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

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

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

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 The bar is abit outdated and dark, however we thought we will order and see what the food is like.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

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.

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

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.

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!

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