There are a number of terms and conditions that we require guests to agree to. When we all abide by the rules, we help to make sure that everyone has a wonderful stay at the Cape Clear hostel.
We welcome people of all ages, families, groups and individual travellers. Respect for others is the most important thing to bring with you when you’re sharing hostel accommodation!
If you’re making a booking, please read over the rules so that you’re familiar with them before you arrive on the island.
Arrival & Payment
Upon arrival, we will ask you to register, pay for your stay, and pay a refundable deposit for the key/day rate.
We will take you on a quick health & safety familiarisation tour of the hostel.
We normally agree a time of arrival at the hostel for new guests, as this makes for a quicker, smoother registration.
We open reception especially to coincide with the arrival of the ferry. One of the booking conditions is that all members of a family or group must register in person during normal reception opening hours, 9am – 6pm.
If you are going to be later than the agreed time then you must let us know.
Guest may lose their reservation if they fail to arrive at the agreed time without contacting us.
We do not accept new guests after 9pm in the evening.
Reserved rooms are normally available from 3.30pm on the day of arrival to 10am on the day of departure.
You are welcome to register earlier and leave your bags while you explore the island.
Access & Facilities
You will be issued with a front door key and can come and go as you please throughout your stay.
You are also welcome to use the hostel facilities after 10.30am on your day of departure for a day-rate charge of €5 per person – subject to availability.
Our day-rate charge allows use of the hostel facilities, except bedrooms, from 10.30am to 3pm on the day of departure.
Day-rate deposit will be refunded if you depart by 10.30am on day of departure. No refunds after 10.30am.
You are welcome to extend your stay, subject to availability, but you must pay for the additional day or days before 10.30am.
Rules, Rules, Rules
(All about respect really!)
We hope that the following set of guidelines / house rules, which explain a little of how hostels should work, will help those who are new to hostelling. They should make sure everyone has a happy holiday on Cape Clear!
We promise, for the benefit of all of our guests, to eject any guest not respectful of others.
Only registered guests are allowed in the hostel.
Wine and beer with food, and in moderation, is welcomed.
No alcoholic spirits or slabs of beer/lager – this is a family-friendly hostel.
No smoking anywhere in the hostel (a legal requirement).
Children must be supervised by their parents/guardians at all times.
Children of 8 years or less must use bottom bunks only (hostel regulations).
Parents must decide on the suitability of top bunks for children over 8 years of age.
Bare feet are not allowed – glasses, jars and crockery do get broken from time to time.
Pyjamas are for bedrooms and are not acceptable downstairs.
In the kitchen – sharp knives, gas, and electrical appliances must only be used or operated by adults / parents / guardians.
You must clear up, wash up and put everything away after every meal – no air drying please. (Tea towels are supplied).
We do not have a curfew: guests returning late must be quiet about the house and show respect for sleeping neighbours, children, and other guests.
Single sex groups of three or more may be required to pay a safety and security deposit of €25 per person – refundable upon departure subject to conditions.
Sorry, no pets are allowed, although a goldfish might be acceptable.
No drying of shoes or clothes by the fire or anywhere else inside the hostel.
We have laundry facilities for your clothes (washing machine & tumble dryer with slot machines).
