Balmacara Hotel

Hotel, 4-starBalmacara, Kyle of Lochalsh, United KingdomShow on map

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8.0 · Very good2,169 reviews

Check-in from 3:00 PMCheck-out by 11:00 AM. The front desk is staffed around the clock, so a late arrival is fine.
Very good locationGuests rate the location 8.5 out of 10, at Balmacara.
Free parkingThe property states parking on site is free for guests.

Scenic Views and Traditional Music Located on the shores of Loch Alsh, Balmacara Hotel offers breathtaking views towards the Isle of Skye. Guests can immerse themselves in the local culture with regular live traditional music in the on-site pub.

Charming Rooms and Victorian Antiques Each room at Balmacara Hotel is elegantly designed, some even featuring Victorian antiques. The contemporary themed rooms offer a cozy and unique stay, with most rooms overlooking the picturesque Loch Alsh.

Delicious Dining and Historic Surroundings Indulge in a culinary experience with local seafood and game specialties while enjoying stunning Loch views. The 1930’s style coffee lounge adds a touch of nostalgia to your full English breakfast. Explore nearby attractions like Eilean Donan Castle and the outer islands during your stay at Balmacara Hotel.

Experience the beauty of Loch Alsh and book your stay at Balmacara Hotel today!

What this place offers

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms

Rooms

8.0

Very good

Rated 8.0 out of 10 by 2,169 guests who stayed here.

Cleanliness7.0
Service8.9
Location8.5
Rooms7.9
Amenities8.0
Value7.4
Food & drink8.5

Guests mention

Helpful staffGreat locationComfortable room

RobertoItaly
August 2026Couple
Buona posizione fronte lago
CarolineUnited Kingdom
August 2026Couple
Excellent, definitely recommend this hotel
Beautiful room, lovely bathroom, outstanding breakfast
Only small thing we can think of was the heated towel rail in bathroom made the bathroom a bit too warm
Steve2111Austria
August 2026Solo traveller
Hätte mehr erwartet für den Preis
Sehr gutes Essen im Restaurant. Hauptspeise um die 25 Euro aber hohes Niveau. Der Koch versteht sein Handwerk. Das meiste Personal war freundlich.
Hotel nimmt Reisebusse an. Alle Kommen zur gleichen Zeit zum Frühstück…
MelanieUnited Kingdom
August 2026Family
Very nice room, very good location, but the view and breakfast let it down
Very clean, very new room, good facilities, good evening meal, lovely location
Breakfast was cheap ingredients, view from our room was terrible, one man said he would give us a breakfast discount but ended up just…
lauraItaly
August 2026Solo traveller
Ottima struttura vicino al castello di elian donan
Tutto ok
TorstenGermany
August 2026Solo traveller
Tolles kleines Hotel. Personal zuvorkommend und sehr aufmerksam. Restaurant zum Dinner sehr zu empfehlen aber vorher Tisch reservieren.. Frühstück war gut und reichlich. Als Ausgangspunkt für einen Trip auf die Insel…

Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.

Where you’ll be

Balmacara, Kyle of Lochalsh, United Kingdom

Guests rate the location 8.5 out of 10 — very good.

Things to know

Cancellation

Each room shows its own terms before you pay.

Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.

Non-refundable rates are marked as such.

House rules

Check-in from 3:00 PM until 09:00 PM

Check-out by 11:00 AM

Children welcome

No pets

Free parking on site

Non-smoking rooms available

Payment & property

Paid when you book, not at the desk.

Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.

The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.

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 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. A deposit may be required at the property.

What we’d check for you here

How many rooms they will hold at once, for how long, and on what terms.
That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
That the desk is staffed when you land, and that the room is held past cut-off.
Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.

Questions about Balmacara Hotel

What time is check-in and check-out at Balmacara Hotel?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.

Does Balmacara Hotel allow pets?

No — the property states that pets are not allowed.

Is there parking at Balmacara Hotel?

Yes — the property states that parking on site is free. Whether a space can be reserved in advance varies, so we check it against your dates.

Is breakfast included at Balmacara Hotel?

Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.

Does Balmacara Hotel have Wi-Fi?

Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.

Can I book a block of rooms at Balmacara Hotel?

The property lists meeting and banquet space, which usually means it handles group business — but how many rooms it will hold at once, for how long, and at what rate are set case by case and are not in any feed. Tell us the dates and the number of rooms and we'll get those terms from the property in writing before anything is charged.

Does Balmacara Hotel have wheelchair accessible rooms?

The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.

Can I check in late at Balmacara Hotel?

The property lists a front desk staffed 24 hours, so a late arrival should be possible. Standard check-in is from 3:00 PM. Rooms are still released after a cut-off at some properties regardless of the desk hours, so tell us your arrival time and we'll have them hold it.

How do I book Balmacara Hotel?

Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.

Where is Balmacara Hotel?

Balmacara, Kyle of Lochalsh.

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