Location: Portmagee
Ring of Kerry
County Kerry
Portmagee is a small picturesque village
and is the gateway to Valentia Island
and Skellig Rocks. It has brightly painted
houses, traditional pubs, and quality
restaurants. The ceoil and craic is uniquely
local.
Telephone: (+) 353 (0) 66 948 0018
Mobile: (+) 353 (0) 87 962 8100
Email: info@portmageehostel.com
Web site: www.portmageehostel.com
Contact: Lucy McNally
Directions:
From Kerry Airport it’s a one hour drive to Caherciveen, the nearest town to our Hostel (12km). 2km outside of Caherciveen on Waterville Road, take 1st right hand turn at sign post to Portmagee. Go through the village staying on the Skellig Ring road and the Hostel is located on the left hand side of the road just under the GAA Grounds. From Tralee and Killarney (train and bus) take the N70 to Killorglin then take same directions as above.
Rooms:
-six family rooms with double and two single beds
-six double ensuites
-two standard doubles
-eight twin/bunk rooms sleeping 2
-six standard bathrooms
-four wheelchair-friendly bathrooms
Amenities
-two bright, sunny dining rooms
-sitting room - television room
-welcoming atmosphere
-spacious rooms
-spotless facilities
-two self-catering kitchens
-information provided about local area
-Internet access (at a fee)
-Free WiFi access
-hot drinks vending machine
-four wheelchair friendly bathrooms
-fridges and freezers
-three microwaves
-three cookers (stoves and ovens)
-toasters
-private car park
-private garden
-public telephone
-bed linen supplied
-DVD player for guest use
-TV
-Radio
-hot showers all day
-self-controlled heated rooms
Please Note:
-closest ATM is Cahirciveen (15 minutes)
-Portmagee Hostel is a No-Smoking Hostel
-No pets with the exception of guide dogs
-closest Internet cafe is Cahirciveen (15 minutes)
-no laundry facilities in the hostel but laundry can be done in Community Center in Portmagee village five days a week.
Things To Do
-walk into Portmagee (5 minutes)
-angling
-bicycle hire in Cahirciveen (15 minutes)
-boating
-Blue Flag Beaches nearby
-Archaeological Sites
-Golf in Waterville (30 minutes)
-Horse Riding in Ballinskelligs (20 minutes)
-Pitch & Putt in Waterville (30 minutes)
-listen to pub music at the two pubs right in town
-enjoy scenic walks throughout the area
-enjoy the gift shops in Portmagee
-visit Skellig Island (to be booked in advance)
-Valentia Island Scenic Drive
-enjoy Skellig Ocean Adventures in Portmagee to
Puffin Island
-enjoy Valentia Island Sea Sport
-visit Valentia Island Slate Quarry
-visit Skellig Heritage Centre
-enjoy hill walking
-visitor attractions
-enjoy the Kerry Way
-archaeological sites
