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Ratagan Youth Hostel

4.0 star property
Lakefront hostel in Kyle with a coffee shop/cafe

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Front of property
Boating
Fridge, microwave
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Glenshiel, Ratagan, Kintail, Kyle, Scotland, IV40 8HP
  • Place, Portree Harbour
  • Place, Glen Shiel
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Eilean Donan Castle
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shared/communal kitchen
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shared/communal kitchen
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Room, Non Smoking

Standard Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

About the area

Kyle

At Ratagan Youth Hostel, you'll be 13.9 km (8.6 mi) from Eilean Donan Castle. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and a communal living room. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. Each morning self-service breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM. 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 limited parking. .Sights in the region of this 4-property class Kyle hostel include Glenelg Brochs and Armadale Ferry Terminal.
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What's nearby

  • Glen Shiel - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Eilean Donan Castle - 17 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Glenelg Brochs - 27 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Skye Bridge - 28 min drive - 36.3 km
  • Loch Lochy - 56 min drive - 79.7 km

Getting around

  • Stromeferry Station - 22 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chocolates Of Glenshiel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪all the Goodness Coffee & Bakeshop - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Clachan - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Pitstop At Kintail - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dornie Hotel - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Ratagan Youth Hostel

Lakefront hostel in Kyle with a coffee shop/cafe
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Ratagan Youth Hostel also features a garden, laundry facilities, and a communal living room.

This 4-star Kyle hostel is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Coffee shop
Ratagan Youth Hostel offers 14 accommodations. This Kyle hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower.

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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
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 6.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Games

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 10:00 AM) and Monday - Sunday (5:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 22 July and 31 March.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 7.50 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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
  • Pet fee: GBP 7.50 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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. 

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Ratagan Youth Hostel Kyle
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Ratagan Youth Hostel?

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

Is parking available at Ratagan Youth Hostel?

Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Ratagan Youth Hostel?

The closest beach to Ratagan Youth Hostel is Glas Eilean (9.3 km).

Does Ratagan Youth Hostel serve breakfast?

Sure does, self-service breakfast is on offer daily between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ratagan Youth Hostel?

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

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

Check-in begins at 5 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ratagan Youth Hostel?

Dogs are welcome at Ratagan Youth Hostel, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets.