We visited The Strand for dinner after looking at a few other menus in town. The Strand is more…read morereasonably priced and offered the selection of dishes we needed with a group from teenage to 50s in age. Everyone loved our dinners, the wine and desserts! The service was very friendly, knowledgeable and responsive.

This is a really cosy and nice place to stay. Especially the owner Johnny and his small team do…read moreeverything they can to make you feel comfortable. He knows al lot about the region and is very open and friendly to tell you everything about it. He gave us good advice about daytrips (Loop Head!!! which actually is so much nicer than the touristic Cliffs of Moher) and walks. We stayed three nights and within our 10-days-trip it was the nicest place to stay. Our room had a really nice view over the bay of Kilkee, even though the weather was rather rough during our stay. The restaurant is also run by Johnny, and the food is really good. It was the best we had in Kilkee. I can really recommend that place and will go back there whenever I am around.

First, the service is impeccable. We arrived at the gate where we gave our name for our room…read morereservation. We drive a few hundred feet and another gentleman stopped us and advised us where to pull up outside our townhouse/room (obviously the gatekeeper had radioed ahead with our information). The gentleman then walked me to the reception area where our room keys and information packet were waiting. I was asked if I'd like to make dinner reservations which I did. The gentleman then walked me back to our townhouse where he took our bags out of our car, brought them in and carried them up the stairs for us. He gave us a tour of the three floors, showed us the important details and then left. Our townhouse was beautifully appointed abc the kitchen had water, snacks, coffee, tea, etc.... We walked the grounds and then took a quick test. Dinner at the Pub was excellent and truly the best meal we had during our two weeks in Ireland.

Let me preface by saying that we did not stay here, nor did we play golf…read more We were driving part of the Wild Atlantic Way on September 10. We were on tiny roads, nearly in the middle of nowhere. My husband spotted the sign "Trump International". We had no idea that it was out there. We turned around to check it out. As we entered the property we came to a little gate house. A nice looking man, came out to greet us. He asked if we were checking in. We told him we were just driving by. I was holding my breath, I thought he might tell us to turn around. To our absolute delight he smiled his fantastic smiled and said with a bit of a giggle "Just wanted to have a look see?" We said yes, that we just wanted to see it. He told us where to park and encouraged us to go upstairs to the restaurant "at least have a coffee while you're here". We looked about the incredibly maintained grounds. Checked out the back of the property. Looked over the pro shop. Then went upstairs to the restaurant bar. The bartender was VERY professional but also kind. When I asked him sheepishly if I could keep one of the little cloth coasters, he said sure and "take this too" as he tossed me a pen. We went back to the pro shop looking for a sweatshirt. The extremely gracious employee in the shop told me that they'd be in the gift shop. He said it was closed. He made a call and said "she's opening it up". Then he walked us through the property to take us to the gift shop. I love my sweatshirt. What a fabulous little surprise on our adventure.

You can't argue with the location of the Strand Restaurant and Guest House as it's situated right…read moreon Moore Bay in Kilkee. The view from the restaurant and the rooms facing the front is amazing if the weather is good. Sunsets are particularly enjoyable. The rooms are as good as you'd expect for a guest house and have benefited from the exposure that the Strand received as a participant in the RTE TV program "At Your Service" when the TV presenters worked with Johnny and Caroline Redmond (the owners) to upgrade and update the rooms. Don't expect to be staying at a Westin or Sheraton or other bland corporate hotel chain - do expect to stay in a comfortable room that seems to be part of someone's home rather than a commercial premises. The food served in the restaurant is robust and good. Portions are large and won't disappoint the hungry, All in all, a great place to spend a weekend in Kilkee and use as a base to enjoy the incredible cliff scenery in the vicinity.

This is a review of the Cliff House Hotel restaurant…read more 5 for view and service 3 for food - limited menu offered on certain days, tapas menu on others, full menu offered Friday Saturday Sunday - burger - 2/5 pretty bad beef burger. Chips were okay 3/5 - Caesar salad - 4/5 solid offering - chocolate chip cookie in skillet with vanilla ice cream - 3/5 cookie was a bit mealy Adage of the better the view the worse the food rings true but it was a lovely place to watch the sunset. Next time I'd just get the Caesar salad with chicken just to appreciate the view.

Amazing location right across from the water. Delicious food and the kindest staff. Fiona and Kevin…read more+ children are incredibley hospitable and intentional.

Wow! This place is just what we imagined when planning our trip to Ireland. The B&B is set on a…read morehill overlooking a quaint village with a single row of brightly colored cottages leading through idyllic fields (there is even a white horse leisurely living in the field below). From the small back deck you can look over this town all the way to the high cliffs that drop into the ocean, creating picturesque views of the orange, red and pink sunset. We arrived to a small sign personally welcoming us. Niall and Darra treated us like family while we stayed at their house and even dined at their table. They were personally acquainted with the entire area and gave us honest recommendations for spending our days there. We were able to see the Cliffs without crowds because of their directions. We then had the perfect dinner of local food at Roadford House where we walked along stonewalls past cows, horses, and sheep to the intimate dining room overlooking pastures. We ended the night by enjoying local music at O'Connor's Pub just a minute walk from the Sea View. We would highly recommend staying at the Sea View for at least a few nights on your trip to Ireland. Thanks again Darra and Niall, Ryan and Cristina

My stay at the Sea View House in Doolin far exceeded my expectations. The entire house was…read moredecorated very lovingly, with family pictures in many of the common rooms. The guest rooms were immaculate and very spacious. We even had a view of the ocean from our room, true to name. :) The B&B is located just above the main street of Doolin, very close to Gus O'Connors. The guest lounge had a few books on history of the area. There were a few bottles of wine available for purchase on the honor system, which was a nice touch if you wanted to take it along on an evening stroll along the beach. Breakfast was absolutely delicious, with most of the ingredients coming out of the kitchen garden. My hubby even had a choice of duck or chicken eggs from the family's own birds!

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!

Great hotel right on the steps of Spanish Bay could not be a better location. +3 incredible…read morerestaurants all served by the same kitchen, but the quality and diversity of food was just amazing, plus you actually got a real cocktail. They came by to my daughter who was celebrating her 24th birthday With a free whiskey sour that actually tasted like a whiskey sour Wine list fantastic people watching fun being had just a great night. Oh, and the New York steak was fabulous. I go back in a minute.

We had dinner at the Armada Hotel. The dining room is very modern and has great views of the sea…read more There were floor to ceiling windows around the room to take advantage of the view. To be short, the service was excellent. The food was only fair and overpriced. There aren't many options in the area. In fairness, others with my group though very highly of the food, particularly the mussels. So, I'm between 3 and 4 stars for the food, with a solid 5 for service. If you do eat here, get the mussels.

Nice beds Separate sitting room…read more Hot water kettle Hot towel rack. Classy hotel in midtown. Only spent 18 hrs there. Charming town I missed. Quite good breakfast in the morning. Not 5 star. But solid 4 Scrambled pre cooked Eggs a bit overcooked. The muffins. Bread confections and butter matched all contenders. Very polite young staff.

This is a pretty hotel with nice grounds. The elevator was being worked on during part of my stay,…read moreso I had to take the stairs. There isn't air conditioning, but there is a fan in the room and it wasn't an issue in late September. There was toothpaste on my sink faucet when I checked in, which made me question the overall cleanliness. I could hear everyone who walked by and talked in the hallway. The church bells also woke me up.

Could not have asked for a better stay! The staff were all INCREDIBLY friendly. We arrived well…read morebefore check-in but they held on to our luggage while my wife and I explored the island on ebikes at the nearby pier (after a helpful ride from the staff). Once back at the hotel and in our room, we couldn't get over how amazing the room (clean, cozy, modern) was, along with the spectacular view of the water. Dinner was delicious! Highly recommend the sea chowder - my wife and I shared as a starter but quickly wished we each had our own! Breakfast was just as delicious. Overall, phenomenal hotel and staff! Cannot wait to come back!

Nice modern hotel, about 5-10 minute stroll from the ferry dock. The hotel has nice rooms with…read morestandard fixtures, and moderate bedding, and a nice/large bath. There are 20+ rooms and some have balconies. Most rates come with breakfast which they serve continental early 7am-9am, and full Irish breakfast begins later at 9AM. The hotel restaurant and bar on premise are quite good. It's a short/easy 5 min walk from the hotel to the center of town. They contract with local tour guides to pick you up if you wish to take an island tour. The front desk is pretty strict about check-in and didn't let us check in before 3PM even though we were on the 10:30AM ferry that got in around 11:30AM, but they do let you store your luggage behind the front desk. P.S. They tend to have a lot of weddings at this hotel as there are banquet tents, so be prepared for potential parties (bachelor or bachelorette) on certain weekends.

I've stayed here with Jack & Ester three times, a total of 5 nights, over the last 5 years and…read morethree trips that I've visited Ireland. I make it a point to visit this quaint small Irish town on the Shannon and stay at the Old Castle House. If you really want to get the feel for the Irish people and Irish hospitality, you must stay in any one of the fine Irish B&B's and this one is on the Tops of my B&B Recommendations for the West of Ireland. Finally got to meet Ester in person this last time around when I made a point to be staying on my birthday, and happened to be spending time with another American couple who was also celebrating a birthday on the same day, and The Dunne's made it memorable. Jack and Ester have become like part of my Irish Family. The Accommodations are cozy and comfortable and always well kept. Don't come expecting the cold and impersonal feeling of a 4 or 5 star international hotel, but rather the warmth, personality and coziness of a well appointed and comfortable Irish home. Fresh Eggs in the morning supplied by the Dunne's Chickens accent a wonderful Irish Breakfast and it's always a treat to finish off the evening with a couple pints and a dram around the corner at the Dunne's Bar est in 1820 then take a short walk back to the B&B to settle in for a cozy night's sleep. Glin is a small town on the Shannon where you can just sit by the stream with some tea and relax or, if you're like me, makes a good base for any number of day trips in the SouthWest and West of Ireland...for instance: to the Ring of Kerry & Dingle Area about 1 hour or so south, Foynes Flying Boat Museum (where the Pan Am Flying Boats used to dock and where Irish Coffee was invented) just 15 minutes down the road, Limerick City and King John's Castle about 30 to 45 minutes further East, Bunratty Castle & Folk Park (a must visit...give yourself 2 to 3 hours minimum) about 1 hour around the eastern end of the Shannon then head up to the Cliffs of Moher (about another hour or so further) and back down the west Coast of Co. Clare as the sun sets... taking a Ferry Ride across the Shannon from Kilmer to Tarbert. Glin is quiet and the 2 pubs, Dunne's Pub being one of them, don't serve food so with only 2 take away places in town ask Jack & Ester for a recommendation to one of the nearby Restaurants...The Old Stand Bar & Restaurant in Shanagolden (about 20 minute ride) is very comfortable with a very good menu and a nice bar or Enright's in Tarbert is quaint with a nice menu that usually includes fresh fish...but get there early.