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Hotel Description

At Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Big Sand Beach and 4.4 km (2.7 mi) from Gairloch Heritage Museum. Highlights at this beach hostel include free in-room WiFi.

This pet-friendly hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden, and a picnic area. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. Self-serve breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of free self parking.

Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-star Gairloch hostel include Loch Maree and Rua Reidh Lighthouse.

Standard Triple Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
NZ$147* Per night/room 8 Apr. - 9 Apr.

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

Bed Count 8 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 8 Max

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom

Bed Count 5 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

About the Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel

Location Carn Dearg, Gairloch, Scotland IV21 2DJ

Property Features

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
  • Lockers available

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

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.

  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Food & Drink

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

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 5 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 16
  • Check-in time ends at 9:00 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open during the following times:

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

This property's front desk is open during the following times:

  • Monday - Sunday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Monday - Sunday: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • Pets: GBP 5.00 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

Policies

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. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms only
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards
  • Staffed front desk
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke detector
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property follows regional sanitisation guidelines We're Good To Go (UK)
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • gap period enforced between guest stays 48 hours
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on site
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Fees

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 5.00 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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

  • 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.