On the shores of Loch Alsh, Balmacara Hotel is just a 5-minute drive from Kyle of Lochalsh, the main crossing point to the Isle of Skye.
Amit Kumar
India
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.
With traditional rooms and a cozy bar, this hotel offers free parking and fine dining. The Kyle Hotel is located in the Kyle of Lochalsh, the gateway to the Isle of Skye.
Craig
United Kingdom
Used this hotel as a base while exploring Isle of Skye and the area on motorcycle, was a fantastic hotel, clean, tidy and very welcoming
Featuring free WiFi, Lochalsh Road is located in Kyle of Lochalsh. The compact room in this homestay features a a small double bed, flat-screen TV with satellite channels and private bathroom.
Andrew Gordon
United Kingdom
Great location, very clean, great en-suite for room no1. Great value.
Offering mountain views, Old Kyle Farm in Kyleakin offers accommodations and a garden. With free private parking, the property is 1.8 miles from Kyle of Lochalsh and 10 miles from Eilean Donan Castle....
Chelsea
United States of America
The location was gorgeous. Absolutely beautiful. The house was so comfy and every need was thought of.
Ardvreck Chalet self-catering offers accommodations in Kyleakin, 21 miles from Museum of the Isles.
Wong
United States of America
A tiny self contained apartment that is very clean and contains all the needed amenities. Location is quiet and the hosts are very friendly and responsive.
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What Guests Said About Kyle of Lochalsh:
6.0
Scored 6.0
Relatively expensive compared to other accommodation booked...
Relatively expensive compared to other accommodation booked for our 12 day trip. Hotel felt a bit tired and dated. No hairdryer in room and ironing board provided was faulty. Bed was ok but moved too easily if pressed onto. Restaurant was full when we arrived at 7pm, so ate in the bar. Food was ok, but nothing to write home about and adequate selection. Would select another option for a future trip.
MACH_1
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
Wonderful views.
Wonderful views. Fishing boats moving across the water very restful. Bus near station only a few minutes away from Bothy, takes an hour to Portree on Skye. Train to Plockton 19 minutes. Wish we had had time for the boat trip from Kyle harbour. Hector's Bothy cafe often bustling, Pizza Mia freshly made carry outs good (haggis and red onion topping), Cafe opposite traffic lights friendly and welcoming. Very well stocked Co-op. Train journey to Kyle glorious, but a car might be better for exploring (good parking next to flat.)
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Anonymous
8.0
Scored 8.0
Fabulous location, lovely room.
Fabulous location, lovely room. Evening bar and restaurant excellent.
Evening staff excellent
Breakfast - not good for the price of hotel, stern unhelpful staff member. Had to ask for water in the tea urn, wouldn’t serve hot porridge and then the hot breakfast later. ( you could only have it all served together) so you choose which went cold, your porridge or your cooked breakfast.
Chris
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
We would have stayed longer had we known about it and used...
We would have stayed longer had we known about it and used it as a base for Skye as the hotel we headed to was extremely expensive and compared to this hotel and the staff here we knew we were getting ripped off. Balmacara is lovely and we would go back in a heartbeat.
Linda
6.0
Scored 6.0
Rooms were functional and compact.
Rooms were functional and compact. Over priced for what you get. Although, location was good for visit to Skye.
Breakfast was an additional £15, we opted out and went to a cafe just minutes from the hotel, had a lovely breakfast for a fraction of the price.
Nuala
Ireland
8.0
Scored 8.0
The house was a great location for visiting Skye.
The house was a great location for visiting Skye. We didn't actually explore much of Kyle of Lochalsh. Didn't seem too many option for eating out at night, but that didn't matter to us as we cooked or were out on Skye. Big supermarket in Kyle of Lochash and a couple of takeaway options.
Emma
United Kingdom
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Location is good, just 3 minutes walk from the train station and closer still to the bus terminus, a good coffee and snack bar and several small shops. That's all there is at Kyle!
The hotel is adequate but a little tired and the price was quite high for mid-October. However there is very little accommodation in Kyle to choose from.
Reception and restaurant staff were friendly and helpful. Restaurant was good and the steak & ale pie was FULL of steak - best I've had for long time!
The hotel is perfectly located. But what will mark us especially is the sympathy of its managers. They welcomed us warmly, we exchanged with them. They were very friendly and happy to help us with any problem or question. The hotel also has a bar whose atmosphere, very Scottish, we liked a lot. It was our best night in a hostel during our stay in Scotland.
Warmest welcome from the lovely couple who run the hotel. Tasty breakfast, great location, clean and spacious room which was lovely and warm on arrival. Plenty of hot water. Can't recommend this place enough. We even enjoyed singing abs playing a song or two on the in house guitar! Great place with superb hospitality. Top top !
Fantastic flat in a lovely setting. Easy to get over to skye and the surrounding villages. Spotlessly clean with comfy beds and modern decor. Equipped with everything you could need for a self catering break. The host Gillian was really friendly and welcoming and I wish we could have stayed longer.
Everything was amazing.
Sheila helped us plan the days out to make the most of them. She was extremely knowledgeable about the area. The food was amazing! The bed was the best we had our whole trip. She is very welcoming and I cannot wait to stay again on my next trip to Scotland.
The location was quiet & had a rural feeling, yet was within easy walking distance of the facilities in Kyle of Lochalsh. Superb view from the lounge over to Skye. Breakfast was excellent and as stated by the hosts, both of whom were friendly and convivial. Would certainly go back.
Juan and they staff of this hotel were terrific .
The staff are down to earth,helpful and pleasant.
At short notice I asked for a ground floor room and they changed rooms with no fuss.
The facilities are good and the hotel is spotlessly clean and.modern and the food is great.
Really nice b&b with a beautiful little garden. Great breakfast. Shelagh makes you feel right at home! Hospitality could not have been any better. Kyle of Lochalsh is a cosy little place, close enough to the Isle of Skye.
Beautiful location off the beaten track. You will need a car to get here, but the views are fantastic. The staff are also very lovely and the views from the hotel are stunning. Great stay.
The hotel has a superb location on the waterfront. Family owned, it had a lovely relaxed atmosphere with very helpful staff and good breakfast. I would certainly stay here again.
Location to explore Skye and the area.
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The best short stay at this wonderful little hotel. Charming and in a beautiful setting. Dinner and breakfast were wonderful. Only wish we could have stayed a bit longer!
a very nice bar pub inside the hotel with fun and interactive bartender. A beautiful view of a nearby loch, great breakfast and overall good feel for the premises.
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