Located in Loch Morlich, 11 miles from Boat of Garten Golf Club, Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel has accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 3-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and a shared lounge. Guests can have a drink at the bar. Rooms are complete with a shared bathroom equipped with a shower, while some rooms at the hostel also have a seating area. Guests at Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel can enjoy a buffet or a Full English/Irish breakfast. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Loch Morlich, like hiking, skiing and cycling. Highland Wildlife Park is 14 miles from Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel, while Landmark Forest Adventure Park is 14 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Inverness Airport, 43 miles from the hostel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 bunk beds
3 twin beds
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.5
High score for Loch Morlich
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Mona
    United States of America United States of America
    Nice, remote hostel. Very nice girl checked us in and offered advice on options to eat at. This is not a modern hostel, but it is very nice. I wish it had a fan. Six people in one room, a fan would have been nice to circulate some air. I...
  • Michael
    Germany Germany
    Very young and friendly staff! Rooms and Bathrooms were clean and modern. Nice and tasty meals (cooked breakfast and dinner). It probably was the best hostel on my whole trip!
  • Christine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff very friendly and helpful. Facilities modern and comfortable. The Breakfast ordered was very tasty

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly

Amenities of Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Ski
  • Ski school
    Additional charge
  • Ski storage
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Beach
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Pool table
    Additional charge
  • Game room
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Packed lunches
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 5:00 PM to 10:30 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo Discover JCB Diners Club Cash Debit card Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Full payment for all bookings will be charged at the time of booking. All major credit & debit cards are accepted excluding American Express.

All bookings will include a temporary membership fee per person per night. (Full, existing members of Hosteling Scotland and HI using these channels are not entitled to a membership refund).

Individual reservations (Up to 9 people) - can cancel free of charge until 3 days before the arrival date. If canceled within the 3 days before the arrival 100 percent of the total price will be charged.

Groups reservations (more than 9 people) - different policies and additional supplements will apply. More than 8 weeks (57 days or more) 20% of total cost. 8 – 4 weeks (56- 29 days) 55% of total cost. 4 – 0 weeks (28 - 0 day) 100% of total cost.

No stag or hen parties are permitted at any youth hostel.

Should guests be entitled to a refund or part refund please note that these are processed by Hosteling Scotland National Office, Stirling. It may take 7 to 10 working days from the date of cancelation request for the refund to be processed back onto the original card used.

From the age of 12 to 15 years, young people must be accompanied by a parent or guardian of the same gender when booking a bed within shared accommodations. Parties with children under 12 years will only be accommodated in private rooms, where available.

Hosteling Scotland advise that additional notice be given to the destination youth hostel when traveling with children, to ensure that suitable accommodations is available. There is no capacity for extra beds or cots.

Check-in from 5:00 PM to 10:30 PM and Check-out from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM (all year round.) The reception is closed between 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM each day. Later arrival and access outside opening hours is by pre-arrangement only.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel

  • Yes, Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Guests staying at Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet

  • Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel is 500 feet from the center of Loch Morlich. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Pool table
    • Skiing
    • Game room
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beach
    • Horseback riding

  • The nearest beach is 1,500 feet from Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.