Seaview Lodge

Welcome to our cozy independent hostel nestled in the heart of Connemara, just 15 miles from Galway City Center, Seaview Lodge.

Perched along the ocean, our hostel offers breathtaking views that will leave you in awe. Perfect for adventurers, we welcome hikers and bicyclists eager to explore the stunning landscapes surrounding us.

Come experience the beauty of Connemara with us at Seaview Lodge!

Seaview Lodge prides itself on creating a friendly, welcoming, and above all a safe place for people of all ages to enjoy. Any breaches of our guest behavior policies will be treated seriously and regarded as a breach of these terms and conditions.

Please Note: A booking made by or on behalf of individuals is subject to the terms & conditions set out below. If the behavior of you, our guest, or any member of your party, is considered likely to cause danger, damage, or offense, we reserve at our reasonable discretion the right to cancel or terminate your stay at the hostel completely. If any member of Seaview Lodge staff considers the behavior of any guest or member of a group to be unacceptable, they are authorized to terminate your stay and you, and any guest/s affiliated with your booking will be asked to leave the premises. We will not be obliged to cover any expense which may be incurred by the party or parties concerned, neither will we consider any claim for compensation or refunds.

Check-in
Full payment for your booking must be made at check-in. A passport or a recognized form of current photo ID, acceptable to our staff members in their sole discretion, must be presented at check in. Students must present a student card or a letter from their school. Check-in is from 3-10pm. Late check-ins can be facilitated up to 10.00pm, if pre-arranged 24-hours in advance. Baggage can be stored at the hostel, free of charge, should you arrive earlier than the check-in time. The maximum length of stay at Seaview Lodge is 7 consecutive nights. Following any stay of 7 nights, you (and any of your guests that you have made a booking for) will not be permitted to stay in Seaview Lodge for the 14 nights following check-out. We are not authorized to, and therefore we do not, provide semi-permanent housing. We cannot be used as a primary place of residence.

Check-out
Check-out time is 10.00 am. Late check-out, up until 12.00 noon, can be facilitated if arranged the day before for a charge of €10. In the case of a late departure (after10.30am), Seaview Lodge reserves the right to charge for a further night’s stay at the appropriate bed rate. On check-out, all guest belongings must be removed from the room and the Locker key be returned to reception. Failure to do so will result in a charge to your credit card of €20, for its replacement.

Facilities
Towels can be rented from reception for a fee of €2. Storage Lockers are provided for each bed. Access to our common room is available 24 hours, whilst still respecting the requirement for quiet after 10.00pm. The kitchen closes at 10pm every night and re-opens at 7am daily. Free WiFi is available to all guests. A free self-service continental breakfast is available to all guests (7-9.15am) which includes cereals, tea & coffee, and toast.

Additional Details
The number of persons stated in the booking or assigned to the room on check-in must not be exceeded, under any circumstances. If this occurs, the named guest in that room will be responsible for the payment of an addition a tariff to the value of the cost per guest for the relevant room. Overnight visitors are not allowed. Furthermore, we are not responsible for any situation/injury/theft caused on tours, activities or walks outside our facilities.

Age Restriction
All guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. In the case of group bookings, Seaview Lodge requires an adult to minor ratio of 1:5 for guests under the age of 18. A recognised form of I.D will be required to establish the identity of the minor and connection to the adult.

Amendments & Cancellations/Guest Behavior
The comfort of all our guests is of paramount importance. Any guest who, in the opinion of our hostel staff, compromises the comfort, safety, or security of other guests, staff or residents, will be requested to leave the hostel premises immediately, and will not be issued a refund. Guests are expected to respect other guests, staff, residents, and property. The Management reserve the right to refuse admission. Listening to music/playing audio from devices in rooms or areas close to bedrooms is prohibited. This prohibition includes headphones/earphones which play audio loudly enough to disturb other guests. Guests are encouraged to use the common room for these purposes. We request that guests respect quiet time after 10pm in the corridors and stairway when entering and exiting bedrooms as well as in the bedrooms themselves. Signage throughout the building reflects this requirement.

DAMAGE POLICY
We reserve the right to charge guests additional fees for the cost of specialized or additional cleaning as well as costs incurred by the guest through deliberate or negligent or reckless acts, to the hostel’s property or structure. Should this damage come to light after the guest has departed, we reserve the right to make a charge to the guest’s credit/debit card, or to send an invoice for the amount to the registered address. We will make reasonable efforts to rectify any damage internally prior to contracting specialists to make the repairs and will make reasonable efforts to keep any costs that the guest would incur to a minimum. We reserve the right to charge guests the cost of replacing any items that are removed from the premises by them without our prior consent. The charge will be the full replacement amount of the missing item, including any carriage charges. Should the fact that the item is missing come to light after the guest has departed, we reserve the right to make a charge to the guest’s credit/debit card, or to send an invoice for the amount to the registered address. Smoking or vaping is not permitted any where within the Seaview Lodge Hostel premises. Any guest found smoking within the building including out the open window will be charged a fee of €500.00 to cover the extensive cost of restoring the room to a smoke-free condition. Smoking in the rooms renders them unfit for use by other guests in the following days and thereby a loss in revenue for Seaview Lodge. Further failure to comply will result in the guest(s) being asked to leave the premises immediately and not offered are fund. If you wish to smoke, please ask our reception staff on arrival about designated smoking areas.

Personal Property
It is the guest’s responsibility to ensure that their personal belongings are always secure. Seaview Lodge accepts no liability for the loss of, theft or damage to property however sustained or caused. Seaview Lodge reserves the right to only store lost and forgotten items for a period of two weeks. After the two-week period, items will be disposed of and we can no longer assist in recovering lost or forgotten items. Seaview Lodge takes no responsibility for forgotten or lost items and cannot guarantee that items can be found/recovered.

Pets
Whilst we are big animal lovers, Seaview Lodge does not accept pets or animals on the property other than guide dogs.

Complaints/Feedback
Our mission is that every guest has an enjoyable and happy experience whilst staying with us at Seaview Lodge. In the event of a complaint, please contact a member of staff so we can work to resolve and address the issue. We welcome feedback following your stay and how we can improve.