Accommodation sectors

Select your accommodation sector to view the requirements, standards, and approval process for your business.

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Find the right path for your business with Fáilte Ireland’s quality assured accommodation sectors. This includes both statutory and non-statutory options.

Statutory accommodation

For statutory accommodation that is required by law to register with Fáilte Ireland:

Hotels

For businesses using the prescribed term 'Hotel'.

Guesthouses

For businesses using the prescribed term 'Guesthouse'.

Hostels (holiday and youth)

Includes Holiday Hostels and Youth Hostels.

Caravan and camping

For caravan parks, campsites and related statutory sectors.

Registered self-catering

For properties using the prescribed term that want to become registered.

Holiday camp

For properties using the prescribed term holiday camp.

Statutory requirements

Non-statutory accommodation

For non-statutory accommodation that choose quality approval:

Irish home B&B

Owner-occupied accommodation.

Welcome Standard

Alternative accommodation.

Non-statutory requirements