee
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Chi Kit
6
Good and bad
Pros:

Basic condition of the room is good and the shower is spacious and user friendly. However we ordered a room for three adults, but the extra bed is just an added-on, is small, and rather low when compared to the overall level of the hotel. Also the bed is preparing when we walked in our room at 6pm and not before. It is rather unprofessional and unacceptable.

2025-09-21 via Nuitee
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Christine
10
Lovely stay
Pros:

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

2025-09-19 via Nuitee
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Sheila
10
Pros:

Very nice and quiet location.

2025-09-19 via Nuitee
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Lynda partner
8
Pros:

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.

2025-09-18 via Nuitee
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Gregory
8
Nice place with friendly staff. Wi-fi suspect.
Pros:

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.

2025-09-09 via Nuitee
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phil friends
6
Pros:

Comfy rooms but service lacking. Waited about 5 minutes at the front desk while the guy was on his cell talking. Checked in, went to the bar, same guy said he’d be right back to serve us, he came back 10 minutes later which by then another couple was also waiting. Dined there for supper and asked for fish with salad instead of chips, server said she’d have to check with the kitchen. Never saw her again, food arrived with chips by someone else. Finally the dinner bill had 20% gratuity automatically added. Not recommended.

2025-09-06 via Nuitee
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gail
6
Pros:

No teabags, tissues and coffee not in hospitality tray on arrival. Fire alarm went off at 9. Went downstairs and told to go back to bedroom. It was handled badly.

2025-09-05 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
10
Pros:

Space was clean and updated. Bartender was lovely!

2025-08-31 via Nuitee
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Miranda family
8
Pros:

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.)

2025-08-30 via Nuitee
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SARABJIT
8
Pros:

Convenient location. Beautiful view of the lake.

2025-08-26 via Nuitee
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Monica family_with_children
10
Pros:

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.

2025-08-09 via Nuitee
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Thomas
2
Pros:

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

2025-07-29 via Nuitee
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Trantran family
10
Pros:

Excellent enjoyed this place especially the friendly staff

2025-07-28 via Nuitee