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Balmacara Hotel

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

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Daily continental breakfast (GBP 15 per person)
Dinner served, British cuisine
Superior Double or Twin Room, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Reception
Exterior
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
  • Restaurant 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
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free self parking
The current price is $304
$392 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 19.8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room, 1 Large Twin Bed | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Single Room, 1 Large Twin Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double or Twin Room, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 35 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Super King or Twin Room, Sea View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Sea View

Standard Double Room, Sea View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom (Zip and Link)

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom (Zip and Link)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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
  • Glenelg Brochs - 41 min drive - 47.6 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

  • ‪Hectors Bothy - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Croft Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪King Haakon Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Skye Bridge Seafoods - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fisherman's Kitchen - ‬5 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 travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English, German, Hebrew, Italian, Polish, Spanish

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 34 rooms

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

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

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

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
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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

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Desk chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
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Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
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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

This property is closed from June 27 2025 to June 29 2025 (dates subject to change).
The following facilities or services will be unavailable from June 27 2025 to June 28 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Bar/Lounge(s)
  • Breakfast
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dining venue(s)
The property is closed between November 25 and February 1.

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 38.0 per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
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
Balmacara Kyle
Hotel Balmacara
Balmacara Hotel Isle Of Skye
Balmacara Isle Of Skye
Balmacara
Balmacara Hotel KYLE OF LOCHALSH
Balmacara KYLE OF LOCHALSH
Balmacara Hotel Kyle
Balmacara Hotel Hotel
Balmacara Hotel Hotel Kyle
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Frequently asked questions

Is Balmacara Hotel currently open?

This property is closed from June 27 2025 to June 29 2025 (dates subject to change). The following facilities or services will be unavailable from June 27 2025 to June 28 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast
  • Daily housekeeping

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 to 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 onsite restaurant that offers British cuisine. The dining venue will be unavailable from June 27 2025 to June 28 2025 (dates subject to change).

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Balmacara Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Breakfast
Food
Location
Bathroom
View
Restaurant
Bar
Shower

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, good, and wonderful by multiple guests. (17 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

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

Great friendly service

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

6/10 Good

Very friendly staff but this is not a four star hotel. Carpets were old, no fridge or AC..
Meena, 2-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

2/10 Poor

carefull with booking. booked for three people, two adult and one kid and have to sleep on the floor as hotels only provided two single bed. paid 300 pounds and still need to sleep on the floor
Swapnil, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

One night on business

Great overnight stay on business. Great hosts.
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay!
Heather, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was helpful and friendly
Ron, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Average stay

The TV reception did not work. Room had long hair left on the bathroom floor 😩 We paid a fortune for 1 night. $600 so overpriced Food was good. Needs a lot of maintenance
Deborah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ideal hotel

Great service from staff, very welcoming and supportive. The hotel is in good condition and is ideal for business trips or leisure due to facility and location when visiting the Isle of Skye. This was my second visit and will keep this hotel top of my list whether it be work or leisure next time.
Niamh, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

The ambience of the hotel was very good. The food is pricey at the restaurant but the quality of the food was very good. The cleanliness of the room wasn’t great. There were tufts of hair on the carpet and the carpets looked pretty old and stained. Very expensive room rent for one night. Breakfast was reasonable. The front of the hotel could do with a wee garden / landscaping to match the ambience around.
Leah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is located by the sea. The staff was super friendly and helpful. The room was cute and purple. The shower was amazing.

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing

Amazing stay reasonably priced Brilliant loch views Great breakfast Staff extremely pleasant and helpful
Joseph, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A beautiful retreat with a view.

The stay at Balmacara was amazing! Not onpy did it offer picturesque views and was convenient to the Isle of Skye, but the staff and owner were great. They made us feel welcomed at every moment from check in, meals, time at the bar and check out. The dining experience was exceptional - dinner was one of the best we have had in Scotland and Ireland. Definiteky a place to stay!!
Devon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

아주 편안하고 좋은 호텔이었습니다. It is very cozy and convenient hotel. Members in this hotel were very kind.
KYUTAE, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel has great parking, good food and spacious clean rooms! I would definitely stay here again!
Alison, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay
Mandeep, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A very beautiful place to stay in the Scottish Highlands. The manager was very kind and took care of us in the middle of the night when we arrived very late. He left all the necessary information and the keys at the front desk, so we could enter the room without any problems. Will recommend this place.
Tatiana, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location! Our room had an amazing view. Really enjoyed the restaurant and bar.
Susan, 2-night trip