YHA Okehampton is a converted old Victorian goods shed. Guests have use of a self-catering kitchen, free on site parking, free WIFI, TV lounge and games room with table tennis and pool tables. The centre's café can provide a cooked breakfast, Alcohol, soft drinks, coffee and snacks on sale in reception. The centre of Okehampton town is a 15 minutes’ walk away for shops, pubs and restaurants. Situated right on the northern edge of Dartmoor National Park many walks on the moors are possible from straight from the centre. During the holidays a range of adventure activities are available at the hostel, including archery, kayaking, climbing, high ropes and bike hire.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Youth Hostels Association
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
and
2 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
7.8
Value for money
8.5
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.1
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Erin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location for the start of walks and getting to the hostel via the train was perfect. Kitchen facilities were great.
  • William
    United States United States
    Very clean room, good price. Good value breakfast. Drying room for hikers and bikers caught out in the weather.
  • Lucy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing staff. Really clean rooms. Great proce. Safe and secure.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Granite Way cafe
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of YHA Okehampton

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Archery
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Table tennis
  • Billiards
    Additional charge
  • Games room
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Packed lunches
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

YHA Okehampton takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 17:00 to 20:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 08:00 to 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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash YHA Okehampton accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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

YHA cannot accept bookings for 16 people or more. Any such bookings will be cancelled by YHA.

The maximum length of stay is 14 consecutive nights. Following any stay of 14 nights, guests may not stay in any YHA accommodation for at least seven nights.

The ID must match the name and address on the booking. Where a booking is for more than one person, the named person on the booking will need to provide proof of identify that matches the name and address on the booking. ID will also be requested from all other adult guests. These IDs must match the name they sign in with at check in.

Please note discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or Hostelling International as part of this booking.

Towels are not included in the room rate. Guests can hire them at the property or bring their own.

Please contact YHA directly for more information about accessible facilities.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform YHA Okehampton in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about YHA Okehampton

  • Check-in at YHA Okehampton is from 17:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Yes, YHA Okehampton is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • YHA Okehampton offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Billiards
    • Games room
    • Table tennis
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Bicycle rental
    • Bike tours
    • Archery
    • Water sport facilities on site

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

  • YHA Okehampton has 1 restaurant:

    • Granite Way cafe

  • YHA Okehampton is 750 yards from the centre of Okehampton. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.