Ratagan Youth Hostel
Ratagan, Kintail, IV40 8HP, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Incredible location, stunning views and conveniently located for the remainder of our trip.
United States of America
Ratagan Youth Hostel is has a lochside location with views towards Skye. Free WiFi is provided. This hostel offers guests a variety of room types, all with USB charging points, and all able to be booked as private rooms. The accommodations is split over two floors and none of the rooms are en-suite, but ample shower and washroom facilities are available. Guests can opt for a wee breakfast served in the large dining room or take advantage of the well-equipped self-catering kitchen. Relax with a local craft beer or glass of wine in the hostel’s comfortable lounge, while enjoying views over the Five Sisters of Kintail. Facilities include a laundry, drying room, luggage store and secure bike shed. Basic provisions, including frozen ready meals, confectionery and soft drinks are available to purchase at reception. Although surrounded by mountains, lochs and forests, the hostel is just off the main road, with a bus stop only 1.5 miles away making it easily accessible by public transport. Free parking is available onsite. Ratagan is a popular choice with outdoor enthusiasts and there are a number of low-level scrambles and ridge walks within easy reach of the hostel. The garden is ideal for launching kayaks for a paddle in Loch Duich, home to porpoises, otters and seals. Eilean Donan Castle is only 8 miles away. The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Family rooms
- Breakfast
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- Catherine
United States of America“Incredible location, stunning views and conveniently located for the remainder of our trip.” 
Zahra
Canada“great location, it's facing a lake and it's so beautiful fully equipped kitchen”
Jonathan United States of America“Super parking, really lovely staff, fantastic position right on the lakefront, cozy living room, big clean kitchen. Overall I was really happy.”
Area info
Amenities of Ratagan Youth HostelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.1
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Family rooms
- Breakfast
- Toilet
- Shared bathroom
- Shower
- Garden
- Shared kitchen
- Hiking
- Pet bowls
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Lockers
- Invoice provided
- Board games/Puzzles
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- English
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 not allowed.
Cash
Debit card
Ratagan Youth Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine printMust-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 cancellation 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 17.00 until 22.00. Check-out from 07.00 until 10.00. The reception is closed between 10.00 until 17.00 each day. Later arrival and access outside opening hours is by pre-arrangement only.
Please note that guests can opt for a wee breakfast.
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.
Please inform Ratagan Youth Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
FAQs about Ratagan Youth Hostel
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Ratagan Youth Hostel is 2,300 feet from the center of Kintail. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at Ratagan Youth Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Check-in at Ratagan Youth Hostel is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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Ratagan Youth Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
