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Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel

3.0 star property
Beach hostel in Gairloch with free parking

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Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel, near the bay, offers travelers a comfortable stay with free WiFi in rooms and laundry facilities. Relax in the garden or enjoy refreshments from the snack bar/deli. Guests value the attentive staff and self-serve breakfast options.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds

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Standard Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
Carn Dearg, Gairloch, Scotland, IV21 2DJ

What's nearby

  • Big Sand Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Gairloch Beach - 12 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Rua Reidh Lighthouse - 14 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Loch Maree - 14 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Redpoint Beach - 32 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

Hostel near the bay
A garden, laundry facilities, and a snack bar/deli are just a few of the amenities provided at Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Self-serve breakfast (surcharge), coffee/tea in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel have amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Showers and toilet paper
  • Communal kitchens and heating

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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
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 7.50 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
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 7.50 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 7.50 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel?

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel located?

Situated in Gairloch, this beach hostel is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Big Sand Beach and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Gairloch Heritage Museum. Gairloch Golf Club and Gairloch Sitooterie are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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