Main St, Port Charlotte, PA48 7TX, United Kingdom
#1 of 6 hotels in Port Charlotte
Guests' ChoiceBased on 145 hostel reviews
9.1Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.3
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.2
Free WiFi
8.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 27 September 2021
Alyssa
United KingdomHad the loveliest stay courtesy of Karl and Lorna. Very welcoming and the hostel was clean and cosy. Breakfast was especially good - definitely would come back!
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 28 August 2021
Wendy
United KingdomNot usual hostel facilities due to Covid
Fantastic location spotless clean. Basic room but felt expensive as no cooking facilities due to Covid.
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 27 August 2021
Watt
United KingdomSee above. I understand that kitchen facilities may reopen in September 2021 - best to check in advance.
Great location, excellent facilities and a brilliant host. Of course the full YHA experience wasn't possible as Covid/social distancing restrictions meant that the self catering kitchen facilities were not open and consequently we ate out each evening. Be aware that currently (summer 21) cafes and restaurants on Islay require booking in advance (at all times of the day).
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 25 August 2021
Tobiasz
PolandClean hostel with good amenities. Helpful staff and good localization. Fairly priced.
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 23 August 2021
Rois
United KingdomThe staff were so helpful and went out of their way to help us. There was a drying room which was such a blessing after a few nights camping and ending up quite damp. The hostel is located right next to a lovely beach which we went for a swim in. Really enjoyed our stay and we felt like we had loads of space and privacy.
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 22 August 2021
Rachael
United KingdomNothing
This really is a great place to stay especially as Karl and Heather who manage it are superb. Not only are they super helpful and welcoming, the place is spotlessly clean. The location is fabulous. We would highly recommend you stay here.
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 12 August 2021
Jamie
United KingdomBasic but clean rooms. Managers amazing Drying room for wet suits and washing facilities Large common room for evenings Port Charlotte is nicest place on island
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 21 July 2021
Katie
United KingdomFriendly relaxed staff and accomodation
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 16 July 2021
Jennifer
United KingdomThe hostel is in a lovely setting by the sea. The wardens are so helpful and friendly, everything was very clean, showers are great, and the 'wee breakfast' was extremely good value.
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 16 July 2021
Claire
United KingdomGreat location, right on the beach. Easy to park. Good facilities, helpful staff.
Very welcoming managers with lots of advice where to go. Facilities spotless & showers appear to have had a recent upgrade- brilliant.
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 6 July 2021
Don
United KingdomEverything was perfect.
Firstly this is a Youth Hostel, not a hotel so don’t expect anything fancy. That said the hostel has been recently refurbished and is spotlessly clean. The comfy beds have lights and USB chargers and the individual showers are superb. Great drying room too. Amazing location and, best of all, a super efficient friendly helpful hostel manager.
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 11 June 2021
James
United KingdomExcellent hostel. Great views from the rear of property. Staff very friendly and helpful. Very clean. Toilet and shower rooms great and well cleaned. Would highly recommend and will use again if ever in Islay again.
Stayed in June 2021
Reviewed: 12 August 2023
Amanda
United KingdomLack of sleep due to noise from other rooms
Location
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 27 May 2023
Elizabeth
United KingdomWe had a room for 3 people and it is very cramped. The ceiling has a beam running across it so it is easy for the person on the top bunk to bang their heads quite badly. You did not have access to your room/toilets/kitchen while they were cleaning (between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.) though you could use the lounge. Check in is not until 5 p.m. which I think is very late in the day. It is expensive for a hostel.
Very friendly people with lots of information provided. The kitchen is very well equipped. Hostel is in a good location with restaurants and pubs within a couple of minutes walk.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 12 April 2023
Marcel
NetherlandsWe needed a place to sleep, but for us personally we should have chosen a standard hotel. Apart from that it has the bare minimum. You shouldn't have to care about noise and comfort when staying at a place like this.
As a youth hostel it has the bare minimum required for a good value for money
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 2 June 2022
Anonymous
United Kingdomthe exterior could do with a bit of TLC, especially window frames.
Lorna and Karl were outstandingly good hosts.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 23 August 2021
Anonymous
United KingdomOur host was very hospitable and friendly and kept the hostel, especially the toilet areas, very clean.
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 25 May 2024
Arnaud
CanadaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Zekus
United StatesThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
David
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Peter
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Michelangelo
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 31 October 2023
Iv
SlovakiaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 5 October 2023
Lauren
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 5 October 2023
Lauren
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in September 2023
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