"Phenomenal stay at the Sail Loft. I stayed a few nights after the Kadampa meditation retreat and absolutely loved my stay. The location is excellent, amazing walking opportunities and the beach is a 30 second walk from the front door!
You can get whatever you need from the coop in town. The place is well heated and all cooking and cleaning amenities are provided.
Place was spotless on entry and had everything I needed. Amazing price too
10/10 & I’ll be back soon"
"Phenomenal stay at the Sail Loft. I stayed a few nights after the Kadampa meditation retreat and absolutely loved my stay. The location is excellent, amazing walking opportunities and the beach is a 30 second walk from the front door!
You can get whatever you need from the coop in town. The place is well heated and all cooking and cleaning amenities are provided.
Place was spotless on entry and had everything I needed. Amazing price too
10/10 & I’ll be back soon"
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
"We arrived shortly after the check-in time of 1pm and were immediately made welcome. Room was accessed by a spiral staircase and a corridor. Not so handy if you have mobility issues. The room itself was spotless and the bed comfortable. Good shower but be aware the floor can get wet in front. We chose to eat in the restaurant and happily recommend you do likewise. The staff were exemplary throughout the stay."
Stunning 6 bedroom 6 bathroom country home with large private indoor heated swimming pool
10/10 Excellent
"The place is amazing .the huge garden with kids play equipment. The pool is warm everyone loved it only problem is keeping the kids out . It’s also a great place to dry your washing
The lodge is set up great with the 6 bedrooms split up with 3 on either wing of the lodge . There are free high chairs and travel cots there’s one toilet with 5 of the bedrooms having an onsuite .
There is a large carpeted lounge with a pool and table tennis table and a huge open plan lounge with a kitchen lounge and 2 dinning tables there’s also a separate laundry room
A nice touch is a hamper left with bread butter milk sweets coffee sugar tea and a few other things
It is about 10 minutes from Banff the road you initially get told to take is in a really bad state but when there got advised to use the new road that is almost complete which is far better
There are nice walks one which can go down to the river
They do supply dishwasher tablets, fairy liquid all towels but take some washing powder as is a washing machine and tumble dryer which was great with having an under 1 baby with us
The only slight negatives were
One large window in the games room needs replaced as double glazing had gone
The large freezer in kitchen didn’t appear to keep things always frozen but is another fridge and freezer in laundry room which we used so not a great issue
There is not an air fryer which most folk use now but was 2 ovens so not an issue just have to get use to waiting a bit longer for your food to be ready
The lights are difficult to work but there is a written guide to explain how to use them and after a day got used to them
We didn’t use the 6th bedroom but it is down a steep stairs with no toilet
To sum it up great place for family gathering or if away with friends as loads of room for people to be together or have a quiet moments apart
The facilities will keep you amused all day and night
We had 7 adults from 60 to 30 and 3 kids from 7 to under one and a dog and everyone loved it
Also Alan’s communication was great and if you emailed him a question he would answer it right away"
SEASIDE SELF CATERING HOLIDAY TOWNHOUSE WITH EXCELLENT SEA VIEWS
10/10 Excellent
"Well equipped, clean and excellent location, couldn’t ask for more. The welcome pack was a nice touch and the 2 wee drams went down a treat. Would definitely book again."
"Phenomenal stay at the Sail Loft. I stayed a few nights after the Kadampa meditation retreat and absolutely loved my stay. The location is excellent, amazing walking opportunities and the beach is a 30 second walk from the front door!
You can get whatever you need from the coop in town. The place is well heated and all cooking and cleaning amenities are provided.
Place was spotless on entry and had everything I needed. Amazing price too
10/10 & I’ll be back soon"
"The ladies on reception were so lovely. Friendly and very helpful advising on gpod eating places and places to visit.
The bedroom was clean with very comfortable bed. Sadly the hotel is in need of tlc it showed the signs of great potential and could offer a wonderful eating and drinking venue if developed.
The price was very reasonable given the standard of the amenities and a place to certainly use if only needing a base"
Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your money for going out.
What is a hostel?
No two hostels look identical, but these dorm-style accommodations all offer shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too), budget prices, and a social environment.
What are the best hostels in Banff?
Ready to book a hostel in town? These top picks have the highest reviews from our travelers and might be a good place to start: Portsoy Sail Loft - Property features include free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Rooms come with showers, bed sheets, and free WiFi. The Sail Loft - Hostel - You can take advantage of free WiFi and free parking, as well as laundry facilities. You'll find free WiFi in all rooms.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Banff?
Good weather's always better when you want to venture out and explore, so here are some stats about the seasons: The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 55°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 41°F. Average annual precipitation for Banff is 32 inches.
What is there to see and do in Banff?
Depending on your interests, you might enjoy some places near Banff. Get out into nature with places like Inverboyndie Beach, Moray Firth, and Sanine Beach. Cultural attractions include Portsoy Pottery. Visit landmarks like Duff House.
What's the best way to get to and around Banff while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around Banff on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), located 34.3 mi (55.2 km) from the city center.