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The Old Mill Holiday Hostel

1.0 star property
Hostel in Westport with free breakfast

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Terrace/patio
Located in a charming area, The Old Mill Holiday Hostel offers modern comforts with free to-go breakfast and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, take advantage of self parking and explore nearby attractions.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Quadruple Room

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 159 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi

Bed in 12-bed mixed dormitory

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Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed in 8-bed female only dormitory

Bed in 8-bed female only dormitory

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Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed in 6-bed mixed dormitory

Bed in 6-bed mixed dormitory

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Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed in 4-bed mixed dormitory

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Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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About the area

Westport is home to The Old Mill Holiday Hostel. Westport Golf Club and Mescan Brewery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ballycroy National Park and Old Head Forest. Snorkelling and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Map
The Barrack Yard, James Street, Westport, Co. Mayo

What's nearby

  • Westport House - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Clew Bay Heritage Centre - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Westport Golf Club - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • National Famine Memorial - 10 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Bertra Beach - 20 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

  • Westport Station - 14 min walk
  • Knock (NOC-Ireland West) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The West Bar & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪J J O'Malley's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cobbler's Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪This Must Be The Place - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Porter House - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Old Mill Holiday Hostel

Property highlights
The Old Mill Holiday Hostel provides amenities, such as free on-the-go breakfast and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and smoke-free property
  • ATM/banking services
Room features
All guest rooms at The Old Mill Holiday Hostel include amenities, such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers
  • Communal kitchens, heating and limited housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Parking on site (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 11 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Old Mill Holiday Hostel Westport, Co. Mayo
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The Old Mill Holiday Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Mill Holiday Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Old Mill Holiday Hostel?

Self-parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at The Old Mill Holiday Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at The Old Mill Holiday Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does The Old Mill Holiday Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is The Old Mill Holiday Hostel located?

Situated in Westport, this hostel is steps away from Clew Bay and Westport Town Hall Theatre. Great Western Greenway and Westport House are also within 15 minutes. Westport Station is 14 minutes by foot.

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The Old Mill Holiday Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, beautiful building in a convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay here. A beautiful property set right by the river. Missed having a plug to charge my phone in the room, but other than that, awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights

I had to pay by cash although I had given my card details online. Luckily atm was just across the road, high charges though. Room was on the 2nd floor which didn't help lugging a big bag up the stairs. Room was warm and bed itself was comfortable and kitchen area was sociable. Bathroom was clean but could do with a dryer or hand towels. Location was handy, train station is about 12-20 mins walk depending on luggage, terrain was not flat. Overall a good experience, would stay again if travelling solo.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Old Mill Hostel is housed in a historic building dating back to around 1780, it brings a lot of charm to the place while everything has been well renovated. The staff is very welcoming. Thomas paid attention to details and made sure every guest feels at home. Bedrooms and linen are comfy which makes guests sleeping well and being nice. The showers water was at the right temperature which is quite difficult to get in an hostel, congrats on this. The only negative point was the breakfast is very simple but it still a good value for money. I will defintetely come back to that place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

First experience of a hostel

First experience of a hostel and I could not recommend this type of accommodation enough. Wow value for money very clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Robin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beds are tidy but the floor hasn't been hovered of mopped for ages. Bathrooms are also tidy, as well as the kitchen. They have no lockers, so taken care of your belongings. Don't leave it at reception, just as I asked to leave my bag there, a man came in who left his bag at reception but it wasn't there anymore when he wanted to pick it up. I watched that the common rooms aren't always occupied by the stuff, so things begins reception an easily be removed by strangers. Breakfast is ok, toast, jam and coffe or tea. They had the same old cut apples for my two days of stay. They were already brown and didn't look well. But there is a supermarket just around the corner so you can make your own breakfast. Even though when they say "breakfasts included" i expect more.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
One of the main reasons I chose this hostel is because the listing said it had free parking. When i checked in and asked where to park, the receptionist pointed to the paid lot next to the building. When I inquired about the free parking listed on Expedia, she said "No. It's free on Sunday, but good for you it's Sunday." When I asked what time I would need to move the car or pay in the morning, she didn't know and told me to go look outside. Paid parking starts at 8:30, it's €0.70 for the first hour, and €0.30 for each additional hour. Reasonable rate, except...When I checked in, the receptionist said she didn't have any change so I had to pay the exact rate in cash (they don't take cards) and now I had no coins. The shower was also annoying, it operates a few seconds at a time by pressing a button...over and over again. I have stayed at many other hostels, but this is one that I would not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Receptionist was abrupt and offhand. On one occasion quite rude. She gave us no information about the hostel, and we were left to find out things for ourselves. When we got to the room some of the sheets were not clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Wifi didnt work. Beds were comfortable, but rickety so every movement like an earhtquake. Floors were creaky so could hear people above constantly. Showers were most disappoinying - nowhere to put clothes (only one hook that barely held anything), push button shower that last 10 seconds with poor pressure. Included breakfast was bread and butter, no cereal. For €35 in a 4 bed mixed dorm i was disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Leif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Iris

The hostel was ok, the bed wasn't great so I slept on top of the duvet, the room was lovely and warm and the showers were great, I haven't stayed in an Irish hostel before and I was expecting more but for £54.00 for 3 nights I can't really complain. This is not a YHA so don't expect much. Continental breakfast is bread and a choice of jam

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great stay in lovely hostel

great stay for the budget traveller. They have a nice kitchen thats well stocked with cooking utensils and tools. They also provide wonderful homemade bread for breakfast with a range of yummy jams. Tom and the rest of the staff there were very helpful and provided great service.