The Sail Loft - Hostel
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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The Sail Loft - Hostel
Hostel
Banff, AB45 2AF
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With a stay at The Sail Loft - Hostel in Banff, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Portsoy Ice Cream and Portsoy Pottery. This beach hostel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Fordyce Joiners Workshop and Visitor Centre and 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Duff House.Show More
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4.9/5Outstanding
·Cleanliness: 4.9
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Amenities
ParkingFreeWi-Fi in Public AreasFreeMeeting Room
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Surroundings
Landmarks: The Salmon Bothy
(400m)
Landmarks: Loch Soy Park
(520m)
Landmarks: Loch of Soy
(520m)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
2
Triple Room
3 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Refrigerator
Wi-Fi in room
Microwave
Lowered sink
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1
Twin Room
2 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Refrigerator
Wi-Fi in room
Microwave
Lowered sink
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1
Shared Dormitory
2 Bunk bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Refrigerator
Wi-Fi in room
Microwave
Lowered sink
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1
Shared Dormitory
3 Bunk bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Refrigerator
Wi-Fi in room
Microwave
Lowered sink
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Guest Reviews
4.9/5
Outstanding
13 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.9
- Amenities4.9
- Location4.9
- Service4.9
Average for similar properties in Banff
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Guest User
October 7, 2024
Probably the best hostel experience I've ever had. Our group rented the whole place for a weekend retreat and have no regrets over our choice. Comfy beds, clean rooms, great rates, coastal location and well equipped kitchen. We ate out locally in the evenings and had breakfast/lunch on site. Can't recommend the place any higher, the team that run this place deserve every success given their hard work providing tip top quality accommodation.
Guest User
July 22, 2024
This was my third visit and I expect to be back! A great stop off for a few days if you are cycling. The kitchen/dining room is very high standard. Really good design quality throughout. Portsoy is charming and has good shops, especially J Donald the traditional local bakery…this is a real joy; they start work at 3.30 am and open the shop at 5.00 am. The Sail Loft is great value for money too, especially for solo traveller rates.
Guest User
December 30, 2023
We spent one quick night here. We would have given it a five but we ended up short a set of sheets when we checked in late. The building is modern and well maintained in an amazing location on the Firth of Moray.
Guest User
August 4, 2023
I’ve stayed in many a hostel and bunkhouse, some good, some pretty awful, and I generally try to keep my expectations low - it’s just a place to bed down for the night, shower, and rustle up the odd meal. In saying that, the Sail Loft sets the bar pretty high. We had a very friendly welcome and tour of the building, which was only restored quite recently. Our room was spacious with comfortable beds and ample storage space and two lockers. The whole place is bright and airy, everything is spotlessly clean and well appointed. The kitchen is very well equipped. There are wheelchair accessible rooms, toilet and shower, which is great. The Sail Loft is also right by the sea and if you love laying in bed listening to the waves, you’re in for a treat. My only small annoyance was having to trudge downstairs to use the bathroom, which is a slight hardship for those of us with middle aged bladders, haha. I’d also like to mention the beautiful walled garden and surroundings. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Sail Loft, and loved the friendly vibe. We’ll definitely be back - highly recommended.
Guest User
June 22, 2023
Excellent bunkhouse,all you could want and need from this accommodation. Spacious rooms,showers,kitchen ,lounge,etc. Friendly and helpful staff. Situated in the bay next to the sea. local hotel,pub and Chinese carryout. Highly recommended.
Guest User
February 27, 2023
We booked the sail loft for a birthday / hogmany / family get together. The facilities were ideal giving us enough room to cook, eat and relax with the extended family. We also made full use of the accommodation unit, which we can’t recommend enough. Very clean, comfortable with the added benefit of being able to hear the waves from bed. Fantastic experience all round.
Guest User
January 31, 2023
Excellent location, good facilities, very clean and tidy, well kept, everything you need either on your own or with a group. Good value, plenty of parking, lots to see and do....or just relax! Thanks very much, look forward to returning.
Guest User
January 31, 2023
I spent a few days with my two young sons, we stayed in a family room and had a great time. The beds were so comfortable, the room so spacious and the location is beautiful- right next to the beach and so peaceful. We enjoyed meeting the other guests inthe fantastic kitchen, my kids' first experience of a hostel was a great one and thank you to the team and the community for all. We hope to return!
Guest User
January 31, 2023
Thankyou to Portsoy Community for this facility. Helpful friendly staff. Pristine clean . Visitors need to remember to keep it this way especially kitchen area. which is a shared facility , extremely well equipped .
Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Parking
Free
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Meeting Room
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Parking
Parking
Free
Business Services
Meeting Room
Front Desk Services
Front Desk with Limited Hours
Languages Spoken
English
Public Areas
Barbecue
No Smoking in Public Areas
Picnic Area
Garden
Non-Smoking in All Rooms
Cleaning Services
Clothes Dryer
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 14:00–16:00
Check-out: Before 10:00
Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]10:00–16:00
To check-in, contact the property in advance
Breakfast
Breakfast not provided.
Pets
Pets are allowedFree
Service Animals
Service animals are allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Paying at the Hotel
Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 25
With a stay at The Sail Loft - Hostel in Banff, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Portsoy Ice Cream and Portsoy Pottery. This beach hostel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Fordyce Joiners Workshop and Visitor Centre and 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Duff House.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area. This hostel also features a picnic area and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 25 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area. This hostel also features a picnic area and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 25 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.