Not all Homestays are created equal. We are aware of some sites promoting unregistered homestay properties to visitors coming to the Isle of Man TT® or Manx Grand Prix. Isle of Man Tourism and MiQuando, are committed to improving quality in the Tourism Industry, and guest accommodation is a key part of this.
The official Homestay scheme aims to provide visitors with a comfortable place to stay at a reasonable price. To achieve this, all officially Registered Hosts must meet a set of minimum standards and guidelines.
In the Isle of Man, it is illegal to provide accommodation to paying guests, unless you are registered with the Department For Enterprise or registered on the Homestay Scheme (only to operate during TT® and Manx Grand Prix periods).
Our Homestay Visitor Information pack contains pretty much everything you need to know before you get here.
Not sure if your accommodation is Homestay registered? Want some piece of mind? Use the Property Checker for more information about your proprty.
Property CheckerAll Registered Homestay Hosts have been inspected in regard of obligatory Homestay hospitality standards
We have an obligation to do our best to keep you safe and secure when you’re visiting. Registered Homestay Hosts are inspected at regular intervals (every 2 years from October 2017) to ensure they all comply with applicable regulations.
We also want to ensure your stay is in a clean and comfortable environment that offers good value. This forms part of the registration and inspection process where we will focus on areas such as…
Before I book it, can you please confirm property {Property Code} IM****** is fully registered for Homestay?
All Isle Of Man Homestay registered properties will have both a unique property code IM****** and a profile. This way visitors can be assured the property is registered with us at iomhomestay.com.If you're still in two minds please contact our customer service team via email or +44 01624 640393.
It’s my first time to the TT®, can you please reassure me, the accommodation is real and booked for me.
All officially registered Homestay properties have been visited by one of our inspectors as part of the registration process, so you can be assured they are all real. We advise all hosts to provide confirmation of a booking in writing along with an acknowledgement of any deposit paid
I am about to send over £400 to someone I haven’t met. Is it safe?
Your hosts have both been doing Homestay for many years now with no complaints registered in that time. We are sure you will have a fantastic time during your visit to the Isle of Man TT®.
I'm sorry that I have to ask this question, but please can you advise me what guarantees/ assurances I have if at the last minute the accommodation is withdrawn?
When booking with a registered Homestay Host, in the very unlikely event something untoward happens with your accommodation, both the Homestay and Tourism teams will be on hand to help resolve any issues.
