Located in Lochaline, Highland Basecamp provides a shared lounge. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. At the hostel, every room has a patio with a mountain view. All units at Highland Basecamp are equipped with a private bathroom and bed linen. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Lochaline, like hiking, diving and snorkelling. The nearest airport is Oban Airport, 99 km from Highland Basecamp.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
10
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Diane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent service, thank you. Our men had no complaints at all.
  • Kevin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    check in and check out very easy, good communication, facilities clean and comfortable. would recommend
  • Sue
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Brilliant facilities, super clean, fab location by the ferry. Met interesting people. Loved the recycling and environmental efforts. Great quirky stuff like the crabbing kit. Loved the “honesty shop”. All food available in a freezer and shop with...
  • Alex
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    An ideal base for outdoor activities. Excellent kitchen facilities (shared obviously). Comfortable lounge and eating areas (indoors and outside). Comfortable bunk bed (max 2 people per room). A new whisky distillery Nc'nean the Gaelic name (from...
  • Ed
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic location, comfortable accommodation with excellent facilities - the kitchen - dining room - lounge is a treat. Helpful, unobtrusive staff working entirely behind the scenes.
  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A great, well appointed hostel. Reminded me (pleasantly) of places in NZ. Clean rooms with ensuite bathroom. Great communal kitchen, dining, lounge area, outside seating and decking, honesty shop... brilliant! Friendly bar down the road selling...
  • Angela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room opened onto veranda by car park.. motorcycle secured right outside room. Very new and clean, great kitchen and lounge, honesty shop in case you're stuck. Folk to chat with as travelled solo. Staff not evident, but great if needed.
  • Megan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location with views of the Loch. The hostel had everything you could possibly need and the communal kitchen was well equipped and very clean.
  • Robrecht
    Belgium Belgium
    The facility does not offer breakfast, however there a shop next door where you can buy all breakfast stuff, en then prepare it in the grand kitchen which is available. In the evening, you can either eat in the restaurant next door (but it was...
  • Jakub
    Poland Poland
    +Self check-in possible +Private parking +Well equipped and spacious kitchen (common for all guests) +Good place to catch morning ferry +Interesting surroundings (old quarry)

Property questions and answers
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  • What size are the beds in your bunk rooms?

    Thanks for your question. We have 12 private rooms, each with 2 single mattresses in them, in a bunk bed configuration. Every room has a private en-suite shower & toilet. Head over to the photos on our listing to see the 2 single beds in each room.
    Answered on 20 March 2023

Property surroundings

Facilities of Highland Basecamp
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Mountain view
  • Lake view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Snorkelling
    Off-site
  • Diving
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Express check-in/check-out
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Private entrance
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Languages spoken
    • German
    • English
    • French

    House rules
    Highland Basecamp takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 16:00 to 23:30
    Check-out
    Until 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 5 years are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

    FAQs about Highland Basecamp

    • The prices at Highland Basecamp may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Highland Basecamp offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Snorkelling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
    • Highland Basecamp is 500 yards from the centre of Lochaline. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Highland Basecamp is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.