Yet another lovely stay at Klondyke House. The location is perfect along the Ring of Kerry, near…read morethe sea, surrounded by mountains and rolling green Irish countryside. This is a magical place to visit, truly enchanting. The hosts always take care of us well. They know everything about the area, having spent most of their lives in Waterville, and Cahersiveen (larger town just down the road). The Waterville Golf Links - a world class golf course - is located within minutes by car. Excellent seafood restaurants are nearby, either by car or on foot. The Waterville Craft Market is located right next door. Also nearby, the Tech Amergin Arts Centre offers all sorts of interesting classes, workshops, art exhibits, as well as amusing Irish film nights we enjoyed viewing during our stay. Lastly, behind the B&B, they have a lovely modern vacation rental property that is available to rent by the week. Having stayed in the B&B, and the vacation rental, I highly recommend both. My only complaint: I can't stay here long enough!

Prior to staying at Klondyke House, I would have been very hesitant to lodge in a B&B. I always…read morefigured that they don't offer the facilities and comfort of a hotel, and the whole "staying in someone's home" vibe was something of a turn off. Klondyke house completely changed my perceptions of this. Our room was of the standard of many hotels I've stayed in, very modern and clean. It also had a lovely bathroom (which appeared to be brand new, or else very well maintained), with a very nice, powerful shower (I like a good shower). Everything you'd expect in a hotel -- kit for making tea and coffee, hairdryer, good TV, free and fast Wifi -- it was all there. Noise does seem to travel between rooms in this house, but the other guests were very quiet. I would worry about the noise levels had there been any louder guests. The proprietors were nice and friendly, but not at all overbearing. They made polite conversation without annoying you (I'm not really a people person when on holiday, and am always wary of B&Bs because I'm worried of the hosts being up in your business). The breakfast is beautiful! A very good selection, and the soda bread is a highlight (bacon and salmon are also very good). I do prefer the buffet style of hotels, because I like to try a bit of everything when on holidays, but I appreciate this mightn't be feasible in a B&B. Maybe the hosts could encourage guests to order more than one thing from the breakfast menu? But that's a tiny gripe, the food and service were both wonderful. The property is a five minute walk into the heart of the village. There isn't a huge amount to do in Waterville itself, but it's at the centre of a beautiful part of Ireland, so there's a plenty of attractions in the vicinity. If staying for a week or so, a car would be handy for seeing the sights, but for a weekend, all you need is to make your way to the pubs for the great seafood. A highly enjoyable weekend, and the Klondyke B&B played a large part in that. I would recommend it to anyone.

I was a big fan of this place- the grounds are magical, with a splendid setting right on the…read moreAtlantic ocean on 500 acres. They have 3 pools, a nice spa with free steam rooms and gym, ocean access (though bring a wet suit!), and two restaurants. I thought service was excellent, and the food in the restaurants was very good. They have a family room (king plus two twins) which was very reasonable and a great option for families. There's lots to do- a game room, tennis courts, walking trails, murder mystery, etc. We really enjoyed our stay, and it was the kid's favorite place in Ireland. Be aware though that the resort is historic, which some would perceive as dated. It's also off the beaten path, with most other dining options some drive away so plan on eating at the hotel a lot. My only other gripe would be that you have to make reservations for the pool, which is kind of a hassle.

Upsides: great location and facilities & grounds. Nice and very accommodating staff. Many guests…read morewere Irish families which added to the charm. Downsides: it's quite isolated so you can't walk to a local restaurant, pub, cafe etc. Also the majority of the restaurant and bar staff have a very loose grip on English and seem quite ill I formed about the food and drinks like where did the fish come from or what's a good local whiskey. The food itself was also pretty mediocre

Amazing place, the heart of Valentia! Right on the harbour. Rooms are done tastefully, very…read moreclean and well maintained. Also have hostel rooms available which are very well presented! Bar offers food which is to restaurant standards. Loads to choose from all which is very tasty! Also bar food and sandwiches. Different events throughout the year, halloween parties, festivals, Santa visit, Christmas parties, music nights, quiz nights, bands etc. Pool Table down the back. The staff are lovely, very helpful and friendly and great for advise on what to see and happenings on the area. During warmer months April-Oct car ferry, leaves you out side!

While we didn't stay here, we DID enjoy the best seafood chowder in Ireland during our (all too…read morebrief) visit. Pop in for a relaxing pint, and a delicious meal, while letting the parade of buses going the opposite way on the Ring of Kerry pass you by. The fish and chips were not only delicious, the servings were massive! Ask about the daily joint as well. When you're finished, drive onto the ferry for a short ride to the mainland.

Waterville Kerry - the site of the All Ireland Coastal Rowing Championships 2015, a place swarming…read morewith rowers from across the country for the weekend. We were really lucky to get a last minute booking at the Sea Lodge Hotel, newly reopened, in the heart of the small seaside town. After a long drive across country, we were greeted by friendly staff, comfortable beds and luxurious toiletries, all a short walk from the lake where the competition was taking place. In addition to comfortable surroundings, the food here was excellent, with the staff able to cater for our large group of hungry rowers at dinner time (most of whom weren't fortunate enough to stay in the hotel), as well as providing substantial breakfasts and great coffee and lunch. Even when we tried to eat elsewhere (to give other local places a chance), we kept ending up being drawn back again for more!

This place is a must-stay location. I stayed here 3 years ago while thru-hiking the Kerry Way, and…read morestill think of this lovely place and the owner often. I stopped here in a pinch (on a holiday when the hotel was closed, no less) looking for a place to stay because I was exhausted from hiking and sleeping in puddles. The owner put me up in a beautiful apartment with a balcony and an amazing view, for a very affordable price. He went above and beyond to make sure I had everything I needed, including amazing food brought right to my room. If you have any question of where to stay, put this place at the top of the list! You won't be disappointed! Big thanks to Sneem hotel, and Red of course.

Out tour group stayed two nights. Room was spacious, shower water pressure good and heating and…read morecooling worked well. Bed was tired. Lumpy and sank in the middle. Restaurant food was fantastic. A better bed would move this to 5 stars.

Wow. This is an Amazing B&B with an easy 5 min downhill walk to Portmagee town. The hosts (Mary and…read moreJim) have a smooth operation and make your stay easy. The rooms are modern and nice and bright. Hot coffee/tea and bottled water in your room and a full bathroom with good water pressure and nice temperature shower. Bedroom was large and had lots of storage for your stuff. Even a wall safe if you felt necessary. Free WiFi worked well too, and free parking out front. The included breakfast was made to order eggs or pancakes and/or full Irish breakfast with sausages bacon and puddings if you desire. I enjoyed the eggs, tomato, and beans and all the brown bread, cereals and fruits I needed. Plus tea and juice. Mary was a delight and super friendly with advice. I would gladly stay here again if we are in the area. Glad I got a referral from the Mooring hotel who were fully booked.

This B&B is located just across the bridge in Portmagee. There was only…read moreone room left when we arrived. According to the owner, the smallest one. It had a queen size bed and a water cooker. No TV, but it's own bathroom and free (albeit slow) WiFi. Furniture was modern cottage style and the room was painted in friendly lavender colors. Though the room itself had no TV, the guest lounge had a huge 50" Flatscreen made a quite comfy impression. For breakfast there was a wide variety available, from full Irish over pancakes to kiplings. The owners, Mary and Jim, were very friendly and even helped organizing a trip to the Skelligs. The room was 60 EUR including breakfast for the two of us. No Credit Cards accepted.

On our tour of the Wild Atlantic Way we stopped in The Bay view for some lunch, after waiting for…read moreover 20, minutes after ordering, we enquired for the male staff member 'how much longer would we be waiting', his reply was another 10 to 15 minutes more. We noticed a lot of other people were waiting for food also. We did ask why we had not been informed of the delay and he very rudely replied could we not see they were busy. When we decided to pay for tea's and canceled our lunch, we were told 'could we not see that they had a bus load of people and we're busy'. We had to wait another 10 minutes before he returned with our change. We would never return due to the rudeness and ignorance of that staff member. To be honest it is probably the worst run business I 've had to experience and I have traveled all over the world. It is hard to imagine how we can promote tourisim when businesses like this are allowed to remain open.

We are staying at Dingle Benner's hotel for three nights. It is very unique and historic. Location…read morecannot be beat for being in the heart of Dingle Town. The bar is excellent with a good wine selection, a good Dingle gin selection, and local beers. Good mixologists as well. The food is excellent! We have eaten in the bar twice and been delighted with our selections. The room that we are staying in has been remodeled very recently and is very currently decorated and large, especially for a European hotel. We are very pleased! I highly recommend this hotel and wood stay here again without hesitation.

The restaurant and food are exceptional! My group and I had the Pistachio and Salmon starter and…read morethey both were incredible, with the Pistachio, outstanding! The Seafood Chowder and Lamb Shoulder were over-the-top good, cooked to perfection, tender, and unique! The Sea-bass was tender and excellent! The Lamb Shepherd's Pie was not too grainy, even for someone who usually can't eat much lamb because of a mild allergy, and the lamb was very tender! The lamb was smothered with delicious mashed potatoes and vegetables, and the vegetables tasted garden-fresh and were cooked to perfection! The servers were so warm and kind!

This was a very nice little Hostel. I have stayed here twice over the past few years in my travels…read moreto Ireland, and both times it was a pleasurable experience. The view off of the upper balcony, looking towards Ballycarbery Castle across the canal as the fog rolls in off the ocean, is amazing. On my first stay, we came in very late at night after a long day of exploring, it was pouring rain, and we were very very tired. The nice elderly couple (Owners) took us in and made sure we had everything we needed. The rooms were very comfortable and clean, and the hospitality was very nice! Across the street from Sive is a little gas station that has a wide variety of snacks and food such as freshly made pizzas and sandwiches. There are also many ancient Ring Forts in the area to explore, along with many other historical structures. I definitely recommend Sive Hostel for a good nights rest during your adventures!

Had THE best time. We were here for a family wedding and chose the Sive for six of us to stay. This…read morewas my first experience of a hostel and I found it combined the best features of a hotel and b&b. The privacy and accessibility of a hotel and the personal service of a b&b. The rooms were very comfortable and very clean and well decorated. The hostel is centrally located on the Main Street of the town. Stayed August 2016, travelled with family