Travel to the Isle of Man

From 1st April 2010 the reciprocal health care agreement between the Isle of Man and UK Governments will end and the following arrangements will be in place.

The Isle of Man Health Service is not part of the UK NHS and, except for immediately necessary and emergency treatment which does not require admission to hospital, visitors to the Isle of Man (including UK residents) who require treatment will be expected to pay for it. It is therefore strongly recommended that all visitors to the Isle of Man ensure that they have appropriate insurance in place which will cover any treatment costs and repatriation to the UK by air ambulance if that should prove necessary.

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Accommodation Search

To search for availability - complete the boxes above with the date, number of nights and the type of accommodation you would like. You can add more criteria to your search, but this may limit the amount of results you obtain.

The properties shown with a green house have indicated that they have availability for the period requested. The properties lower down the list may well have availability that meets your requirements, and we advise you to contact the properties directly for more information.

If you already know the name of the accommodation you are looking for, try the A-Z search for details.

Hotels, guest accommodation and B&B prices are based on bed and breakfast per person per night sharing a twin or double room.

Self-catering prices are per unit per week. Campsite prices may be per pitch per night or per person per night. Hostel prices may be on a bed only basis.

All availability, prices and property details are given as a guide only. If you require any further information, please contact the Isle of Man Welcome Centre on +44 (0) 1624 686801.

Are you wishing to stay on the island, but don’t want the hassle of carrying all your camping equipment? iomtents.com can ease the strain by providing fully installed and serviced tents on island campsites. Visit www.iomtents.com for more information.

CampaMann is a friendly new retro VW camper van hire company offering a unique way to explore the Isle of Man. Wherever you decide to explore on your CampaMann holiday our campers come fully equipped, in tip top condition and ready for an adventure! Just jump in, sit back, relax and enjoy. Can you feel the call of the open road? Visit www.campamann.com for availability and prices.

Manx Seekers have 4 berth Motorhomes for hire for you to enjoy the freedom of the Isle of Man. All you need to do is arrive and relax - we will meet you, take you to your motorhome and the rest is up to you. We can help you arrange visits, fishing trips or coastal tours from Peel. Our vans are fully equipped with no hidden extras. Go to www.manx-seekers.com to find out more.

Further information about accommodation with disabled access can be found here

All Hotels, Guest Accommodation and Self Catering accommodation have been positioned in one of the following descriptive sub categories to help the consumer understand the different types of accommodation available: Hotel, Country House Hotel, Small Hotel, Town House Hotel and Metro Hotel.

Guest Accommodation sub categories are: Bed and Breakfast, Guest House, Farmhouse, Inn, Restaurant with Rooms and Guest Accommodation.

The Self Catering sub categories are: Self Catering Accommodation and Self Catering serviced apartments.

Holiday Hostels receive a Listed Classification and Grading, Camping Sites have a Listed or 1 – 5 Key Classification and Grading and Travel Accommodation register have to meet minimum standard criteria.

Registration and Grading

The Isle of Man operates compulsory registration and grading of all tourist premises under the Tourist Act 1975. Current registration fees are under the Tourist (General)(Fees)(Amendment) Regulations 2002.

All registered tourist premises display a Registration Certificate and External Signage showing Rating awarded for each registration year 12th February to 11th February annually. The Isle of Man Star Rating Standards are harmonised with those operated by Visit Britain, Visit Scotland, Wales Tourist Board, Visit Guernsey, Visit Jersey, and the AA (Hotels and Guest Accommodation).

In addition the Quality and Service section of the Department of Tourism & Leisure produce statistics of the tourist accommodation industry and offer a free advisory service not just to registered proprietors but to potential proprietors who are thinking of setting up in the industry. The tourist accommodation industry is witnessing dramatic change on the Isle of Man. Alongside traditional resort accommodation the trend is now towards Quality Bed and Breakfast and rural Self Catering accommodation. The industry is under constant adjustment to provide a quality product which meets the current needs and expectations of increasingly discerning visitors to the Isle of Man.

A small number of Guest Accommodation and Self Catering establishments have now been awarded Gold and Silver Accolades which reflect the highest standards of Quality, Hospitality and Services.

For more information please contact the Quality and Service Manager Tel No – 01624 687083 angela.byrne@gov.im

Common Standards

The Department of Tourism & Leisure is committed to improving quality within the Tourism Industry, including the area of Hospitality.

Common Standards were introduced in England, Wales, Scotland and Guernsey in 2006, after market research confirmed the need for an easily understood and uniform method for rating tourist accommodation, to ensure consistency and meet customer expectations. Indications from our Industry Partners have confirmed that this has had a very positive response from both the Hospitality industry and its customers. Current Common Standards are under the Tourist (General)(Amendment) Regulations 2007.

To achieve a quality product all elements of the tourism experience must meet or exceed consumer expectations.

The raising of standards is crucial to the future development of tourism in the Isle of Man and we must deliver a product of at least comparative quality to that offered across the British Isles and Channel Islands.