Achmelvich Beach Youth Hostel
Achmelvich Beach Youth Hostel
<h2>Beachfront and Garden</h2> Achmelvich Beach Youth Hostel in Lochinver offers direct beachfront access and a beautiful garden. Guests can relax by the shore or enjoy the outdoor space. <h2>Comfortable Accommodations</h2> The hostel features family rooms with carpeted floors and shared bathrooms. Each ground-floor unit includes a shower and a comfortable lounge area. <h2>Facilities and Services</h2> Private check-in and check-out services ensure a smooth arrival and departure. The property provides a lounge, shared kitchen, picnic area, and full-day security. <h2>Activities and Nearby Attractions</h2> Guests can enjoy hiking in the surrounding area. Achmelvich Bay Beach is a 5-minute walk away, while Vestey's Beach lies 2297 feet from the hostel. Stornoway Airport is 89 mi distant.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Beachfront
- Family rooms
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Irene
Spain“Fantastic hostel. Really nice location, very comfortable rooms and mattresses, great kitchen and common area. The staff was very friendly and helpful! There is no wifi but they offer some help if you need to look something up. Would definitely...” 
Arran
United Kingdom“Great location and staff. Staff were attentive and nice, super informative and accommodating. Individual curtained rooms allowed for sufficient privacy for a shared room. Very comfy and very warm for a autumn stay. Good social areas with a...”- Michael
Australia“This youth hostel is in an idyllic location, a 2 min walk from Achmelvich beach. The kitchen is spacious with everything you need to cook and cater for yourself and even though we were in a mixed 8 bed dorm there were 4 rooms each with heavy...” 
Jonathan
United States“Really lovely location right by the beach / hermit's castle, and near some of the prettiest bits of the Highlands. Super friendly staff. Nice common space and kitchen. Plenty of parking on site.”- Lucian
Romania“Great location, close to the beach. Cozy common space, well equipped kitchen, kind and helpful staff.” 
Susan United Kingdom“Very friendly and helpful staff. Layout of hostel giving privacy in the dorms.”
Isaac United Kingdom“Dormitory was sectioned off into compartments with curtains, giving some privacy. It was quiet when I stayed there. Kitchen and bathroom facilities good. Nice friendly staff. Ready meals available. No wifi or phone reception though.”- Torey United States“wow amazing! the common room was superb with a great kitchen. the staff were exceptional humans that really made the stay special and supported us in all we needed.”
- Andy United Kingdom“Loved it in the bunk Slept like a log Incredible location and fantastic value for money”
- SSuzanna United Kingdom“Lovely little hostel in a wonderful location. The staff were very friendly and helpful in explaining where to walk and how to access beaches with my dog.”
Area info
Amenities of Achmelvich Beach Youth HostelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.1
Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Beachfront
- Family rooms
- Breakfast
Bathroom
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Toilet
- Shared bathroom
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Beachfront
- Garden
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
- Clothes rack
PetsPets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
- Beach
- HikingOff-site
InternetNo internet access available.
ParkingNo parking available.
Services
- Pet bowls
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Lockers
- Private check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- 24-hour security
General
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
- English
House rulesAchmelvich Beach Youth Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
Full payment for all bookings will be charged at the time of booking. All major credit and debit cards are accepted excluding American Express.
All bookings will include a temporary membership fee per person per night. (Full, existing members of Hosteling Scotland and HI using these channels are not entitled to a membership refund).
Individual reservations (Up to 9 people) - can cancel free of charge until 3 days before the arrival date. If canceled within the 3 days before the arrival 100 percent of the total price will be charged.
Groups reservations (more than 9 people) - different policies and additional supplements will apply. More than 8 weeks (57 days or more) 20% of total cost. 8 – 4 weeks (56 - 29 days) 55% of total cost. 4 – 0 weeks (28 - 0 day) 100% of total cost.
No stag or hen parties are permitted at any youth hostel.
Should guests be entitled to a refund or part refund please note that these are processed by Hosteling Scotland National Office, Stirling. It may take 7 to 10 working days from the date of cancelation request for the refund to be processed back onto the original card used.
Please note that due to demand at this location, the shared accommodations can be unisex, therefore children under the age of 16 can only be accommodated in a private room accompanied by an adult.
Hosteling Scotland advise that additional notice be given to the destination youth hostel when traveling with children, to ensure that suitable accommodations is available. There is no capacity for extra beds or cots.
Check-in is from 17.00 until 22.00 and check-out is from 08.00 until 10.00. The hostel is closed during the day between 10.00 and 17.00, though access may be arranged; please contact the hostel in advance.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
