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Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel

3.0 star property

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Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Carn Dearg, Gairloch, Scotland, IV21 2DJ
  • Big Sand Beach
    16 min walk
  • Gairloch Heritage Museum
    4 min drive
  • Gairloch Sitooterie
    7 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom

  • 115 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

  • 115 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

  • 115 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom

  • 115 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Gairloch

With a stay at Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel in Gairloch, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Big Sand Beach and Gairloch Heritage Museum. .This beach hostel is 3.7 mi (6 km) from Gairloch Golf Club and 4 mi (6.5 km) from Gairloch Sitooterie.
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What's nearby

  • Big Sand Beach - 16 min walk
  • Loch Maree - 10 min drive
  • Rua Reidh Lighthouse - 12 min drive
  • Gairloch Beach - 15 min drive
  • Redpoint Beach - 44 min drive

Getting around

  • Inverness (INV) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bridge Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Barn Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Mountain Coffee Co - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Badachro Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Sheiling Resteraunt - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel

Beach hostel in Gairloch with free parking
Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel offers 6 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel. Self-serve breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities, coffee/tea in a common area, and lockers. Free self parking is available onsite.
Self-serve breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 5.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 10:00 AM) and Monday - Sunday (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 7.5 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for self-serve breakfast: approximately GBP 5.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 7.5 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Towels fee: GBP 3.00 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Sands Youth Hostel
Gairloch Sands Youth
Sands Youth
Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel Scotland
Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel Gairloch
Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little spot with an amazing view in a beautiful little town
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Very close to the big sand
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

ZVI

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
When we order a private room, we expect a toilet and bath to be private as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Set in a stunning location, it was the perfect stay on our NC 500 cycle tour. The hostel warden was extremely helpful and welcoming. Top place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gairloch Beach Hostel
Very helpful staff. Couldn't do enough for me. Great room, although up 2 flights if old stairs. Lovely aspect & views. Remote - that's why I chose it anyway Nice evening meal. Good choices for breakfast, despite no use of self catering kitchen due to COVID restrictions
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible location, lovely room and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I did not stay there. After making reservations I received an email from the location that they were unable to process payment on my cc. I then phoned the location and after numerous attempts they were still unable to process the payment so I was told by their staff that she would have to cancel my reservation because of this issue. I made reservations elsewhere however this location ended charging my card as a no show.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel in beautiful place. About 5 mins drive to town/ restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Louise

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

herve

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Manuela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Leider kann man erst ab 17 Uhr einchecken. Die Dame an der Rezeption war sehr freundlich.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Tino, Bayern

Liked: Staff & service
herrliche Lage!!!
wunderschöne Lage-alleinstehend direkt am und mit Blick aufs Meer - sehr angenehme und zuvorkommende Gastgeberin am Empfang - wer es etwas einsamer aber in toller Natur mag ist hier genau richtig!
Stayed 1 night in May 2018