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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

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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

  • 11 sq m
  • 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

  • 11 sq m
  • 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

  • 11 sq m
  • 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

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

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About this property

Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel

Beach hostel in Gairloch with free parking
A snack bar/deli, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free hostel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden and a picnic area.
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.
During your stay at Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel, you'll be within walking distance of Big Sand Beach. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a snack bar/deli. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Self-serve breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include locker space, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Big Sand Beach and a few minutes from Gairloch Heritage Museum
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel also features a garden, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in a common area. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Gairloch hostel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy self-serve breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Self-service breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–9:00 AM: GBP 5.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Lockers available

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • LED light bulbs
  • 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: GBP 7.5 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Sunday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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 traveller

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

6/10 Okay

ZVI

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

Travelled 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