YHA Manorbier

The location is ideal for accessing scenic spots and outdoor activities. Guests appreciate the cleanliness, friendly staff, and excellent self-catering facilities. Rooms are cozy, spacious, and comfortable for a pleasant stay.

I would love to have actually stayed in this youth hostel this summer. I had such happy memories there. But can you imagine it, a youth hostel that’s cheapest prices are £100/ a night. Why? Because they no longer do dorm rooms in this and many other hostels. You have to rent out a whole dorm, with multiple beds, even if you are travelling solo or in pairs. I thought making the countryside open and available to the independent and low income was the whole point of youth hostels. I am so sad to this part of the countryside is cut off to people like me on low incomes, who are not hardy enough to carry tents, or adventurous travelers who don’t travel in large groups. I used to meet many youth hostellers from Europe who on a budget would explore an area like Pembrokeshire, moving from hostel to hostel, dorm room to dorm room. Goodbye to those days and opening up our beautiful island to travellers on a budget who love the great outdoors.😭

The site was lovely and very quiet. The cafe staff were lovely and so was the food we ordered. Check in was very slow and would have benefited from two members of staff. We stayed one night which I was glad about as the landlord was not great. Before we got in two beers bottles were left open on porch from previous people The land pod was covered with cobwebs and a few spiders inside and had not been wiped over for a long time. The only thing done was a new bin bag and clean bedding. I even found a crushed pecan nut in the sleeping area with fur on it. Luckily I packed wet wipes and after 15 mins we managed to clean the worst of the webs. The land pod was basic but cosy, which we expected but not a sealed unit with a large gap under the door for bugs to get in. Eek! The bedrooms were very small ( but we knew they were small doubles) however for anyone slightly larger it would be uncomfortable as the back sleeping area where my husband and I slept my nose was practically against the wall and was very clostophobic! It was well insulated and warm inside but the sides did lift quite frequently with the strong winds. This was in July so must be very loud in winter!