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Cashel Hostel Reviews

5 John St, Cashel, Ireland

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81%Overall Rating

From 19 ratings
  • 79%Character
  • 79%Security
  • 95%Location
  • 79%Staff
  • 78%Atmosphere
  • 76%Cleanliness

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87%

Great stopover place. Got a double with a shared bath. It was cramped but economical.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 31-40
  • (1 review)


83%

Perfect location for a hostel! One has easy walking access to all the local attractions and shops. The staff were great and helpful when I had questions, and I was upgraded to a private 4-person room for the weekend, free of charge. The only thing about the cleanliness was a small bit of food stuck to one of the duvets. Otherwise everything was great!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Dear Guest, Thank you for your positive review, our records show that you had booked a 4 bed mixed ensuite with ourselves for the duration of 3 days and that we where able to go beyond your expectations and offer you the room as a private at no additional cost, whenever we can we will endevour to do this for our guests as customer service at Cashel Holiday Hostel is paramount. We look forward to having you once again at our establishment. Kind regards PJ Quinlan

57%

The staff was not very friendly. The kitchen was large but very poorly equipped. The rooms were decadent and I doubt that the sheets were clean. The bathrooms were small and not very functional. Fantastic location, there is no doubt ... But that does not erase everything else.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Portugal
  • Male, 25-30
  • (4 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Dear Guest, Thank you for your review, there are a few important points I would like to state both for yourself and other fellow potential guests reading this. I am surprised to hear that our staff where not very friendly as we are known for our warm and inviting hospitality and shall look into this further, regarding our kitchen facilities this is a very unfair comment by yourself as yes we do indeed have a vast kitchen but with also outstanding appliance / facilities on offer which can cater up to 50 guests at any one time, in regard to our rooms we are currently in the process of refurbishing each and every one of them and to say they are decadent is I feel an over exaggeration, they are indeed clean, warm and traditional, for the cleanliness of our sheets I can assure you these are always clean, on note of our bathrooms we have never had any complaints regarding this, both en-suite or shared bathrooms. I do hope that you come to our establishment once again as we shall endeavour to make your stay as enjoyable as possible with us. Kind regards PJ Quinlan

80%

very good hostel, has a good structure, excellent location,

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male, 31-40
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Dear Guest, Thank you for your positive review and we look forward to having you once again at our Hostel establishment. Kind regards PJ Quinlan

80%

It was good, but the only trouble is that.. it takes long to get water warmer.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • South Korea
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Dear Guest, Thank you for your positive review, our records show that you where on our top floor which from time to time does take that extra few seconds to get to our shower / toilet facilities on that floor, i should state though our system does work on a gas combi boiler which offers constant hot water within our establishment 24/7, we look forward to having you once again at our Hostel. Kind regards PJ Quinlan

60%

It wasn't possible to lock the doors, the showers didn't work that well, the staff mostly was ok but not the friendliest and it was FREEZING COLD - the window couldn't be entirely closed. The common room was nice with a good movie collection.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female, 18-24
  • (6 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Dear Guest, Thank you for your review, there are a few important points I would like to state both for yourself and other fellow potential guests reading this. Our records show that you booked a bed in one of our 8 bed mixed dorms which in turn specifies that you do not get a room key, it should be noted that we have never in over 20 years of business offered the keys to the dorms as through customer feedback our guests have told us they prefer to have easier accessibility to and from the dorm, unless obviously otherwise you have fully booked one of our 8 or 10 bed rooms then the key will be given, as the same in relation to all private rooms booked all keys are offered. Security is paramount within our establishment so thus the reasons why we also have a Front door key entry system, 24hr CCTV, Staff on front reception and Free security lockers on offer. The shower which you mention would be on the 3rd floor and is currently being rectified as I type this and for that I do apologise, regarding our staff not being the friendliest then this would have been the first time ever as we are known for our warm and inviting hospitality, please state where exactly it was freezing cold as we have a very efficient Gas combi boiler system which offers perfect heat ratio to all radiators within our rooms and constant hot water on offer 24/7, the window which you mention which could not be entirely closed I am confused as all our windows close very effectively. I do hope that you come to our establishment once again as we shall endeavour to make your stay as enjoyable as possible with us. Kind regards PJ Quinlan

100%

Loved the place. Location is the best, great big facilitated Kitchen, wonderful atmosphere thanks to the staff who are Easy going. Fun t.v. Room with a fire place and lots of free movies. Place is clean and inviting.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 41+
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Dear Guest, Thank you for your positive review and we look forward to having you once again at our Hostel establishment. Kind regards PJ Quinlan

87%

I enjoyed my stayed in this place, the staff is welcoming and helpful, and the general atmosphere was friendly, i especially liked the cosy and worm living room.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Female, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Dear Guest, Thank you for your positive review and we look forward to having you once again at our Hostel establishment. Kind regards PJ Quinlan

73%

Great location....very central in the town. Great facilities especially the kitchen and common areas which were both very large and well equipped. No lockers but locks on all the doors. One male staff member (seemed to be the owner) was very rude when we arrived. We knew we were to early for check-in but we just wanted to drop off ours bags and after the girl said it was ok the guy came out and ripped into us about checking in early. Still a good hostel and the other staff were helpful

  • Avid Traveller
  • 17 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Couple, 18-24
  • (20 reviews)


87%

Nice hostel with big kitchen convenient for visiting the rock of Cashel.

Owner Comment (Show)
Dear Guest, Thank you for your positive review and we look forward to having you once again at our Hostel establishement. Kind regards PJ Quinlan

100%

Really great hostel!! The rooms are lovely, good showers, big kitchen and awesome TV room, wanted to stay and watch movies all night! Really good location, right in the centre of town with the rock of cashel only a 5 minute walk away. Lots of things to do in Cashel and soo many pubs with live music. Super friendly staff, especially PJ who is really sweet and helped me with everything I needed. Will definitely be back!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female, 25-30
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Dear Guest, Thank you for your positive review and we look forward to having you once again at our Hostel establishment. Kind regards PJ Quinlan

93%

Great Hostel, we were running late to make the check in time and PJ kept in good contact with us and made sure we had access to our rooms when we arrive. Even gave us a upgrade for free. Enjoyed our stay!

  • Globetrotter
  • 27 Dec 2012
  • JasonBrown
  • Australia
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (25 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Dear Guest, Thank you for your positive review and we look forward to having you once again at our Hostel establishment. Kind regards PJ Quinlan



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