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Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom
115 square feet
3 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Standard Triple Room
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom
115 square feet
5 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom
115 square feet
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom
115 square feet
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom
8 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 8 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable hostel in Gairloch with free parking

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

With a stay at Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel in Gairloch, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Big Sand Beach and Gairloch Heritage Museum. This beach hostel is 3.7 mi (6 km) from Gairloch Golf Club and 4 mi (6.5 km) from Gairloch Sitooterie.

Make yourself at home in one of the 6 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.

Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.

Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel. Self-serve breakfasts are available daily for a fee.

Featured amenities include laundry facilities, coffee/tea in a common area, and lockers. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel

Carn Dearg, Gairloch, Scotland IV21 2DJ

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

The hostel offers a snack bar/deli. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This beach hostel also offers a garden, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in a common area. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel is a smoke-free property.

  • Picnic area
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Lockers available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Total number of rooms - 6
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Free self parking
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Free WiFi
  • No single-use plastic soda bottles
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • Smoke-free property
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • Garden
  • Food and water bowls
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English

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.

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shower only
  • Free WiFi
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of beds 2
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling

Where to Eat

Self-serve breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.

Nearby Things to Do

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5 PM

Check-in time ends at 9:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 16

Check-out

Check-out time is 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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 7.5 per pet, per day
  • Dogs only
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Specific rooms only
  • Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 fire extinguisher 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 each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Pets cannot be left unattended

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Pets allowed in specific rooms only

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

No rollaway/extra beds available

Property follows regional sanitization guidelines We're Good To Go (UK)

No cribs (infant beds) available

Carbon monoxide detector

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Debit cards

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 48 hours

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for self-serve breakfast: approximately GBP 5.95 for adults and 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

National Rating

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

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