<h2>Comfortable Accommodations</h2> Helmsdale Lodge Hostel in Helmsdale offers family rooms with private bathrooms, carpeted floors, and soundproofing. Each room includes a wardrobe and a walk-in shower. <h2>Essential Facilities</h2> Guests enjoy a garden, free WiFi throughout the property, and free parking. The hostel features a lounge, shared kitchen, and outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include a tennis equipment hire, bicycle parking, and a tour desk. <h2>Local Attractions</h2> Located 36 mi from Wick John O’Groats Airport, the hostel is near Dunrobin Castle (16 mi), Carnegie Club Skibo Castle (27 mi), and Royal Dornoch Golf Club (28 mi). Activities such as cycling are available. <h2>Guest Satisfaction</h2> Highly rated for its kitchen, communal lounge/TV room, and room cleanliness. Express check-in and check-out services ensure a smooth arrival and departure.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 bunk beds
1 full bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
8.8
High score for Helmsdale

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Debbie
    Canada Canada
    Irene the owner and Marie the manager were very friendly and welcoming. This hostel is one of the best hostels we have ever stayed at.
  • Anne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very modern, comfortable and a lovely shared space for eating meals and relaxing.
  • John
    United States United States
    Bike storage on site! Beautifully renovated interior—great kitchen and lounge. Tall ceilings create a wonderful sense of spaciousness
  • Tina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Well known area and hostel I have used for over 40 years
  • Lyn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Host was fabulous. Very helpful - great with advice on local information. Very well equiped kitchen. Everything you needed.
  • Allan
    Australia Australia
    Spacious room and en-suite. Well equipped kitchen and guest amenities.
  • G
    Graham
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    An absolutely beautiful hostel, really well thought out and spotlessly clean. Comfortable beds and a quiet location, a great night's sleep. The owners were really friendly. The building has an interesting history as the former school gymhall and...
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is a fantastic hostel with exceptionally good communal lounge and kitchen facilities. A very warm welcome awaited us on our arrival and we were quickly settled in. The rooms and facilities were very clean and our stay was made all the more...
  • Siqi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The host Marie is very friendly. The location is in a quiet and nice little town. Bathroom is clean and spacious.
  • 李讴的全息宇宙
    China China
    The manager Maria and the volunteer are super hostpitable and patient to my bad English. I was so lucky to own the whole 4- bed room as I was the only guest booking that room. The location is just aside the main road A 9 which is quite convenient...

Area info

Amenities of Helmsdale Lodge Hostel - all rooms en-suite
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Cleaning products

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Tennis equipment
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking

Services

  • Pet bowls
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Helmsdale Lodge Hostel - all rooms en-suite takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 17 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the property is offering a room-only service. No other facilities are available. Tea/coffee facilities are available in all rooms.

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.

Please inform Helmsdale Lodge Hostel - all rooms en-suite of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Helmsdale Lodge Hostel - all rooms en-suite