great breakfast by Geraint. Cheers. Beds/bedding usual YHA standard (good) Showers recently done up. Good access to ynys-las sand dunes for walks, etc. Near to Ynys-hir RSPB reserve. Self catering kitchen actually had sharp knives (a rarity for hostels) TV room was warm and comfy although the seats could do with re-newing.

Arrived after dawn just to find that our places have been double-booked and we had no rooms; we were offered the choice to drive another 20 miles to sleep in separate rooms or to stay and sleep in different rooms, with our gentlemen sleeping on mattresses on the floor. Although girls' room (for 6) was quiet, the bedding was smelly;... More

After reading one particular review I was in two minds whether to go to this hostel but as it was the nearest to my home town, and didn't want to do too much driving to find a decent piece of coastline for the kids to enjoy, I decided to book a night's stay. I felt very apprehensive when I arrived... More

Stayed at the YHA In Borth whilst cycling back from Wales to the Midlands. Although we arrived a few hours before the reception opened again this wasn't a problem as the sun was out and the beach is a mere 50 metres away. We were put in a dorm to ourselves as there wasn't that many people staying which was... More

I stayed here recently and compared to other hostels it was very shabby; torn chair covers in the lounge, litter in the yard and sticky tables in the dining room. The room I slept in had holes in the plaster in the wall. The drying area is tiny but efficient. Staff were pleasant and helpful. The YHA needs to give... More

We did not like our stay at YHA Borth. The staff was rude. In the advertisement and on booking.com it said that there is a car park whereas when we got there, there was almost no space. We parked in the corner next to the building. When I went to the car the manager stopped me and asked whether the... More

Old and cramped...those words spring to mind when thinking about this hostel. A very full dorm with bunk beds, the lower bed directly on the floor. Not a lot of showers for so many people. Not a lot of service from staff and a kitchen that is definitely not equipped for more than a few people at the same time.... More

This hostel is in such a great location, with ample parking and fantastic views across the vast beach. Unfortunately, the building seriously needs money spent on it as it looks so shabby outside. When we arrived there was lots of rubbish in the front of the hostel and in the car park behind which did not give a very good... More

The yha is superbly located, across the road from a shallow and long beach, great for kids, very safe and spacious. Found the staff, especially Geraint, to be extremely pleasant and accommodating. Certain things need sorting, the kitchen is not big enough for the number of beds and you can't get near at certain times of the day which can... More