If you are looking for the secret garden vibe this is it. The grounds are spectacular and will take you for a beautiful stroll into the woods with incredible views of flowers and waterfalls that will keep you intrigued. If you get a chance read the history on the grounds. It's quite interesting. Private beach is included. The staff is warm and inviting. We did have dinner and the food was delicious at very reasonable price. It is all Thai food so keep that in mind if it's not on your pallet of things you enjoy. The room we had was lovely at a cursory glance, however it is incredibly dated and needs serious attention. It did have a wonderful country English vibe to the decor and I wouldn't change that. The mold in the room and bathroom was awful though and I'm pretty sure it is black mold. We stayed two nights and left with bites all over our legs and we aren't sure from what but definitely not mosquitoes or midgies. I feel this place could absolutely be the most incredible stay in all of Ireland with some love, upgrades and mold remediation.

We only visited the garden but had an amazing day. The waterfall was the highlight and the kids loved the rope bridge. The little cafe at the beginning is a gem of a place with a great view down to the sea. We could have spent all day here.

We didn’t stay here, we were here to visit the gardens. I was most disappointed. I felt they had been greatly neglected. You could see how beautiful it once was and could be again with lots of love and attention. A lot of the wooden structures were broken, covered by over grown foliage or rotten. Some of the paths needed to be cleared and plants cut back to encourage new life. Hopefully with more investment and TLC, it could be once again be spectacular.

We recently stayed one night at Kells Bay House and Gardens. First, I want to say that the location, the gardens, and the view from the room are all spectacular. However, I must say, that all those visual delights were minimized by the service, food and condition of our room. First, when we arrived there, there was a gate that prevented us from entering the parking area. There had been no instructions, prior to our arrival, regarding the code to open the gate. I had to call the front desk to ask for the code. The first time, no one answered. After trying a second time, 5 minutes later, the reception person answered and provided the code and we were then able to enter. The receptionist was kind enough to provide directions to the gardens and the beach and direct us to our room. We never saw her or any hotel staff around again, even when we left the next day. We gave our key to the kitchen server and that was that. First thing we noticed in our room was an old huge stain on the carpet. The second problem with the room was the bathtub. Nothing but rusty and black bits came out of the bathtub and it never cleared up. When we went to eat at the Thai restaurant within the hotel, we heard nothing but loud conversations that sounded like arguing coming from the kitchen staff that lasted from the time we arrived to eat until about the time our meal was served. The same loud talking/arguing occurred the following morning. The same server who was talking loud was very kind to us when she served the food. Finally, the dinner and breakfast were mediocre, at best.

Beautiful gardens that feature different trails, a rope bridge Skywalk, dinosaurs and a very jurassic park feel with the many different kinds of trees and plants. The restaurant was also incredible. The service for our party of 12 was awesome, very quick and the food was very delicious

I had visited the gardens here in 2013 and had fond memories of it. I returned last week with my friend and our children on the way home from camping. The gardens felt very neglected in areas particularly the ladies walled garden and the waterfall walk which were extremely overgrown. I would love to have seen more of an effort to return to a more native planting scheme also. Overall the children had fun looking for the dinosaur wood carvings but I don't think I would bother returning here again. Pity.

I recently visited and want to share my experience, especially for others with mobility issues or disabilities. Before purchasing tickets (nearly €10 per person), I explicitly asked at the ticket counter whether there were many stairs or steep inclines, disclosing my disability. I was told quite directly that there weren’t any significant challenges. Unfortunately, this was not the case. There are many steps and steep inclines. I was not able to visit most of the gardens. After entering, it quickly became clear that the gardens are not easily accessible for people with mobility impairments. There are steep hills both to access the ticket desk and within the gardens themselves. Certain paths and areas also have very rough surfaces (loose stones or gravel), which are manageable only for some wheelchair users and can require substantial assistance to navigate. Despite being told otherwise, I was unable to spend more than 20 minutes in the gardens due to the overwhelming terrain. While the gardens do have some accessible areas and amenities, such as a disabled parking bay (which is not well signposted and is itself up a steep hill behind a gated area with no clear way to get in or signage) and an accessible toilet, these also come with their own problems. For example, there was a step to access the accessible toilet—not all wheelchair users or those with limited mobility will be able to manage this. The website says "selected areas" are accessible, but this does not reflect the experience for many disabled visitors. Additionally, there are no concession or discounted tickets available for guests with disabilities, which is standard practice at many other Irish attractions and especially surprising given the limited accessibility. In summary: If you have mobility challenges or need to avoid stairs and uneven terrain, I would not recommend visiting Kells Bay Gardens. The site is not accessible, and the information provided at the ticket desk was misleading if not out right wrong. If you decide to go and require accessibility, it may help to call ahead for guidance, but be prepared for serious challenges if stairs and steep slopes are an issue for you

Rated it 5 star because of its significance. No house there now but a pleasant setting by the river. Nice walking trail too. Daniel did great things so its an honour to visit his birthplace.

It's lovely to walk around 👌

A stop on the tour we took.

We live nearby, so we pass the place few times in one day sometimes, is great for a short stop to take in the views around, from the bridge you have also a beautiful and always changed image of the Cnocnadtobar pilgrimage hill across the estuary.

We went with a tour group. Very interesting person with so much history in the area.

Lovely short walk around the little park next to the river

There's nothing to see.

Christina is an excellent hostess, extremely helpful, runs a very clean and neat B and B, and does great breakfasts. Rooms are lovely, and it's well situated on edge of town. Reasonable price too.

Beautiful place with the best view. Very clean. The room had everything we needed. Friendly and considerate staff. Delicious breakfast as well. There are many amazing spots very close to this accommodation, about which the staff can provide you insights. Also the pizza and wine, suggested by the host was amazing.

Didn’t expect this fab view when booking ! Best location ever ~ Room facilities are a bit old but the service was sweet. We got a very comfortable breakfast with a great view again to start the day. Very recommended ~

We stayed one night at Christina’s wonderful bed and breakfast. She was very nice and helpful. It felt like coming home.

We stayed here whilst walking part of the Kerry Way. It was lovely. Christina and her husband were very kind and went above and beyond to host us. Would recommend!

We were very pleased with our two rooms. Breakfast was perfect to start us on our day of hiking on the Kerry Way. Waking up to the sound of sheep was delightful!

A nice B&B with large rooms and a good breakfast. The owner was very nice. The B&B was really very nice and the garden was well laid out. Overlooking the river and mountain on the other side you have a great view. It was a bit cold in our room.

The building is beautiful. It needs more attention to detail. For example, a lift that's working, a coffee corner with a good coffee machine. So that visitors can have a cuppa and a scone or sandwich after the tour. The staff will be delighted to serve. Open for more activities is required. So, enough to consider, how to get more use of the building and more visitors.

Great way to spend an hour or so on a rainy day. The self guided tour through the app is really well done and easy to use with lots of interesting stories and there are interactive pieces throughout the tour - like make your own morse code message! Staff were also friendly and welcoming. Definitely worth a visit!

Had a little team building and the experience was class. Moving through those rooms and finding clues, can definitely recommend this. And compared to other escape rooms, the price is very reasonable and you get free admission to the rest of Barracks as well. Very good activity for a rainy day!

Did the escape room. It was fun.

Interesting visitor centre on 3 floors.

Did the escape room which was challenging yet enjoyable and afterwards visited the exhibitions which featured history of the local area. Very friendly and helpful staff.

Museum on the history of the Royal Irish Police force in their old baracks. Entrance a bit hidden behind the back at their parkinglot. Adult ticket 6.50 at this time

Had lunch here last Sunday, everything from the greeting when you came through the door to the food was excellent. Have to say we were very well looked after by Teresa,super service. Well be back very soon!

Absolutely Delicious Breakfast! We had an amazing breakfast here and every dish was delicious . The pancakes were perfectly fluffy and had just the right amount of sweetness—absolutely lovely. The French toast was outstanding, with soft, buttery brioche bread. The bacon served with both the pancakes and French toast was honestly the best bacon I've ever had: incredibly crispy, full of flavour, and cooked to perfection. My partner ordered the full fry and was just as impressed. Everything on the plate was top quality and cooked beautifully. Highly recommend this spot if you're looking for a breakfast that really delivers.

WAS IN For a bite today. Service was outstanding. Helpful and genuinely freindly waitress. Food was excellent. Salad dressing was delicious

Went in for lunch and had to wait over an hour for our food with no explanation from wait staff. Very disappointed in slow service. Would not recommend.

We stopped by to have dinner, very disappointing to get served cold potato and fish, be nicer to have dinner served hot especially when it's expensive.

Oh my god we just drove past this place on the way to Waterville and had the best server Chloe she was 10/10 her service was exceptional and the food was the best would recommend.

Awful. Out of most options. Nothing vegan. After waiting an hour and a half for our food, we left. Shocking!

Cool round fort we stumbled across. Wish the weather was better but still a good experience. Meet a man asking if we wanted a photo with a baby sheep lol

Beautiful partially reconstructed fort, which gives a fantastic impression of what it would have been like complete. Easy to get to, just a short walk from the parking and gave impressive views all around. Free to visit

We enjoyed our short visit the the fort as a part of a Ring of Kerry tour. It's a couple hundred meters walk from the road, sitting on a slight rise with rock steps. It's a pretty amazing feat of architecture and manpower. You can climb the fort and get some good views of the surrounding countryside.

Quick stop to see this interesting structure. Not sure if there are many round structures but it was the only one we saw. A lot of times tower homes and castles are turned into forts later. This one was actually built to be a fort!

Great condition stone fort, comparable with Staigue Stone Fort on the other side of peninsula. Both rather large and in good condition. This one had a nifty center. Dont feel bad if you wanted to see Leacanabuaile Ring Fort above it. I see it is closed now. It was cool but in far worse shape and overgrown a bit. Hard to tell what was what in it. Cahergal is better. (Now Grianan of Aileach up in Donegal is the best as far as Ive seen! 360 panorama of gorgeous Irish landscape and ocean. ) Sept 4, 2024.

A great hill fort, standing like it would have in its heyday. Quiet when we were there, it has dedicated parking for both hill forts, and a short walk up. You can climb up and survey the landscape, it even stopped raining while we were there!

easy to get to and very cool sightseeing stop along the way of ring of kerry. parking is a short walk from the fort. even if rainy conditions it was an easy stroll! highly recommend!

Located near the cahergal stone fort. Further up the path, about a 10 minute walk. Wasn’t quite as impressive after seeing Cahergal but still appreciate the differences between the two. Also loved seeing all the sheep in the nearby fields on the way up and back.

Free to visit & beautifully preserved, the fort gives great views across the landscape, including the other fort a few minutes walk away and the castle by the waterfront. Very quiet & peaceful, the only sounds are the birds & the sheep. Just be careful, the ground is very muddy in places!

Caergall Ring Fort. This beautifully restored stone ring fort dates back to the Iron Age and is a must-see (and climb) during a trip around Ireland's Ring of Kerry. At the center of the fort are the ruins of a round stone house, well worth exploring. If you're feeling brave, climb a short flight of steps to the top of the ramparts for phenomenal views of the Irish coastline. This Irish National Monument is located four kilometers from the Ring of Kerry, outside the town of Cahersiveen, and is completely free to visit.

Tried to visit, signs up saying no cars and that the fort was closed and was shouted at by locals, told get clear off. Looking for a argument. Rabbits looked happy though

There is a sign at the entrance to the road that clearly says that this is not open to the public and is strictly private. Cannot visit.

Here the past is shrouded in mystery. Walk up the road and there is a pedestrian gate free to enter.

There were signposts from both entrance sides that that it is closed to the public, despite some kind of official sign showing to park at the spot and walk from there... Would suggest marking this as closed on the maps and not waste others time driving there

Top views of the area, definitely recommend a visit. 5€ charge for adults, free of charge for children.

Beautiful views, some interesting information on the surroundings. Adults 5,- now, children free.

Inaccessible. Strictly no passing allowed. So a bit useless to drive up to this point.

Couldn't see the access point to the viewing platform on the day we went. November 2023

Beautiful view. Worth the climb. Also great fun for the kids as there are lots of fairy houses along the trail.

Great Landscape

Nice walk up to a great view. Very windy!

You are only able to get about 100 yd away from the facility, all fenced off as private property. There is a free parking area, nobody is here securing the facility. You can walk around towards the right and follow the water and get a little better view and better pictures. But you cannot actually approach and touch or walk through. Well worth the drive though

The castle ruins are visible from the small parking area but the grounds are on private property. If you’re visiting the nearby stone forts, it’s worth taking the short drive over, but I otherwise wouldn’t go out of the way to see this. There are plenty of better castle ruins to see in Ireland. Unless you walk down along the water (which was very scenic) you shouldn’t plan to spend more than about 5 minutes here.

One thing that can happen on trips is that you have to make time choices. If you are in the area, it is worth the 10 minute drive and park while seeing the other are attractions. I would not add this to an itinerary. If you have seen castle ruins, you have seen this. If you have not, it is worth going up to get a photo. The are is pretty.

Unfortunately, the area is closed, and it’s not very interesting to stand 8 meters away. But I still liked it, because... because it's beautiful. If you're heading to the Kerry Cliffs, stop here, just 15 minutes from the main road.

Castle ruin on private farm land. No entrance. But you can see it from 50 metres distance, and walk around on a private road (no cars allowed). Parking for about 5 cars nearby. A narrow single lane road leading to it. Drive with care.

We knew that one can't access the castle anymore but we still loved the location. You can walk around, take pics of the castle and if you come during low tide you can explore the riverbed. Parking for about 5 cars right in front, fits a motorhome too. No barriers or height restrictions

Beautiful example of a castle, unfortunately it’s in private property with no access. Pictures are as close as you can get.

Very sheltered harbour, with a convenient and easy to use pair of public slipways nearby. Close to town, but quiet and secure. lovely friendly marina staff, cant be more helpful.

A nice little marina. Nothing spectacular, but still it has some atmosphere.

Had a lovely time in Cahersiveen marina. We received a very friendly welcome. Nice quiet surrounds and just a short 5 minute walk to the main street. There seems to be plenty of activity during the summer months. We went to a launching of a local photograph exhibition yesterday, for example. You can also go climbing tree nearby hills, eg Knock na dTobair. This is a sheltered spot with facilities with toilets and showers (€2 as long as you like- just let them know in advance that you'd like one),padlocked gate into the marina where you're handed your own personal key. Very reasonable rates per meter per day/ week/ month.

This Marina is set in one of the most beautiful setting I’ve ever seen in Ireland - yet the the facilities are just about adequate.. Mens showers have no where to set clothing other than beside the hand-basins when you close the wooden shower door you are more of less showering in the dark as there is no light (well I certainly could not find it) your belongings would be lying unsecured in the main wash area - there’s a hair drier wired into the hand dryer.. but only the Hand dryer works. No instructions on how to work hairdryer at all. On the other hand the manager Kerian is a great chap altogether… could t do enough for you…. The town of Cahersiveen is definitely worth I visit …. Outstanding as are the people we met

So peaceful and a beautiful walk along the coast to circle Cahersiveen

Lovely setting up the River Fertha. The staff were so friendly and helpful. You could look out of the boat and see the ruined castle. It was just a short walk to the town. The facilities were spotless, the showers excellent and nothing was too much trouble. We can highly recommend this marina.

Beautiful spot. The sunset tonight was glorious

Lovely shop and Alice is super helpful. She spotted my daughter’s camera and was immediately discussing shutter speeds with her using the prints around the walls as examples. The soap is lovely and the prints are worth a look too.

I am so glad we stopped in...my friend told me about Skellig Soaps and she was right...lovely! Alice was delightful and creates the most beautiful soaps as well as takes amazing photographs! Be sure to stop in and buy some of her items!

The poppy exfoliating bar is fab. Best exfoliator I have come across and it lathers and smells beautifully. The shop in Cahirsiveen is such a lovely place with all kinds of delights & they provide a great online service too.

The owner was so sweet, and had not only craft soap, but beautiful pictures she took herself! Highly recommend

I have white/ grey hair which always had a yellow tinge to it. The hairdresser said to use the purple shampoo, but I didn’t like it. Then I discovered Alice’s shampoo bars they are amazing my hair has never looked better no more yellow bits.

Love Skellig Soaps.. my skin feels & smells great when I use them..!! Love supporting an Irish Craft Business like this with a natural product, the quality is so good. Alice is so easy to deal with, I ring my bulk order as I don't live near her lovely shop.. the smell when I open the soap delivery box is the best... keep up the good work..!!!

If you are visiting Kerry or live here, Alice's Skellig Soaps is a MUST visit! The shop itself is totally photo-worthy-- creative, beautiful and ever changing. Today, there is lavender growing in window boxes. On a bright day with the door of the shop propped open, you can smell delectable things ALL up and down the high street. The soap itself is wonderful, made of natural ingredients often locally sourced such as furze blossom, seaweed and farmer Sean's goat milk. I use Alice's soap at every sink in my house. It lasts so long that it takes ages before I can try a new one! If you are looking for a gift to take home that is truely Irish and hand-crafted (that your friends and family will love), Alice's soap is the absolute best!

Special spot along the Ring of Skellig , we stopped to pay respects .

When you travel to Dingle there are so many places you discover by just choosing one of thousands of places that are signposted everywhere, you discover so many hidden gems, you will never be disappointed, endless beauty

Spiritual moment 🥰🙏

Petit Délice is an absolute gem! We loved everything about this coffee shop—the service was exceptional, the prices were reasonable, and the food was incredibly fresh. We enjoyed tea, soup, a panini, and an éclair, all of which tasted just like home. What really stood out was the warm hospitality we received. While other cafes in the area had already stopped serving by 4 PM, claiming they were closing, the two delightful girls at Petit Délice welcomed us warmly. They even brought us water upon request, whereas the previous cafe had limited water service. Their kindness and attentiveness made our visit even more enjoyable. Highly recommended!

Wonderful little cakes, cookies,croissants sweet and salty, great salad(love the mustard dressing) and an unbelievable good brown sourdough bread!!! (Don't compare the prices with German bread prices, but for a German living here it is worth every cent) Whenever I go to Cahirsiveen, I stop in Petit Delice. It's great to have this café here in the area!!!

Absolutely perfect little cafe in Cahersiveen. I loved it so much I came back the next day again for breakfast. Pictured is rose petal tea, a fabulous and unusual watermelon and violet cake, and a vegetarian croissant filled with bechamel, mushroom, tomato, spinach and cheese. Huge selection of tempting pastries and patisserie. Seems actually in a French tradition. The caramel eclair and chocolate hazelnut cake were also delicious. Highly recommend.

Really good coffee and delicious French croissants and pastries! The service was great and reasonable prices. Highly recommend when you visit this nice town.

Thank you petit delice for the beautiful communion cake. Everybody loved it !that was the most delicious cake we ever had.

This is one of our favourite stops during our Kerry holiday and it never disappoints. French style patisserie snd chocolate selection a d great coffee.

Great coffee The 1 star under service is for being asked why I am not paying for my coffee with cash when I presented my card

Had the most delicious meal in Eva's. It was without a doubt the best freshly cooked food we have had in years!. The vegetables were cooked once we placed our order and were done to perfection a rare thing to find nowadays. We couldn't recommend Eva's highly enough and Jack who cooked the food should be very proud of the food he is serving. Our server was so pleasant and made our dining experience all the better. Also place is spotless and we look forward to another visit.

Excellent quality and selection of food. The space is clean and comfortable. Staff are very friendly. If you're looking to get a bite to eat in Cahersiveen, I would recommend this place.

This was our best food experience in Ireland so far! The owner served us and was so accommodating and welcoming! We had the pan fried hake and it was so delicious! They were open on a Monday when google said they were closed. Sooo good!

We stopped in for dinner. The staff were so courteous and friendly. We both enjoyed a really nice dinner and dessert in a relaxed atmosphere with excellent service. Would definitely recommend if you’re in the area. There is ample parking nearby just by the Aldi supermarket.

We was here cause the oratory was fully booked. And it was the luckiest coincidence ever. Evas is straight above the street on the other side. So we walked in even if the restaurant was completely empty, but: The food was unbelievably delicious!! We had four mains and two starters. All of them was extraordinary good! We had pork ribs which was soo tender, that the meat came off the bone just from having a slight look at it. ;) We also got the Malaysian curry, which also was absolutely on point and truly authentic. The waitress was super super friendly and it took less then 10 minutes for the food to arrive at the table. Complimentary bread was given which also had a very special and awesome taste. All in all a perfect and unexpected dining experience which I can't recommend enough tho. 12/10! We'll come again :)

We just walked out of this Restaurant. I made a booking for for a family of 5. When we arrived the restaurant was busy but not packed. We were seated at a lovely spot by the window with a view of the church across the road. It was fifteen minutes before we got menu's, husband had to ask twice!. We ordered and were left sitting for an hour, can you imagine the scenario with 3 young hungry children😱. At one point they gave us a bread basket with the presumption that food was imminent, it wasn't, so we eventually left. Honestly we were so disgusted. We don't eat out often so it was going to be a treat. Why take a booking that you can't manage, I can only put it down to greed. Be careful with reviews and ask locals before you decide where to dine because internet reviews can be very deceiving.

Dinner service was excellent, we had the burger and prawn pasta

Expensive, but I think that's just Ireland. Decent selection including many locally produced items. Great service and I like that the shops are locally owned. So much better than buying from the German shops who are trying to take over.

Stopped by chance to use the bathrooms, which were spotlessly clean, then went into the store, honestly blown away by the size and range, and the prices are reasonable. We’ve been travelling down the wild atlantic way and honestly been robbed everywhere and let down by whats available - these guys should run every shop in Ireland, outstanding, they have everything you could possibly need. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

Lovely grocery store with a nice selection and helpful staff.

Lovely busy shop. Everything from fresh fruit, breads,meats ect Everything you would need in a shop..

Nice selection of local items as well as the popular brands. The ready meals and bakery section are attractive looking. Friendly staff.

One of the staff (man) in Deli was very rude this morning. All other service were good.

Great place to shop if you are in area, good parking, always fully stock with excellent service

What an excellent lunch! We had the best seafood chowder after a chilly boat trip out to the skellig islands. Followed it up with mains and filled up for a long drive. The team was getting super busy w a tour bus that pulled up but that didn't impact our experience or service at all. They were excellent and the food was delicious. Highly recommend!

Went in on a Sunday night and it was quite busy but managed to get a table. Ordered seafood platter for 2 and steak. The seafood was ok - we liked the prawns the most. The steak isn’t seasoned so you need to add your own salt to suit. But the rest wasn’t so goods - fries: they are from frozen ones and probably been deep fried 2 times as they were really really dry and not edible imo - the seafood platter fried squid were so thin it felt we were just eating the panko We told them about the fries but they said it was all like that as it’s been fried… but it’s really the worst I’ve eaten . We weren’t asked how the food was in the end and just paid and left. I wouldn’t recommend this restaurant - certainly didn’t have the experience of other guests

Fisherman’s Bar is a top choice on the island for anyone after hearty food and a good pint. Their burger and seafood chowder are standouts—fresh, and served in generous portions. The drinks are equally satisfying we enjoyed a very nice Guinness, and the atmosphere is relaxed yet lively, especially when live events are on. It’s a popular spot, so booking a table is a smart move, but whether you’re after a full meal, a few drinks, or just a laid-back evening, it’s a solid pick.

Hands down the best seafood platter I have ever had in my life. Absolutely outstanding. Gorgeous day to sit outside on their patio, overall an amazing experience!

We did the Skellig Michael tour and our guide recommended the Fisherman for good seafood, ordered platter for two and chowder, delicious and so much on the platter needed help from chowder lads to finish, got table service outside, great sunny day, bar inside was cosy and snug as well, only slight hitch seemed to be coffee orders but a minor quibble for an otherwise marvellous spot to feast of some magnificent Irish seafood, à must visit if that is your fancy 😀

Nestled is a lovely little port village, this was a great place to fuel up. I think seating can be hot or miss, we were outside across the street which was fine on a terrific day. Food was tasty, we tried the Fish and Chips, Cottage Pie and the Ribeye. No complaints at all!

So good we ate here twice. We had the seafood platter, the duck rolls, the lightly battered scampi, and the seafood chowder. If I had the stomach to eat everything on the menu I would. But I also rate their service and hospitality 5/5. It is why I returned and recommend this place to all visitors in town.

Fabulous clean rooms with lots of space, charm and information. Breakfast was lovely in the room and fresh pastries delivered in the morning. Would recommend. We didn't manage to get a booking for food as the restaurant was fully booked but had a lovely meal nearby. Staff were welcoming helpful and friendly. Great for a couples get away or a traveller looking for some comforts.

This review is for the restaurant not the hotel. We were passing by town and wanted to have dinner. We arrived to the restaurant, the server asked if we had a reservation, and we said no. Then he offered that we could seat at the bar which we gladly accepted. We ordered promptly and this is where it started going downhill. After about 30 minutes, we got rhe starter we ordered and the we had to wait a total of 90 minutes to get the food! We were almost standing up to leave. The food was OK but making customers wait 90 mins is UNACCEPTABLE. What made it worse is the manager: She came in and we politely told her food was good but the wait was unacceptable. Instead of making it up to us she BLAMED us for their POOR service stating: “You had no reservation and our kitchen is fully booked with the reserved tables”. If your kitchen cannot handle walk ins, why did you let us in? If your kitchen needs to make walk in customers wait 90 minutes to be served, how about you TELL those customers before seating them? This is the first time ever that a restaurant blames the customers for their own lack of kitchen capacity and poor service! Avoid this restaurant at all costs, they will mistreat you.

My wife and I stayed recently for our golden wedding anniversary and had a wonderful experience. The room ( Barr na Sraide) was excellent, the breakfast innovative and delicious and the meal in the restaurant outstanding. We have eaten in some of the best restaurants in Ireland, the UK and Europe and our meal on Saturday was easily in the top bracket. The presentation was excellent, the flavours outstanding and the service easily reached the same standards. All superbly orchestrated by Anthony and the very talented kitchen team. A total success on this special occasion. We are already looking forward to our next visit.

We came on a rainy day without a reservation and were lucky to get seated, even if it was at a tiny table. The staff went above and beyond by moving us to a larger one once it opened up. I had the ribeye, which was fine on its own but excellent with the sauce, easily a 5/5. My girlfriend’s salmon spaghetti was the real highlight. Definitely order that if you get a table here. My only complaint is that the food takes a really long time.

My friend and I stayed here on a "Ring of Kerry" booked tour, and we both agreed that this was one of our favorite spots. It's not the most ultra-luxurious in some ways, but it hit all of the right notes for us - clean, charming, a lovely property, but most of all, superb staff and the MOST delicious food. The owner comes from a family that fishes and her brother owns the fresh fish shop across the way - hence, the freshest seafood I had in Ireland. The mussels were so good we had to order a second plate. The food is not limited to the restaurant: the morning breakfast supplied to each room involves fresh croissant and pain aux raisins brought to your door, the most sumptuous yoghurt and rhubarb compote in the fridge (I ate both), smoked salmon and a lovely brie cheese. In short, nothing was lacking and the place had the most charm and care of anywhere we went. Would definitely go back.

“We stayed for one night and loved it! The room was perfect, and the colorful tiles in the bathroom were such a nice touch. We arrived late at night and had to call to check in — the staff were so kind and welcoming, showing us where to park, helping us to our room, and explaining everything clearly. Wonderful experience!

Omg you want a great place to stay then stay here. They are super nice and the rooms are awesome. It does depend on the room for the size and amenities but we had 2 rooms and both were super nice and the staff was attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. I just wish we had time to stay longer. Totally worth it. Even had great shopping close by.

I visited Skellig Six 18 thanks to Asana International School. The tour was a sensory experience and the guide was very informative about the whiskey and gin production and made the visit entertaining with a good sense of humour. I highly recommend visiting Skellig Six 18 to anyone traveling to this region.

Today we had a very enjoyable and interesting tour of the Skellig Six18 distillery with our lovely and enthusiastic guide, Shannon. Great to learn about the local history and the production proces. And very important: the whiskey tasted great! It was inspiring and definitely recommended!

A wonderful Distillery on the Ring of Kerry. We spent an afternoon there with Charles (I think, apologies if I’m wrong). Very informative and the tastings were amazing. Definitely a place I’ll go back to again on my annual visits to the homeland.

Lovely distillery on the beautiful West coast of Ireland. Stopped by on the way back from sightseeing as the previous day we had visited the Skellig Islands. Had a short wait for a distillery tour and tasting. More for my wife than me as I dont really like Whisky, however I do enjoy a gin and really enjoyed theirs. We brought a bottle of Whisky home with us too. After our tour it turns out I left my credit card in the shop, so a big thank you to Cathal for telling me and keeping it safe.

Skellig Six18 Brewery Tour Fantastic experience from start to finish. The highlight being the tasting at the end. We got to sample both whiskey and gin. The whiskey was smooth and warming while the gin tasted pure and exiting on the palate - even neat. I highly recommend both of these spirits. Our guide Cathal was knowledgeable and friendly while delivering a very interesting, professional and insightful tour. Well worth the visit.

Absolutely loved this tour! One of the best we have been on (and we have been to a few both back home in Canada and in Scotland). The tour host, Trish, was incredibly knowledgeable and gracious with her time and engagement. As they distill both gin and whiskey it is like getting two tours in one and despite having done whiskey tours before we feel like we still learned a few new things. The whiskey and gin are phenomenal and the whiskey is shockingly smooth considering the young age (you learn why on the tour). The gin is a bit dangerous as it has no bite and is all flavour. Wish we had more room in our bags to take more home. Could not recommend enough - we are so glad we stopped in for this. One of the highlights of the trip so far.

We had an amazing time at Skellig Six18! We passed by and decides to stop by. It was a great call. Very knowledgeable and detailed tour. Great whiskey !

We wanted to visit as are both interested in art, artists ourselves and community projects. The place was very dimly lit and not very inviting. It got worse, as we were admiring some stunning oil paintings with beautiful lighting, an elderly women came and spoke to us briefly then told us we had to leave as an American couple had just bought a very expensive piece of art and she was closing the gallery to take them to her retreat! Not at all bothered that we might have wanted to buy art too! Very poor customer care. Will not be going back.

Really cool art gallery just off the Ring of Kerry that highlights local and international art. Worth a visit by anyone who appreciates art. Some lovely pieces on display at this centre. No admission charge at the time of writing.

Not the place it seems. When I was there, I noticed that when the artists come in for lunch or coffee they expect top quality service. They act like they're above everyone. The owner of the centre just seems to treat it like a base where she can just get together with her fellow elites. I also noticed that some of staff there were also unpaid and simply just interns. The overall ethos there is just false.

This lovely art centre is full of beautiful art, from artists from all over the world, many who have stayed at Cill Rialaig artists' retreat. Yesterday I saw an impressive exhibition by Dominika, of exceptional sea scenes, inspired by this beautiful area.

Very good wood fired pizzas here with very generous cheesy toppings and excellent base. Staff were lovely and boxed up left overs. Service was a little slow as they only have the one oven but the surroundings in the gallery are lovely and you can take a walk around while you walk. Only one option for the wine and only one option for desserts.

A gorgeous location, especially the artists studios in the old famine village. Wonderful artwork produced there

Unusual and beautiful building displaying a range of work from local and visiting artists. Worth a look. Hot and cold drinks available.

Excellent fish and chips. Great atmosphere, loads of locals here and football on the tele.

We stopped for breakfast, was priced well and had a lovely little back courtyard. Sept 4, 2024.

Had drinks and a super meal here. Excellent service great Guinness and the fish and chips and fish tacos were superb. Great bar service loved the athomphere and very good value. Looking forward to coming back next time we are passing through.

We were a party of three, who arrived at 8pm, when dinner had just ended. The chef very kindly agreed to us having dinner despite this. We all went with the fish of the day - pan-fried hake, smoked salmon risotto, green beans and salsa verde. The food was exquisite - very fresh and extremely delicious. Service was impeccable, with a very friendly server behind the bar.

Great experience coming in with the family. Rory and Brian were friendly and hospitable. Great place for young kids. Great outdoor seating. Food was excellent. Highly recommend for authentic Irish hospitality.

Great experience. Bartender / waiter was excellent, food was great, perfect stop on our way for a quiet, delicious lunch. Soup and bread were especially good.

Traditional Irish pub. Amazing Irish breakfast. Great prices too.

Had a very enjoyable 3 night stay recently. Very comfortable beds in a beautiful room which had all the facilities required. Breakfast was excellent also the evening meal (salmon) was delicious. The staff are amazing they are so friendly & helpful which adds to the enjoyment. Leonard is the perfect host. We highly recommend this hotel as it is on a par with 4* hotels. We will definitely stay here again. Ann & Mary.

I had a wonderful time at the ROK Hotel. Great food, pleasant staff and the best cup of coffee in Ireland. Will be recommending to friends and family looking for a great stay in Kerry. Looking forward to my next visit!

Great place to stay. The room was not exceptional but the food was very good. The staff were very friendly and a great location.

We had a wonderful 3 night stay 17-20th August, The room was spacious, clean and recently upgraded. Our host Jessica n Leonard were friendly and managed our request immediately. A good selection of breakfast served, Jessica took time to do her own research to advice us on halal option. A great base to explore Ring Of Kerry, Skellig ring and Port Magee. Recommended

Stopped by for dinner last week. The chicken was lovely, the mash was gorgeous and the rhubarb crumble was a bit too sweet, but the ice cream compliments it. I will be back.

Food was very lovely Me and my husband we stay for 3 nights Good food good service.

Good food, location was perfect and the staff were great 👍