YHA Port Eynon (Partner)

Port Eynon, Swansea, SA3 1NN

95%

Excellent rating

(131 reviews)

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What our private rooms offer

Bed linen
Carbon monoxide alarm
Central heating
Cot available
En-suite rooms available
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Hot water
Lock on doors
Smoke alarm
WiFi in rooms

What you need to know about our private rooms

Check-in: From 17:00 - 20:30
Check-out: Before 10:00
Towels and toiletries: Hand soap is provided next to all sinks. Towels are not supplied as standard but can be rented from the hostel.
Bedding: Bedding is supplied in all our private rooms.

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Sleeps up to 26 people
8 bedrooms
4 bathrooms

Originally a lifeboat station, YHA Port Eynon is a wonderful Gower Peninsula accommodation base. The hostel offers bright and airy social spaces with breath-taking views across the bay. Great for family holidays.

Where you'll sleep

Across the entire building there is a total of eight bedrooms.

Ground floor

One en-suite room that sleeps up to 4 people. It includes 2 sets of bunk beds

One room that sleeps up to 3 people. It includes a single high-sleeper bunk with a double bed underneath.

One en-suite room that sleeps up to 5 people. It includes 2 sets of bunk beds and a single truckle bed.

First floor

Three rooms that sleep up to 2 people each. They include a set of bunk beds.

One room that sleeps up to 4 people. It includes 2 sets of bunk beds.

One room that sleeps up to 6 people. It includes 2 sets of bunk beds and a double bed.

A cot is available.

Shared spaces

Kitchen and dining

The kitchen is located on the ground floor and has lovely sea views. It includes a range of conveniences listed below.

Kitchen appliances: grill, 2 kettles, microwave, oven, refrigerator, stove, 2 toasters, wood stove.

Kitchenware: dishes and cutlery for 30 people, kitchen utensils, pots, pans.

Cleaning basics: anti-bacterial spray, cloths, paper towels, soaps, sponges, tea towels, washing up liquid.

Located on the ground floor, the dining room seats up to 24 people across 6 tables.

A highchair is available.

Lounge

The lounge area is located on the ground floor in the dining room. There are 3 comfy sofas, 2 armchairs and a selection of books, puzzles and board games. You can take in the sea view or cosy up by the log burner in the winter months.

Bathrooms

Across the entire building there is a total of four bathrooms.

En-suite bathrooms: 1

Toilets: 4

Showers: 4

Toilet paper is provided and hand soap is available next to all sinks.

Outdoors

Outside consists of some grounds. Guests have full access to the grounds.

Outdoor amenities: benches, picnic tables.

What our whole hostel offer

Beach view
Beachfront
Bed linen
Carbon monoxide alarm
Cleaning basics
Cot available
Dishes and cutlery
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Fridge
Grill
Heating
Hot water
Kettle
Kitchen
Kitchen utensils
Lock on doors
Microwave
Outdoor seating
Oven
Sea view
Seafront
Shower(s)
Smoke alarm
Stove
Toaster
Wood stove

What you need to know about our whole hostel

Check-in: From 16:00
Check-out: Before 10:00
Heating: There is central heating throughout the property.
Towels and toiletries: Hand soap is provided next to all sinks. Towels are not supplied as standard.
Bedding: Bedding is supplied in all our rooms.
Dogs: Hire Port Eynon and bring your dogs! Add a dog to your booking at the checkout and bring your four-legged friend along with you. Dogs are not permitted in the bedrooms, on the furniture or in the kitchen, and must be kept on a lead in the grounds.
Checking in: You will receive an email prior to your arrival with the property address and check-in instructions.
WiFi: Free WiFi is available in shared social spaces.

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Overview

Situated on the most southerly point of the Gower peninsula and converted from South Gower’s former lifeboat station, YHA Port Eynon enjoys unparalleled sea views from its large lounge windows and offers guests a close up with the forces of nature.

Britain’s first Area of Oustanding Natural Beauty, the gorgeous Gower Peninsula offers 34 miles of breathtaking coastline and 50 unspoilt beaches. Of all the coves and bays hereabouts, Port Eynon is among the finest. Port Eynon itself is an idyllic village with a fun family feel and plenty to keep the kids entertained.

YHA Partner

This hostel is a partner property. It is independently owned and operated by Gwyr Investments Ltd, while providing the same great YHA experience.

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Why guests love YHA Port Eynon

WiFi
Self-catering kitchen
Cycle store

In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Breathtaking sea views
Converted former lifeboat station

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Things to do around YHA Port Eynon

National Wetlands Centre Wales

Set in a 450 acre mosaic of lakes, pool and lagoons created on the scenic Burry Inlet, home hundreds of wild and resident species.

Climbing in Port Eynon

There's lots of fantastic coastal climbs to choose from and there's something suitable for every climber. Castle Rock off Fall Bay is very popular and boasts some amazing crags. The hostel can...

Running in Port Eynon

Rhossili Bay Distance: 6.5 miles/10km Start/Finish: NT Visitor Centre, Rhossili, SA3 1PR Terrain: Trail, beach, quiet road section Toughness: Easy to moderate Ascent: 231 metres Navigation: Easy Good...

Adventure Okehampton, kids gorge walking

Watersports in Port Eynon

Body boarding in the bay at Port Eynon is a must. Hire your wetsuit and body board direct from the hostel, run down to the beach and let the water fun begin! Llangennith is the big surf beach in Gower...

Mountain Biking in Port Eynon

Explore Afan Forest, which is fast becoming popular with mountain bikers. Hire a mountain bike when you get there if you don't want to bring your own, and discover what off-road biking is really like.

Walking and Rambling in Port Eynon

So many walks! Enjoy a nice seven mile walk to Rhossili beach - voted best beach in 2010, walk to Rhossili and Three Cliffs Bay - Katherine Jenkins favourite beach, head out to Worm Island for a...

Swansea Market

Explore the largest indoor market in Wales and sample the local delights like cockles, lavabread and bacon. Visit the Market website

The Waterfront Museum

The National Waterfront Museum at Swansea tells the story of industry and innovation in Wales, now and over the last 300 years. Visit the website

Oxwich Castle

Remains of a mock-fortified manor house, with evidence of sumptuous accommodation, built during the prosperous 16th century. Visit the website

Dylan Thomas Centre

Houses a permanent exhibition on Dylan Thomas and his life, as well as a shop stuffed with books, posters and memorabilia. The Centre is right next to the pedestrian Sail (Millennium) Bridge and the...

Dryad Bushcraft

Dryad Bushcraft is dedicated to providing the highest standard of Wilderness Bushcraft training. As well as teaching traditional skills and crafts we also have our finger on the pulse with regards to...

National Showcaves Centre for Wales

Visit the largest show caves in Western Europe with breathtaking limestone formations built up over thousands of years. Explore the Dan-yr-Ogof cave. Walk behind the 40ft waterfall in the Cathedral...

Gower Coast Adventures

0 miles Enjoy a breathtaking, interactive tour of the South Gower Coast and discover marine wildlife and fascinating local history. Visit the website

Hostel facilities

Beach view
Beachfront
Contactless payments
Dining room
Games
Highchair
Intermittent mobile coverage
Library
Near bus stop
Outdoor seating
Sea view
Seafront
Self-catering kitchen
Shared drying room
Shared lounge
WiFi

Hostel need to know

Reception opening hours: From 08:00 - 10:00 and 17:00 - 20:30.

Self-catering : YHA Port Eynon is self-catering only. Guests have access to a kitchen.

Parking: Parking is available on a slip road. This is a shared parking area with room for up to 8 cars. You will need to collect a permit from reception on arrival.

WiFi: Free WiFi is available in shared social spaces.

YHA Port Eynon - Access Statement

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YHA Port Eynon

Old Lifeboat House, Port Eynon, Swansea, SA3 1NN

Map references

OS Map:: 159
OS Grid Ref:: SS468848
Lat/Lng:: 51.541374, -4.209829
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Contact information

Phone:: +44 345 371 9135
Email:: [email protected]

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History

Formerly a lifeboat station which was open in 1834, in response to the many shipwrecks in this busy part of the Bristol Channel. The station operated until 1919, when it was closed and replaced by a station in Mumbles. The building appears to have had many uses from a tea shop to a boatbuilders shed until it was gifted to the YHA by the Penrice estate in 1951. There is evidence of local industries, quarrying , salt extraction and oyster farming, plus the mysterious Culver Hole is just around the corner. The surrounding country is managed by the Nastional Trust, and there are numerous walks of varying lengths from the hostel.

Meet the team

Manager recommends: The best part of working at YHA Port Eynon is the location! We recommend the walks and beaches in Gower, however, it is only a short bus ride to Swansea for swimming and games at the leisure centre on a wet day alongside museums and art galleries. Gower Heritage Centre in Parkmill is a pleasant afternoon excursion.