Helmsdale Lodge Hostel

We booked for an overnight stay on the way to a trip to Orkney. This hostel is a real find! From start to finish the booking process, welcome on arrival, comfort and hospitality was excellent. Marie is a superb host. She kept in touch and she was ready to welcome us when we arrived. She had the fire lit, the kettle on and essentials in the kitchen to make our stay comfortable. I personally think she went above and beyond any expectation! Wonderful welcome. The rooms are big, airy and very comfortable. Everything you need is ready. The place is immaculate and the shower room very well kitted out. Local knowledge was also most helpful (walks, hospitality available in area, shops etc. Truly unexpected as far as comfort and quality was concerned. This is a brilliant place - and THANK YOU Marie, and Mollie the Collie! Highly recommend this place.

Marie was a lovely and friendly host. Everything we needed was supplied by our host. The bedrooms were super clean with fresh bedding and we had the best nights sleep! The private en suite in every room was perfect for more privacy and gave the hostel a luxury feel. Highly recommend staying here and only a 5 mins walk to the shop and restaurants/takeaways. Have to say that Molly the border collie was definitely my favourite part of our trip! We were here for a university fieldtrip and it was such a great place to come home to at the end of the day. If we could give it more stars we would!! Thank you so much Marie.

One of the best hostels we have ever stayed in. Marie made us so welcome and had lots of suggestions for walks / places to visit in Helmsdale and nearby. Hostel was spotless. Room and ensuite spacious and a lovely garden to sit in and enjoy the sunshine. Common room / kitchen comfy and welcoming.