Port Charlotte Youth Hostel

4.0 star property
Beach hostel in Islay Island with free parking

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Family dining
Garden
Marina
Property amenity
Beach nearby, white sand

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Port Charlotte, Main Street, Islay Island, Scotland, PA48 7TX
  • Place, Museum of Islay Life
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Bruichladdich Distillery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Bowmore Distillery
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Islay (ILY)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Microwave
Freezer
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Daily housekeeping
Heating
Microwave
Refrigerator
Cookware, dishware and utensils
Freezer
Oven
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Microwave
Freezer
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Daily housekeeping
Heating
Microwave
Refrigerator
Cookware, dishware and utensils
Freezer
Oven
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Microwave
Freezer
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Daily housekeeping
Heating
Microwave
Refrigerator
Cookware, dishware and utensils
Freezer
Oven
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Microwave
Freezer
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Daily housekeeping
Heating
Microwave
Refrigerator
Cookware, dishware and utensils
Freezer
Oven
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Microwave
Freezer
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Daily housekeeping
Heating
Microwave
Refrigerator
Cookware, dishware and utensils
Freezer
Oven
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Standard Room

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Microwave
Freezer
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Daily housekeeping
Heating
Microwave
Refrigerator
Cookware, dishware and utensils
Freezer
Oven
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Islay Island

Port Charlotte Youth Hostel places you steps from Wildlife Information Centre and within a 10-minute stroll of Museum of Islay Life. Highlights at this beach hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and luggage storage. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. Each morning self-service breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class Islay Island hostel include Islay Natural History Centre and Port Mor.

What's nearby

  • Museum of Islay Life - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bruichladdich Distillery - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Bowmore Distillery - 20 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Kilchoman Distillery - 21 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Laphroaig Distillery - 40 min drive - 40.6 km

Getting around

  • Islay (ILY) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bruichladdich Distillery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Peatzeria - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Kilchoman Distillery Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Port Charlotte Hotel And Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kilchoman Distillery - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Port Charlotte Youth Hostel

Beach hostel in Islay Island with free parking
As a guest of Port Charlotte Youth Hostel, you'll find a garden and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Islay Island hostel is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Port Charlotte Youth Hostel offers 8 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 6.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 10:00 AM) and Monday - Sunday (5:00 PM - 9:30 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 31 October and 31 March.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for self-service breakfast: from approximately GBP 6.50 for adults and from GBP 6.50 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Port Charlotte Youth Hostel Islay Island
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Charlotte Youth Hostel Islay
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Port Charlotte Youth
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Port Charlotte Youth Hostel?

Port Charlotte Youth Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Port Charlotte Youth Hostel?

Yep, Port Charlotte Youth Hostel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Port Charlotte Youth Hostel?

Yep, Port Charlotte Youth Hostel is a short 14-minute walk from Port Mor.

Does Port Charlotte Youth Hostel serve breakfast?

Yep, self-service breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Port Charlotte Youth Hostel?

No, Port Charlotte Youth Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Port Charlotte Youth Hostel?

Check-in begins at 5 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Port Charlotte Youth Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.