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Sandrock Holiday Hostel is a purpose built hostel situated above the small fishing pier at Port Ronan with ever changing breathtaking spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean [White Strand Bay], the headlands of Inishowen and Fanad Peninsulas and the Highlands of Donegal.
The proprietors, Margaret and Rodney, offer modern holiday hostel accommodation at this premier scenic location which is a perfect base for touring, walking or cycling. Walking routes in various languages are available.
In common with other tourist hostels we provide quality budget holiday accommodation. We can accommodate up to 20 guests in two comfortable ensuite dormitories. Each dormitory has large bunk beds [duvets and pillows are provided] two showers, two wash hand basins and a toilet. There is an additional toilet, shower and wash hand basin for persons with limited mobility. The cost is € 10 pppn . [ There is and additional charge of €1-25c for bed sheet hire, if guests do not have their own sleeping bag or sheet.]
There is a double self-catering kitchen equipped with utensils, hobs, microwave ovens, sinks etc and a solid fuel range with an additional oven and cooking facilities. Utensils and instructions are available for cooking locally caught fish [salmon when in season] lobsters, crabs, mussels and oysters!
There are spectacular views available from a comfortable dining and lounge area, shared by all guests.
A private car park and cycle shed is available for guests. Cycle hire is also available - at hostel – at special rates for guests! Musical instruments may be borrowed for use in hostel from Margaret and Rodney.
We are Tourist Board Approved and are members of IHH and IHO [Hostel organisations]. We welcome any enquiries and will give advice on other local accommodation [if ours is not suitable] and the daily transport facilities to Malin Head from places like Dublin, Belfast, Letterkenny and Derry.
Malin Head is renowned for spectacular scenery, unhurried hassle free area, welcoming friendly community with bars and shops that do not close until 1am. Bar food and restaurant [open 9am to 9-30pm] facilities available all year. Walking routes are available at the hostel which highlight the local points of interest and facilities e.g. where to collect semi-precious stones, where to buy local fish etc., etc.
The proprietors, Margaret and Rodney, offer modern holiday hostel accommodation at this premier scenic location which is a perfect base for touring, walking or cycling. Walking routes in various languages are available.
In common with other tourist hostels we provide quality budget holiday accommodation. We can accommodate up to 20 guests in two comfortable ensuite dormitories. Each dormitory has large bunk beds [duvets and pillows are provided] two showers, two wash hand basins and a toilet. There is an additional toilet, shower and wash hand basin for persons with limited mobility. The cost is € 10 pppn . [ There is and additional charge of €1-25c for bed sheet hire, if guests do not have their own sleeping bag or sheet.]
There is a double self-catering kitchen equipped with utensils, hobs, microwave ovens, sinks etc and a solid fuel range with an additional oven and cooking facilities. Utensils and instructions are available for cooking locally caught fish [salmon when in season] lobsters, crabs, mussels and oysters!
There are spectacular views available from a comfortable dining and lounge area, shared by all guests.
A private car park and cycle shed is available for guests. Cycle hire is also available - at hostel – at special rates for guests! Musical instruments may be borrowed for use in hostel from Margaret and Rodney.
We are Tourist Board Approved and are members of IHH and IHO [Hostel organisations]. We welcome any enquiries and will give advice on other local accommodation [if ours is not suitable] and the daily transport facilities to Malin Head from places like Dublin, Belfast, Letterkenny and Derry.
Malin Head is renowned for spectacular scenery, unhurried hassle free area, welcoming friendly community with bars and shops that do not close until 1am. Bar food and restaurant [open 9am to 9-30pm] facilities available all year. Walking routes are available at the hostel which highlight the local points of interest and facilities e.g. where to collect semi-precious stones, where to buy local fish etc., etc.
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I stayed so long, I even went away and came back after a holiday in Scotland! Views, peace, craic, sea, comfort . . . what more could you want? It's friendly and nice with it. I recommend it very highly. I will be back. — Iain MacNeil (2005-10-21) This is definitely the world's best hostel. Rodney and Margaret make you feel like you're at home in no time, and the hostel is just great, clean, cozy, and everything you could wish for. I've been there three times (2003-2005) and I definitely will be back in November 2005. — Doris (2005-08-24) I stayed there a few years ago while cycling home. It's an amazing place, great people run it, and I met fantastic travelers there, including a Canadian on his bike for 15 years, a beautiful Swiss girl and a strict German. I ate lots of creamed rice — yum yum — then we hit the local pub for some Guinness and cycled back with the stars guiding us. That's the way it should be. This hostel is the real Ireland. You are lucky if you get to stay here. — Franz (2004-11-16) This is by far the best hostel I stayed at in Ireland during a two-month visit. It's very clean, quiet, and friendly. I heard the corncrakes! — Susan (2004-10-14) We stayed for one night here and really enjoyed it. The staff made us feel right at home. We went to Tul Na Ri in Carndonagh; that was a great night. We will definitely be back!! Thanks. (",) — Christina and Jennifer (2004-09-20) I stayed here once in 2000. The couple that own this amazing hostel make you feel like there long lost child. As soon as I got there they sat me down with a cup of tea, and biscuts in front of the bay windows looking of the cliff's and water. This is my hands down favorit hostel in Ireland! — Ian (2004-03-25) Awesome place, especially for the price! I can't say enough, easily the best hostel I've ever stayed in! — Anonymous (2004-03-17) Great hostel, well run, friendly owners. Malin Head is the most beautiful place on earth. I won't forget the sandrock or the singing barman in the Crossroads Inn. — Anonymous (2004-01-22) My family and I (eleven of us - three generations) stayed at this beautiful hostel just last month, September. It was mine and most of our group's first time ever staying in a hostel. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The facility was absolutely comfortable; the sitting room and kitchen was very large and welcoming. Our kids bought fresh crab from local fisherman and cooked for all of us. A totally unforgettable experience and highlight of our visit to Ireland. — Mauriann Barton (2003-10-12) The best hostel in the world, stay a week, you won't forget the hostel! — Anonymous (2003-09-13) Sandrock was great, everything that you needed they had. The scenery was amazing around the house, sea and landscape. Good for a quiet few days. Enjoy it — Mick & Jess (2003-02-01)