Findhorn Village Hostel

28th October 2024:

Absolutely fantastic, clean, comfortable and great customer service

The Captain's Table Local yoga Sauna n dip

Would Recommend: Yes

19th October 2024:

Beautifully equipped, especially in the kitchen/living area. I had the whole hostel to myself which was both luxurious and slightly disconcerting. No comment on staff as I didn't meet anybody there. Bike parking would be better either behind the building or with Sheffield stands, existing provision would probably not meet any insurance requirements. Location superb.

Would Recommend: Yes

15th October 2024:

perfect location and very clean and comfortable hostel might be idea to have bus times displayed prominently as not all guests have transport.

Would Recommend: Yes

27th September 2024:

Can't comment on staff as only dealt with online which was excellent.

Use the bus if possible, lots of walks!

Would Recommend: Yes

24th September 2024:

Amazing location and clean facilities. Kitchen well equipped, very cosy communal area. But no staff available on site. I really struggled to open the key safe, and had other people not been in and heard me, I probably would not have managed to get in. An emergency phone number / contact person for the check-in would have been great.

I went to the Crown & Anchor for dinner and food was amazing! Just a short walk from the hostel.

Would Recommend: Yes

We're sorry to hear that you had an issue with our key safe. Unfortunately, we are not able to have staff here full time, without drastically increasing our prices. There is a number given with the check-in information for contacting us out of hours. There are also 2 numbers given on the front door for contacting staff when there are none on site.

23rd September 2024:

We were a group of eight older women who were walking the Moray Coast Trail over a number of days. This was a great place to base ourselves, though the recent bus timetable changes did mean we had to use our cars more than planned! The hostel was always warm and the showers had plenty of hot water - the main ingredients to keep us happy. Our only challenge was the height of and access to, the upper bunk beds in the big dorm. Space didn't allow but sloping ladders would have been much better for us.

Check the bus timetables just before you travel, this caught us out a bit. Lots of places to eat in the evenings but as a larger group, we always booked in advance. Loads to see and do and we thoroughly enjoyed our walk with the best weather of the Summer!

Would Recommend: Yes

23rd September 2024:

Comfortable and clean. Egg delivery is so nice! Well equipped kitchen! Quiet hours after 10pm, but those who awake at 7am and slam cabinets in the kitchen will awaken those is the sailor room! Maybe quiet times 10pm to 8 am? Leave left overs for others, clearly marked, it’s a shame to throw out food!

Findhorn village pottery. Say hello to Willlow from Amy.

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd September 2024:

Very good

Very good

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd September 2024:

Low coast option if funds are limited

Wonderful nature

Would Recommend: Yes

19th September 2024:

My one criticism is that there was no toilet paper in either of the female cubicles when I arrived or the next morning,this was disappointing, so some had to be found in the men's toilets. However,the dorm, kitchen facilities, and location were all excellent, and I really enjoyed my stay.

Would Recommend: Yes

15th September 2024:

Would Recommend: Yes

10th September 2024:

The Findhorn Village hostel is located at the entrance of the village. The Crown Anchor, Captains Table as well as the local supermarket and Bakehouse are on walking distance. The hostel is also close to the Findhorn beach and ecovillage. There is a fully equipped kitchen available with plenty of pans, cutlery and other useful kitchen tools. Dorms are slightly outdated but clean. The bunkbeds give plenty of space. There is a small garden as well, if the weather permits sitting outside. There are only two showers and two toilets available (woman); that probably be a challenge if the hostel is fully booked. Staff is really friendly and supportive.

- Beautiful Findhorn beach and harbour. - Ecovillage - Good Fish & Ships at the Kimberley Inn :)

Would Recommend: Yes

9th September 2024:

Teapot for 2 people/ espresso pot/ a couple of larger paring knives / & a big jar of communal sugar would be nice.

A visit to Pluscarden Abbey to hear the Monks chanting. A car is necessary. Call for times Leisure Centre in Elgin & the one in Nairn… Good swimming pools in both. Again a car is needed. Universal Hall for live entertainment @ super reasonable prices. TKMaxx 😊 in Inverness, next to bus station. Perfect!

Would Recommend: Yes

30th August 2024:

We love staying in the Lobster Pot in Findhorn: it is a beautiful village and the Village Hostel is a convenient, comfortable and affordable place to stay. We love the walk from the hostel, over the heather-clad moor/dunes to the beach. A suggestion to improve the the Lobster Pot is to install a shelf and some hooks in the bathroom, as there is nowhere to place toiletries, hang clothes, etc.

We ate at the Crown & Anchor on several occasions and enjoyed the food and cosy atmosphere. The village shop is very handy and well stocked. The beach is long and sandy, with beautiful views across the Firth to the mountains in northern Scotland. We've seen seals there, at the mouth of the river.

Would Recommend: Yes

27th August 2024:

An amazing hostel at an affordable price, as is the point of hostels. The only reason the location isn't 5 is due to the limited options of getting there due to no bus, although that's not your fault.

The foundation is great for a walk around as is the beach and woodland.

Would Recommend: Yes

27th August 2024:

Excellent place to stay if in the area . All you could need

Would Recommend: Yes

26th August 2024:

Would Recommend: Yes

20th August 2024:

Fantastic hostel. If you are in the area it is well worth a visit. Great facilities. Splendid customer service from Sarah

Great golf in the area. No requiremnt for restaurants as kitchen facilities allow to you prepare any food you desire. Lidl approx 10 mins drive.

Would Recommend: Yes

29th July 2024:

A really lovely hostel in a beautiful location. The coast is stunning. We heard seals singing out on the sandbanks. The hostel sitting area and garden were very nicely done and we appreciated the large screen TV during the election. We did not meet any staff. It was very quiet when we were there, only two other guests. It would have been useful to have had a couple of smaller saucepans. All round one of the best hostels I have ever stayed in.

A bus trip to Burghead was worth the visit to see the fascinating museum there. Also there was a boat doing wild life trips from there, including whale watching. The Captains Parlour in Findhorn does an excellent Cullen Skink ( fish soup)

Would Recommend: Yes

29th July 2024:

Great hostel!

Take the bus to Burghead and walk to Lossiemouth. The coast is beautiful and you might spot dolphins or seals in the water. From Lossiemouth you can take busses (with change in Elgin) back to Findhorn.

Would Recommend: Yes

26th July 2024:

Would Recommend: Yes

24th July 2024:

I was happy overall with my stay & would come again. Thanks very much for getting the door codes to me before arrival. Just to let you know the youth group that were there at the same time were bouncing around til the early hours with loud. chatter in corridors & doors slamming. In the kitchen I had to scrub out dirty saucepans before I could use them!! I hope some kind of bus service gets resumed!!

The office is only open part time so be sure to arrange everything in good time including getting all the door codes before you travel. The hostel is well situated for fabulous sunrise& sunset views over the pretty bay and also quick access to the sand dunes& main beach, loved by swimmers. The Kimberley pub has a a good menu and outdoor seating for warm days, & The Bakehouse is a top quality whole food shop, also selling teas& snacks. Findhorn Eco village is a brisk walk or drive away for many music& meditation events, as well as guided tours, shop, visitors centre and the amazing whisky barrel houses!! Be aware groups of young people are often there and can be full of youthful exuberance!! Also note that the local bus service is sadly about to be axed at the end of July 2024. The beds are comfortable & showers& toilets kept clean. The kitchen living room area is well stocked with equipment but depends on visitors to wash up and keep things clean……this can be hit& miss!!

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your review! I'm pleased to hear that your overall experience, and impression of the hostel was positive. I'm sorry that you were disturbed by the large group. We did speak with the group leader on a couple of occasions about leaving communal areas clean and tidy.

17th July 2024:

Would Recommend: Yes

6th July 2024:

The stay was wonderful. Beautiful location. My only suggestion is to decrease or dim the light in hallway. if you wake up in night to use the toilet the automatic lights are so very very bright, it's shockingly awakens. I loved how its part of the community center so i could find out things going on in the area. the common area is so large and comfortable! and the garden outdoor space very soothing. I would definitely come again.

Ask bus driver to let you off at the church. it is the next stop after the post office. the wonderful bakery-store nearby closes at 3:00

Would Recommend: Yes

24th June 2024:

Would Recommend: Yes

19th June 2024:

Would Recommend: Yes

13th June 2024:

Thanks for a wonderful stay. I shall return.

I ate at the Kimberley Inn and the Captain's Table. Both were very good with tasty food. The friendly village shop and post office is very well stocked. The walk to Burghead along the beach and through the forest is great. Get the bus back if you are a little tired! The best thing was watching ospreys hunting over the bay from the big windows in the hostel kitchen area. Superb!

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd June 2024:

Would Recommend: Yes

27th May 2024:

Amazed that I seemed to be a sole resident over the bank holiday weekend. I spoke with some friends and they may have booked in if they had been aware. They are now! Excellent place to stay and everything in perfect condition.

Would Recommend: Yes

23rd May 2024:

Very friendly and helpful.

Visit the dunes and beach.

Would Recommend: Yes

19th May 2024:

Excellent and really enjoyed my stay. Comfy mattress and nice bedding :) The only thing I could recommend would be a change to the showers in the gents. Some area to put your clothes and get changed would be nice.

Would Recommend: Yes

18th May 2024:

I felt the key safe and key to enter the hostel was awkward - could this be replaced with a keypad, as in the rest of the hostel? Sone complementary tea bags and dried milk for walking travellers would be welcome!

Would Recommend: Yes

17th May 2024:

Great hostel in an ideal location for bike touring in the area. The kitchen/sitting area especially is lovely, bright, and comfortable. Only suggestions for improvements would be some more secure bike storage, and our bunk bed was a little wobbly! But still very comfortable so definitely nothing major. Really enjoyed our stay, thanks for having us :)

Would Recommend: Yes

16th May 2024:

A lovely hostel. Great space, comfy bed, clean and spacious. A brilliant location. Sarah was really helpful. Felt very welcome

Swim!!😁The Phoenix Cafe in the Park

Would Recommend: Yes

10th May 2024:

Friendly and flexible service. Everything functioned perfectly.

Walking along the beach towards Burghead is a full day joy. Cullen Skink in the Anchor, worth tasting.

Would Recommend: Yes

7th May 2024:

Would Recommend: Yes

30th April 2024:

An immaculately clean and well maintained hostel.

Would Recommend: Yes

29th April 2024:

Very comfy, easy self-checkin. Niceto have the local eggs to buy. Was very warm in the hostel, which was great for a tired and soaked cyclist. The bed was comfy. I couldn't quite make the shower run warm, it was barely lukewarm. Would be nice to have a safe, indoors locked storage space for bicycles.

A very tranquil and cozy spot.

Would Recommend: Yes

17th April 2024:

A very well equipped hostel with a variety of facilities and even private rooms. I like the location in the unspoilt village of Findhorn with both bay and coastal aspects. One small hiccough during my stay - both available fridges froze all my groceries solid, even after being turned down! Comfy and warm, the dorms and the quiet environment made for very restful nights.

Lots to see! Visit the Park Ecovillage and the Findhorn Bay Visitors Centre in the old Ice House.

Would Recommend: Yes

30th March 2024:

I liked the hostel, it was nice. There weren't any problems, everything was good.

I came here to walk the Moray Coast Trail, but I might return to make a visit to Brodie Castle.

Would Recommend: Yes

10th March 2024:

Lovely hostel in beautiful place.

Enjoyed a great evening meal at the Kimberley Inn and a lovely lunch at the Phoenix Cafe at the Findhorn Foundation.

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd November 2023:

It is a wonderful Hostel in a beautiful and peaceful environment the location was ideal for me as it was next to Findhorn Foundation. It was very clean and very well maintained. I appreciated being able to come and go as I pleased and being able to use the kitchen, lounge and dining area. It was very quiet and relaxing which is just what I needed. I especially loved that it was so close to the beach. Wonderful place.

Definitely visit the Findhorn Foundation which is just a short 15 minute walk away they have a lovely cafe with a selection classes and groups on every week. I went to the cafe twice and had some lovely conversations with strangers it really is a special place

Would Recommend: Yes

18th October 2023:

Lovely dormitory and Kitchen-Living room, I enjoyed that the TV and Netflix where actually working, the kitchen has plenty of useful equipment. Marvellous and helpful staff, everything was clean. Great views shops and eateries nearby. I also met some good people.

Good for people that like walks by the sea site and taking a swim in cold water

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd October 2023:

Only thing the hostel is missing is a drying room which would be particularly useful for kayaker, but also for other people who end up getting wet doing outdoor stuff. Nevertheless managed to get stuff dry by hanging it in the hall.

Recommend the Kimberley Inn for food, especially if you like seafood.

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd October 2023:

Label cupboards as it was hard to find things. Obvious area for left over food. Great stay.

Would Recommend: Yes

25th September 2023:

Great place with everything you need to be comfortable.

Would Recommend: Yes

24th September 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

20th September 2023:

Thanks again Sarah!

Would Recommend: Yes

19th September 2023:

Great location and well appointed hostel. Very comfortable.

Loads to do in the area, walks, coffee shops and places to eat

Would Recommend: Yes

19th September 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

17th September 2023:

Amplo espaço, facilidade de acesso. Roupas de cama limpas e aconchego.

Pertinho da praia do Rio Findhorn e a facilidade de estar perto da Fundação Findhorn.

Would Recommend: Yes

14th September 2023:

Thank you!!!

Would Recommend: Yes

12th September 2023:

Very nice hostel. Clean and set in a beautifully renovated building. Would like towels to be included as it's difficult to carry a decent towel when backpacking. Other hostels (e.g. No 1 hostel in Drumnadrochit) supply towels so this is standard elsewhere. Also it would be better if availability was shown online (e.g. on booking.com) as much easier to plan a trip when you can see this, rather than emailing. I almost booked a hotel instead as didn't want to be stuck without accommodation. Minor point but the front door to the community center is stiff to open (as if there's a heavy closer fitted) then suddenly flies against the wall if you're not used to it. Could do with attention.

If walking the Moray Coast Trail be ready for some short overgrown sections between Hopeman and Lossiemouth. My feet got quite wet. A small price to pay though to walk in such a scenic area.

Would Recommend: Yes

10th September 2023:

We stayed in the Lobster Pot which is just a lovely space! Immaculate when we arrived and everything we needed in the little kitchen. Would be perfect for a family or anyone needing an accessible space. Communication with Sarah was great, would recommend to anyone thinking of visiting Findhorn!

The beaches are stunning, we had great weather so enjoyed a swim in the sea and gorgeous sunsets. The pubs are also great, good food, friendly staff and a fantastic bakery just along from the hostel with everything you need in the morning.

Would Recommend: Yes

10th September 2023:

A wonderful hostel - bright and airy and really well equiped. The instructions to check in were simple and easy to follow. The rooms were spacious and comfortable. We had a wonderful stay. Very conveniently situated in the village with easy access to local amenities and places to visit.

The long sandy beaches are amazing. We saw a basking shark whilst we were walking on the beach.

Would Recommend: Yes

10th September 2023:

- Tour Findhorn Ecovillage - 20 minute walk from here. Starts at Information Center at 2pm most days. - https://www.findhorn-heritage.co.uk/ -

Would Recommend: Yes

23rd August 2023:

Would Recommend: No

22nd August 2023:

My second stay here. All staff very helpful. Clean, tidy and well equipped. Great location. I've stayed in many hostels and this is in the top one!

Two great pubs nearby and shop. Nearby the harbour and sailing club. Beaches close.

Would Recommend: Yes

15th August 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

14th August 2023:

Super little hostel in a stunning location. Kitchen well equipped, I mostly cooked meals at the hostel rather than eat out. Staff very helpful, especially "having a word" with a group of non house trained lads who were staying at the time.

Findhorn bakehouse - excellent bread and other foodstuffs, and their Pizza nights Fri and Sat well recommended. Interesting food shop at the eco village. More food at Woodside Farm Shop and tearoom near Kinloss. Very good cycle/pedestrian routes into Kinloss and on to Forres. Goes right past the Sueno Stone which every visitor should make sure to go and see.

Would Recommend: Yes

24th July 2023:

It was missing higyenic paper one of the toilets.

Would Recommend: Yes

23rd July 2023:

A trip to the Eco-village shop

Would Recommend: Yes

16th July 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

15th July 2023:

Ideal place to stay if participating in a Wild Things! course.

Would Recommend: Yes

26th June 2023:

Always lovely, clean, quiet, local and friendly. A little gem on Scotland.

Visit the Findhorn Foundation for singing and meditation. Visit the beach and seals. Lots of beautiful nature walks and people IMO.💓

Would Recommend: Yes

25th June 2023:

Fabulous hostel with great facilities and relaxing vibe. Nice and quiet!

Would Recommend: Yes

25th June 2023:

E nice place to stay.

Go to the beach an look for seals and rabbits.

Would Recommend: Yes

13th June 2023:

What more can I say, 5 ***** all round. It never lets me down.

A great hostel surrounded by the wonders of nature. The pubs offer good food in nice surroundings but the bay is what makes it magical. Just a pity there is no public transport at night or on a Sunday.

Would Recommend: Yes

9th June 2023:

Good sized, comfy bed. Clean hostel with good facilities.

The Crown & Anchor served a good meal, friendly staff.

Would Recommend: Yes

3rd June 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

1st June 2023:

I had a woman in my room that was completaly flu. It isn't good for me.

Park Ecovillage Findhorn, Moray Way hiking

Would Recommend: Yes

29th May 2023:

One suggestion is to put labels on the kitchen cupboards to help people find things more easily. I have dyspraxia, so things like this help alot. Great hostel I always love staying here

The bakehouse is excellent for coffee and takeaways, there are often cultural events in Findhorn foundation- i always come up for the excellent Rise festival, which is curated by Dance North - I recommend!

Would Recommend: Yes

28th May 2023:

this is the best UK hostel I have stayed in with regards both location and standard of accommodation.

lack of public transport is a problem for visitors and the bus timetable is very confusing so assistance with this may be welcome

Would Recommend: Yes

25th May 2023:

I can recommend The Bakery in Findhorn.Good wholesome food and drink

Would Recommend: Yes

20th May 2023:

Walk the beaaches, sight birds, nice trails to hike, foundation events

Would Recommend: Yes

3rd May 2023:

As touring cyclists it would have made everything perfect if the hostel offered an option to hire towels and had clothes washing facility… brilliant hostel, helpful staff and great location. Would definitely use next time

We ate at the Anchor pub which we found very friendly and food was good. Local shop gave us everything else we needed

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd May 2023:

Great help with booking and quick to respond on email. I felt very comfortable even though I didn’t meet anyone physically.

Findhorn foundation. The Kimberly inn. The bake house and the key store.

Would Recommend: Yes

24th April 2023:

I think you could have some better pictures online.i thought the centre was lovely and really beautiful ehich didn't really show from the pictures.

Good location for walking cycling canoeing, bird watching and visiting the Findhorn Foundation

Would Recommend: Yes

20th April 2023:

Had a problem getting in to the Centre Went round to the garden found a door open Pin number would not work

Would Recommend: Yes

19th April 2023:

Great place

Look out for Rise festival at the end of May (26th 27th and 28th) . It is an international contemporary dance festival totally unique in its programming of the finest choreographers with loads of talks and workshops.

Would Recommend: Yes

19th April 2023:

Lovely and relaxed hostel in a amazing location

Village Bakehouse - great shop with great bread Also recommend visiting Findhorn Community just up the road. Has a great shop and cafe and also runs interesting events

Would Recommend: Yes

18th April 2023:

Their communication is excellent, both verbally and in paperwork.

Great space and so near all the things you would might like to see and do. The Ice House was a lovely surprise - I really enjoyed it. Go there after a hot day on the beach and get a lovely cool down.

Would Recommend: Yes

18th April 2023:

Lovely, relaxed hostel in an amazing location

Findhorn Bakehouse in Village - great shop with great bread. I would also recommend visiting Findhorn Community which is just up the road and has a great shop and cafe and also has interesting events.

Would Recommend: Yes

8th April 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

8th April 2023:

It would have been nice to meet a member of staff. The communication from staff on email was fantastic. I noticed that after 5 days the bins were getting very full.

The bakehouse is amazing as the shop at findhorn. We also had a lovely meal at the Crown. There is also a sauna at the beach and on some days a coffee kiosk. Great for outdoor swimming. Chinese in Kinloss is also very good and affordable Thanks

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd April 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

26th March 2023:

Really enjoyed my stay. Well appointed and clean hostel. Would definitely recommend

The food in the Kimberley is lovely

Would Recommend: Yes

3rd March 2023:

Great place to stay. Great facilities.

Crown and Anchor for food and drink.

Would Recommend: Yes

31st October 2022:

Very clean, tidy and nice furnishings throughout the venue. Swift door push pad codes made entry easier than ever but the lack of staff of site made communication and questions tricky to navigate at short notice. That said, prior to my stay, Sarah was fast at replying to emails and she kindly provided an iron for my stay and other guests were friendly and fun to be around! The garden courtyard and open plan living/kitchen space was ideal for enjoy free time too. A small welcome pack or notice board tell guests about local it's to do, who to call ie taxis, where to eat, where to shop, distance to bus stops etc would make the lack of staff on site less of an issue.

If you are not a driver, note that there are no buses from Forres to Findhorn and Findhorn to Forres. Think about this before checking in/out on Sundays. I successfully hitchhiked from The Foundation back to Forres with the help of a local fisherman! There are no towels provided at the hostel so be sure to pack one or two! Also no laundry facilities for guests but The Foundation (a 10 mins walk from the Hostel) does provide amenities like this for a small change. The kitchen on site was well thought out with all equipment and some foods left from previous guests - pasta, rice etc - but I opted to eat at Torta (very nice cafe open during the day) and dinner at Kimberly Inn (small pub serving booze and food). Then breakfast at The Phoenix Cafe which offers pricey food and welcoming outdoor seating! I stayed in mid October 2022 and found a private room reasonably priced given other accommodation in the area. Cheap and cheerful - perfect for budget travel!!

Would Recommend: Yes

24th October 2022:

Wonderful facility, very good accommodation with everything we needed for a cosy and comfortable stay.

The Kimberley Inn was lovely for dinner and was cosy and lively.

Would Recommend: Yes

1st October 2022:

Extremely friendly, helpful and accommodating staff. Great facilities in outstanding location for exploring the Moray Coast from this stunningly beautiful village.

Would Recommend: Yes

30th September 2022:

A lovely friendly place to stay with quality staff and good communication.

Findhorn is beautiful. The Hostel is located in the perfect place for access to public transport and all Findhorn has to offer. The pubs are good but expensive to eat in. The Hostel has a fully equipped kitchen and is worth using if you are on a budget, or in my case, like cooking with locally grown food. A great place to stay.

Would Recommend: Yes

20th September 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

10th September 2022:

Very friendly staff and service oriented staff!

Would Recommend: Yes

6th September 2022:

Super clean and friendly hostel. Beds are very comfortable.

Don't forget to bring a towel and a few nibbles for breakfast / lunch.

Would Recommend: Yes

31st August 2022:

Clean, comfortable bunk beds in single sex dorms. Good shower, toilet facilities. Excellent kitchen and lounge area with TV. Free, good wifi. Everything you would expect from a hostel and reasonably priced.

Would Recommend: Yes

21st August 2022:

All good in every respect

Great cycle and walking routes from the Hostel

Would Recommend: Yes

9th August 2022:

Don’t forget your towels.

Beaches are wonderful.

Would Recommend: Yes

9th August 2022:

The centre was great - location and facilities absolutely perfect. We will definitely be back. 2 things that could’ve been better - we weren’t given enough sheets; we were missing a bottom sheet for one of the hunks. And i had to chase to get the information about door codes etc, which was a bit stressful as I couldn’t get hold of anyone until the day of our stay meaning we had to set off hoping that it would come through! But I’d like to stress how helpful and friendly all the staff responses were. Thanks

Would Recommend: Yes

4th August 2022:

The accommodation was just perfect for what I needed and the perfect location for me while I did a course with Wold Things.

Eat at the Kimberly and the Bakehouse - they are amazing.

Would Recommend: Yes

24th July 2022:

Lovely sitting areas indoors and out. Perfect location with shop pubs and beach within very short walk. Even watched the osprey flying about from the kitchen window!

Great place to stay if doing a course with Wild Things.

Would Recommend: Yes

23rd July 2022:

Thank you. The shower was nice and the kitchen well equipped. The only thing I think you could add would be some wash lines to help with drying swimming gear and laundry.

Would Recommend: Yes

17th July 2022:

Thanks for the great time in Findhorn. Since the bus timetables at the bus stops are still not readable it would be great if you could add a sheet with the timetable. So that travelers without smartphone/ computers (like myself) can see them.

Take the water taxi from the marina to the other side of the bay and enjoy a walk along the beach and through Culbin forest. Suitable for adults as well as for families with children. There is no timetable for the water taxi. Just ask at the marina. Visit Nelson Tower in Forres.

Would Recommend: Yes

12th July 2022:

You manage to create a "home from home" experience which is lovely. Travellers are left very much to get on with it which is great. I try to leave the place in the same order as I find it - I hope others do too. You are busy people juggling all sorts of community activities.

Great place in a magical setting. The Findhorn Foundation is within walking distance and there is a bus to Forres during the week and on a Saturday but not a Sunday. The beach is my favourite place. Look out for the seals! I also enjoyed visiting the Ice House which was very welcome on a hot day. Whilst the Hotels are lovely and eating there is a good experience, their prices are high.

Would Recommend: Yes

29th June 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

28th June 2022:

Staff was very friendly ... when I at last got to talk to them / read their replies. Difficult contacting and long reply times can be discouraging.

Would Recommend: Yes

24th June 2022:

Amazing stay. Perfect email support prior to arrival. It allowed me to complete an item on my bucket list so I am extremely grateful.

Would Recommend: Yes

19th June 2022:

Lovely place to stay. Thank you

Delicious croissants and cakes ect at bake house,next to village shop.

Would Recommend: Yes

17th June 2022:

Great place with everything I needed. Kitchen, books, Jigsaw. Thanks!

Would Recommend: Yes

11th June 2022:

Excellent space with good facilities and I’d definitely visit again.

Captains table for food but last orders are 7.30pm. A walk around the headland is a must to watch for seals and Porpoises.

Would Recommend: Yes

7th June 2022:

Everything you need and more, plenty space and very clean. Staff are lovely too. I will definitely be returning. Only thing that I feel should be addressed is the pricate rooms should have locks with keys

Amazing sunset on the beach. Seals can be seen on the shoreline. Amazing coastline for walks.

Would Recommend: Yes

6th June 2022:

We used the hostel as a base for adventure actvities (gorge walking, hiking, surfing, biking and canoeing) and it was brilliant for us. For these kind of activities we really need a drying room or at least covered outside drying. Thank you

Would Recommend: Yes

21st May 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

17th May 2022:

Very nice hostel

Go to the Mountains

Would Recommend: Yes

19th January 2022:

Everything was there and it was cosy and warm which was fantastic.

Good to have transport at Findhorn - car, bicycle, hiking necessary because loads to see and do in the area once Findhorn itself has been exhausted! The Captain's Rest and Kimberley Hotel are great places to eat, a couple of well stocked shops there too. Phoenix cafe in the Findhorn Foundation is good - and many more in Forres and Brodie Country Fayre just outside... Enjoy!

Would Recommend: Yes

29th November 2021:

Great location and facility for extended family get togethers.

Be aware of weather forecasts for travelling and stay and come prepared.

Would Recommend: Yes

19th November 2021:

Really impressed with hostel. Clean with a large kitchen.

Nice walks along the beach. The eco village is nearby. There is also an old ice storage museum. Nearby.

Would Recommend: Yes

27th September 2021:

Richard was very helpful, the place was very comfortable and quiet. Great atmosphere to the hostel and the village

great seafood, great village bakery and shop and a fantastc stretch of beach.

Would Recommend: Yes

18th September 2021:

Would Recommend: Yes

15th September 2021:

This is one of best of these type of 'bunk houses'

I was there in September 2021 it was empty. Ok it is 5 miles from Forres railway station but you can get a bus to the door. Things to do around Findhorn Forres and Burghead Pictish monuments, Nelsons Tower and Elgin is not far away. But it is the peace of the beach and the Findhorn Foundation that are the big things not to miss

Would Recommend: Yes

7th September 2021:

Warm welcome on arrival. Comfy beds. Enjoyed full use of facilities in a great location. Would have loved a teapot!

Pizza night at bakehouse Friday and Saturday. Good food at Kimberley inn. Cafe and chip van on the Bay. Village shop has all your basic needs if without own transport, also phoenix shop at findhorn foundation just 15 minutes walk away. Confirm taxi bookings the day before especially for airport!

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd August 2021:

Excellent location towards the centre of Findhorn village. Good equipped kitchen. Clean bathrooms. The floor in the dormitory and kitchen sitting room were not very clean. Dirty very smelly dishes in dishwasher when I arrived and rather full bins and recycling.

Kimberly inn, the bake house cafe, Captains ice cream pallor. Seals at the end of the mouth of the bay when the tide is out.

Would Recommend: Yes

19th August 2021:

WE stayed in a dormitory of 4 bunkbeds. It was not easy to open the window, so there was not much fresh air. It would be better to have more rooms with fewer beds. Bins were not empty. There was no lock in the room. The Kitchen is well equipped and easy to use. However, we enjoyed staying there. Convenient as a budget accommodation.

Possibility of kayaking, beach walks, kite surfing. Only one fish and chips take away tough.

Would Recommend: Yes

17th August 2021:

Great little stop for our hike along the Moray Coastal trail. My friend and I stayed in the small bunk room which was perfect for what we needed. The room and facilities were clean, tidy and welcoming, with a good sized communal kitchen.

Would Recommend: Yes

9th August 2021:

Thanks for looking after us, especially when we were short of bedding. We had an amazing time back at the hostel again. Only thing to note TV signal isn’t working.

We absolutely loved the bakery. Kimberley Inn is best for evening meals. Phoenix for cafe lunch. We enjoyed beach walks, cycling, tennis(honesty box), paddle boarding and kayaking at the marina(pop in and book day ahead), Roseisle forest by the beach is well worth a visit.

Would Recommend: Yes

12th July 2021:

Hostel is in a fantastic location, big warm and bright, the staff went above and beyond to make our stay happen during the pandemic. Fridges and dishwasher need repaired/serviced, otherwise nice big kitchen and plenty’s of room for food prep. Been before and glad we came back.

Findhorn has a smashing beach serviced by a row of eateries so at least a day there, the water taxi takes you to nice walks across the estuary. Forres is a lovely wee town, you are close to culloden which is a great visit.

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd September 2020:

The Village Hostel is a great place to stay in Findhorn. We stayed in the Lobster Pot, which is a self-containe annexe, with bathroom and cooking facilities. A few hooks in the bathroom for hanging clothes, towels, etc. would be a good addition. As would some form of heating: it was unseasonably cold while we were there.

Fabulous long sandy beach; great watersports facilities; two good pubs which serve food, a couple of cafes and very useful village shop/post office. Burghead, Hopeman and Lossiemoth just along the coast are worth a visit, as are nearby towns of Forres and Elgin.

Would Recommend: Yes

9th August 2020:

Great mini break in lovely Findhorn - thanks.

in no particular order - beaches, Culbin forest walk/cycle (take water taxi if you like/can?), ospreys fishing at low tide watch them from bench opposite church, bakery breads and whole foods, lovely food and staff at Kimberley Inn, dunes....

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd August 2020:

Would Recommend: Yes

4th April 2020:

Would Recommend: Yes

9th March 2020:

Rented the hostel for a family gathering. Great hostel with good space, facilities & comfy beds, Richard was great and also provided some local eggs which went down well at breakfast. Only 2 small issues, the bin was nearly full in the kitchen when we arrived and they could do with some new serrated knives as they are pretty blunt for chopping.

We didn’t go far but local beaches are incredible for walking.

Would Recommend: Yes

3rd March 2020:

It was perfect for what we required; a home from home.

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd February 2020:

Great Value, everything you need in the kitchen/lounge area. Can't fault this place.

Would Recommend: Yes

20th February 2020:

Would Recommend: Yes

13th December 2019:

Recomend this Hostel standards are excellent. Richard guy who runs it is great. He'll go out if his way to help you anyway he can. Clean and fresh bedding, cooking facilities are Great, short of nothing. The nicest hostel I've stayed in, very modern and yet cosy.

Recommend going to Kimberly Pub, excellent people, great food. Gets very full from 6pm. Overlooks sea, so sunsets too! Beach is round corner about 15 min walk, beautiful seals to see. Usually empty so great place for some you time. Can visit Foundation from here a mile walk away The Bakehouse in the village is excellent food is incredible and they cater for all allergies.

Would Recommend: Yes

30th November 2019:

It is a very well laid out hostel. Great wee curtains to keep out day light in each of the bunks. Amazing Slept like a log too each night. Was peaceful too. I cant wait to come back snd stay. Derrick Emms

I was working

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd November 2019:

Great stopover

Would Recommend: Yes

29th October 2019:

Great location, comfortable and clean. Very comfy bed and nice litchen lounge area. Didn't realise from the sign outside that it was open for individual stays not just group bookings. Wish I had known years ago,

Would Recommend: Yes

19th October 2019:

I felt a warm welcome all through my stay. Lovely place. Wonderful guests in the house and very helpful as well.

Village shop. The beach. Nearby pubs and cafés. Also visit the Findhorn Foundation & Community.

Would Recommend: Yes

16th October 2019:

very friendly and support

Would Recommend: Yes

3rd October 2019:

Very comfortable and clean in a lovely location. Difficult to rate the service/staff as I didn't encounter any of them.

Very easy walk to Findhorn Bay. Close to various attractions and scenic areas in Moray and beyond.

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd October 2019:

Excellent facilities and a great location.

Would Recommend: Yes

1st October 2019:

Scarcely saw any staff during our 2-night stay, so we didn't know where to put the bicycles under shelter and couldn't get various other information. However, it was a comfortable and quiet place to stay.

Findhorn eco-village is a wonderful and unique place to visit, with guided tours and a very good cafe with outdoor seating for lunch.

Would Recommend: Yes

30th September 2019:

Excellent hostel, one of my favourite hostels in Scotland. Beautiful location, easy check-in, clean environment and professional staff. And good value for money.

Would Recommend: Yes

18th September 2019:

online paying by mobile Phone doesnot work, staff was wonderfull in helping out.

Stay a couple of nights!

Would Recommend: Yes

16th September 2019:

Thanks so much, I truly enjoyed my stay in the hostel - such a joyful place to be - spacious and lovely, friendly staff. I felt very at home.

Great place to stay - close to amazing nature with findhorn foundation close by and a lovely little cafe. I loved the garden and huge kitchen!

Would Recommend: Yes

6th September 2019:

Would Recommend: Yes

6th September 2019:

Very nice location with a good kitchen including supplies to good and eat, nice garden en very friendly and helpfull personel.

Very close, 10 min walk, from the Findhorn Park.

Would Recommend: Yes

1st September 2019:

Would Recommend: Yes

31st August 2019:

Would Recommend: Yes

31st August 2019:

Would Recommend: Yes

21st August 2019:

Go see Findhorn Foundation and good food pub is in the village called The Kimberly!

Would Recommend: Yes

19th August 2019:

I longed to see the seaside and loved walking on the beach along the bay and in the village. The rooms were really clean and the kitchen fully equipped and comfy. A laundry room would be a nice addition, although the size of the hostel may not make it worth the expense it would sure be a plus.

The crown and anchor is a really good classic pub. Urbans beware, they stop taking orders to the kitchen at 7.45 but desert is still manageable till 8.

Would Recommend: Yes

12th August 2019:

What a fantastic place to stay. It was clean and tidy and in a great position. We all had a excellent time.

Kimberley Inn, Ice House, Findhorn Bay.

Would Recommend: Yes

7th August 2019:

I felt welcomed and everything was made to make me feel comfortable. Friendly staff

The Bakehouse Cafe, Good Food in the Crown and Anchor, Nice Pub: The Kimberley, Findhorn Village with his wonderfull tiny Little houses. Visit the Findhorn Foundation Brodie Castle

Would Recommend: Yes

7th August 2019:

Chill out