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The Smugglers Hostel

2.0 star property

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Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Main Street, Ballindalloch, Scotland, AB37 9EX
  • Drumin Castle
    4 min walk
  • Speyside Way - Tominoul Spur
    5 min drive
  • The Old Fire Station Tea Room
    1 min walk
  • Keith and Dufftown Railway
    38 min drive

Room options

Room, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (Room 1)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Room, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (Room 2)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Room, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (Room 3)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Room, Private Bathroom (Private Room)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About this property

The Smugglers Hostel

Ballindalloch hostel with free self parking
This smoke-free hostel features laundry facilities, a garden, and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Housekeeping is not available.
The Smugglers Hostel offers 22 accommodations. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The Smugglers Hostel features a garden and laundry facilities. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

The Smugglers Hostel is a smoke-free property.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Smugglers Hostel Ballindalloch
Smugglers Ballindalloch
The Smugglers Hostel Ballindalloch
The Smugglers Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

The Smugglers Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 10 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Gab
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Gemma

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Last minute family booking
Great communication after a last minute booking as a family of 5. Very comfortable and clean. In a lovely setting.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy and convenient in an unparalleled location
Superb location and lovely common areas.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good atmosphere, nice staff and nice people staying. Good sharing kitchen and living
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great little hostel
I had a great night stay here. the facilities are good, the member of staff was very friendly and helpful there is a local shop/pub/restaurant. Nice and quiet, i had the best nights sleep here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

Christian

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Frank

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Schöne Küche, Zimmergröße ok (Familienzimmer). Aber: sehr dreckig. Auf dem Heizkörper im Zimmer war ein Fleck mit Erbrochenem (? Annahme), welches sich auch auf dem Teppichboden befand. Der Türcode für das Zimmer befindet sich gut sichtbar für alle im Flur an der Pinnwand. Somit haben wir uns nicht sicher gefühlt. Es war kein Personal vor Ort. Wir mussten telefonisch erst einmal die Zugänglichkeit zum Zimmer klären.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Chantal

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Self checking need professionnal...they aren't
To pay £100 for a private room with private bathroom in a youth hostel, and for that, only receiving a quick email explaining that there will be probably no staff at arrival time (while Hotels.com mentions until 7pm) but that you can pass and visit thrz tourist center ..between 3 and 5pm !!! At the end, no code supplied for your private room. Other guests on site saying that they did not see any staff for the last 2 days except the cleaning person. Emergency numbers given online and onsite : 0 answer ! Hotels.com support : 0..just good enough to make your call lasting as long as possible. Finally found a dormitory open and slept in it but with not door code so were always afraid that the door could get closed . Terrible service from the hostel. Self checking needs a minimum experience...they have none. Hotels.com : thanks for the travel I don't know where thanks to your online support ..but not a better service than the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Kasper

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019