Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel | Hostel in Gairloch

| 8.4 (379 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   30 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  21 Guests
The Hebrides Hostel | Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel

30 Bedroom Hostel in The Hebrides, Gairloch

Located in Gairloch, within 8.8 miles of Inverewe Garden and 11 miles of Victoria Falls, Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel provides accommodations with a shared lounge and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. This 3-star hostel offers a shared kitchen. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar. The hostel has some units that feature sea views, and all rooms have a shared bathroom with a shower. A buffet breakfast is available at Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Gairloch, like cycling. Inverness Airport is 79 miles away.

Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel is located in Gairloch.

This 30 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Balcony/Terrace, Security/Safety, Sports/Activities, and several others. This is a 3 star rated property and has over 379 reviews with the average score of 8.4 . Coming to Gairloch and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Snack bar
  • Wine/Champagne
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Parking
  • Free parking
  • Parking on site
  • Private Parking
  • Parking
  • Accessible parking
Activities
  • Fishing
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Beachfront
  • Beach
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Canoeing
General
  • Family rooms
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
Guest Services
  • Lockers
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Pet bowls
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
Security/Safety
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • First aid kits available
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Cashless payment available
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed upon request and charges may apply.

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.please inform 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, 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.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.9
Location:
9.27
Staff:
9.29
Facilities:
8.58
Comfort:
8.81
Cleanliness:
8.92
Margaret
Sep 30, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   8
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Very helpful and friendly staff.
Negative: The kitchen was small and could get very crowded.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Family Room (6 Adults)
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 11 m2
6 Bunk bed Bed
Family Room (6 Adults)

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet, Toilet paper, Shared bathroom

General

Trash cans, Key access, Carpeted, Smoke Alarm, Heating

View

Garden view, Sea view, View

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 11 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Shower, Shared bathroom

General

Trash cans, Lockers, Key access, Carpeted, Smoke Alarm, Carbon monoxide detector, Heating

View

Garden view, Mountain view, Sea view, View

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 11 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Shower, Shared bathroom

General

Trash cans, Lockers, Key access, Carpeted, Smoke Alarm, Carbon monoxide detector, Heating

View

Garden view, Sea view, View

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Standard Triple Room
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 11 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet, Toilet paper, Shared bathroom

General

Trash cans, Key access, Carpeted, Smoke Alarm, Heating

View

Garden view, Sea view, View

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Family Room
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 11 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
4 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet, Toilet paper, Shared bathroom

General

Trash cans, Key access, Carpeted, Smoke Alarm, Heating

View

Garden view, Mountain view, Sea view, View

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Quadruple Room
Room Type: Quad
Room Size: 11 m2
4 Bunk bed Bed
Quadruple Room

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet, Toilet paper, Shared bathroom

General

Trash cans, Key access, Carpeted, Smoke Alarm, Heating

View

Sea view, View

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
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