Rowardennan Youth Hostel

Balmaha beach hostel with restaurant

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Fridge, microwave, oven, cookware/dishes/utensils
Perched on the shores of a serene lake, Rowardennan Youth Hostel offers an idyllic retreat. Unwind in the garden or enjoy a meal at the restaurant while taking advantage of in-room WiFi and laundry facilities.
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants
  • Breakfast available
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area

Feel at home (6)

  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self-parking

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

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Heating
Fridge
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

Exceptional

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Fridge
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

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Heating
Fridge
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

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Heating
Fridge
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
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Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Triple Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Triple Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Triple Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Triple Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Triple Room, Ensuite

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Heating
Fridge
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
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Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

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Heating
Fridge
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Room, Shared Bathroom (6 Person) | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room, Shared Bathroom (6 Person)

Exceptional

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Heating
Fridge
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds
Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

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Rowardennan, Balmaha, Scotland, G63 0AR

What's nearby

  • Glengoyne Distillery - 34 min drive - 31.8 km
  • Loch Lomond - 40 min drive - 39.4 km
  • Loch Lomond Shores - 40 min drive - 39.4 km
  • Buchanan Street - 56 min drive - 54.9 km
  • OVO Hydro - 57 min drive - 52.6 km

Getting around

  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 70 min drive
  • Alexandria Station - 34 min drive
  • Renton Station - 36 min drive
  • Dalreoch Station - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bonnie & Ben Café - ‬51 min drive
  • ‪The Village Rest - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Luss Seafood Bar - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Coach House Coffee Shop - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪The Village Inn - ‬50 min drive

About this property

Rowardennan Youth Hostel

Rowardennan Youth Hostel is a great choice for a stay in Balmaha. Freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby canoeing. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include fridges and microwaves.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 14 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 16
    • Check-out time is 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (7:00 AM - 10:00 AM) and Monday - Sunday (4:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 16

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Self-service breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

What to do

  • Motor boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Oven
  • Cookware, dishes and utensils

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Self-service breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 5.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 4 March and 28 May.

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 7.5 per pet, per day

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

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

Also known as

Hotel Rowardennan
Rowardennan
Rowardennan Glasgow
SYHA Rowardennan Glasgow
Rowardennan Hotel Glasgow
Rowardennan Youth Hostel Glasgow
Rowardennan Youth Glasgow
SYHA Rowardennan Hostel
SYHA Rowardennan
Rowardennan Youth Hostel Balmaha
Rowardennan Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Rowardennan Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Balmaha

Frequently asked questions

Is Rowardennan Youth Hostel currently open?

The property is closed between 4 March and 28 May.

Does Rowardennan Youth Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Rowardennan Youth Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Rowardennan Youth Hostel?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 7.5 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Rowardennan Youth Hostel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Rowardennan Youth Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Rowardennan Youth Hostel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as fishing, powerboating and canoeing. Enjoy amenities such as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Rowardennan Youth Hostel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

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Rowardennan Youth Hostel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

RoomViewLakeLocation

8/10 Very good

Gorgeous location.

Fabulous location. Reception staff were welcoming and friendly. Comfortable bed. Shower could have been a little more powerful. Evening meal wasn't brilliant but overall good value for the price.
Joanne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stunning place by the lake, the hostel is great with lots of space and comfortable beds.
Julien, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was terrific! The setting was beautiful. And the rice was very reasonable.
Charlotte, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and a good stop along the Al west Highland Way. Can’t beat the location right on Loch Lomond! (Be sure to get in for a swim!). Would have 5 stars, but the showers were pretty rough.
jake, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful view/access to lake. Friendly service. Wifi was very limited.
Erin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Ok

Es war ok. Es ist ein Hostel und da kann man halt nicht viel erwarten. Es war sauber, eingermassen gut in Schuss, jedenfalls schottische Verhältnisse. Das Essen war auch ok. Hartes Naan und trockene Gipfel zum Frühstück, muss man wohl hinnehmen.
Andrea, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sensationeller Blick auf den See. Zimmer sehr sauber, wc ebenfalls. Nette Lobby. Frühstück und Abendessen eben Jugendherbergs-Style, aber okay
Jens, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our room has a great view! Thank you!
1-night trip

6/10 Good

I had to book a 6 bed room, last room left. I can’t imagine 6 people in there. Very cramped. Staff were not particularly helpful.
Donna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

In the middle of nowhere :D

Very nice place in the middle of nowhere! Beautiful located at a lake with view on the mountains. The consequence of that middle of nowhere is that the wifi from the location (almost) never works, so does your own connection (depending of your provider). Rooms are small, but okay. Sleeping rooms are nice heated, but if needed they provide additional bed sheets. The rest of the building is pretty cold so take a sweater. Great, kind people working. Big kitchen and common room with view on the lake and mountains. Really recommended to come to a good rest, and of course for a hike to the mountains.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stay

Welcome stop from the rain
Marc, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good clean accomodation option

Great option to stay at during a west highland way trip. Clean rooms, decent showers and a great lounge room with views over the loch.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing

Great place best location Loch Lomond
Atiff, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful

Lovely hostel in a beautiful setting. Everything was clean, the bed was extremely comfortable. The food was good. The room was a little bit on the small side for 6 people with luggage but manageable. The only real problem was the women's showers which appeared to have some sort of drainage problem and left you standing ankle deep in dirty water. Hopefully this will be sorted soon!
rachel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful setting, clean comfortable bunk beds. knowledge friendly staff.
1-night trip

6/10 Good

einzigartige Lage!!

Wir hatten das Familienzimmer mit Doppelbett! Relativ lange An- und Abfahrt. Sehr ruhig. Der Blick aus dem Aufenthaltsraum ist herrlich.
Manni, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

toll gelegene Unterkunft - typische Jugendherberge

Wir suchten eine Unterkunft für eine Übernachtung am Ende der 2. Etappe des West-Highland-Ways (WHW). Die Jugendherberge war im Rahmen Ihrer Möglichkeiten o.k. - erholsamen Schlaf findet man in einem Acht-Personen-Zimmer allerdings nicht. Dafür hübscher Bau mit toller Lage direkt am Loch Lomond und direkt am WHW.
Alex, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Quiet retreat conveniently located for walkers

Good quality room. Friendly, helpful and efficient staff. Nice quiet location on Loch Lomond close to Ben Lomond and the West Highland Way. Good value for money.

6/10 Good

Hotelll vid Loch Lomond vid vandringsled

Ett hotell som är mycket vackert beläget vid Loch Lomond sjön med en betagande utsikt vårt rum låg i hotelldelen och höll hög standard. Hotellet är avsides beläget och ganska svårt att hitta till. Utmärkt för vandrare då en vandrin gsled startar där .Ganska livlig bar-restaurang ,med backpackers, barnfamiljer mat OK

6/10 Good

cold

Even though hotel staff tried hard to fix it ,our chalet heating didn't work at all. Staff brought two fan heaters but only one worked.

10/10 Exceptional

Wunderbare Unterkunft auf dem West Highland Way

Wir waren für zwei Nächte hier, eine Station auf dem WHW und ein Stützpunkt für die Besteigung des Ben Lomond- es war perfekt, das Zimmer großartig und die Bar bzw. Terrasse als Belohnung bzw. zur Erholung perfekt...jederzeit wieder

10/10 Exceptional

Sheila, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Steven, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Angela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Arun, 1-night trip