Just 50m from the sea, and offering some of the best coastal views of any YHA hostel, YHA Treyarnon Bay is a lively, mid-sized hostel on the north Cornwall coast. The hostel has something for every hour of the day for guests of all ages, from gig nights to surf lessons, as well as the excellent Trey Bay cafe.
Treyarnon Bay has a popular, family friendly beach, a great spot for bodyboarding and surfing, and the ever-popular seaside town of Padstow is just 4 miles away.
Sun worshippers, beachcombers and surfers rejoice – YHA Treyarnon Bay is open to groups and school trips. With unbeatable access to a golden beach and amazing watersports packages on-site, this quirky Cornish hostel makes a great base for activity breaks.
This hostel is ideal for learning how to surf with your school or activity group. We work closely with Harlyn Surf School to offer an awesome watersports package, including fun coasteering, paddleboarding and bodyboarding activities. Whether you’re team building by the waves or exploring further afield at Newquay or the Eden Project, we’re an attraction in ourselves.
Most of our bedrooms are dormitory style rooms with bunk beds. We always try to allocate bedrooms close together and will never ask your group to share bedrooms with anyone not in your group.
Upgrades are available for sole use of an area, floor or the entire place.
There’s free Wi-Fi in to post all those beach photos, a meeting room for studying, plus a stylish licensed bar with spectacular views. With regular live music and a dedicated group area, you can relax in style between your exciting activities.
With tasty breakfasts, packed lunches and evening meals, groups are sure to find something delicious to eat at YHA Treyarnon Bay (see sample menu).
Meal plans range from bed and breakfast up to full-board catering. Vegetarian options are available and we aim to cater for any special dietary requests.
Parking is available at the hostel. You will need to enter your registration details at reception upon arrival.
YHA Treyarnon Bay holds a Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge (Site Only) (105575).
This accreditation means that this hostel has externally audited risk assessments, verified insurance provision, quality checked safety logs and delivery observed by national reviewers.
Reception opening hours: From 07:30 - 22:00.
Food and drink: Breakfast is served to guests from 07:30 – 09:00 on weekdays and 07:30 – 10:00 at weekends. Meals are also available from 10:00 – 21:00.
Licensed bar: This hostel has a licensed bar offering a range of alcohol and soft drinks. It is not possible for guests to bring their own alcohol, except when hiring the whole hostel through YHA Exclusive Hire.
Self-catering: Guests have access to a self-catering kitchen.
Café opening hours: Trey Bay Café & Bar is open to the public from 11:00 - 20:30, Monday to Sunday.
Parking: There is parking at the hostel. If you are a hostel guest, or a café customer, you will need to enter your registration details at reception upon arrival.
WiFi: Free WiFi is available in social spaces.
Dogs: Dogs can stay on our campsite and in our bell tents. There is a £10 charge per dog per night for our bell tent accommodation which is payable upon arrival. You can bring your dog for free if you are camping in your own tent. Pets are not permitted in the hostel accommodation at YHA Treyarnon Bay, however, assistance dogs are welcome throughout.
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Volunteering with YHA is a fantastic way to have fun, learn new skills, boost your CV and travel to different places. We have a variety of different opportunities to choose from and volunteering roles to suit everyone.
The tasks are varied and in return you will meet some great people, who both work and stay in our hostels, as well as enjoying your time off discovering the local area and attractions.
Find out more and apply to volunteer.
A former holiday home built in the 30's, YHA Treyarnon Bay has been a hostel for over 50 years. The Hostel, refurbished in 2004, now sleeps 68 in 16 rooms and maintains a cosy, homely feel. The hostel boasts spacious grounds, just 50 metres from the sea, with beautiful views across the bay and rugged clifftops.
Our team here changes in number through the year but there is always an amazing force behind the work they do. Our team have an amazing knowledge of walks, beaches, surf, and other local know-how to help you find your way on your adventure.
Manager recommends: Closer to home take a short amble over to Constantine Bay at low tide for a mini-beast hunt or down to Treyarnon Bay for some fun bodyboarding and a dip in the tide pool. If you fancied something a little further afield, get your boots and start walking! We are super lucky to be located on the South West Coast path. You can travel north to Padstow or head over the other side of the Bay towards Newquay. You certainly will not be disappointed with the view!
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