Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel

3.0 star property
3-star beach hostel with free WiFi

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Lounge
BBQ/picnic area
Exterior
Lounge

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Carn Dearg, Gairloch, Scotland, IV21 2DJ
  • Place, Big Sand Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Portree Harbour
  • Place, Old Man of Storr

Room options

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds

Standard Triple Room

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

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

Standard Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

About the area

Gairloch

Close to the beach.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Gairloch hostel, you'll find Big Sand Beach and Gairloch Heritage Museum. Gairloch Golf Club and Gairloch Sitooterie are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Big Sand Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Gairloch Beach - 13 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Loch Maree - 15 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Rua Reidh Lighthouse - 15 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Redpoint Beach - 34 min drive - 28.3 km

Getting around

  • Inverness (INV) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bridge Cottage Art Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Coast Coffee Co - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Mountain Coffee Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Melvaig Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hai Yang - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel

3-star beach hostel with free WiFi
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.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Lockers available
Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel offers 6 accommodations. This Gairloch hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

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 6.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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 - 10:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 7.50 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • 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.

Property payment types

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 6.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 7.50 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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