About this property

Beachfront Location: Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel in Gairloch offers direct beachfront access and stunning sea views. Guests can relax in the garden or enjoy the outdoor seating area. Comfortable Accommodations: The hostel features family rooms with carpeted floors and shared bathrooms. Each room includes a shower and a comfortable seating area. Modern Facilities: Free WiFi is available throughout the property. The lounge and shared kitchen provide ample space for relaxation and meals. Additional amenities include bicycle parking and free on-site private parking. Local Attractions: Inverewe Garden is 8.7 mi away, Victoria Falls 11 mi, and Inverness Airport 79 mi from the hostel. Cycling enthusiasts can explore the surrounding area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Buffet

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
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1 full bed
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1 bunk bed
6 bunk beds
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
1 full bed
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4 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Larissa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It’s such a beautiful building. I have stayed here one time before and hope to come again with friends. It’s located across the road from the bay and offer spectacular views from the common spaces.
  • Susie
    Australia Australia
    Fabulous hostel. Comfy and cosy, lots of character. Gorgeous spot!
  • Sharon
    Australia Australia
    Lovely spot with beautiful views perched above the Sands, host Sara was fantastic and has a great sense of humour. Our room was spacious, kitchen facilities are excellent, lovely lounge area to relax in. I really liked the excellent recycling...
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely hostel with character and really friendly and helpful staff. I loved all the plants they have (gives it a homely feel), and books games and local info in the lounge. Lovely location and great price.
  • Katherine
    United States United States
    Staff was extremely nice & helpful. The location has beautiful view and the house was very clean. I left something behind and they were kind enough to mail. This place was great to stay at and would definitely recommend. I would stay here for a...
  • Gavin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great welcome, spotless facilities and the most amazing views ever.
  • Donna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    They were very accommodating and helpful when we were running late - very friendly staff. Bedroom was huge and we wished we were staying more than one night!
  • Marieke
    Netherlands Netherlands
    We stayed in a family room with our three kids, for two nights. This hostel is located alongside a beautiful (!) coast line, the building has quite some character, the interior is very cosy, it isn't cramped (although not suuuper spacious either),...
  • Olivier
    France France
    The room was clean, the place was quiet, the furniture of the kitchen was perfect
  • Adrian
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Very clean and well organised. Cosy lounge overlooking the loch. Spacious rooms. Very friendly staff

Area info

House rules

Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
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

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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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).

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 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.

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.

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 Gairloch Sands 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.

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