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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Double Room, Shared Bathroom
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Triple Room, Ensuite
1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Room, Shared Bathroom (6 Person)
6 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable hostel in Balmaha with free parking

Popular property highlights

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

With a stay at Rowardennan Youth Hostel in Balmaha, you'll be on a lake, and 12.7 mi (20.4 km) from Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and 27.9 mi (45 km) from Loch Lomond. This beach hostel is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Inchailloch and 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Conic Hill.

Make yourself at home in one of the 14 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.

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

At Rowardennan Youth Hostel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Self-serve breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.

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

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Renovations & Closures

The property is closed between March 4 and May 28.

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

The hostel offers a restaurant. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This beach hostel also offers a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Rowardennan Youth Hostel is a smoke-free property.

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Laundry facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 14
  • Free self parking
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Free WiFi
  • Smoke-free property
  • Garden
  • Food and water bowls

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Rowardennan Youth Hostel offers 14 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers. This Balmaha hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Refrigerator
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Microwave
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Shower only
  • Free WiFi
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Heating
  • Oven
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Grab bar - near toilet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

Where to Eat

Self-serve breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

Rowardennan Youth Hostel has a restaurant on site.

Nearby Things to Do

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

  • Motor boating nearby
  • Canoeing nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 10:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 16

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 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

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.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

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

Pets cannot be left unattended

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Contactless check-out is not available

Pets allowed in specific rooms only

Staff wears personal protective equipment

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 not available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Debit cards

No gap period between guest stays

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

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

Hotel Names

  • Hotel Rowardennan
  • Rowardennan
  • Rowardennan Glasgow
  • SYHA Rowardennan Glasgow
  • Rowardennan Hotel Glasgow
  • Rowardennan Youth Hostel Glasgow
  • Rowardennan Youth Glasgow
  • SYHA Rowardennan Hostel
  • SYHA Rowardennan
  • Rowardennan Youth Hostel Balmaha
  • Rowardennan Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
  • Rowardennan Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Balmaha

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.

National Rating

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

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