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The Sail Loft - Hostel

Property class: 2

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A building with a red-tiled roof, a stone wall, and a wooden barrel sauna.
A rustic outdoor setting with a stone wall, a wooden barrel, and a metal heater.
A room with a bunk bed, a bedside table, a window with a view of the sea, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A laundry room with stacked washing machines, a window, and a sink with a wooden countertop.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a wooden countertop, and built-in shelves.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Back Green, Banff, Scotland, AB45 2AF
  • Place, Portsoy Ice Cream
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Portsoy Pottery
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Macallan Distillery
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Accessible, Sea View

A small, single-bed room with a wooden bed frame, a wooden chair, and a window with a view of the outdoors.

Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Accessible, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with two wooden beds, white bedding, and skylights.

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with four wooden bunk beds, a red door, and a crib.

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with two bunk beds, wooden flooring, a window, and a small desk with drawers.

Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with bunk beds, wooden floors, and wall-mounted light fixtures.

Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with three wooden beds, a skylight, and two wall-mounted lights.

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Twin Room

A room with two wooden beds, white bedding, and skylights.

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Twin Room

A room with two wooden beds, white bedding, and skylights.

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Twin Room

A room with two wooden beds, white bedding, and skylights.

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Banff

At The Sail Loft - Hostel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Portsoy Ice Cream and Portsoy Pottery. Highlights at this beach hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Banff hostel include Fordyce Joiners Workshop and Visitor Centre and Duff House.
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What's nearby

  • Portsoy Ice Cream - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Portsoy Pottery - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Duff House - 13 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Speyside Cooperage - 56 min drive - 60.2 km
  • Macallan Distillery - 58 min drive - 61.2 km

Getting around

  • Keith Station - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rockpool Cafe and Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Linda's Fish & Chips - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Market Arms - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Aspire - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Happy Palace - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Sail Loft - Hostel

As a guest of The Sail Loft - Hostel, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Sail Loft - Hostel also features laundry facilities, a television in common area, and a microwave in a common area. Free self parking is available.

This Banff hostel is smoke free.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
The Sail Loft - Hostel offers 25 shared accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and blackout curtains. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Shared accommodation
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 4:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Sail Loft - Hostel?

The Sail Loft - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Sail Loft - Hostel?

Yep, The Sail Loft - Hostel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Sail Loft - Hostel?

The closest beach to The Sail Loft - Hostel is Sanine Beach (3.2 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Sail Loft - Hostel?

No, The Sail Loft - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Sail Loft - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Sail Loft - Hostel?

Furry friends are welcome at The Sail Loft - Hostel, with food and water bowls on offer.

The Sail Loft - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb hostel in a superb location. Has to be one of the (or the?) best bunkhouse in the UK! Staff couldn't have been more helpful. Modern, with all facilities and beautifully warm in January. you HAVE to visit this place!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Portsoy, The Sail Loft

Set on the coast near a small bay, with own parking area. Large modern communal kitchen and dining area, well equipped for self catering , clean and smart facility with separate sitting room. Ideal for singles or families as a base for a restful break. Disabled shower requires hooks to hang towel and clothes.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sail Loft

So clean. So beautiful. Looks like it's literally just opened ...utterly spotless.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

lynsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2019