Bedroom could do with blackout curtains

I didn't have the full breakfast but what I had was top quality,

Stayed in May 2024

The radiators in the room needed to be bled as the room was quite cold. This affected the quality of sleep.

Booked at short notice, we managed to get rooms when our original plans fell apart. It's a hotel with history and it shows. The staff were very accommodating and allowed us to park our bikes up close to the door for security. The food was lovely and very reasonably priced

Stayed in March 2024

maybe some brochures on activities and restaurants in the area [not all are open the time of year I visited] and a free map of the area.

I have arthritis, and when I booked I didn't realise there was no lift to upper rooms. The staff quickly and pleasantly changed my booking to a ground floor room at no extra charge and put in an extra heater I could plug in without me having to ask. It was quiet and comfortable. I liked the old worldly feel of the decor, and the view from the front over the sea and mountains, and the places to sit outside in good weather. The dinner was very good, and so was the breakfast. All of the staff were friendly and helpful.

Stayed in November 2023

Bad smell of sewage at night

So friendly & clean

Stayed in February 2024

Four folks in one room is a little squeezy but for one night, you can put up with the close confines and if you want more space, get more rooms.

Ideal place to start exploring the Skellig Ring from with numerous historical sites on Ventia Island. Also, a great place to break your travels from the Ring of Kerry.

Stayed in January 2024

No fire in bar

Accommodation, staff, food, area

Stayed in December 2023

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Hotel very clean and staff very friendly and helpful. Food is very good quality and the overall atmosphere is wonderful. Will definitley be back. We enjoyed every minute of it.

Stayed in January 2024

Nothing

Location, ambience, history

Stayed in December 2023

But scruffy in places

It’s ideal Location for us to visit family and it’s very friendly and laid back

Stayed in December 2023

I marked down the comfort rating as our mattress was lumpy and felt like it was due for upgrading but otherwise absolutely no complaints

This beautiful hotel is in a fantastic location, it’s very clean and the staff and food are amazing.

Stayed in October 2023

There wasn't much open during our stay (mid September).

Valentia Island was beautiful. The first room they gave us was not nice, but we were given a much nicer room.

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing

Lovely hotel. Friendly receptionist. Clean comfortable rooms. Great food. Guinness only €5 per pint ! Saturday night in the hotel is great fun with live music and craic.

Stayed in September 2023

Overall, I was really satisfied. There was a long delay one evening in the dining room, during a rather busy dinner period. Understandable, and probably unavoidable under the circumstances. And handled with good humour by the hard-working staff. That was my only "crib", and it was a slight one.

Genuine friendly welcome from our arrival until we (reluctantly) left. A minor problem dealt with quickly and efficiently. Room very comfortable. Bar and dining room staff friendly ad pleasant. Management (very hard working) welcoming, helpful, friendly. This is a small hotel, does not pretend to be one of the great hotels. Some great touches -the old photographs of the hotel and the island in past years, the model boats, the magnificent staircase, the history of the hotel. So much to inform and enjoy.

Stayed in September 2023

Small staircase up to top bedrooms, no lift, but help was at hand if we needed it for ghe luggage.

Wonderful location and very helpful staff. Would definitely return.

Stayed in September 2023

Amazing location, and not an anonymous chain- lots of cost character

Stayed in September 2023

Bedroom and bathroom very tight , bed and pillows not very clean mfirtsblr

Fabulous location , excellent staff

Stayed in September 2023

We didn’t dislike anything as the location was perfect to explore some of the stunning attractions on the island.

The hotel was set in a lovely setting with comfortable rooms. It was full of charm with beautiful windows and a lovely staircase down to the bar. A very comfortable and relaxing stay.

Stayed in September 2023

Mattress, we're not very comfortable everything else in room was prefect

Great staff and service

Stayed in September 2023

Proximity to water

Wet welcoming. Very clean

Stayed in September 2023

A local said that the menu in the restaurant very rarely changes. So, we didn't eat an evening meal in the hotel. Not sure if this is true!

Friendly staff and location

Stayed in August 2023

To be charged extra for downstairs room. We are 73+ and with slight mobility issues. No lift.

Cosy atmosphere

Stayed in August 2023

The price was expensive and didn't include breakfast, but that seems to be the standard these days unfortunately.

Upgraded to sea view room and the room had been recently refurbished. The Point sea food bar just across the water via 5 min ferry is a must for lunch and dinner.

Stayed in August 2023

Limited dinner menu for healthy options Also they did not serve in rotation. People in after us served before us Also we assumed that breakfast was included and had to pay €50 more that we did but budget for

The service time was very slow for dinner and breakfast Inexperienced staff I think is the issue Breakfast needs more options of local food eg kipoers local breads jams etc

Stayed in August 2023

No room to relax in eg library. Bathroom door did not lock correctly

Location, views, window seat staff

Stayed in August 2023