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Jamaica Inn, Shannon, Ireland

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About Jamaica Inn

Where is it?

Jamaica Inn hostel is 12km east of Shannon Airport and is the closest hostel to the airport. It is located in the small village of Sixmilebridge (pop. 1400).

It is also 16km north of Limerick city (which is a major transport hub) and 18km south of Ennis, a pleasant market town.

How do I get there?

There is a day-time bus service between the airport and Sixmilebridge and between Limerick & Sixmilebridge (Mon-Sat). The fare is between EUR 4 and EUR5 per person. A taxi will cost between EUR 20 and EUR30.

Will it be open?

Reception is open from 08.30 to 22.00. If you are arriving later, let us know by phone , by fax or email.

What's it like?

The hostel can accommodate 55 people in private rooms and dormitories. All bed-linen is provided. Towels are provided in the private rooms.

The hostel was built in 1997 and is quiet, comfortable and clean.

The hostel has a large common room, a 50 seat restaurant where breakfast is served every day and evening meals for groups. There is a self catering kitchen, a laundry and a common room with a TV, table football and board games. There is also have a drying room for wet clothes, a store for bicycles and a store for left luggage.

What can I do there?

Within 8km of the hostel is Bunratty Castle and Folk Park and Cragganowen Celtic village. Also nearby are Forest Parks, a Walking Route over the Clare Hills and Horse Riding Stables.

What's in Sixmilebridge?

Sixmilebridge is a small village and has shops, a post office, a pharmacy, a library with free internet access, a bank with currency exchange, an ATM, 3 restaurants and 7 pubs!

Sixmilebridge is famous for producing winning hurling teams and has a traditional and folk music club.

It's owned by a multinational with the HQ in some tax haven, right?

Wrong! The owners are Michael & Nuala who gave up their jobs and houses in Dublin and came to Clare for a different life. They, with their two dogs (Bob and Marley), offer a warm welcome to all their visitors alike.

Facilities

  • Luggage Storage
  • Telephone/Fax Facilities
  • Travel Desk/Travel Info
  • Free Carpark
  • Towels
  • Common Room
  • WiFi in lobby
  • Bike Parking
  • Wheelchair Friendly
  • Linen Included
  • Guest Kitchen
  • Breakfast Not Included
  • Breakfast

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*  The Customer Satisfaction score is based on a combination of ratings from Travellerspoint and external websites. The score of 78% for this property is based on ratings provided by 36 guests.

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Important Information

Conditions

Reception is open from 08.30 to 22.00, with a break from 13.00 to 15.30. If you want to arrive later than 22.00, let us know in advance by phone (061 369220), by fax (061 369377) or email (info@jamaicainn.ie).

Check out time from the bedroom is 10am. Check out time from the hostel is midday.

Payment:
We accept payment by euro cash, euro cheques from an Irish bank, debit cards, EC cards and Visa & Mastercard credit cards. Please note that payment by credit cards is an extra 4%.

Location

Address
Sixmilebridge Co.Clare
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Directions

TO GET FROM SHANNON AIRPORT TO JAMAICA INN

By car - Take the N19 from the airport. Take the N18 in the direction of Limerick. After 1km, turn off the N18 and follow signs for Sixmilebridge. In Sixmilebridge, follow the signs for the Jamaica Inn.
The total distance to the hostel is 12km.
By bicycle - Same route as by car.
By bus - Buses leave the airport for Sixmilebridge at the following times:
Mon - Fri: 07.55, 10.20, 16.30
Sat: - 07.55, 10.20,
Sun: - no bus
The bus arrives in Sixmilebridge 25 mins later. The bus fare is about 4.50 euro. Get off the bus at 'The Square' in Sixmilebridge. The bus stop is about 200m from Jamaica Inn. There is a sign near the bus stop pointing the way to the hostel.
By taxi - The airport taxi rank is outside the arrivals building. The fare is 20 to 25 euro.

TO GET FROM LIMERICK TO THE JAMAICA INN:

By car - Take the N18 in the direction of Galway/Ennis/Shannon Airport. After about 10 km, turn off the N18 and follow signs for Sixmilebridge. The hostel is signposted from Sixmilebridge centre. The total distance to the hostel is 16km.
By bicycle - Take the old Cratloe road which runs parallel to and east of the N18 to Cratloe village. From there follow the signposted road to Sixmilebridge
By bus - Buses leave Limerick bus station for Sixmilebridge at the following times:
Mon - Fri: 07.00, 13.10, 14.35, 16.15, 17.30
Sat: - 07.00, 13.10, 14.35, 17.30
Sun: - no bus
The bus arrives in Sixmilebridge 30 mins later. The bus fare is about 5 euro. Get off the bus at 'The Square' in Sixmilebridge. The bus stop is about 200m from Jamaica Inn. There is a sign near the bus stop pointing the way to the hostel.
By taxi - cost is 25 to 30 euro

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