Recharn, Achmelvich, Sutherland, Achmelvich, IV27 4JB, United Kingdom
#2 of 2 hotels in Achmelvich
Guests' ChoiceBased on 124 hostel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.4
Location
9.5
Facilities
8.3
Staff
9.7
Value for money
8.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 3 May 2024
Susan
United KingdomLong walk from car park to hostel due to works on usual one.
Great situation near the stunning beach. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Chin
SingaporeVery friendly staff and the room is clean.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Irene
SpainFantastic 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 come back!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Rosie
United KingdomAll was good. 👌Could not visit nearest beach. Too far away, terrain and wind too difficult to walk in and no sun. Wind too strong to take photos. 😥
Tasteful interieur with nice colours in it. Nice pictures on walls. My dorm was divided in 4 cubicles each 2 beds and with curtain to draw for privacy. Fantastic. My cubicle slightly too cold but could use a duvet from other open bed. Pillow comfortable. Staff, Steven, very friendly, supportive, helpfull. Bathroom and facilities and dorm, dining room and kitchen neat and clean. Thank you.😁
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Hotchkissd97
GermanyAbsolutely nothing to comment here!
Stew was the best host I've ever had at any Youth Hostel or holiday accommodation! He gave us a very warm welcome after our long drive through the highlands and had the wood fire burning so we could get dry and warm immediately. The rooms were incredibly well kept and clean and we were so impressed by his attitude and ability to make us feel right at home! The white sand beaches were the cherry on top to this fabulous experience 😍
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Moira
United KingdomStew went the extra mile to take care of us. So accommodating and helpful around our needs (helped us with drying our wetsuits, booked our next accommodation for us, he was genuinely interested in us having the best possible stay and took extra care to make this happen). Knowledgable about the local area and full of good advice and practical tips.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Vanessa
United KingdomOur room was next door to the communal toilet therefore everytime someone used it we heard the incredibly loud flushing system
Beautiful secluded location with a fish and chip shop 5mins walk
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 October 2023
Arran
United KingdomLocation is single track to access and the car park has potholes everywhere.
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 wood-burner meant it felt very sheltered from the elements. Beds were surprisingly comfy for bunk beds, shower was great. Very safe.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 10 October 2023
Mayumi
United KingdomLoved the separate room area. Great to have the curtain to add to privacy. Ben was a fantastic host - couldn’t have been better. Top ten most beautiful places in the world.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 26 September 2023
Adele
United KingdomA delightful place to stay. The room was spacious and warm, lovely clean toilets and shower rooms and the lounge with the open fire was a bonus. A short walk to a beautiful beach armed with food from the chippy next to the beach. The chap who met us on arrival was very helpful, couldn't of asked for more
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 25 September 2023
Annabel
United KingdomBeautiful spot, comfy bed and even a fire for the evening. Calum and Sal were brilliant, thanks so much
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 16 September 2023
Claire
United KingdomN/A
Excellent location. Very friendly staff. Great facilities. Appreciated the privacy curtain for each bunk in the dorm for 8. Very clean and comfortable!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 14 September 2023
David
United KingdomMattresses getting a little tired, mattress toppers would fix this. Overall a very minor comment as the place was great in every other way and still slept well!
The location was stunning, staff were polite, upbeat and helpful. The facilities were all very clean and tidy. Would stay here again!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 12 September 2023
John
LuxembourgNothing.
Staff truly excellent. Very simple accommodation, which actually is really good. No wifi or mobile access inside (have to go outside, sometimes to climb the hill.) Forces people to actually talk together, which is brilliant.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 10 September 2023
Wendy
United KingdomBeautiful spot, lovely hostel, quiet, peaceful and friendly
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 9 September 2023
Dianne
GreeceBeing a stone's throw from the amazing Achmelivich Beach, the location is the number one selling point of this youth hostel.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 7 September 2023
Luis
PortugalPerfect location by the beach. Separation courtain between beds. Clean. Simple and good breakfast
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 6 September 2023
Alexander
GermanyParking Site should be repaired
Stunning view. Great for Hiking. New kitchen. Very clean. Fish and Chips at Camping Site.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 5 September 2023
Arpit
United KingdomExcellent location in mid of mountains and beach
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 2 September 2023
Michal
Czech RepublicVery special place, very special building, we liked it a lot. It has an atmosphere. Definitelly worth the stay.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 22 August 2023
Luciana
United KingdomNothing I can say
The hostel is in a prime location, in front of one of the best beaches in Scotland mainland. The dorm was great, bunk beds are separated by curtains so pretty much you have a ‘room for 2’ It was quiet when I stayed so I had one to myself. The bed was soooo comfy, I slept 10hs!!!! Common areas are good, I read a book at night and enjoyed the fire. There is option to buy dinner/ breakfast at the hostel too, and there’s also facilities to cook. There is a fish & chips shop nearby and a small shop for essentials. The place was really clean too! I haven’t stayed in a hostel in probably 12-14 years and this come back was brilliant. The staff was lovely and very helpful
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 12 August 2023
Tania
GermanyJust the curtain instead of a door was a bit of a shame, seperating us from the other visiters but otherwise it was all good.
The achmelvich beach is beautiful - the hostel is just a few steps away. Sara who looked after everything and everybody, made us feel very welcome. Thank you Sara for everything!!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 10 August 2023
Surbhi
United KingdomNothing, all good
Location is amazing and it is so clean, exceeded our expectations
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 9 August 2023
Gemma
United KingdomThe dorm rooms had separate sections with curtains which was great. Lovely communal kitchen and dining area. Really close to the beach.
Stayed in August 2023
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