The official consumer information pack, compiled by the Jersey Hospitality Association, is available from Jersey Tourism (see Contact Addresses).

Grading: Hotels are graded from 1 to 5 stars and guest houses are graded from 1 to 4 diamonds. All hotels are inspected and graded annually.

There are more than 200 guest houses on the island, some offering bed, breakfast and evening meals, others just bed and breakfast. Despite the large number of establishments, advance booking is recommended as many guest houses are not open throughout the whole year.

There is limited self-catering accommodation registered with the Tourism Department. Premises taking fewer than six people do not have to register and are not inspected. This type of accommodation is available through a number of handling agents. Furnished flats, bungalows, chalets and villas are not generally available, owing to the acute shortage of housing for permanent residents.

Camping is only permitted on the handful of recognised campsites. Owing to limited capacity, advance booking is essential. There are no caravan sites on Jersey.

Jersey has one youth hostel, recently opened in a Victorian schoolbuilding in St Martin (See Accommodation Information below).

The Jersey Holiday Guide brochure is available from Jersey Tourism (see Contact Addresses), gives comprehensive information on all types of accommodation on the island.

Jersey Hospitality Association
22 Hill Street, St Helier, Jersey JE2 4UA, Channel Islands
Tel: (01534) 721 421.
Website: www.jerseyhols.com

Hostelling International
La Rue de la Pouclee des Quatre Chemins, St Martin, JE3 6DU, Jersey
Tel: 0870 770 6130.
www.hihostels.com