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Dark Island Hotel

Liniclate, HS7 5PJ , Scotland
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Millport18
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64 reviews 64 reviews
35 hotel reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

Stayed here for one night on a business trip. When I checked in and was given my key, I went to a bedroom which must rank as one of the smallest I have ever had and in fact I felt claustrophobic in the room. It had a double bed and I struggle to imagine one person, never mind two, in... More

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Sheffield, United Kingdom
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18 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013

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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31 reviews 31 reviews
25 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013

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
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 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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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 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
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 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 22 January 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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Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 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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42 reviews 42 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
81 helpful votes 81 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 November 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
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 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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Also Known As:
Hotel Dark Island
Dark Island Hotel Benbecula Island
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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