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Helmsdale Lodge

2.0 star property

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A beach with waves, a clear sky, and distant hills.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white toilet, and a sink.
A building with a flat roof, multiple windows, and a grassy lawn with picnic tables.
A cozy living room with wooden walls, a sofa, a coffee table, and a window with curtains.
A marina with boats docked, a pier, and a calm water body.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$241
includes taxes & fees
22 June - 23 June

Explore the area

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1 stafford street, Helmsdale, Scotland, KW8 6JR
  • Place, Timespan Heritage Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Emigrants Monument
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Dunrobin Castle
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wick (WIC)
    ‪74 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Quadruple Room (Family Room)

Quadruple Room (Family Room)

Quadruple Room (Family Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Quadruple Room (2 Sets of Adult Bunk Beds)

A narrow hallway with wooden doors, a carpeted floor, and a clock on the wall.

Quadruple Room (2 Sets of Adult Bunk Beds)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (Male Share)

Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (Male Share)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (Female Share)

A bunk bed room with a window, a hanging light fixture, and a wooden ladder.

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (Female Share)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Helmsdale

At Helmsdale Lodge, you'll be 25.4 km (15.8 mi) from Dunrobin Castle. Highlights at this hostel include free self-parking, and in-room kitchens and free WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas and a fitness centre, and has a library. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a garden and a picnic area. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Helmsdale hostel include Timespan Heritage Centre and Emigrants Monument.
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What's nearby

  • Timespan Heritage Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Emigrants Monument - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dunrobin Castle - 37 min drive - 34.4 km
  • Royal Dornoch Golf Club - 56 min drive - 57.8 km
  • Dornoch Beach - 57 min drive - 58.4 km

Getting around

  • Helmsdale Station - 8 min walk
  • Wick (WIC) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Mirage - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪'Simply The Best' Chip Shop, Helmsdale - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Thyme and Plaice - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪C Food & Eat - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Belgrave Arms - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Helmsdale Lodge

As a guest of Helmsdale Lodge, you'll find a fitness centre, a library, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Helmsdale Lodge also features a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This Helmsdale hostel is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Helmsdale Lodge offers 4 accommodations with an iron/ironing board. Accommodations all include kitchens.

This Helmsdale hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Televisions come with smart speakers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 10 metres
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle storage
  • Gym
  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart speaker

Food and drink

  • Kitchen

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Helmsdale Hostel
Helmsdale Hostel Helmsdale
Helmsdale Lodge Hostel Helmsdale
Helmsdale Lodge Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Helmsdale Lodge Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Helmsdale

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Helmsdale Lodge?

Helmsdale Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Helmsdale Lodge?

As of 20 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Helmsdale Lodge on 22 Jun 2026 start from NZ$241, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Helmsdale Lodge?

Yep, Helmsdale Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Helmsdale Lodge?

The closest beach to Helmsdale Lodge is Dornoch Beach (34.9 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Helmsdale Lodge?

No, Helmsdale Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Helmsdale Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Helmsdale Lodge?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Helmsdale Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Awesome, freindly hostel.

Friendly welcome and care throughout our stay from Marie. She made sure we had everything we needed. We will be visiting again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful house.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

The hostel is spotless our rooms were so comfortable the beds were amazing I couldn’t rate it highly enough and Marie is soooo welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wasnt aware that dogs are allowed Good kitchen
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Marie is a fabulous hostess! She was waiting for us outside in the back yard. She even helped unload and carry in the luggage. The room had an ensuite. It was very clean, quiet and comfortable. It is right off the road and so easy to find! The kitchen was well equipped.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Xia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I like here and I will come back in the future
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hostel stay

Marie welcoming was excellent, very friendly, informative, helpful Info of things to do are at your fingertips with the books and leaflets
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the high ceilings the communal area the way it was organised and set out. The hostel has a very froendly feel to it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022