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Kenmare Bay Hotel & Resort

3.0 star property

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Indoor pool
Front of property
Deluxe Triple Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Restaurant
Hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages, sports massages

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Sneem Road, Kenmare, Ireland
  • Place, Kenmare Heritage Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Beara Way Walk
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Kenmare Stone Circle
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Killarney (KIR-Kerry)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Single Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Triple Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Kenmare

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 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Kenmare Heritage Centre and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from St. Patrick's Church.

What's nearby

  • Cromwell's Bridge - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kenmare Heritage Centre - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Beara Way Walk - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kenmare Stone Circle - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kenmare Golf Club - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Killarney Station - 29 min drive
  • Killarney (KIR-Kerry) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪PF McCarthys - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sailors Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The brewhouse - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mulcahys Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Boathouse Bistro - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Kenmare Bay Hotel & Resort

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

More

  • 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

More

  • 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
Kenmare Bay
Kenmare Bay & Resort Kenmare
Kenmare Bay Hotel & Resort Hotel
Kenmare Bay Hotel & Resort Kenmare
Kenmare Bay Hotel & Resort Hotel Kenmare

Kenmare Bay Hotel & Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 132 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Sonja

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room with comfy bed. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

maryann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Wonderful place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Doris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good breakfast and customer service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay. Very relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Incredible breakfast, great property.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent. Pool, hot tub etc was a great extra! Staff very good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very nice. A fan was provided in the room. Location was superb! Walkable to town and easy to get to many beautiful places, including the Beara Penninsula drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice music in restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk to town. Enjoyed our stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A lovely Hotel.

A very comfortable and enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic stay in Kenmare Bay HT Superb experience with staff of the highest possible standard of service and professionalism - funny too with great humour
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely comfortable hotel in Kenmare. The breakfast had good options and was reasonably priced also
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, very clean hotel, very friendly and helpful staff! What more can I say…my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Holland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located to pubs, restaurants and shops in lovely Kenmare.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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6/10 Okay

Brian

Very basic room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay in Kenmare

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Great location for town which is charming and beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was lovely and a quick walk into town. We took in a play at the local theatre and it was the best I’ve seen in ages- laughed all the way through and only 15 euros (Carnegie players). Highly recommend this hotel we loved our stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Granville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love having access to Olympic size pool, dry sauna, steam room and jacuzzi. Hotel is lovely. Quiet, comfortable with large rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025