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Port Charlotte Youth Hostel

4.0 star property
Beach hostel in Islay Island with free parking

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Beach nearby, white sand
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Beach nearby, white sand
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

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  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

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Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

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  • 4 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
Port Charlotte, Main Street, Islay Island, Scotland, PA48 7TX

What's nearby

  • Museum of Islay Life - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bruichladdich Distillery - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Islay Ales - 12 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Bowmore Distillery - 16 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Kilchoman Distillery - 16 min drive - 13.1 km

Getting around

  • Islay (ILY) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peatzeria - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant at Port Charlotte Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kilchoman Distillery - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Lucci’s - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Kilchoman Distillery Cafe - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Port Charlotte Youth Hostel

Upscale hostel
Port Charlotte Youth Hostel provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Self-serve breakfast (surcharge), secured bicycle storage, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Port Charlotte Youth Hostel include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers
  • Communal kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English, German

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Beach nearby

Port Charlotte Hotel

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, 51 reviews
The price is CA $335
CA $485 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Port Charlotte Hotel

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • 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
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized 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

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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 October 31 and March 31.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for self-serve breakfast: approximately GBP 6.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children
  • Towels fee: GBP 3.00 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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
Port Charlotte Youth Islay Island
Charlotte Youth Hostel Islay
Port Charlotte Youth Hostel Islay Island
Port Charlotte Youth
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Port Charlotte Youth Hostel
Port Charlotte Youth Islay
Port Charlotte Youth Hostel Islay Island
Port Charlotte Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Port Charlotte Youth Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Port Charlotte Youth Hostel?

As of Mar 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Port Charlotte Youth Hostel on Mar 31, 2025 start from CA $128.11, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Port Charlotte Youth Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Port Charlotte Youth Hostel?

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Port Charlotte Youth Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Port Charlotte Youth Hostel located?

Situated in Islay Island, this beach hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Wildlife Information Centre, Museum of Islay Life, and Islay Natural History Centre. Port Mor and Port ban are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Port Charlotte Youth Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Excellent hostel and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

The hosts and the hostel's facilities superb. Deserves an external redecoration!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Super helpful staff. Clean, comfortable and well equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Highly recommended
This was one of our favorite places to stay in Scotland. The host and hostess went out of their way to be helpful and made it very warm and welcoming. The “little breakfast” was just right and they have both washers and dryers in the laundry (a big deal here!).
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Relaxed friendly atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neill

The only issue I found was the wifi was very random and would cut out often. Lorna and Karl were great hosts - very friendly and knowledgeable. Make sure to book for dinner as places can fill quickly
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Lorna and Karl are exceptional hosts: very welcoming and helpful. They really do make you feel at home. The hostel is very well equipped, clean, right on the beach and within walking distance of excellent restaurants (and a short drive to the local distillery!) The lounge is comfortable and roomy. The kitchen has everything you need to make your own meals. A self-serve buffet breakfast is also available. I highly recommend this hostel and would definitely stay here again, given the opportunity.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juha

This is the way
Owners are nice people with great service attitude. Everything worked as promised. Would be great to visit avain. Good beds, toilets, showers and common spaces. Beautiful environment, restaurants nearby. Recycling works. Alles gut..😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Murray James

Excellent facility
Does what it says on the tin. Basic but very comfortable, clean, tidy and welcoming. Just what I wanted.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emil

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lars

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Annukka

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Murray James

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

とても心地よく滞在しました
管理人さんがとても親切で、施設も清潔でよく整頓されていて、非常に心地よく滞在できました。
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

KRISTIN E

Great place to stay!
Great place to stay right on the beach and under five minutes to a Spar and a whisky bar and good restaurant. The managers went above and beyond to make me comfortable get me the information that I needed. Beautiful views from the common rooms and kitchen. Bus stop 2-3min walk. Then only downside was the thin walls. It’s not their fault they had loud guests, but I was in my own room and still needed ear plus with the snoring and talking in the male dorm next door. Overall, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this place on service and location alone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Carsten

Stayed 2 nights in May 2018