YHA South Downs

YHA Southdowns is in a good spot and clean location but it lacks inclusivity for people with limited mobility as there are no ramps and the doors(not just lounge even toilers) are very narrow I booked this spot as it was available for long weekend but it was not a great stay. I got a regular room even though I requested wheelchair friendly room for my father in special request in the booking. It was nightmare getting him in and out of the toilet. Lounge is inaccessible as it's not wheelchair friendly(they could have installed mini ramps), so are the surrounding spots. They are letting anyone park in disabled spot so I had to push my dad on a wheelchair over the pebble path before reaching the ramp(even though I did check with receptionist during my checkin- Basically all guest were using disabled spots leaving the people in need in distress and management doesnt care). The service said that entire menu is not available on May 25th sunday when the groceries close early and there are no restaurants nearby due to location. WiFi is worst as well. As it's in secluded location, mobile network is already bad and absolutely 0 signal in rooms away from lounge. Its surprising that lounge and reception which are in two different corners have good connectivity but the middle portion of rooms didnt have one

Fantastic Comfy, friendly, spacious, green!

A lovely old farmhouse converted into a smart modern hostel but retaining original features. Under floor heating in the dorm was a surprise and perhaps a sign pointing this out and how to adjust the thermostat might be good. The cafe area is great and my meal was prepared quickly and was perfect. I had the dorm to myself on the Sunday as I've had in the past. Just bear in mind if you come from the train station that there's no lighting at night and there are puddles and potholes. Bring boots and a light!