Walking and Rambling in Totland
The hostel is surrounded by National Trust land and footpaths galore. Footpaths go north to Yarmouth, south to Lord Alfred Tennyson's Monument on the Tennyson Trail, east to Freshwater Bay and west to...
YHA Isle of Wight Totland
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Overview
Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, YHA Isle of Wight Totland has the best of both worlds – a seaside village location with many beautiful walking spots, but with the bustling island capital of Newport just a 20-minute drive away. This makes it an ideal spot from which to explore the island.
You cannot visit the Isle of Wight and not see the iconic Needles – a series of chalk stacks which protrude into the sea. The view from the chalky cliffs is amazing!
The beaches and villages all have pubs, cafes, coffee shops and restaurants, for guests to grab a bite to eat and relax after a day’s exploring the beautiful area.
Accommodation at this hostel
- Private room is offered here
- Entire place is offered here
- Bed in a shared room is not offered here
- Camping & Cabins is not offered here
Why guests love this hostel
- Breathtaking views and only 10 minutes from the beach
- Perfect for surfing, walking, cycling, swimming and more
- Dog-friendly all year round
Accommodation at YHA Isle of Wight Totland
Group booking
Serviced group stays for 16 to 52 people
Explore this stunningly beautiful part of the world from a cosy base – YHA Isle of Wight Totland is ideal for leisurely group breaks in a spectacular setting.
This homely hostel has great access to gorgeous beaches, walking routes and top coastal attractions. Whether you’re here for a fun activity break or a self-led school trip, there’s a wealth of interesting things to do nearby. Walk to Totland Beach or Needle Park, discover the museum at Fort Victoria Country Park, or splash out on watersports at Freshwater Bay.
Group-friendly facilities
Sleeping arrangements
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.
Shared spaces
Free Wi-Fi is available to keep school groups connected, and there's a room available to use for studying or meetings. Relax in our spacious garden with a local beer, or socialise with your group in one of our comfortable social spaces. We’ve got board games, a TV and a well-stocked library too.
Group catering
With tasty breakfasts, lunches and evening meals, groups are sure to find something delicious to eat at YHA Isle of Wight Totland.
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
There is a gravel carpark outside the hostel with space for 8 cars which is free to guests. Free street parking is also available opposite our building for one large coach or 3 minibuses or 6 extra cars.
Hostel facilities
- Ambulant accessible
- BBQ area
- Classroom(s)
- Coach parking nearby
- Contactless payments
- Cycle store
- Dining room
- Evening meals
- Free on-street parking
- Free parking on premises
- Full mobile coverage
- Games
- Garden/grounds
- Group meals
- Library
- Luggage store
- Medium garden/grounds
- Meeting room(s)
- Minibus parking nearby
- Minibus parking on premises
- Near bus stop
- Near ferry port
- Outdoor seating
- Packed lunch
- Sea view
- Self-catering kitchen
- Shared drying room
- Shared laundry room
- Shared lounge
- Shared TV
- Sole use available
- Unlimited breakfast
- WiFi
Hostel need to know
Reception opening hours: From 07:00 - 10:00 and 17: 00 - 21:00.
Food and drink: Breakfast is served to guests daily from 08:00 - 09:00. Pizzas are also available in the evenings from 17:00 - 21:00.
Self-catering: Guests have access to a self-catering kitchen.
Transport: A ferry is required to travel to the Isle of Wight. The nearest ferry is Lymington (New Forest) – Yarmouth and is a 30min crossing. Yarmouth Town is 3 miles from the hostel.
Parking: There is a gravel carpark outside the hostel with space for 8 cars which is free to guests. Free street parking is also available opposite our building for one large coach or 3 minibuses or 6 extra cars.
WiFi: Free WiFi is available in shared social spaces and all our rooms.
Dogs: Dogs are permitted at YHA Isle of Wight Totland when hiring the whole hostel through YHA Exclusive Hire. Add up to 4 dogs to your booking in the checkout. Assistance dogs are welcome - please notify us at the time of booking.
Food and drink at YHA Isle of Wight Totland
Things to do around YHA Isle of Wight Totland
Isle of Wight Pearl
Isle of Wight Pearl is not only home to an unmissable collection of pearl jewellery – but there are spectacular cliff-top views over the English Channel, a butterfly meadow, and a café where you can...
Fort Victoria Country Park
One of the best vantage points for watching boats, the park has an aquarium & a reptilarium, history of the Sea museum, model railway, and observatory & planetarium. Visit the Fort's website
Climbing in Totland Bay
There are various indoor and outdoor climbing walls in close proximity to the Youth Hostel. For something a little different, why not try tree climbing? Companies providing this service operate on the...
Yarmouth Harbour
3 miles A lovely seaside harbour, great for boat watching and all things nautical, with cafes and restaurants to while away the day. Visit the website
Cowes Maritime Museum
This museum situated in Cowes Library incorporates all aspects of local maritime activity from shipbuilding to sailing. The museum displays a selection of objects and images which help to tell the...
Alum Bay & the Needles
This iconic British landmark – The Needles Rocks & Lighthouse are next to Alum Bay with its coloured sands in the cliffs. More details from The Needles website.
Dinosaur Farm
3 miles Good, old-fashioned hands on museum. Activities include 3D dinosaur jigsaws, a fossil sandpit and dinosaur rubbings. Visit the website
Osborne House
Visit the royal seaside palace where Queen Victoria lived. Admire the State Rooms and look into the Family Rooms. The grounds are a joy to explore with stunning views of the Solent and Queen Victoria...
Carisbrooke Castle
A wonderfully preserved castle, known as the place where King Charles I was imprisoned. Don't miss the wonderful Princess Beatrice Garden. There are also regular tournaments and jousts, as well as...
The Needles
You can't go to the Isle of Wight and not see the iconic Needles - a series of chalk stacks which protrude into the sea. At the top of the cliff, on the headland, is the Old Battery and New Battery...
Totland Bay beach
Great for anyone who enjoys a quiet relaxing time on the beach or wants an easy walk along the promenade to Colwell Bay. Visit the website
Godshill village
A pretty and popular old village with thatched cottages tea-gardens galore. There's also a model village, a small toy museum and Cider Barn. Visit the website
Ventnor Botanical Gardens
Protected from the wind by the chalk downs, it's a great place to learn more about plants. Don't miss the herb, palm and rock gardens. Visit the website
Mountain Biking in Totland
The Isle of Wight is heaven for cycling, both on and off road. With tracks over the downs and through Brighstone Wood and Parkhurst Forest, you'll find the perfect trail for you. Buy your "Bicycle...
Watersports in Totland
Totland Bay and Freshwater Bay provide surfing, kayaking, paddleboarding and coasteering. Colwell Bay is great for kite surfing and at Compton Bay you can go surfing. Yarmouth and Cowes are the places...
Blackgang Chine Theme Park
Blackgang Chine is an eccentric mix of exciting rides, goblins and fairies, dinosaurs and nursery rhyme characters designed to appeal to the child in all of us.
Cycling in Totland
There are plenty of good cycle routes marked on the island. Cycle around the island in a day or two or even three or four. There are big hills around Ventnor but there are flatter routes that follow...
More about this hostel
Volunteering
YHA Isle of Wight Totland currently hasa vacancy for a volunteer gardener. For more information, email [email protected].
History
Built in 1862 as a private house, this Isle of Wight property traded as 'Hurst Hill Hotel' from the 1960s. It was purchased by YHA in 1975 and opened by Lord Mountbatten. In 2012, YHA Totland became an Enterprise hostel. Its classroom was added in 2016, with three new en-suite bedrooms folowing in 2020. A further six en-suite bedrooms were added in 2022.
Meet the team
We are a small team here on the Isle of Wight. We do everything here, looking after you from when you book, when you arrive, to answering any of your questions at reception. We provide cooked breakfasts, packed lunches for you to take with you on picnics, evening meals for you to come back to at the end of a busy day.
Managers recommends: Our traditional seaside desserts, banana splits and knickerbocker glories are the best!
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