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Hostel Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel

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Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel

Carn Dearg, Gairloch, Ross-shire, Gairloch, IV21 2DJ, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.0/10! (score from 136 reviews)

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8.8
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    8.4

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Location

    9.0

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    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    5.0

gairloch sands suggested we go to crumbs up the road for breakfast - superb scottish one liked free milk etc shelf, and cooking facilities

Heather United Kingdom

Lovely stay with our dog on our NC500 trip, really clean and tidy and staff were really nice and helpful 😊

Charlie United Kingdom

The hostel is located in a beautiful location. The Staff were welcoming, helpful and friendly. The organisation of the kitchen was remarkable: well done on the labelling.

Karen United Kingdom

As far as hostels go, this one was excellent. Comfy private room, well equipped kitchen, quiet location, good common room area. Very agreeable!

Jlhutton New Zealand

Beautiful location on the nc500. Saw the sunset and sunrise from the hostel. Really friendly staff and excellent facilities.

Christina United Kingdom

Top drawer YH. Really clean and welcoming. Will definitely return and would easily recommend.

Klaus United Kingdom

Everything was lovely although the good weather may have affected my judgement. Before I arrived I was offered an upgrade for my room from a women's dormitory to a men's which was a bit wierd.

Sue United Kingdom

We stayed on the ground floor Much easer than last year having to get all our bike gear in

Alice United Kingdom

The hostel keeper was very kind and friendly, the rooms and toilets were very clean.

Willem United Kingdom

Very comfortable hostel, facilities are great, the lounge is a beautiful area to sit back and have a wee drink. Beautiful sea views. The lady who runs it was very friendly. It's located about 2 miles from the main bit of Gairloch so a bit of a trek to get to the centre by foot, otherwise very easy by car.

Emma United Kingdom

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8.8
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  • What guests loved the most:
  • “gairloch sands suggested we go to crumbs up the road for breakfast - superb scottish one liked free milk etc shelf, and cooking facilities”
    Heather Heather United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Lovely stay with our dog on our NC500 trip, really clean and tidy and staff were really nice and helpful 😊”
    Charlie Charlie United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The hostel is located in a beautiful location. The Staff were welcoming, helpful and friendly. The organisation of the kitchen was remarkable: well done on the labelling.”
    Karen Karen United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “As far as hostels go, this one was excellent. Comfy private room, well equipped kitchen, quiet location, good common room area. Very agreeable!”
    Jlhutton Jlhutton New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Beautiful location on the nc500. Saw the sunset and sunrise from the hostel. Really friendly staff and excellent facilities.”
    Christina Christina United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Top drawer YH. Really clean and welcoming. Will definitely return and would easily recommend.”
    Klaus Klaus United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Everything was lovely although the good weather may have affected my judgement.”
    Sue Sue United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “We stayed on the ground floor Much easer than last year having to get all our bike gear in”
    Alice Alice United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The hostel keeper was very kind and friendly, the rooms and toilets were very clean.”
    Willem Willem United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Very comfortable hostel, facilities are great, the lounge is a beautiful area to sit back and have a wee drink. Beautiful sea views. The lady who runs it was very friendly.”
    Emma Emma United Kingdom United Kingdom

A lochside lodge, sitting on the northern shore of Loch Gairloch, with sea and mountain views and easy access to sandy beaches.

Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel offers guests a range of comfortable private and shared rooms. None of the rooms are en-suite but ample shower and washroom facilities are available.

Guests can opt for a breakfast of cereal, Scottish yogurt, fresh fruit, tea and coffee, or take advantage of the recently refurbished and well-equipped self-catering kitchen and dining room.

The hostel is licensed so guests can enjoy a beer, malt whisky or glass of wine while relaxing in the cosy lounge with panoramic views over Gairloch, the Torridon hills, Skye Cullins and outer Hebrides.

WiFi is free for all guests and other facilities include lockers, a laundry and a small drying room. Basic provisions, confectionery and soft drinks are available to purchase at reception and the nearest shop is only a five minute walk away.

The hostel has onsite parking facilities for up to 13 cars. The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Beachfront

Good for couples - they rate the facilities 8.9 for two-person stays.

낍 Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

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8.8
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  • Heather United Kingdom

    “gairloch sands suggested we go to crumbs up the road for breakfast - superb scottish one liked free milk etc shelf, and cooking facilities”

  • Charlie United Kingdom

    “Lovely stay with our dog on our NC500 trip, really clean and tidy and staff were really nice and helpful 😊 ”

  • Karen United Kingdom

    “The hostel is located in a beautiful location. The Staff were welcoming, helpful and friendly. The organisation of the kitchen was remarkable: well done on the labelling.”

  • Jlhutton New Zealand

    “As far as hostels go, this one was excellent. Comfy private room, well equipped kitchen, quiet location, good common room area. Very agreeable!”

  • Christina United Kingdom

    “Beautiful location on the nc500. Saw the sunset and sunrise from the hostel. Really friendly staff and excellent facilities. ”

  • Klaus United Kingdom

    “Top drawer YH. Really clean and welcoming. Will definitely return and would easily recommend.”

  • Sue United Kingdom

    “Everything was lovely although the good weather may have affected my judgement. Before I arrived I was offered an upgrade for my room from a women's dormitory to a men's which was a bit wierd.”

  • Alice United Kingdom

    “We stayed on the ground floor Much easer than last year having to get all our bike gear in”

  • Willem United Kingdom

    “The hostel keeper was very kind and friendly, the rooms and toilets were very clean.”

  • Emma United Kingdom

    “Very comfortable hostel, facilities are great, the lounge is a beautiful area to sit back and have a wee drink. Beautiful sea views. The lady who runs it was very friendly. It's located about 2 miles from the main bit of Gairloch so a bit of a trek to get to the centre by foot, otherwise very easy by car.” Read more

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Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
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What's nearby
  • Inverewe Garden
    6.7 miles
  • Victoria Falls
    9.1 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Na Mara, Strath
    2 miles
  • Cafe/bar Mountain Cafe or Sheiling
    2 miles
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  • Sea/ocean Loch Gairloch
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  • Lake Loch Maree
    10 miles
  • Mountain Beinn Eighe, National Nature Reserve
    15 miles
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  • Stornoway Airport
    39.5 miles
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Facilities of Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

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Pets
  • Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

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  • Beach
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking

    Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

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  • Shared lounge/TV area
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  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

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17:00 - 22:00

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08:00 - 10:00

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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Groups

When booking for more than 9 persons, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Cards accepted at this property

Mastercard Visa Solo Discover JCB Diners Club Bankcard Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

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 Hostelling Scotland and HI using these channels are not entitled to a membership refund).

Dogs are welcome at Gairloch Sands, for a small fee, when guests book a private room. Please notify us in advance to ensure there is a dog friendly room available.

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

Groups reservations (more than 9 persons) - 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 Hostelling 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 accommodation. Parties with children under 12 years will only be accommodated in private rooms, where available.

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

The hostel is normally closed during the day between 10.00 and 17.00. Later arrival and access outside opening hours is by pre-arrangement only.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Please inform Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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