Balavil Hotel

Second time I've stayed here and as good as the first time. Despite fake leather in unpromising looking foyer the rooms are very modern, clean and quite stylish. Staff are what make it stand out - always very helpful and dinner and breakfast are decent. For the price, it's excellent.

What a genuinely wonderful experience! The family/team at Balavil is the perfect example of what a hotel stay should be - they were kind, gracious, welcoming, and helpful. We immediately felt comfortable at the hotel and continued to throughout our stay. I wish all hotels would have staff like theirs! We stayed two nights and dined at the restaurant for both of them. The food was excellent - fresh, home cooked, and delicious. Their daily specials were wonderful and really exemplified the local vibe and foods. Breakfast was a great selection of buffet items and the staff were even kind enough to offer to cook me vegetarian sausages, as I can't eat meat. I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about this hotel and the family that runs it. Newtownmore was a perfect stop between Edinburgh and Isle of Skye and really gave us a few days to comfortably enjoy the Highlands without the hustle of the cities. I HIGHLY recommend this hotel and area.

Amazing stay at Balavil Hotel. Great night's sleep, staff are lovely, dressed smartly and helpful. Room was lovely especially the shower room. Had a lovely swim in the pool. All areas of the hotel were clean. Will definitely stay again. Breakfast was excellent!Great choice and cooked breakfast was generous size and delicious.

Went with a coach party.Found the checkin service very effecient and your cases were taken to the room We were at the front of the hotel room was comfortable but slightly dated. although there were signs that sone work had started ie new carpet and wardrobe It did need a blind in the bathroom and somewhere to hang your clothes when showering.There was no blind in the bedroom which was a bit off putting having to keep drawing the curtains when changing making the room very dark even with the lights on.Downstairs was very nice a large spacious dining room good choice of food for the evening meal well cooked and presented very very efficient staff pleasant always smiling the best I have seen outside London they were well trained.There was a very well stocked bar good variety of Gin and Whiskey and for two nights we had some outstanding entertainment. Breakfast was very nice buffet style hot food and continental cold just could have done with a selection of meats/cheeses for the overseas guests tea/coffee and toast were served to you There was nothing you could complain about this hotel.Goodd old fashioned service where the customer is valued and appreciated.Would highly recommend

Belavil is a favourite of ours when we visit the highlands for the great food, homely atmosphere and genuinely lovely staff. This was our third stay with our two children and we will definitely be back. Thanks for another fantastic stay Belavil!

Returned after many years. Hotel has been sympathetically updated . And remains character-full and welcoming . Comfortable and very clean bedroom with nice views. Neat shower room with large powerful shower and lovely fluffy towels. Service at breakfast was polite efficient and quick . The cooked Breakfast was of good quality and nice and hot. The swimming pool is a wonderful facility with excellent changing room/ shower and easy access for people with mobility issues. Friendly evening entertainment was also provided on a weeknight! That did not disturb the peace and quiet of the bedrooms. The only SLIGHT negative is that although plenty of convenient power outlets are provided there are No USB outlets. Perhaps a plug could be charged to include a USB . But well done a comfortable relaxing and stay . At a VERY competitive price. Also further advantage is a large free car park. Dr A