Hostel Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel
Beachfront. Property is on the beach or right next to it.
Carn Dearg, Gairloch, Ross-shire, Gairloch, IV21 2DJ, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.0/10! (score from 136 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
gairloch sands suggested we go to crumbs up the road for breakfast - superb scottish one liked free milk etc shelf, and cooking facilities
United KingdomLovely stay with our dog on our NC500 trip, really clean and tidy and staff were really nice and helpful 😊
United KingdomThe 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.
United KingdomAs far as hostels go, this one was excellent. Comfy private room, well equipped kitchen, quiet location, good common room area. Very agreeable!
New ZealandBeautiful location on the nc500. Saw the sunset and sunrise from the hostel. Really friendly staff and excellent facilities.
United KingdomTop drawer YH. Really clean and welcoming. Will definitely return and would easily recommend.
United KingdomEverything 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.
United KingdomWe stayed on the ground floor Much easer than last year having to get all our bike gear in
United KingdomThe hostel keeper was very kind and friendly, the rooms and toilets were very clean.
United KingdomVery 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.
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Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel
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Heather
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Charlie
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Karen
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Jlhutton
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Christina
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Klaus
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Sue
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Alice
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Willem
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Emma
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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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RetryMost popular facilities
Good for couples - they rate the facilities 8.9 for two-person stays.
Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)
Breakfast info
Continental
Free private parking available on-site
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Family Room (6 Adults)
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See what guests loved the most:
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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”
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Charlie
United Kingdom
“Lovely stay with our dog on our NC500 trip, really clean and tidy and staff were really nice and helpful 😊 ”
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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.”
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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!”
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Christina
United Kingdom
“Beautiful location on the nc500. Saw the sunset and sunrise from the hostel. Really friendly staff and excellent facilities. ”
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Klaus
United Kingdom
“Top drawer YH. Really clean and welcoming. Will definitely return and would easily recommend.”
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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.”
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Alice
United Kingdom
“We stayed on the ground floor Much easer than last year having to get all our bike gear in”
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Willem
United Kingdom
“The hostel keeper was very kind and friendly, the rooms and toilets were very clean.”
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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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Inverewe Garden6.7 miles
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Victoria Falls9.1 miles
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Restaurant Na Mara, Strath2 miles
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Cafe/bar Mountain Cafe or Sheiling2 miles
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Sea/ocean Loch Gairloch0 miles
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Lake Loch Maree10 miles
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Mountain Beinn Eighe, National Nature Reserve15 miles
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Stornoway Airport39.5 miles
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Facilities of Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4
Most popular facilities
Outdoors
- Beachfront
- Garden
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Pets
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Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
- Beach
Internet
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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).
Services
- Shared lounge/TV area
General
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
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RetrySustainable initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel
Sustainable initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel:
- Bicycle parking
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
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.
Bankcard
Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
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.
