Frequently Asked Questions
Brú Radharc na Mara (translates to Seaview Hostel)
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) are all listed below. If you have a query not found on the list, or need more information, please feel free to contact us via phone or email.
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Book Your Stay
We require a 50% deposit of the total cost of stay to make a reservation. The deposit is non-refundable 4 weeks prior to guest's booked arrival date. The balance shall be paid upon check-in.
Groups composed of six (6) guests and above must also pay €25 each as security deposit. The security deposit ensures that any untoward incident that may happen to the property during the stay will be covered, otherwise, it is refundable. Group bookings are strictly by phone only.
Weather conditions may affect the availability of ferry sailings. In case ALL ferry sailings bound for the island are cancelled due to inclement weather, the deposit will be refunded.
We will not honor reservations made by those under the age of 18. Individual guests must be 18 years old and above to stay at the hostel. However, we do cater for families with children of any age as long as a legal adult is present.
Check-in is between 2pm and 8pm
(last ferry to the island usually arrives around 7.30pm)
Check-out is 10:30am
A valid photo identification is required at check-in. A Driver License or a Passport is preferred.
We only cater for pre-booked reservations for the meantime.
Luggage can be stored on the day of arrival/departure; please note that facilities can only be used after checking-in and before checking-out.
Breakfast is not provided at the hostel but the kitchen is available for your convenience from 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM.
There is a local XL shop just a 5-minute walk away. There is also a choice of cafés, take-away restaurants, and local pubs that serve delectable food.
The kitchen is available to use from 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM only. It is closed for cleaning after lunchtime from 2:30 PM to 4:45 PM.
Bed linen is inclusive. Towels are available for hire at €3 each.
There is no curfew. However, we ask that mutual respect is observed. Keep noise to a minimum at night in rooms and in common areas, especially after 11:00 PM.
All forms of alcohol is prohibited.
We have a 2-night minimum stay policy in place at the moment and 7-night maximum stay.
As much as we love our furry friends, dogs or other pets are not allowed.