Helmsdale Lodge

Property class: 2

Choose dates to view prices

At Helmsdale Lodge, you can look forward to a garden, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
The current price is ￥17,696
￥21,235 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 4 of 4 rooms

View all photos for Quadruple Room (Family Room)

A bedroom with a single bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a bunk bed.

Quadruple Room (Family Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Quadruple Room (2 Sets of Adult Bunk Beds)

A narrow hallway with wooden doors, a carpeted floor, and a clock on the wall.

Quadruple Room (2 Sets of Adult Bunk Beds)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (Male Share)

A dormitory room with bunk beds, two bedside tables with lamps, and a framed picture on the wall.

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (Male Share)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (Female Share)

A bunk bed room with a window, a hanging light fixture, and a wooden ladder.

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (Female Share)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the neighborhood

Located in Helmsdale, Helmsdale Lodge is in a rural area. Dunrobin Castle is another place to visit that comes recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails, mountain climbing, and mountain biking. Visit our Helmsdale travel guide
View more Hostels in Helmsdale
Map
KW8 6JR, Scotland, Helmsdale, 1 stafford street

What's nearby

  • A castle on a hill with a fountain in the foreground.
    Dunrobin Castle
    36 min drive - 34.4 km
  • A beach with footprints and a river in the background.
    Dornoch Beach
    57 min drive - 57.7 km
  • Timespan Heritage Centre
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Emigrants Monument
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Royal Dornoch Golf Club
    55 min drive - 57.1 km

Getting around

  • Helmsdale Station
    8 min walk
  • Wick (WIC)
    52 min drive

Restaurants

  • Thyme and Plaice
    2 min walk
  • La Mirage
    3 min walk
  • Bannockburn Inn
    1 min walk
  • Belgrave Arms
    1 min walk
  • The Tartan Lounge and Bar Restaurant
    1 min walk

About this property

Helmsdale Lodge

  • Hostel in a rural location
  • A garden, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Helmsdale Lodge. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a gym.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Free self parking
    • Express check-out, a bicycle cleaning area, and smoke-free premises
    • Tour/ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Helmsdale Lodge include perks such as smart speakers, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Guidebooks, local maps, and sound-insulated walls
    • Kitchens, smart speakers, and heating

Similar properties

Garden
The Bridge Guest House
Helmsdale
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 122 reviews
The price is ￥19,839
￥26,307 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 26 - Sep 27
The Bridge Guest House
Compare similar properties

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle storage
  • Gym
  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart speaker

Food and drink

  • Kitchen

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Helmsdale Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Helmsdale Lodge?

As of Sep 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Helmsdale Lodge on Sep 22, 2026 start from ￥17,696, 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?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Helmsdale Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Helmsdale Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Helmsdale Lodge located?

Situated in a rural location, this hostel is 15.8 mi (25.4 km) from Dunrobin Castle. Helmsdale Station is 8 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

Helmsdale Lodge Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wasnt aware that dogs are allowed Good kitchen
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Marie is a fabulous hostess! She was waiting for us outside in the back yard. She even helped unload and carry in the luggage. The room had an ensuite. It was very clean, quiet and comfortable. It is right off the road and so easy to find! The kitchen was well equipped.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodation, way above hostel standard. Spotlessly clean, plenty hot water. Ensuite shower-room, large well-appointed kitchen. Peaceful and quiet. Well-mamaged.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Awesome, freindly hostel.

Friendly welcome and care throughout our stay from Marie. She made sure we had everything we needed. We will be visiting again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful house.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

The hostel is spotless our rooms were so comfortable the beds were amazing I couldn’t rate it highly enough and Marie is soooo welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I like here and I will come back in the future
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hostel stay

Marie welcoming was excellent, very friendly, informative, helpful Info of things to do are at your fingertips with the books and leaflets
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the high ceilings the communal area the way it was organised and set out. The hostel has a very froendly feel to it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022