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Reviews of Balmacara Hotel 4 stars

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

#2 of 5 hotels in Kyle of Lochalsh

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Review score

Based on 1209 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    7.3

  • Free WiFi

    6.9

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  • Reviewed: 9 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The walls are thin, i could hear other guests in walking and talking.

    Location is very good.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2023

    8.0
    Great location and views
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing location and views, good value for money with breakfast

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2023

    8.0
    Balmacara hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    For a 4 star hotel I think the hotel could do with a better selection in thier evening meal menu,the steak is very overpriced at £45.00,they also serve frozen oven chips with thier meals which I find a bit odd considering this is a 4 star hotel ,me and my partner are regular travellers to the Scottish Highlands and most other hotels use local sourced food a nd serve lovely fresh cut potato chips,the breakfast at balmacara is fine with a good choice of hot food cereals fruit etc,so come on balmacara hotel yous can do better and improve on the main meals.

    The hotel was clean and tidy and in a good location for exploring the Isle of skye and wester ross which has some fantastic scenery,te hotel staff are very friendly and welcoming.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2023

    8.0
    The hotel was very good on some levels however severely lacking in other aspects. For example, a double room with only 1
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    TV did not work well, Netflix included. The ammenities.

    The quality of the bed linen, towels, and the cleanliness

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2023

    9.0
    People and service were excellent, delicious food
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Strangely heated floors

    Very welcoming staff

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2023

    9.0
    We’d happily stay there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Squeaky floors

    Very large spacious bedroom with a king sized bed.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was what was expected room was comfy and dinner was enough

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2023

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

    Very good location. Breakfast was excellent

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2023

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

    WiFi abit slow and a problem with the window not closing

    Great views, good breakfast and evening meal.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2023

    7.0
    Overall great stay
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cobwebs on the windows

    Great location and staff were lovely

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower looks lovely, but not very strong. Parking limited.

    Comfortable beds. Lovely decor. Lovely food with large portions.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was perfect for business, very clean fresh hotel with friendly staff

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maybe price of the room was a bit steep for a one night’s stay this time of year….

    A hotel, extremely efficiently run by the manager and his staff. There was a large tour group and the staff managed very well with orders, serving and cleanup, both at dinner and breakfast. The croissants were the BEST ever. The room was a tad small for two large suitcases , but had a nice modern decor and good view onto the loch.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2023

    7.0
    Great staff, nice location, but lacking in a few areas.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The cleanliness of the room. It needed a good clean as there was dust and cobwebs that had been there for sometime. For the amount being charged I was quite surprised at the size of the room and the poor wifi facilities.

    Location of the hotel with the Loch in front was stunning.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2023

    8.0
    Good staff & the Hotel was much nicer inside than our initial impression from the outside.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Soggy chips with evening meal.

    Excellent breakfast. Good location & easy to find.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2023

    8.0
    Lovely hotel in beautiful location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Staff members very nice and helpful. From reception to bar staff.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy

    Location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2023

    8.0
    Great hotel fir a rest and refresh
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small breakfast area was crowded by large tourist groups who dominated the space. Hot breakfasts weren’t available to us due to their group sizes.

    This hotel represents great value for money in a convenient location near the Isle of Skye. It offered everything we needed to refresh and rest before more adventures. A bar and restaurant added to the welcoming feel and we liked the young staff’s enthusiastic to make us feel at home.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2023

    7.0
    A nice place but the Hotel needs to address some issues.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Several zones of the fire alarm panel were isolated - meaning if a fire occurred the fire brigade would not be automatically notified. Despite having a TV, there were no channels or streaming services to watch - reportedly too expensive for the hotel to purchase.

    Spacious facilities, restaurant was nice and had good food.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    7.0
    Great place to stay along your Scotland journey
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room wasn’t as clean as I’d like

    The staff was fantastic

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Large screen TV that wasn't connected even to antenna (but we can live without it, just strange). Wifi reception in the room was poor.

    we had nice room with nice bathroom. Had very nice dinner in the hotel's restaurant. Very nice breakfast

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Disliked the way bfast buffet laid out. Had to wait to actually boil a domestic kettle to make a cup of tea, I was in a queue for this so took a while. There was a vacuum flask with tea in but it was soo strong & tasted awful, had to make my own. Then the toaster was at back of buffet table on top of another piece of equipment. I'm only 5ft 3ins & had to stand on tiptoe & lean over the pastries to reach the toaster. It wasn't easy!! That said there was a good selection of food. Had trouble with TV, couldn't get terrestrial tv, gave up & managed to get Netflix, even if instructions were in French!!

    Good size room & shower room. Very tasty dinner. Lovely decor throughout. Great location for Isle of Skye. Lots of choice at bfast. Staff efficient & friendly. Had car park. Fantastic view over the Loch. Very clean.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2023

    9.0
    Fantastic hotel with exceptional views and great food
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing negative about the property

    Clean and neat the staff were awesome and very friendly.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2023

    8.0
    Brilliant staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pleasant overall stay made even better by Millie who was very helpful and accommodating.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2023

    9.0
    nice stay for a night or two
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    no lift to 2nd floor

    relatively big room

    Stayed in August 2023

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