considering previous reviews, i was worried before my weeks stay here. Having now stayed, and thoroughly enjoyed it, i feel compelled (for the first time ever) to write a review, to let you all know that The Dark Island offers fantastic service, cleanliness and value for such a remote location. My ground floor family room was comfortable and clean with... More

I had dinner here while staying at other accommodation on Benbecula. I think average is the best way to describe it. They had a very large menu which is a little disconcerting when you think everything has to be shipped in from the mainland. I thought things mustn't be cooked fresh. My meal was rather greasy and the coleslaw that... More

Having paid a single supplement through Rail Trail Holidays I did not expect to be allocated an attic room, with only a skylight providing daylight (i.e.no view of the surrounding area) and a single bed. Why was I paying a supplement for a single attic room without a window? Also, the breakfast was meagre compared to the variety of food... More

not up to standed of last viset poor breakfast no dining room for residents only bar meals dining room for tours only poor service will not stay again More

Didn`t stay here ,however popped in for drinks whilst staying at the nearby campsite. 5 members of staff aimlessly wandering in and out of the bar. 1 barman and 4 waiting staff who didn`t serve drinks. Obviously this is their hiding place on a shift. Being a Publican/Hotelier I would have had all but 1 of them off shift. A... More

Whilst on holiday in South Uist I decided to visit the Dark Island Hotel for a meal, I ordered a sirloin steak what I received was a mess on a plate the 8oz steak which was not prepared to an acceptable/edible standard. I asked for it well done and received it medium-rare a third of the steak was fat &... More

Recently myself and a colleague stayed in two rooms at the hotel, both of which were fine. The bathroom suite was a bit old but good towels and toiletries. We ate in the bar and the food was of a good quality, variety and value. Plenty of local fayre and anything with scallops! There was a good choice of drinks... More

First room shown smelt of damp, large damp patch on ceiling Although bedding clean no valence covers on twin beds bed bases showing . Allocated another room which was an improvement, There could however have been a health and safety issue as the bath side was high with NO rubber slip mat or support handle. Biggest disappointment quality of the... More

The service was excellent, housekeeping, reception, bar and kitchen staff couldn't do enough for us. Our rooms were spacious and warm, bathrooms small but clean (and that's all I ask for). food was good - using locally sourced produce. The location was beautiful - a glorious beach with no one in sight and easy access to ferry ports. Loved it... More