Shared rooms or single rooms? Choosing for your team
In short
Shared rooms cost less per person. Single rooms give better sleep and suit night workers and long jobs. Many teams use both: single rooms for supervisors, specialists and night workers, and shared rooms for everyone else.
This is one of the first decisions in any booking, and it affects both the price and how the crew feels about the job.
The case for shared rooms
- Lower price per person.
- More properties to choose from, particularly in busy areas.
- Works well for short stays and for teams who already know each other.
The case for single rooms
- Better sleep, which matters for early starts and safety-critical work.
- Essential for night workers who sleep by day.
- Easier retention on long jobs. Nobody enjoys months of sharing.
A mixed approach
Many teams use both: single rooms for supervisors, specialists and anyone on nights, and shared rooms for the rest. Tell us who needs what and we will only show properties that fit.
Questions to ask yourself
- How long is the job? Sharing is easier to tolerate over a week than over six months.
- Are people working nights or early starts?
- Does the crew know each other?
- Is there a contractual or client requirement about accommodation standards?
Common questions
Should contractors share rooms?
It depends on how long the job is and the shift patterns. Sharing is easier over a week than over six months, and people working nights usually need a room to themselves.
Can a team mix single and shared rooms?
Yes. Tell us who needs their own room and we will only show properties that fit that mix.
Related: Contractor accommodation. Shared houses and flats near the site, sized to the team and priced per person, per night.