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Reviews of YHA Poppit Sands 3 stars

Sea View, Poppit, Cardigan, SA43 3LP, United Kingdom

Review score

Based on 56 hostel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 15 January 2024

    8.0
    Clean and value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The curtain needs replacing. There isn't much space to park and it's a little tricky.

    The sound of the ocean through the open window. The bed was comfortable and the room was clean.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2023

    8.0
    Hoping to visit again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking was difficult and if you were the first one back you would be the last to leave due to cars being crammed into a tiny space. Also steps down to the youth hostel, which were a slip hazard due to the weather, would have been good if the volunteers had removed the wet leaves daily! There was not enough comfortable seating and the rooms could do with a comfy chair as no where to sit. Other than that a lovely restful stay, I would book again.

    The location was lovely, quiet and a view of the sea from our bedroom window. Facilities good and well stocked kitchen with everything needed for our short stay.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2023

    9.0
    Very pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could do with a better sign for the car park

    Location, staff and facilities were all very good.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2023

    10
    Small friendly hostel with a beautiful view
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    On a steep narrow road, this in itself was not a problem, but we found one of the locals unfriendly and impatient whilst we were trying to park. The property is accessed by going down a number of steps. This was not a problem for us, but would be difficult for anyone with mobility issues.

    Very friendly and helpful staff. The location is beautiful, with fantastic views. Very nice garden with picnic benches making the most of the view. Good kitchen and dining facilities and value for money. There is parking available, and although limited, it worked well.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2023

    9.0
    Great find
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Fabulous view. Friendly and comfortable

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2023

    8.0
    Beautiful location, friendly staff, comfortable hostel accommodation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The drive to this location is harrowing especially for non-UK drivers. The road leading to the hostel itself is one track, winding and up hill. This is a rural Welsh thing, not a hostel thing, but it would have been nice to know beforehand.

    Nice desk volunteers. Easy check in. Quiet room. Nice view.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2023

    10
    Beautiful location - will return
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (6 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking was limited/awkward. Although staff helped and luckily it worked well timing wise with other guests.

    Beautiful location, lovely staff members and even the guests! All cheerful and helpful. The views were amazing.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Beautiful location and great facilities. As always with YHA, very friendly and convivial with other guests.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (5 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. Honestly

    The view. Stunning. Great kitchen. Easy to cook dinner. Lots of tables lounge comfy. Log burner

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loos we’re a bit small downstairs

    Location (although up a steepish hill) All kitchen facilities and comfy lounge Outside area to view the bay (incl dolphins)

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2023

    8.0
    Good Location & view was awesome.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (6 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night

    Parking was very difficult

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2023

    8.0
    Amazing get away from it all place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (5 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bin hadn’t been emptied in our room, but it did not affect our stay in the slightest.

    Such a beautiful little spot, topped off by watching dolphins play in the bay just before sunset. We were given a ground floor room which we asked for which overlooked the stunning scenery. Staff couldn’t have been more helpful.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything. Peaceful place with a great view. No WiFi so it could be a nice reset of oneself. Hot water with good pressure.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2023

    10
    A beautiful friendly hideaway to escape the world
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (5 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only drawback to this beautiful hideaway is the steps up & down to it. I have asthma that doesn’t usually bother me too much but I did need my inhaler but the time I get up to the top where my car was parked. Also my mum struggled with the stairs.

    This is a beautiful hideaway there is very little signal so nobody can bother you & the place was very clean, the kitchen had everything you could need to whip up your meal (if you fetched your own food to cook). The communal toilets & shower rooms where very clean & the showers water pressure was amazing. Even the rooms where lovely I was in a group of 3 & we all woke up & said it was the best nights sleep we had had in ages. But what topped everything was the view it was absolutely stunning, it felt like another world. People would pay a fortune to stay somewhere with a view like that. My mum is 67 & had never stayed in a youth hostel until we stayed here on our holiday to Tenby & she said she would happily go back she loved it that much. I would most definitely recommend this place & Poppit sands beach is a must while you are there which is down the side of the lifeboat station at the bottom of the hill up to the hostel.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2023

    8.0
    lovely place, beautiful nature and location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (5 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    noisy people upstairs

    lovely views

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2023

    10
    I enjoyed the the facilites and the great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The location and the great staff and facilities

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2023

    9.0
    Very pleased all round and will be going back again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    I slept ok on the polyurethane profiling mattress but ached a bit next morning. Probably fine for younger people but not so supple at 60. Limited parking adjacent to the hostel. I was able to squeeze my car in with some difficulty but if you have to park in the public car park then you have a lengthy uphill walk to the hostel.

    Location and view were fabulous and helpful and friendly staff. Room and bedlinen were clean. Amazing value especially if you book direct on YHA website. Ferry Inn riverside pub/restaurant in nearby St. Dogmaels is excellent.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2023

    8.0
    Fab view
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was fab

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2023

    10
    What can I say enjoying a beer and a pizza what are you looking at it see what’s Beautiful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely awesome the views were fantastic the property was beautiful

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2023

    9.0
    Well organised facilities (kitchen accessories, comfortable community rooms). Wonderful view !
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Edges of carpet along walls are quite dusty. I became congested during my stay.

    Staff assisted with providing me with a towel, since I didn’t have one with me.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really great location with stunning views. Special shout out to the lovely Karen at reception, who gives a really warm welcome!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2023

    9.0
    Great place
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (5 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing that can be easily changed but the parking is extremely limited and based on the skill how other drivers park. The walls are quite thin and you would always hear how people are walking by, opening every door if you are a light sleeper - earplugs would help.

    A very good standard for a hostel. Everything was clean, the beds were very comfortable, bed linens smelled very nice and fresh; we had a good night sleep with a sea view. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. The location is great; sadly the weather wasn't too great during our stay to fully enjoy the outdoors.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2023

    8.0
    Stunning views
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking defo could be bigger

    Comfy beds, stunning views, well equipped kitchen, friendly volunteer

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2023

    8.0
    I'll come again! Isn't that the best recommendation!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    the steps/concrete seemed a little slippy but maybe the hard soles of my walking boots didn't help.

    I've stayed before at Poppit Sands, and it was just as before - a lovely location, a great warden and close to a delightful town, Cardigan.

    Stayed in April 2023

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