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Castlebay Hotel

Castlebay, HS9 5XD, Scotland
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Rayleigh, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

Was expecting a bit more given the price. The single room was more like a closet and was decorated like something from the 80's. The staff are very friendly but the hotel didn't quite live up to expectations. Given the remoteness of Bara little things like having Wi-Fi available are important, especially when there are cheaper options.

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012

Afraid we can't agree with the other favourable reviews of this Hotel and its Restaurant. On the plus side our room was good but it should have been since we were paying (I kid you not) near London prices for it. The major downside was the food. The breakfast menu was very basic and on one morning the food was... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 via mobile

Stayed for two nights, excellent in all respects. Nothing was too much trouble for the manager and staff dealing with any request in a helpful and pleasant manner. Food good, rooms good, location good.

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aberdeen uk
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

We stayed 2 nights here and wished we could have stayed longer. The staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly. They took time to talk even when very busy as they were when we stayed. We were in the Macneil Suite (superior room) which is really special: large, beautifully and lavishly furnished with a canopied bed, sofa table and chairs. Warm... More

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Dunbar, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

The building and garden look tired from the outside but there are great views and comfortable rooms. Food is only just alright but pricey. Service was good. Probably the best option on Barra. We had a room kitted out for a disabled user (although we did not need the facility) and I was impressed by the care that had been... More

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Lanark, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

We really enjoyed our stay at the Castlebay Hotel. The staff were very friendly and helpful and nothing was too much trouble. The hotel was clean and comfortable and the food was good. We have absolutely no complaints and we would definitely stay there again.

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Newcastle, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012
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We have stayed at the Castlebay Hotel several times and it is alwaysa consistentl high standard ..the staff are really great nothing is a problem they are there to help ..unusual for these days ,the rooms are very comfortable and the food excellent this hotel has a view from the front which can only be desribed as the Best in... More

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Cheshire
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012
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We stayed for just one night as we were catching the Sunday morning ferry to Oban. The room was nice with a good sea view. The food was good and the staff helpful and pleasant. Breakfast was okay but we found it a tad confusing. The full scottish was sausage, egg as you liked it, bacon and black pudding, which... More

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BerkshireHotelman, General Manager at Castlebay Hotel, responded to this review
May 14, 2012

Dear Guest, We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us, giving us 4 out of 5, and that you would stay with us again. We are sorry that our breakfast menu confused you and we are taking steps to make things clearer. This menu has been used for quite some time and it is only when someone raises... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012 via mobile

Travelling through the Outer Hebrides with my dog, we spent two nights in the Castlebay Hotel. After the five hour crossing from Oban, it was great to see the hotel from the ferry. If you are expecting boutique London/Cotswolds/Cornwall, best to reset those expectations but pleasantly so. The welcoming was warm, the room comfortable and clean, shower strong and hot,... More

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Stirling
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012
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Nice hotel; the rooms are nicely decorated and the view from the dining room is excellent. Breakfast and dinner were both really good and the staff were all very helpful.

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Castlebay, HS9 5XD, Scotland
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