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Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel

3.0 star property
Beach hostel in Gairloch with free parking

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Lounge
BBQ/picnic Area

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 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, Gairloch Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Redpoint Beach
    ‪32 min drive‬

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
Daily housekeeping
  • 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
Daily housekeeping
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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Daily housekeeping
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom

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Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

About the area

Gairloch

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-service 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. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Gairloch hostel include Gairloch Golf Club and Gairloch Sitooterie.
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What's nearby

  • Big Sand Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Gairloch Sitooterie - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Gairloch Beach - 12 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Inverewe Gardens - 21 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Redpoint Beach - 32 min drive - 28.3 km

Getting around

  • Inverness (INV) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel

Beach hostel in Gairloch with free parking
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 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
  • Locker space
Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel offers 6 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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 at the property
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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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-service breakfast: from approximately GBP 5.95 for adults and from 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

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 all 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel?

Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel?

Yep, Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel?

Yep, Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel is a short 16-minute walk from Big Sand Beach. Fun beach activities include fishing.

Does Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel serve breakfast?

Sure does, self-service brekkie is on offer daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel?

No, Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel?

Check-in begins at 5 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel?

Dogs are welcome at Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel, with food and water bowls on offer.