Dark Island Hotel - Liniclate (Isle of Benbecula)
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Discover Comfort and Amenities at the 3-Star Dark Island Hotel in Benbecula
The Dark Island Hotel serves as a welcoming retreat for visitors to the Isle of Benbecula, combining comfort with essential amenities tailored for both leisure and business travelers. Guests can take advantage of spacious rooms, excellent dining options featuring local produce, and versatile meeting spaces, all encompassed within the island's beautiful landscape. This 3-star hotel provides the perfect base for exploring the Outer Hebrides.
Comfortable Rooms for Relaxation and Enjoyment
At the Dark Island Hotel, guests find relaxation in recently refurbished Deluxe Doubles, which offer a contemporary atmosphere alongside modern conveniences. Each room is designed with comfort in mind, featuring ample space and a welcoming ambiance to make your stay enjoyable. The proximity to beautiful machair tracks allows guests to stroll and immerse themselves in nature while listening to the calls of local wildlife, such as corncrakes and oystercatchers.
Exceptional Dining Experience with Local Flavors
Dining at the Dark Island Hotel promises an exceptional experience, as the culinary team prepares dishes using only the freshest local produce. Guests can savor island specialties, notably seafood and game, all meticulously cooked to perfection. Whether you dine in the onsite restaurant or enjoy lighter fare at the lounge bar, the focus on quality and flavor remains constant, ensuring a satisfying meal for every palate.
A Variety of Services to Meet Guests’ Needs at Dark Island Hotel
The hotel extends a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet the needs of its visitors to the Uists and Benbecula. The Conservatory provides a unique meeting space accommodating up to 25 delegates, ideal for small gatherings and conferences. Additionally, the hotel supports the local community by offering apprenticeship programs, fostering career development in the hospitality and catering sectors.
Entertainment and Leisure Options Abound at Dark Island Hotel
While staying at this 3-star hotel, guests can enjoy numerous entertainment options, including a public bar that frequently hosts live music from local bands. The well-stocked lounge bar invites guests for casual social gatherings, games of pool, or simply to unwind with a drink. For sports enthusiasts, nearby venues include the Benbecula Golf Course, providing stunning views and a challenge for golfers, as well as access to some of the finest fishing in the region.
Convenient Location with Easy Transportation Access
Located just 10 km from Benbecula Airport, the Dark Island Hotel is easily accessible for travelers arriving in the Upper Hebrides. Guests can explore the stunning scenery and cultural attractions of the islands with ease thanks to convenient transportation options. Visitors can also enjoy proximity to local shops and services in Lochboisdale, ensuring a comprehensive experience during their stay.
Essential information about Dark Island Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | |
| 📏 Distance to center | 100 yd |
| 🗺️ Location rating | 7.6 |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 5.7 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Benbecula, BEB |
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Reviews of Dark Island Hotel
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missingWrote a review on Jun 28
Not Good
In general: It would seem that this 'hotel' is undergoing a slow upgrade, so that some rooms are better than others. The corridors carry an awful smell of sewers. There is very little competition for this place, on Benbecula, so I felt it was a 'monopoly' situation whereby you stayed there or nowhere, and they were making the most of that! This place is not a great advertisement for Scottish Tourism in any way, shape or form. Location and surroundings: The location was great, especially as I was on a 'birding' and 'wildlife' break in a mini-bus with guide. Hotel is approximately 30 minute drive from ferry. Shopping facilities are virtually non-existent - unless you drive to the one and only Co-op, and public toilets are limited to one on the island. Service: Bar man was foreign, and knew nothing about the local whiskey etc., and closed the bar at 10pm, meaning some of the guests could not even finish their drinks. Dining: The dark, dismal bar closes whenever the uneducated staff get bored - often around 10pm with customers not always given time to 'drink up'. I was with a group of people who had paid in advance for 'packed lunches', which turned out to be a sandwich made with stale white bread with very little butter and unappetising filling. The breakfast on first morning was appalling, as a coach-load had demolished most of it, and no fresh stuff was provided. The evening meal, however, was surprisingly ok. Sports and leisure: I was with a group from 'Heatherlea' and we had guides with mini-buses to show us all the wonderful wildlife etc on Benbecula and the Uists. Did not see any indoor activities or spa facilities. Room: In the untouched rooms it is more like a 'motel' from the 1970's with poor bath/shower facilities and some rooms have velux windows full of dust, dirt and cobewebs when opened. The view from those rooms is other roof tops and windows. The Wi-Fi required a password which was not provided, and receptionist was impossible to get hold of by telephone from room. In some bathrooms the shower bases filled to over-flowing, in others the water temperature could not be properly sorted and in some the shower was so cramped the individual could not stand up in it. One of the baths was so old there were rust stains running down it from the old taps. Useful tips: We were able to check-in at 9pm.
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