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Balmacara Hotel | Balmacara, Balmacara IV40 8DH, Scotland
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    3.5 
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    The Balmacara Hotel is situated on the shores of Lochalsh, with constantly changing views over the sea to Skye. Perfectly situated to explore this breathtakingly beautiful part of Scotland, the hotel is approx. 3 miles from Kyle of Lochalsh, the Skye Bridge, and Eilean Donan Castle. The Hotel enjoys an outstanding location for touring and provides an ideal leisure break destination.
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    Property amenities
    Free Parking
    Restaurant
    Bar/Lounge
    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
    Multilingual Staff
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Public Wifi
    Breakfast Available
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    Non-Smoking Rooms
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    HOTEL STYLE
    Great View
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    Full view
    Getting there
    Oban Airfield92 km
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    Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
    Nice touches

    We were meant to be staying in Portree for two nights but due to a power cut on Skye we were sent here for one night, should've stayed for the two. We had room 5 overlooking the water. The place has character. I liked the...More

    Thank Tim K
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    beautiful spot

    stayed on the 6/11 for 1 night, very friendly staff and a great bar, didn't eat there as I had food on the way up but food being served locked good, my room was good and big bathroom. my only gripe was the small tv....More

    Thank Tony B
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Room with a view

    Checked in at around 1600....good room with a great view. Took a quick walk along frontage of hotel and Lock Alsh....beautiful crisp evening. Back to room and readied for dinner which is taken by leaving the hotel, walking round the side and re-entering the bar/restaurant????...More

    Thank AntneH
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Good if you do not pay much

    King sea view – well, it is ground floor and the view is good except the car park is directly in front of the rooms and a large van parked right in front of our window – view gone. The terrace is no more –...More

    1  Thank Whatbob
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    A good place to stay

    Everything you want at a hotel modernised downstairs . Rooms nice and also clean. A good choice at breakfast. I didn't use the restaurant so cannot comment on it. My only fault with the place is that the corridor door outside room 1 which I...More

    Thank melrandall2018
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    August 18, 2017|
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    Response from jer b | Reviewed this property |
    Yes there are hair dyers. I don't remember a gym, but great trips up into the hills for great views! Ask the servers in the restaurant. The access is on the left side of hotel.
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    July 24, 2017|
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    Response from Kristina M | Reviewed this property |
    There was none in our rooms
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    KCfromKCNY
    June 27, 2017|
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    Response from Charcot | Reviewed this property |
    I did. It was a fine hotel with very good food, clean and comfortable. Should not be judged by what Americans are used to at home. It's not a large new standardized chain.
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    "Choose one with views over to Skye"
    AntneH
    2 weeks ago
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    "Avoid ground floor. Don't know if upper floor is better, but too much noise on the ground."
    JeffreyC801
    5 weeks ago
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    "ask for a refurbished room"
    LSM04090
    Oct. 4, 2018
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    "Not many good reviews from party."
    JohnA94
    Jul. 21, 2018
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    PRICE RANGE
    US$55 - US$226 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    LOCATION
    United KingdomScotlandLochalshBalmacara
    NUMBER OF ROOMS
    29
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