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Balmacara Hotel

3.0 star property
Kyle beach hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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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

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

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
  • Premium bedding

Room options

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

Single Room, 1 Large Twin Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

  • Mountain view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room, Sea View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Super King or Twin Room, Sea View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Balmacara, Kyle, Scotland, IV40 8DH

What's nearby

  • Skye Bridge - 9 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Plockton Harbour - 10 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Bright Water Visitor Centre - 11 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Eilean Donan Castle - 12 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Loch Carron - 12 min drive - 14.2 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

  • ‪Plockton Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Waterside Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪King Haakon - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Breakfast Room - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dornie Hotel - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Balmacara Hotel

Balmacara Hotel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Eilean Donan Castle and Skye Bridge. 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.

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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 cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

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

    • Free onsite 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

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Desk chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

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

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 17.50 for adults and GBP 17.50 for children

Renovations and closures

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.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

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

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Balmacara Hotel Kyle

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Frequently asked questions

Is Balmacara Hotel currently open?

The property is closed between November 25 and February 1.

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.

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Reviews

Balmacara Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, wonderful, and superb with a good variety of options. (22 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, rooms are spacious, staff are helpful.
Sandis, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Grant, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, great room
Simon, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Original room mis-sold as a king bed, when it was a double. Moved to a king room which housed a loud unit containing heating pipes. Some staff were more helpful than others. Bed was reasonably comfortable. Breakfast was lack lustre for the equivalent cost however the coffee was nice. Hot water in the room got scalding hot
Sophie, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

While there was no elevator to the second deck the staff was very nice. Romul works in the dinning hall and very helpful.
Nelson, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Very good stay. Nicely set out and in a lovey spot. Staff were kind and room was good and spotlessly clean.
Sarah, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Theresa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

An excellent hotel, with great facilities and superb staff
Richard, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were friendly and courtious, the food was good, the hotel was clean and tidy and there were plenty parking spaces, all round,it was a pleasant experience
David, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely magnificent stay. Deepak and his staff did an amazing job and we will definately be back next year. Well done.
Michael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely fast & friendly check in . Room was very clean, tastefully decorated with excellent water pressure in the shower. Local Spar shop next door as everything you need if you're traveling too . Lovely hotel , kudos to staff & owners.
James, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Lovely clean spacious room. Good shower. Comfy bedding. Really friendly staff.
Roisin, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Staff were excellent, and breakfast was good but amenities and room conditions is poor
Bhargav, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

We only stood one night during our road trip through Scotland. The view on a clear morning is exceptional. There is a store right next to the hotel. A great place to stock up for your day's adventure. We recommend the mussels at their restaurant!
Vinnie, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Tasty breakfast and extremely comfortable bed. Great staff, very helpful.
Wendy, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent enjoyed this place especially the friendly staff
Trantran, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel with reasonable rates for the area. Our jumping off point to the Isle of Skye. Friendly and professional staff.
Tim, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay Staff are very friendly and good food.
Paul, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This was a great place to stop on the road from Skye (detouring through Applecross). The staff were warm and welcoming after an exhausting ride.
Angela, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Staff was friendly and the room was satisfactory. We loved the views across the street. The real gem was the Mussels appetizer! A must order
Vinnie, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Convenient location. Beautiful view of the lake.
SARABJIT, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Small quaint location with good amenities.
Allan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A vert short visit and did not have the opportunity to dine in the evening or breakfast in the morning. However, very friendly and warm welcome on arrival, room was clean and comfortable, would definitely visit again.
Grant, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay before isle of Skye. Large rooms. Great restaurant. Breakfast (included) was delicious. There is a grocery store next door too.
Wayne, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Indifferent welcome, clean room.
Gordon, 1-night trip