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Reviews of Balmacara Hotel 4 stars

Balmacara, Kyle of Lochalsh, IV40 8DH, United Kingdom

#18 of 23 hotels in Kyle of Lochalsh

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Review score

Based on 1157 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    7.3

  • Free WiFi

    6.9

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  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    9.0
    enjoyable comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    everything else fine especially the location fantastic is why booked with you

    Evening meals a bit steep ie. £20 for a burger? Great breakfast thank you

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    8.0
    A good hotel near Skye
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    This hotel is well located near the isle of Skye. The room was not large but well equipped. The restaurant and the breakfast were good, and the staff friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    8.0
    We really enjoyed our stay as the staff were so friendly and the location ideal.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The wi-fi was rubbish which meant the tv did not work. Breakfast was good but there was a bit of congestion where the cups, plates and continental breakfast was laid out, it would also be better if you got a pot of tea rather than having to make it yourself from the kettle that was there.

    The room was very tastefully decorated with a comfortable bed and was not too warm as you were able to open the window as I dislike stuffy rooms! The bathroom was small but again tastefully decorated with an excellent shower.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Classic Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lower rating on staff, restaurant staff were very good and friendly. Women at the front desk was confusing and aloof to our questions.

    Could be beautiful, if they made the outdoor spaces more appealing.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyed our stay in this hotel. Room was very comfortable and quiet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Room very comfortable and quiet. Dinner and Breakfst good.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    8.0
    Very enjoyable-we would come again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Finish the alterations to the front of the hotel

    Excellent breakfast Nice evening meal and good value So glad we selected this hotel for our trip

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    7.0
    Location was excellent but thought the hotel was highly overpriced for the facilities provided.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Housekeeping in public areas could be better. Over priced for facilities in room. Curtain hanging off rail. Window doors struggled to shut & lock. Kettle didn’t fit under tap in sink, had to fill it with tumblers of water. Toilet flush struggled to work. No suitcase rack or surface to put suitcase on. Poor hospitality tray. Black tape covering a hole in ceiling. For a supposedly 4*hotel our room at the back was basic.

    Location. Food very good.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    8.0
    Our stay was very satisfactory and we would certainly return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It was all good.

    It all went well. We were delighted with the size of our room and its cleanliness and the staff, particularly main man Juan, were endlessly helpful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    To my taste the bed was a little overly soft. There was also a bright green light shining from the ceiling all night distractingly.

    Very friendly staff. Great breakfast and a lovely bar area. Decor is tasteful and modern. Views were stunning.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The price of the food is insane!! avoid having dinner there, the high price is not justified at all.

    The staff is really welcoming and location is perfect.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    8.0
    Good location and excelent breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location between Eilean Donan and Isle of Skye

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    9.0
    Great !
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bedrooms are not very soundproofed

    Everything was nice ! Whether it was the room, the breakfast or the staff ! The staff watches for everyone’s best and are very professional !

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved the location. On the road, not far from Eilean Donan Castle and the Skye bridge. Enough parking and nice and clean property. Highlight was the lake and mountain view in front of the hotel. Staff was nice and accommodating. I had asked for lake view room but didn't get it. That was the only downside.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The view to natural beauty wasn't clear.

    I could use the netflix and other ott platforms in TV.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very limited menu for evening meal, especially for vegetarians

    Rooms were spacious, staff were friendly and there was a good selection of food at breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    8.0
    Nice hotel in stunning location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    More varied menu.

    Lovely location and comfortable room although small

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    9.0
    Don't go past the Balmacara!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Internal doors bang during the night.

    Situated halfway between Eilean Donan Castle and Skye, this is an excellent resting place complete with (good but unremarkable) restaurant and bar. Recomended for those visiting Skye or doing the NC500 -- would defintely stay there again.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    8.0
    Lovely warm spacious room, friendly staff and nice food, what more could you need?
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing of concern, some building work was in progress but that didn’t affect our stay. The hotel is much nicer than it looks from the outside.

    Nice spacious room perfectly suited to our needs as passing motorcyclists on a tour.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable stay with sea view.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s not too brightly lit so room was a bit dim but just a personal preference. Toilet was not clean, there were already clumps of hair on the floor when we checked into the room. Something to take note of.

    Location was near Isle of Skye so a good alternative to staying at Isle of Skye where accom were expensive. Was glad that I did a £3.90 upgrade to a room with sea view. It’s a basic room with basic amenities provided. Room was quite spacious, TV with Netflix was a bonus. Breakfast was not bad, but you’ll need to get the attention of the server to take your order. Convenience store is just next door. Free parking on premise as well.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    9.0
    Super hotel in a good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Looks a bit tired on the outside, but work was underway to spruce it up.

    Lovely location, nice, modern room. Good breakfast and friendly staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Public areas were cold

    Food was great

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    9.0
    Great location, comfortable room and nice breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night

    too small of washbasin in the toilet

    very nice breakfast and location, if you come to the hotel in the evening. they serve very nice menu and seafood is very fresh.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small selection on the meal menu

    Excellent location and well furnished and presented rooms

    Stayed in April 2024

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