Balmacara, Kyle of Lochalsh, IV40 8DH, United Kingdom
#2 of 5 hotels in Kyle of Lochalsh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1194 hotel reviews
7.9Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Location
8.7
Facilities
8.2
Staff
8.7
Value for money
7.3
Free Wifi
6.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: June 17, 2024
Ross
United KingdomA little surprised that no deal with breakfast included. With card access to the room, it seems slightly like the 'premier Inn' package although room size and quality of food much better
Good spacious room although a walk up to the Lodge. A good evening meal (pork belly, cheese selection and Glava floater
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: June 17, 2024
Anne
United KingdomSound insulation was a problem. Shower thermostatic valve was slightly dodgy. Lack of fresh fruit. Yogurt was out of use by date. Fish (haddock) was tasteless.
Room was large clean and comfortable. Lovely toiletries.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 14, 2024
Gary
United KingdomRoad traffic noise. Bad floor in bathroom room 33 but that's yours to rectify if you don't want problems.
Comfortable bed Good breakfast Put us up at short notice
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 14, 2024
David
United KingdomConfusion with the booking on arrival
Very clean and comfortable rooms good breakfast
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 9, 2024
Paul
United KingdomVery comfortable, nice food
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 6, 2024
Audrey
United KingdomI thought the cost for a single person was too expensive. As a single person in a double room, I had to pay about the same amount as the family of four in the family room.
The hotel is very clean and comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful. Location was good as it is a short distance from the Skye bridge.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 3, 2024
Andrew
United KingdomBreakfast the plates and cups were not easily accessible, being under the serving tables. I had to request a TV remote control and then there was two. If I wasn't tech savvy, I would not have been able to get the TV working
Room was well appointed, but the hotel is undergoing renovation so some things were not finished there was no safe in my room and the curtain pelmet was only connected one end. Dinner was good and reasonable value.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: June 3, 2024
Steve
New ZealandAll good
Breakfast excellent and cooked fresh Evening meal options great
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: May 27, 2024
Greg
United States of AmericaSnippy server, unhelpful about breakfast although front desk were wonderful to work with.
Modern and well furnished though simple rooms. Views of Loch Alsh are incredible.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 25, 2024
Gary
United States of AmericaVeggie burger for dinner tasted frozen.
Great breakfast with room, comfortable bed, great towels, nice staff. A little pricey.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 25, 2024
Graham
United KingdomNothing really
Accommodation recently refurbished was excellent
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 22, 2024
Colin
United KingdomBoth very good
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 21, 2024
Sandra
United KingdomThe carpet was dirty the safe wasn’t secured to the wardrobe and there wasn’t any water in the room. A few tweaks and it would be lovely.
Friendly staff good food good location
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 21, 2024
Stephen
United Kingdomeverything 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: May 18, 2024
Amw_be
BelgiumThis 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: May 17, 2024
Jill
United KingdomThe 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: May 15, 2024
Christina
United States of AmericaLower 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: May 14, 2024
Leigh
AustraliaNothing
Room very comfortable and quiet. Dinner and Breakfst good.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: May 13, 2024
Daphne
United KingdomFinish 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: May 11, 2024
Patricia
United KingdomHousekeeping 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: May 8, 2024
Lorna
United KingdomIt 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: May 6, 2024
Lydia
United KingdomTo 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: May 4, 2024
Ludovic
SpainThe 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: May 4, 2024
Neepa
IndiaBreakfast
Stayed in May 2024
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