Balmacara Hotel

Property class: 3

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Located close to Eilean Donan Castle and Skye Bridge, Balmacara Hotel provides a garden, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Single Room, 1 Large Twin Bed

  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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A neatly arranged hotel room with a large bed, a wardrobe, a bedside table, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 214 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Sea View

A neatly made bed with a plaid headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with purple curtains.

Standard Double Room, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room, Mountain View

A hotel room with a large bed, a brick-patterned wall, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

Superior Double or Twin Room, Mountain View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a checkered headboard, and framed pictures on the wall.

Family Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a headboard, bedside tables, and lamps.

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Super King or Twin Room, Sea View

A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard with a plaid pattern, a bedside lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a view through a glass door.

Super King or Twin Room, Sea View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, and three framed pictures on the wall.

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A neatly made bed with pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wardrobe with hangers.

Superior Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Kyle, Balmacara Hotel is in the mountains and by the sea. Skye Bridge and Eilean Donan Castle are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fairy Pools and Old Man of Storr. Kilt Rock is another place to visit that comes recommended. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Kyle travel guide
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Balmacara, Kyle, Scotland, IV40 8DH

What's nearby

  • A castle on a hill overlooking a calm lake, surrounded by mountains.
    Eilean Donan Castle
    12 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Skye Bridge
    9 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Skye Bridge
    9 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Plockton Harbour
    10 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Loch Carron
    12 min drive - 8.6 miles

Getting around

  • Kyle Of Lochalsh Station
    5 min drive
  • Inverness (INV)
    120 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hector's Bothy
    5 min drive
  • Saucy Mary's Lodge
    10 min drive
  • The Legend Of Saucy Mary Restaurant
    10 min drive
  • Plockton Inn
    8 min drive
  • Dornie Hotel
    6 min drive

About this property

Balmacara Hotel

  • Hotel near Eilean Donan Castle
  • Located close to Skye Bridge, Balmacara Hotel provides a garden, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Free self parking
    • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
    • Multilingual staff, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
    • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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Frequently asked questions

Is Balmacara Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Balmacara Hotel?

As of Oct 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Balmacara Hotel on Nov 2, 2026 start from $169, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Balmacara Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Balmacara Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Balmacara Hotel located?

Situated by the sea, this hotel is 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Skye Bridge and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Eilean Donan Castle.

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Reviews

Balmacara Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 247 out of 486 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 486 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 486 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 486 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 486 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

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Really strong and clean shower which is important if you have been hiking and need to refreshen.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very good and new rooms Excellent bathroom Good temperature control Good food for breakfast and dinner and very cordial staff. Lovely location as well
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely, clean hotel Very helpful staff Would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The Balmacara hotel was a great place to stay near the Isle of Skye. The rooms were clean and well maintained. The breakfast was great and the restaurants supper choices were very good. Would recommend as a place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great location with excellent view. Price was reasonable for the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was beautiful and spacious. The restaurant had the most wonderful food!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A beautiful property in a convenient location for visits to Ske.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful location. Very friendly and helpful staff. Rooms are spacious and have all the basic amenities. Fresh and delicious breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Really friendly and helpful staff, excellent food. I highly recomend Balmacarra
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great location. Clean and spacious rooms. Excellent breakfast and dinners in the hotel restaurant. Unfortunately, during our two day stay, it rained non stop but they can’t control the weather!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Clean hotel with amazing food and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good staying Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nicely renovated modern hotel room. Staff very helpful. Worked well as a staging point for a day trip to Skye.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Lovely hotel. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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4/10 Poor

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The room was very small, it was hard to get around the bed with a suitcase. The price was quite high for the type of room. We had to pay extra for breakfast and they charged an extra fee for the second person. The staff were friendly and helpful, however our room was above the kitchen so we could not open the window and the room smelled of heavily spiced food. We paid $592 for 2 nights, definitely not worth the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel, rooms are spacious, staff are helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic stay, acomodationg staff, very comfortable and relaxing stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

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Location & Breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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The staff eee so good!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Disliked: Amenities
Not the most friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Staff was very nice and helpful. breakfast and dinners were good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Accomodating staff. Rooms were clean but a little small
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Disliked: Amenities
A lovely stay at this bright fresh hotel. Nicely refurbished and staffed by helpful and friendly people. The breakfast was superb and the dinner was very good. This is a little gem of a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026