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Dark Island Hotel

Liniclate, HS7 5PJ , Scotland
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Dark Island Hotel
May 23, 2013 -
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May 20, 2013 -
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Sheffield, United Kingdom
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22 reviews 22 reviews
18 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

A return visit after two years; this time with five others as part of a small birdwatching group. Overall, very good. The refurbishment programme has revived the previoulsy tired exterior and the inside rooms now look quite smart. No problems at all with our room. Having stayed in six different island hotels during our trip, this was easily the best.... More

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Lake District
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25 hotel reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

I had read all the reviews and booked this hotel tentatively. Accommodation in the area was rare in the area and we had been let down by another hotel - another story. The hotel has so much potential but sadly doesn't realise it in all areas. Our room was good but I asked for one without sloping ceilings and so... More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013 via mobile

Never stayed here but did pop in for a meal recently and can say the cod n chips are nice but do watch out for some large bones! Service is a bit eastern European flavour not a local accent in sight.. I guess this is the way most local hotels are these days tho. They are competent but not very... More

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Stornoway, United Kingdom
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11 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

We were staying in Benbecula on holiday and needed somewhere to eat. There arent many places to eat in Benbecula, so thought we would try Dark island. The bar is abit outdated and dark, however we thought we will order and see what the food is like. We had starters of bbq chicken nachos and chilli wedges, followed by their... More

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Barnsley
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4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2013 via mobile

I think you know how good the food is when it lands on your table within 5 min of ordering. Pre cooked chicken re warmed, god knows what they had done with the haggis that stuffed it, chips were ok. Poor pint of guiness also. This is a review if the restaurant since I only ate here.

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harthill
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3 hotel reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2013

was posted to uist with my work. i stayed in the Dark island hotel for 8 nights. I was allocated a room downstairs it was very damp and i struggled to see the tv from my bed, as it was very small and only had 2 working channels. I put up with it for 2 nights and asked to be... More

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Sandy
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 23, 2012

A welcoming hotel in a remote location offering good value accommodation and food in a very unique and beautiful place. Loved the whisky and the reasonably priced and promptly served bar meals. Staff could not be more welcoming and courteous. I would love to return.

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Inverness, United Kingdom
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10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
80 helpful votes 80 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 8, 2012

Great place to hold a wedding, very big with big dance floor. Came over to uist for a wedding wasn't disappointed. Food was ok good sized portions and drinks are cheaper on the bar side rather than on the lounge side! Rooms are ok but nothing to brag about! Nice meal, ad warm and friendly staff!

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Scottish Highlands
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37 reviews 37 reviews
31 hotel reviews
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

I stayed here overnight in October. I have to say that I was very disappointed by my room. It was big but the bed and furniture looked like it had come from the dark ages! The wood was very dark and the bed had a thick satin quilt cover, bolster and pillow shams very similar of something my great granny... More

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Ayrshire Scotland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 13, 2012

We recently stayed in the Dark Island Hotel as part of a coach tour, on these tours one does not expect too much of the hotels as you only get what you pay for and after reading the reviews of this hotel we did not expect much but were very pleasently surprised !! The room was bright and very well... More

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Also Known As:
Hotel Dark Island
Dark Island Hotel Benbecula Island, Scotland
Address: Liniclate, HS7 5PJ , Scotland
Region: United Kingdom > Scotland > The Hebrides > Benbecula Island
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Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant
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