The Benleva Hotel

Travelled with family of four. We really enjoyed our stay with Benleva Hotel. Room was spacious enough for two + two kids having their own beds - something that is becoming rare these days (i.e. family rooms - much easier to charge for two rooms, which becomes a new standard these days it seems). Clean, comfy, high ceilings, beautiful views, big windows, comfy beds, clean and refurbished bathroom. What else can you ask for. Breakfast and bar facilities also up to expectations - no complains there. Kids welcome till midnight in bar area which did make a difference. Local brewed pints were a big bonus (IPA is fantastic!). Close to Loch Ness and a good base for local sightseeing. But for us, the biggest advantage of this establishment was friendly staff, especially barman (Ferguson his name is, if not mistaken) - what a friendly character! And only one tiny remark (unless I missed it) - no area to spend some time if you need to do a little bit of work, which is fairly common these days (so a piece of desk to put your laptop on). Obviously not a deal breaker. Overall, thoroughly recommended.

Very very disappointed. No white wine in bar. Had to go to local co'op. Menu extremely limited and running out of choices before7pm!. Does not live up to description of food . People have to walk through dining room to bar. Tables too close together. Only redeeming feature was lisa who tried her best for us considering it was our anniversary weekend. A week later I am still waiting receipt for evening meal! Considering this is the height of the season very very poor.

We went here for dinner on a Sunday evening. We were a little surprised that the bar was so busy, but the restaurant was quiet. The service was excellent and the food was very good. The only problem was that the tables weren't kitted out with condiments etc... so we had to pilfer some from our neighbouring diners! A nice place to eat though, and one I would revisit or recommend in the future.