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Balmacara Hotel

Highland, Highland

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4.0/5

GoodFrom 100 reviews

5.0/53 Jun 2026

Monika • Couple Trip

Clean spacious room, comfortable bed, great food at the restaurant. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Parking space and availability could be better. Good base for daily activities at Skye if you do not mind driving

5.0/53 Jun 2026

Seneca Maria • Family Trip

Clean hotel with amazing food and staff.

5.0/530 May 2026

Alexandre

Bel hôtel, propre avec de bons services et un personnel agréable.

5.0/527 May 2026

Diane • Couple Trip

Great location for visiting the Isle of Skye. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Located next to a Spar which was great for picking up goodies your days out.

5.0/516 May 2026

Adrian • Couple Trip

This is an old Scottish Hotel with a modern reception, dining and extension. It has retained the best of both worlds and of course is on the sea front. We had a ground floor room in the extension with a small individual patio and facing the sea loch. We could park directly outside so bag carry was a few yards. Food excellent, perhaps over generous portions! Excellent shower ample hot water and good local toiletries. Bed large and comfortable. WiFi sound. POD based coffee. Staff excellent. Happy to go again.

5.0/513 May 2026

Natalie • Family Trip

Balmacara Hotel was one of the best properties we stayed at in Scotland. Wish we could have stayed longer than our 2 nights because our view was AMAZING! We had a breathtaking view of Loch Alsh, the mountains around it, and a very clean, spacious room. The staff was very friendly, and so helpful even assisting with our luggage. We were able to rest up after our scenic trip from Inverness to Kyle, then had a fantastic meal downstairs in their restaurant, with another beautiful view of the Loch and mountains. We enjoyed the Scottish White Crab Meat-locally sourced, Pumpkin & Sage Ravioli, Butter Greens with Grana Padano Cheese and Chocolate Clementine Tort. All the food was prepared fresh, served at proper temperatures and mouth-watering delicious. The restaurant deserves a fantastic separate review, as the food was impeccable and satisfying, served by Jeevan who was courteous, attentive and friendly, and the meal came without sticker shock from being overcharged. Breakfast was also good, offering a large variety, something for everyone. I especially loved the yogurt and muesli, coffee machine, fruits and pastries with variety of jams. We LOVED everything about this hotel, even down to every detail, like how they saved us a parking spot on our 2nd night, knowing we were out late exploring Isle of Skye! Words alone can not express how WONDERFUL this property location was, while the employees were so kind and helpful. We will visit here again!!

5.0/512 May 2026

Dwayne

Staff very nice and food excellent

5.0/58 May 2026

Marnie • Couple Trip

Dinner at the restaurant was delicious. View from our room was a trailer park but I assume a lakeside view would have been more expensive. Parking was barely adequate.

5.0/53 May 2026

Gloria • Couple Trip

5.0/529 Apr 2026

Michel • Couple Trip

Personnel très aimable et accueillant

5.0/527 Apr 2026

George • Couple Trip

Views spectacular food excellent great spot to stay

5.0/519 Apr 2026

Sandis

Great hotel, rooms are spacious, staff are helpful.

5.0/54 Apr 2026

Clare-Anne • Family Trip

Fantastic stay, acomodationg staff, very comfortable and relaxing stay

5.0/53 Apr 2026

Grant • Couple Trip

Our room on the ground floor of the new build area was spacious and well furnished. Menu for evening meal gave a wide choice. Our dishes were presented well. Breakfast was largely buffet with option to order other items.

5.0/530 Mar 2026

Margaret

Great for Solo traveller. Felt really safe. Could park right outside my room. Breakfast had a good variety to choose from. Meals in restaurant were great. Not too long to wait. Staff were fantastic and very attentive. Nothing too much trouble. Good location before heading up to Skye. Looks out on the water. Not too much highway noise.

5.0/521 Mar 2026

Aziz

Friendly and responsive staff. Very convenient location.

5.0/518 Feb 2026

David • Solo Trip

I was upgraded to an Excellent room and staff were all really courteous

5.0/59 Feb 2026

Nelson

While there was no elevator to the second deck the staff was very nice. Romul works in the dinning hall and very helpful.

5.0/510 Jan 2026

Theresa • Couple Trip

On arrival we were told they'd upgraded our room at no extra cost which was a lovely surprise. The room was spacious, clean and very well kept. The staff were very friendly and helpful, especially Singh. Would definitely stay again.

5.0/531 Dec 2025

Simon

Friendly staff, great room

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Balmacara, Kyle, Scotland, GB

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Check-in Procedure

Check-in3:00 PM-9:30 PM

Check-out11:00

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9:30 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

About Balmacara Hotel

Balmacara Hotel Location
Located in Kyle, Balmacara Hotel is by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Eilean Donan Castle and Skye Bridge. This beach hotel is within the region of Fairy Pools and Old Man of Storr.

Balmacara Hotel Facility and Service
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area. This Victorian hotel also features tour/ticket assistance and a banquet hall.

Balmacara Hotel Rooms
Stay in one of 45 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Restaurant and Cafe
At Balmacara Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.

Important Information
The property is closed between November 25 and February 1.

Room Type and Price

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 - Sun, 06 Sep 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children