Balmacara Hotel

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Scored 7.9
Rated good

Free Wifi

8.9

On the shores of Loch Alsh, Balmacara Hotel is just a 5-minute drive from Kyle of Lochalsh, the main crossing point to the Isle of Skye. Regular live traditional music is featured in the on-site pub, and free private parking is also available. A private bathroom, TV and tea/coffee-making facilities are included in each Balmacara room, and most enjoy scenic views out over Loch Alsh towards the Isle of Skye. Contemporary themed rooms are offered, and some are furnished with Victorian antiques. Guests can savor views of the Loch as they enjoy their meals. Specialties include local seafood and game, and a full English breakfast is served in the 1930s-style coffee lounge. Eilean Donan Castle is less than a 10-minute drive from the hotel, and the outer islands of Lewis, Harris or Uist can be visited in a single day.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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See what guests loved the most:

Dan
United States United States
“Breakfast and dinner were good. The room was nice and of a good size. Had a sideways view of the water which was nice. All in all nice stay and nice property.”
Catherine
United States United States
“We chose this hotel for the location. The room was clean and comfortable. We decided to eat at the Waterside seafood restaurant in Kyle of Lochalsh, which was fantastic.”
Mary
United States United States
“The hotel and location were beautiful! Rooms were very comfortable and spacious. Onsite dining and bar was very nice. The location was perfect for our visit around Isle of Skye. Would highly recommend.”
Adi
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The rooms were well decorated with comfortable beds”
Anniina
Finland Finland
“The room was a great size, and the beds were very comfortable. Breakfast was of good quality. We also had a handy little terrace towards the parking lot that made packing our suitcases into the car in the morning quite easy. The hotel was also...”
Douglas
United States United States
“Clean rooms ,great service, wonderful insite restaurant.”
Jeffrey
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Stunningly beautiful setting with fantastic views over the sea and mountains. Excellent accommodation, superbly clean and modern. Staff friendly and helpful. Excellent restaurant food at reasonable 'hotel' prices with good size helpings.”
Elizabeth
Canada Canada
“Beautiful location. Clean, quiet, and nice rooms. Very friendly staff”
Michael
Japan Japan
“Property was great, with the location being right at the beginning of Isle of Skye and right off the main road.”
Rolf
Switzerland Switzerland
“The room was spacious, modern (new) and clean. We booked a room with Seaview, but received one with mountain view. The staff explained that this is a problem of Booking.com. Anyway, as compensation for our disappointment, they offered free dinner...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
Balmacara Hotel On-Site Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Scottish
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Ambience
    Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian
Restaurant #2
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern

Amenities of Balmacara Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

House rules

Balmacara Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
£40 per person, per night

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No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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 Balmacara Hotel 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.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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