The UK is home to more than 70 incredible diving spots, shipwrecks and reefs being some highlights. Fortunately for the diving enthusiasts many of these intriguing locations are close by to an independent hostel. After a long day in the water its brilliant to come back to a warm bed and a space to reflect on the day. Our hostels provide just that, many with secure equipment lock ups and a good knowledge of the local area, all handy things for an underwater explorer.
Accommodation near to dive sites
Divers are spoiled for choice at Browns hostel, with some world class wreck dives within 10 miles of the hostel. Boats from both WW1 and WW2 are visible at the Churchill Barrier sites and the Scapa Flow dive site.
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The newly converted hostel accommodates groups or individuals and has a garden with secure storage. Its a short walk from the beach and harbour at Dunbar, on the east coast of Scotland. Contact Freedom Diving for resources. Boats available from EyeMouth.
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Capernwray is home to 2DiVE4 Scuba School inland diving centre. The lake has clear water and lots of underwater attractions and fish life. Yealand Old School provides self-catering accommodation which can expand with your Dive clubs size. You can book private rooms too, if the accommodation is not already booked by a group
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Ideal group accommodation for up to 10 people, Snowdon House Bunkhouse lies in the iconic Llanberis Pass at the foot of Snowdon and now has a brand new 7 person hot tub. Surrounded by stunning Snowdonia landscape, it is the perfect base for walkers, climbers, cyclists & families wanting to explore Snowdonia.With walks, scrambling & climbing on the doorstep & a short drive to beaches, castles, steam trains and the famous Zip Wire, there is something for everybody.
Dosthill Quarry is a gem of an inland dive site, just a few miles northeast of Birmingham. There is much to see here, with clear water, depths down to 26m, and some beautiful wall dives on the east side of the quarry. This site is perfect for progression onto more advanced dives. Contact Dive In Ltd to arrange your trip. Ackers adventure is situated just 12 miles from Dosthill Quarry, providing comfortable rooms ideally suited for adventurous groups. Self catering facilities are available to cook up a storm after a successful dive.
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Just 5 miles away from the what is known as one of the best shore wall dives in the UK, Craignure is ready to welcome divers and their groups.
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Located in the small village of Lochaline on the remote Morvern Peninsula, Highland Basecamp is perfect for adventures on land or sea. It has 12 private en suite bunk rooms (each with one set of single bunks) along with a spacious decking area, a well equipped self catering kitchen & cosy lounge. With underfloor heating, fluffy towels & hotel quality bed linen you are sure of a comfortable stay.
Situated in Swanage overlooking Swanage Bay the spacious purpose built bungalow at the Cumulus Outdoors Residential Centre sleeps up to 12 and is fully self-contained, an ideal base for divers with ample parking. The Divers Down School on the pier is renowned for its experience, knowledge and expertise for all levels offering a variety of dive sites in the area.
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We are perfectly located for some of the finest underwater adventures around the stunningly beautiful Farne islands - with the combination of shipwrecks, one of the largest colonies of grey seals and fantastic marine life; it’s easy to see why this has been recognised as one of the best dive sites in the UK!
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If the accommodation at the National Diving and Activity Centre is full why not try a night or two at The Greenman Backpackers in Chepstow. Offering much more then your average hotel, the Greenman provides friendly accommodation for outdoor enthusiasts. Sleeping in private hotel style bedrooms, the self catering kitchen and lounge make this town centre hostel a real social hub.
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Very close to the picturesque Ilfracombe Harbour, this cosy, cool, clean and friendly hostel offers fantastic facilities for groups, families and sole travellers.There is storage and a drying room for wetsuits bikes & boards. Plenty of books, games & USB ports. A well equipped self-catering kitchen and a spacious living room with free WiFi. A real home from home. Close to restaurants & bars.
In the heart of the Ogwen Valley and surrounded by the Welsh 3000s, this hostel is the perfect base for walkers, climbers and cyclists with the best routes straight from the door. Snowdon/Yr Wyddfa is a 30 minute drive away. For adventure seekers Zip World is within walking distance and the Anglesey/Ynys Môn beaches are a short drive. Newly refurbished, Snowdonia Mountain Hostel has comfy beds with linen & a superb kitchen diner. Sorry no stag or hen parties.
With Chesil Beach, ideal for shallow shore dives, across the road and Portland Bill, with its abundance of historical wrecks just around the corner, The Bunker at Portland provides great value accommodation for Divers. Clean and simple bunk style rooms, each with its own shower and sink. It has a spacious dining room and kitchen, with the offer of a hearty English breakfast to set you up for the day, or an excellent place for your self-catered group to relax and enjoy.
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Upper Neeston Lodges close to the Milford Haven Waterway provides ideal accommodation for divers. Pembrokeshire is a coastal National Park and there is Marine Nature Reserve at Skomer. The county was also voted the second best coastal destination in the world by National Geographic surely making it one of the best places in the world to dive.
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Who could deny that Glencoe truly has it all, stunning mountains, beautiful lochs and a wonderful hostel all within easy reach. A friendly and warm hostel ideal for a good nights sleep after a day underwater.
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Nestled in the heart of North Wales, Lodge Dinorwig is your ultimate basecamp for mountain adventures.
Located near Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), our 14-bed bunkroom caters to groups but also provides privacy for solo travellers with bespoke beds and curtains. With comfortable accommodation, delicious homemade meals and insider tips on the best trails, it's the ideal base for your hiking, running and mountain biking adventures.
The newly refurbished Mendip Bunkhouse provides ideal self catering accommodation for groups of 2 to 50 just down the road from Vobster Quarry Diving and Open Water Swimming centre.
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Located in Rhoscolyn, a great base for adventure, education & exploring. Escape the busy world, enjoy the outdoors with low environmental impact.
A family run 4* bunkhouse in Rhoscolyn, AONB on Anglesey Coast. 5 mins’ walk to beach at Borthwen, close to Anglesey Coastal Path. Perfect for family groups, clubs, schools, universities. Ideal for kayaking, climbing, sailing, walking, bird watching, beaches.
White Peris Lodge is part of Blue Peris Mountain Centre in the heart of Snowdonia. The Lodge sleeps 13 across 4 rooms. Well equipped, there’s a self catering kitchen, central heating, hot showers, bike storage, drying rooms, picnic tables & parking.While the Lodge is perfect for families & small groups, the main Centre sleeps 60 & is ideal for large groups & schools. Outdoor activities available.
Loch Fyne sets the scene for Inveraray hostel. Just jaw dropping scenery for miles around this 21 bed hostel... not to mention some top class dive sites. Ranging from a dynamited underwater pier to the picture perfect "cave" scenes.
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Deepdale Bunkhouse is 19km along the coast from the Wreck of the Rosalie, which sits just off the beach in a depth of 8m. Deepdale has is very comfortable a self contained bunkhouse ideal for hire by Dive Groups, or if you are visiting in smaller number book one of the private rooms in the hostel.
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Hodge close quarry is an old slate quarry in the Tilberthwaite Valley, near Langdale. It is high up (altitude 186m) and contains many flooded chambers accessible to experienced cavern and cave divers. Elterwater Hostel just 2 miles away provides comfortable accommodation for divers with meal available and a pub nearby.
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Surrounded by open farmland & a short walk from the Jurassic Coast, MYTIME’s R&R Retreat Accommodation Centre offers the perfect base for enjoying the spectacular Isle of Purbeck. With a World Heritage Site & the South West Coast Path on its doorstep, it is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Just minutes from the idyllic village of Worth Matravers and the popular Square and Compass Pub, there’s truly something for everyone.
Ideally situated on the edge of Snowdonia National Park yet just a 15 minute drive to the seaside town of Caernarfon, Lon Dryll is your perfect base for exploring North Wales. Under new ownership & completely refurbished, Lon Dryll offers groups of between 10-30 exclusive use of all its facilities. Guests will enjoy privacy, space & breath-taking panoramic views. Dogs are welcome.
Hostels near Dive sites Hostels are perfect for those who like spending time underwater and this page features amazing dive site accommodation. The Uks abundance of wrecks from our rich maritime tradition and natural sealife havens make the waters surrounding the coast ideal for diving. Divers have different requirements from most visiting the coast. Access to sites or the boats that will take them there and plenty of secure storage for expensive equipment. the Hotels on this page provide those things so look on the map to see where is perfect for you.
Diver, loving Independent Hostels dive site accommodation. Why stay at a hostel Hostels provide affordable accommodation for individuals and groups and most are self-catered. This allows tremendous flexibility for divers as you can come and go when you need to.
What could be better than coming back to a warm, welcoming hostel and a comfortable bed after a long day exploring the cold water? The communal atmosphere of hostels is great for sharing stories with like-minded people and a day underwater provides you with great stories to share. So make sure hostels near dive sites are part of your next trip.
