With a stay at Kenmare Bay Hotel & Resort in Kenmare, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Cromwell's Bridge and Our Lady's Well. .This hotel is 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from Killarney National Park and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Kenmare Heritage Centre.
What's nearby
Cromwell's Bridge - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Kenmare Heritage Centre - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Kenmare Stone Circle - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Beara Way Walk - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
Kenmare Golf Club - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
Getting around
Killarney Station - 26 min drive
Killarney (KIR-Kerry) - 61 min drive
Restaurants
PF McCarthys - 10 min walk
Bean & Batch - 7 min walk
Mulcahys Restaurant - 12 min walk
Sailors Bar - 7 min drive
The Stables Brasserie & Bar - 5 min drive
About this property
Kenmare Bay Hotel & Resort
Hotel in Kenmare with a fitness center and a sauna
Kenmare Bay Hotel & Resort offers 125 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
An indoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and sports massages.
Stay in one of 125 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and electric kettles.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Kenmare Bay Hotel & Resort has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 17.95 per person
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Things to do
Children's pool
Gym
Indoor pool
Playground
Sauna
Steam room
Family friendly
Children's pool
Indoor pool
Mini-fridge
Playground
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Vending machine
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Spa
Deep-tissue massages
Hot stone massages
Sports massages
Treatment room
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
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Banquet hall
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Limited room service
Mini-fridge
Tea bags/instant coffee
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Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between November 15 and December 3.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 17.95 per person
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
National rating
Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.
Property is also known as
Kenmare Bay Hotel Resort
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Kenmare Bay & Resort Kenmare
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Reviews
Kenmare Bay Hotel & Resort Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 131 reviews
10 - Excellent
66
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 131 reviews
8 - Good
49
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 131 reviews
6 - Okay
11
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 131 reviews
4 - Poor
4
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 131 reviews
2 - Terrible
1
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Michael
Traveled with family
Sep 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Ideal location, service leaves a lot to be desired
Hotel is in an ideal location. The food in the restaurant is quite nice. The room was comfortable.
The reception staff have a strange manner and aren't particularly friendly. The staff in the restaurant are a mix between very friendly and rude.
The underfloor heating in the bathroom of our room didn't seem to work. We're not sure the thermostat worked either. Our room was an adjoining room and we could hear the group next door quite well. The fire escape door outside our room was left propped open which created a cold breeze
Fantastic stay in Kenmare Bay HT
Superb experience with staff of the highest possible standard of service and professionalism - funny too with great humour
The stay overall was very good incl the food in the restaurant. Beds were comfortable ,though short if your 183cm like me. Pillows could be alot better.
We loved this hotel as a place to stay in Co Kerry. It’s conveniently located with an easy walk into the city centre. The hotel has great amenities, like a pool and spa, and the staff are very helpful.
The hotel staff were extremely friendly and helpful. We particularly enjoyed using the pool before breakfast when it wasn't busy.
We felt there wasn't enough social space to sit and have a coffee and chat with other guests. There also seemed to be a problem with the courtyard bar which wasn't open during our stay.
Warm welcome from a very efficient receptionist great room everything worked. Good food promptly served.clean bright hotel in good location . Despite being busy there were plenty of staff and no waiting for service. Recommend!
We had a great stay, beds very comfortable and very clean and spacious! Location was perfect for us. Short 3 min walk to the city center area.
Would definitely recommend and I would come back for sure!
Fine hotel within 5 minutes walk to uptown Kenmare. Hotel surroundings very clean and tidy. Lovely reception area with very friendly staff. Room spacious and clean with comfortable bed.
patrick
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Veronica
May 16, 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
I likely the hospitality and friendliness of the staff I came in contact with.
Disappointed with the menu offerings.
Solo traveler, felt secure. Staff very friendly and helpful. Short 4min walk into Kenmare town.
Bed was a bit uncomfortable though all in all a lovely stay.
Friendly welcome, lovely room with comfortable bed & well appointed bathroom. We ate in the Bistro, service was a bit slow but food was good & staff were friendly. Short walk into town.