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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Roberto • couple • it
8
Buona posizione fronte lago
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Topmaverick • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Steve2111 • solo_traveller • at
5
Hätte mehr erwartet für den Preis
Pros:

Sehr gutes Essen im Restaurant. Hauptspeise um die 25 Euro aber hohes Niveau. Der Koch versteht sein Handwerk. Das meiste Personal war freundlich.

Cons:

Hotel nimmt Reisebusse an. Alle Kommen zur gleichen Zeit zum Frühstück somit war kaum ein Platz verfügbar. Leider keine Klimaanlage. Es war sehr heiß im Zimmer. Als wir lüften wollten bemerkte ich das Lüftungsrohr 1 Meter neben dem Fenster. Wir konnten uns entscheiden zwischen Heißen Zimmer oder Gestank von Fritierfett da es der Auslass des Restaurants war. Der Geruch war Stundenlang im Zimmer. Um 22:30 konnten wir endlich lüften bis es um ca 6 Uhr mit den Frühstücks Vorbereitungen weiterging und wieder Gedtank kam. Leider auch schlecht organisiert im Restaurant am Abend wer was bringt/ sich kümmert. Ebenso war der Indische Kellner ständig am Handy sowohl beim Einchecken als auch am Abend wo wir etwas bestellen wollten er aber 10 Minuten SMS schreibt an der Rezeption. Schade. Zusätzlich sind die Zimmer nicht dicht wodurch man ständig hört wenn jemand am Gang vorbeigeht. Leider war ich für 330 Euro pro Nacht sehr enttäuscht. Die Kombination aus schlechter Begrüßung dann der Gestank und Hitze dann die Reisegruppe die komplett Stress direkt beim Frühstück vermittelt da alles voll ist hat diesen Aufenthalt für uns zu einer 5/10 Bewertung gemacht.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • couple • gb
10
Excellent, definitely recommend this hotel
Pros:

Beautiful room, lovely bathroom, outstanding breakfast

Cons:

Only small thing we can think of was the heated towel rail in bathroom made the bathroom a bit too warm

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Melanie • family_with_children • gb
8
Very nice room, very good location, but the view and breakfast let it down
Pros:

Very clean, very new room, good facilities, good evening meal, lovely location

Cons:

Breakfast was cheap ingredients, view from our room was terrible, one man said he would give us a breakfast discount but ended up just increasing the price and charging us the normal price as a “discount”

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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p • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Cristina • extended_group • es
8
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Dieter Lavers • family_with_children • be
9
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Laurence • extended_group • fr
9
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Torsten • solo_traveller • de
8
Pros:

Tolles kleines Hotel. Personal zuvorkommend und sehr aufmerksam. Restaurant zum Dinner sehr zu empfehlen aber vorher Tisch reservieren.. Frühstück war gut und reichlich. Als Ausgangspunkt für einen Trip auf die Insel Skye gut gelegen.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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laura • solo_traveller • it
10
Pros:

Ottima struttura vicino al castello di elian donan

Cons:

Tutto ok

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Frederic • couple • fr
7
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • couple • it
10
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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PHILIP • solo_traveller • ie
6
Pros:

Nice receptionist.

Cons:

Cramped room.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
ΘΕΟΦΑΝΗΣ • extended_group • gr
6
Pros:

Parking

Cons:

Room 102 was extremely small, too noisy from the bar below and we could smell kitchen preparing meals.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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ann • couple • gb
9
Comfortable stay, would come again
Pros:

Lovely situation on the banks of Loch Alsh, with a view over to Skye.
Our room (No 2) was fabulous, very comfortable bed, lovely hot shower and very fluffy towels. Everywhere in the hotel was very clean. No complaints about dinner or breakfast.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Bellicini • couple • it
10
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Nadezhda • couple • fi
7
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Sylvia • extended_group • at
10
Schönes Hotel - Isle of skye Nähe
Pros:

Sehr nahe zur Isle of skye Bridge - sehr gute Küche und Frühstück, super Betten, alles sauber und schön! Empfehlenswert!

Cons:

Nichts

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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HERVE • couple • fr
1
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee