Must-see hotels in County Kerry

  • Kingfisher Lodge

    Killarney

    Lovely gardens are a highlight at this immaculate B&B, whose guest rooms are done up in rich, warm colours. Showers are good and powerful, and breakfasts…

  • Grapevine Hostel

    Dingle Town

    Near the centre of town, this dinky hostel has eight-, three- and two-bed rooms with wooden bunks and private bathrooms (with minimalist sliding doors)…

  • Ashe Hotel

    Tralee

    Right in the town centre, this contemporary hotel offers good-value, stylish accommodation. Family rooms sleep four; there are also interconnecting rooms…

  • Whispering Pines

    Kenmare

    Set back from the main road just south of the town centre, this flower-fronted B&B has four immaculate rooms, all with private bathroom, and a warm Irish…

  • San Antoine

    Ring of Kerry

    At the western edge of town, this spotless and spacious B&B sports a large terrace and breakfast room, both with views towards sea and hills. The owners…

  • Ceann Trá Heights

    Dingle Peninsula

    An ideal base for exploring the area, this comfortable, modern five-room guesthouse has a great location overlooking Ventry Bay (rooms 1 and 2 have…

  • Algret House

    Killarney

    Knotted pine and polished wood dominate the decor of this light, bright and spacious modern villa, on a quiet side street just a five-minute walk south of…

  • Sive Hostel

    Ring of Kerry

    Simple and sweet, this homely hostel has good-value private rooms, some in a cute stone cottage at the back, a rooftop balcony with great views and a…

  • Coffey's River's Edge

    Ring of Kerry

    You can sit out on the balcony overlooking the River Laune at this contemporary B&B with 10 spotless spring-toned rooms and hardwood floors. Cots are…

  • An Capall Dubh

    Dingle Town

    Entered via a 19th-century coaching gateway leading into a cobbled courtyard where breakfast is served in fine weather, this airy B&B has five simple…

  • Valentia Island Caravan & Camping

    Skellig Ring

    Set on the southwestern edge of Knightstown, this campsite has good facilities, including a campers' kitchen and games room, and owners who are…

  • Hawthorn House

    Kenmare

    This stylish house has eight spacious pine-furnished rooms, all named after local towns and decked out with fresh flowers. It's set back from busy…

  • Harbour House

    Dingle Peninsula

    Overlooking the Maharees Islands, this guesthouse is used mainly by scuba divers taking advantage of its on-site dive outfit Waterworld (instruction takes…

  • Dingle Harbour Lodge

    Dingle Town

    This purpose-built B&B complex with an airy, timber-floored lobby filled with fresh flowers, neat rooms and ultra-efficient managers fills a niche for…

  • Travellers’ Rest Hostel

    Ring of Kerry

    All low ceilings, gingham curtains and dried flowers in the grate, Travellers’ Rest has the quaint feel of a country cottage, with an open fire and a self…

  • Dingle Skellig Hotel

    Dingle Town

    An ocean-like swimming pool and a spa with an outdoor hot tub are the highlights of this miniresort down near the water, just south of town. Rooms are…

  • Shire

    Killarney

    This place falls somewhere between hostel and B&B. There are three comfortable (if a little oddly shaped) private rooms with bathrooms and a couple of…

  • Skellig Lodge

    Skellig Ring

    Budget accommodation is great value at this modern hostel with mountain and bay views, which has single, double and family rooms (no dorms), including…

  • Killarney International Hostel

    Killarney

    The Headley barons’ former residence, built in the 18th century on 30 hectares of woodland, is regal quarters for a 138-bed An Óige hostel. Signposted off…

  • Chelmsford House

    Killarney

    Set on a rise to the south of town (a 10-minute stroll away), this B&B enjoys a superb view of the Kerry mountains (and even a glimpse of Lough Leane)…

  • Dingle Camping & Caravan Site

    Dingle Peninsula

    A 450m walk west of Gallarus Oratory, this sheltered, 42-pitch campground is just a 1km stroll east of beautiful Wine Strand beach. The owner is a great…

  • Mount Brandon Hostel

    Dingle Peninsula

    A patio overlooks the bay from this small, simple hostel with scrubbed wooden floors and furniture. Most rooms have private bathrooms. An apartment with…

  • Killarney Haven

    Killarney

    The decor may be slightly dated, but these well-equipped self-catering apartments are clean and comfortable (some have balconies) and have a great…

  • Harbour Nights

    Dingle Town

    Half the rooms at this waterfront B&B have balconies with stunning views over Dingle Harbour, as does the upstairs sitting room, which opens to a terrace.