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The Hostelz.com Review
To get to Harbour Lodge, follow the signs off Main Street, around a big old stone church, and into the reception area of the former convent, now converted into a hostel. It is only a minute's walk away from the town center, but is far enough away to provide a quiet night's rest.
The building itself is large and in fairly good repair, its main drawback being that the first things to greet the visitor are signs stating some of the place's many rules, and the varying instances (smoking in the bedrooms or failing to return the key) that will incur a fine. Of course these rules have their place, but they're a little intimidating when you first walk in the door. Don't worry that you will forget some of them, as they are posted all over the hostel. The second thing to greet the visitor is the beautiful decorated floor of the entryway and the wide, wood staircase leading up to most of the rooms.
The dorm rooms are small and snug, with three beds apiece. Each has a large window and its own sink and mirror, as well as a rickety but serviceable wardrobe. Sheets and duvets are worn but appear clean. The bathrooms are down the hall, and are clean, if somewhat in need of repair. The showers last indefinitely but are cramped, especially getting in and out.
The kitchen/dining area is large and serviceable. There are several wooden tables with chairs, two stove/oven units, two large refrigerators, and shelves with numbered baskets for each room. Three large windows let in light, but the frosted glass gives the place a slightly claustrophobic feel, relieved in part by a large octagonal skylight. Laundry machines and towels are available but cost extra.
Overall, this is an interesting, old building and is a perfectly good place to stay. On the other hand, for being in a relatively small town, it is one of the less friendly hostels in Ireland, perhaps contributed to by the presence of (even encouragement toward) long-term guests.
Review by Kristen Eaton
The building itself is large and in fairly good repair, its main drawback being that the first things to greet the visitor are signs stating some of the place's many rules, and the varying instances (smoking in the bedrooms or failing to return the key) that will incur a fine. Of course these rules have their place, but they're a little intimidating when you first walk in the door. Don't worry that you will forget some of them, as they are posted all over the hostel. The second thing to greet the visitor is the beautiful decorated floor of the entryway and the wide, wood staircase leading up to most of the rooms.
The dorm rooms are small and snug, with three beds apiece. Each has a large window and its own sink and mirror, as well as a rickety but serviceable wardrobe. Sheets and duvets are worn but appear clean. The bathrooms are down the hall, and are clean, if somewhat in need of repair. The showers last indefinitely but are cramped, especially getting in and out.
The kitchen/dining area is large and serviceable. There are several wooden tables with chairs, two stove/oven units, two large refrigerators, and shelves with numbered baskets for each room. Three large windows let in light, but the frosted glass gives the place a slightly claustrophobic feel, relieved in part by a large octagonal skylight. Laundry machines and towels are available but cost extra.
Overall, this is an interesting, old building and is a perfectly good place to stay. On the other hand, for being in a relatively small town, it is one of the less friendly hostels in Ireland, perhaps contributed to by the presence of (even encouragement toward) long-term guests.
Review by Kristen Eaton
— Exclusive Hostelz.com Review
May 2007
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Harbour Lodge Hostel Details
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Location/Contact| Address | Off Main Street, Castletownbere, County Cork, Ireland |
| Website | None (if you know the URL of their website, tell us and we'll add it) |
| Telephone | 353-27-71043 |
| Fax | 353 21 477 2675 |
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Hostelz.com Guest Reviews
Welcoming, clear-cut, and does what it says on the tin! Meeting the manager was clear-cut. She was very accommodating. It was the luck of the draw that I was staying on a night that there was a carnival so some of the customers arrived in late and loud, but that was sorted without any fuss (an equally loud "be quiet" from me). I would stay here again. It's clean, the kitchen is spacious and well organised. The bed was very comfortable and as with all hostels sound travels and bounces around the building. The throwback to the days of the convent is evident but that lends a sense of character. In spite of my sleep being disturbed by other "oirish revelers" it was a good place to stay. — Sally , Ireland (2008-08-09)