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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Sharron • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

Lovely location. Modern. Food was good

Cons:

Not all the staff were welcoming. Shame they devoted most of their attention to the coach load of tourist. They seemed to be their priority
Room was lovely but could constantly here a humming noise
Expensive hotel

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • extended_group • gb
10
Perfect
Pros:

Beautiful

Cons:

REALY clean, tidy & beautiful
The food was amazing

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Richard • extended_group • gb
8
Just what we needed at the time
Pros:

Our rooms were very good with excellent waterside views. Meals were very good though slightly delayed with two large coach groups ahead of us.

Cons:

Not much really except for the effect of a large group on general timings.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Marcela • couple • us
10
Strategic hotel with scenic view
Pros:

Excellent location as a base to visit Skye. 9 minutes from Eilean Donan Castle. Big rooms with Loch views. Super clean, friendly staff. Great restaurant on site

Cons:

None

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Taseia • couple • us
8
Pretty good.
Pros:

Great location to the Isle of Skye, comfortable beds, great shower, good breakfast.

Cons:

Limited parking, had to put the keycard into a slot on the wall to keep lights on in the room. That doesn’t work well if one of us wants to leave the room with the keycard.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Julie • extended_group • gb
9
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Angela • couple • gb
9
Lovely stay at this hotel, very modern and staff were helpful and friendly
Pros:

Lovely hotel very modern great views. The room was very comfortable.

Cons:

Restaurant was a little noisy due to coach party’s but couldn’t be helped.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Floriana • extended_group • it
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Watson • extended_group • us
9
We had a sick friend , and the staff was so kind and helpful.
Pros:

On the water view

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Regina • extended_group • de
8
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Toni • extended_group • gb
7
Comfortable stay
Pros:

Very clean and comfortable, staff all very friendly.

Cons:

Very expensive, like all highland hotels.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Maria • extended_group • se
10
Ett riktigt bra boende!!
Pros:

Det här var full pott! Fanns verkligen inget att klaga på. Middagen var bra, incheckningen var bra, rummet var rent och sängar/kuddar var toppen. Frukosten hade allt vi kunde önska. Ett jättebra ställe som vi verkligen kan rekommendera.

Cons:

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2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Tria • solo_traveller • gb
5
A very basic hotel for the price
Pros:

The bed was ok.

Cons:

We paid £350 for one night, which felt quite expensive considering breakfast was not included. The hotel is also very basic for the price.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Walerija • extended_group • de
9
Die fantastische Lage, das schön eingerichtete Zimmer und das Frühstücksangebot haben uns überzeugt
Pros:

Wir brauchten spontan eine Übernachtungsmöglichkeit für vier Personen und waren froh, dieses schön gelegene Hotel zu finden, auch wenn der Zimmerpreis sehr hoch war. Das Familien-Zimmer ist stilvoll und bequem, die Straße hat Nachts nicht gestört und das Frühstück war reichhaltig, hochwertig und lecker. Als Ausgangspunkt für einen Besuch der Insel Skye war die Lage des Hotels optimal. Der kleine Supermarkt ist direkt nebenan.

Cons:

Es ist problematisch, mit dem Gepäck die Treppe hochzukommen und durch die engen Flure zu gehen. Uns wurde keine Hilfe dabei angeboten. Das Personal war generell höflich, aber wenig interessiert. Wir hatten vereinbart, unser Gepäck am Abreisetag zur Aufbewahrung zu geben. Morgens sollten wir es einfach "kurz" in der Lobby an die Wand stellen. Als wir es Nachmittags abholen kamen, stand es immer noch dort. Der junge Mann an der Rezeption, der uns noch nicht kannte, hat überhaupt nicht darauf reagiert, dass mein Mann die Koffer aus dem Hotel schaffte.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Nicolina • couple • ca
7
It was overall a pleasant stay
Pros:

Location was excellent

Cons:

Safe was not working. Maintenance never came to correct problem.

Shower did not drain properly

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Room comfortable. Breakfast good.

Cons:

The room had a frosted window, due to there being no view. Our room was at the back of the hotel and there was a humming sound, which may have been the sound of a fan or generator?

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Andre Claude • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Eileen • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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ArantxaTC • solo_traveller • es
1
Decepcionante
Pros:

La ubicación. Muy cerca de la isla de Skye y del castillo de Eilean Donan

Cons:

Sin agua caliente la primera noche hasta las 11 pm. La habitación daba a un camping por lo que no se podían abrir las cortinas, que
dando a la vista de un montón de gente.
No merece la pena.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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George • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee