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Balmacara Hotel

3.0 star property
Beach hotel in Kyle with restaurant, bar/lounge

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Daily continental breakfast (GBP 15 per person)
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Reception
Exterior
British cuisine
Experience the warm Scottish welcome at Balmacara Hotel, located near Eilean Donan Castle. Enjoy a meal in the restaurant or grab a drink at the bar while taking advantage of free WiFi. Guests have praised the helpful staff and appreciate perks like luggage storage and tour/ticket assistance.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Front desk safe
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bath or shower
  • Free self-parking

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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Super King or Twin Room, Sea View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
Balmacara, Kyle, Scotland, IV40 8DH

What's nearby

  • Skye Bridge - 8 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Plockton Harbour - 10 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Loch Carron - 10 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Eilean Donan Castle - 11 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Caisteal Maol - 15 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

  • Inverness (INV) - 120 min drive
  • Kyle Of Lochalsh Station - 5 min drive
  • Plockton Station - 7 min drive
  • Duirinish Station - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪King Haakon - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hector's Bothy - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪all the Goodness Coffee & Bakeshop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fisherman's Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Saucy Mary's Lodge - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Balmacara Hotel

Enjoy your visit to Kyle with a stay at Balmacara Hotel. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 34 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Desk chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 25 November and 1 February.

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 38.0 per night

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Property Registration Number 13764418

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Also known as

Balmacara Hotel
Balmacara Hotel Kyle
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Hotel Balmacara
Balmacara Hotel Isle Of Skye
Balmacara Isle Of Skye
Balmacara
Balmacara Hotel KYLE OF LOCHALSH
Balmacara KYLE OF LOCHALSH
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Balmacara Hotel Hotel
Balmacara Hotel Hotel Kyle

Frequently asked questions

Is Balmacara Hotel currently open?

The property is closed between 25 November and 1 February.

Does Balmacara Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Balmacara Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Balmacara Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Balmacara Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Balmacara Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at Balmacara Hotel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as fishing.

Are there restaurants at or near Balmacara Hotel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers British cuisine.

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Balmacara Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Breakfast
Food
Location
Bathroom
View
Restaurant
Shower
Bar

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was delicious and offered a good variety, with many guests praising its quality and options. (18 reviews)
  • The on-site restaurant offered great food options, including breakfast and dinner, with many reviewers praising the quality and variety of the meals. (7 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay

Delicious food and coffee! Comfortable and clean. Professional and accommodating staff, would stay here again. Close to Skye Bridge
Christine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Space was clean and updated. Bartender was lovely!
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Gregory, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Small quaint location with good amenities.
Allan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and the view
Ashima, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Good and bad

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.
Chi Kit, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room and breakfast were amazing.
john, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location with a view of the lake. Comfortable rooms. Good breakfast options. Convenience store next door
Girivasan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay Staff are very friendly and good food.
Paul, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The property is well maintained. The staff is really friendly.
Shawn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Exactly what we needed. Booked at the last minute and arrived after the designated time, but staff was amazingly accomodating--could not have been more pleased.
Scott, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect. Good location, easy parking outside room. Amenities were very good, condition of hotel was excellent. Would happily stay there again.
Susan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Tom, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly efficient staff,great food and comfortable clean room
Ronald, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
gail, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had an amazing view of the lake and our room felt like a little apartment. It was so great!
Jean, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel clean and tidy good staff.
pip, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely 5 night stay. Great staff and really tasty food!
Paul, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The property has had a lovely renovation in the last few years. The rooms are comfortable and modern. The location and aspect are great. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. Food and service in the restaurant is excellent
Neil, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay!
Heather, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient location to Skye. Comfortable enough. Restaurant and bar were reasonable and nice to have on site, though you should make a reservation ahead of time.
Gary, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great friendly service

Great friendly service. Good location.
Roy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice property with a great view
Anishka, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

One of tge best stays in Scotland. Staff were helpful,courteous
Mark, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice view of Sky from your bedroom! Staff extremely friendly. Breakfast lunch dinner available as well as bar and tea. No ac but has a fan and can open windows it’s nice, however the midges in summer will get in. 1 hr drive to the storr
Amanda, 1-night trip