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Kenmare Bay Hotel & Resort

3.0 star property
Travelers find relaxation at this waterside retreat where spa treatments rejuvenate the body and indoor swimming pools entertain the whole family

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The Kenmare Bay Hotel & Resort offers a peaceful getaway in Kenmare with wellness facilities like a sauna, steam room, and massage services. Guests enjoy an indoor pool, a children's pool, and a welcoming bar. Free WiFi keeps everyone connected throughout their stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Classic Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Classic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Laptop workspace
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Classic Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Kenmare is home to Kenmare Bay Hotel & Resort. Muckross Lake and Glengarriff Woods Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Derreen Gardens and Muckross Traditional Farm. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Kenmare travel guide
Map
Sneem Road, Kenmare, Ireland

What's nearby

  • A view of the ancient Cromwell Bridge in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland, taken from upstream on a long exposure to smooth out the water, nobody in the image
    Cromwell's Bridge
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kenmare Stone Circle, Kenmare, Ring of Kerry, Iveragh Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland, Europe
    Kenmare Stone Circle
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ring of Beara Way walk on west coast of Ireland. Garnish Point, County Cork, Eire, Southern Ireland.
    Beara Way Walk
    10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Our Lady's Well
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kenmare Golf Club
    14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • PF McCarthys
    10 min walk
  • Bean & Batch
    7 min walk
  • Mulcahys Restaurant
    12 min walk
  • The Atlantic Bar
    9 min walk
  • Casey's Bar & Restaurant
    2 min walk

About this property

Kenmare Bay Hotel & Resort

Property highlights
A playground, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Kenmare Bay Hotel & Resort. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or steam room, and indulge in a deep-tissue massage. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a vending machine, and free newspapers
  • A 24-hour front desk, massage treatment rooms, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All 125 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Mini fridges, heating, and daily housekeeping

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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

Frequently asked questions

Does Kenmare Bay Hotel & Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Kenmare Bay Hotel & Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kenmare Bay Hotel & Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Kenmare Bay Hotel & Resort?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Kenmare Bay Hotel & Resort located?

Situated in Kenmare, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Cromwell's Bridge, Our Lady's Well, and Kenmare Heritage Centre. St. Patrick's Church and Beara Way Walk are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Kenmare Bay Hotel & Resort Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 131 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

8/10 Good

Maria

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

michael

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

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

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

8/10 Good

brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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

8/10 Good

patrick

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

Fine Hotel

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Great 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!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spot in quaint town
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property with many amenities. Staff was friendly and helpful. Good location. If you don't mind walking, reasonable distance to pubs and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An in between location on our travels. Lovely church service and great shopping
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cavan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

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

Quick hotel stay

Traveling in a campervan parking was great, price very good too..check-in great, room spacious & clean, bathroom excellent condition & beautiful, breakfast a wonderful selection on everything you could possible want & check out simple & quick...would highly recommand this gem
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy Ray

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

Quiet stay.

The staff at the desk was kind, helpful and informative. Hotel lobby, halls and room was very clean. The bed was comfortable. The floor in the bathroom was heated. There’s a restaurant, bar, health room and pool on site. They were doing major construction to the entrance of the lobby. Walk to downtown was 5 minutes.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025