The Kenmare Bay Hotel is a 5-minute walk from the heart of Kenmare. It offers a leisure center with a pool (Children's hours from 9am to 7pm daily), gym and hot tub, a restaurant and free parking. The spacious rooms at the Kenmare Bay Hotel & Leisure Resort have private bathrooms with hairdryers. They also include flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. The Bay Bistro serves European cuisine using the finest of local produce. The Courtyard Bar has a wide selection of drinks, an outdoor seating area. The opening times for the hotel and restaurant are seasonal, please refer to the Fine Print below. The leisure center features a sauna, steam room and hot tub. A wide range of treatments is also available. Experience convenience and sustainability at Kenmare Bay Hotel with our latest addition: 50 electric vehicle (EV) charging points now available for guest use! Hotel owner Bob Lyne is committed to providing eco-friendly amenities to enhance your stay while supporting environmentally conscious travel. Whether you're exploring the scenic beauty of Kerry or simply passing through, rest assured that recharging your electric vehicle is hassle-free with us. Book your stay today and power up while you power down in comfort. Our charging points are complimentary for hotel residents. Welcome to a greener, more convenient getaway at Kenmare Bay Hotel. Kenmare has an excellent selection of restaurants, pubs and craft shops. The Kenmare Golf Club is located just off the main street and the Ring of Kerry Golf and Country Club is only 2 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Kenmare, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.2

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
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1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
9.1

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Niall
    Ireland Ireland
    Friendly staff at a great, clean, comfortable, modern hotel with a fantastic restaurant.
  • Annette
    United States United States
    This oasis is the perfect location to stroll into downtown area. We took advantage of the hot tub after a long day of sight seeing! We stayed at a lot of air b&bs during our 2 week trip - honestly if we could redo I’d stay at more places like...
  • Louis
    Ireland Ireland
    Staff very helpful, friendly and efficient! Food excellent quality, room very well designed and comfortable!
  • Sean
    United States United States
    The breakfast was incredible. The food was delicous and the quality was gret.
  • Catherine
    United States United States
    Location was perfect, close to town. The morning breakfast was great.
  • Bernard
    United States United States
    Breakfast had multiple great options, continental buffet AND off the menu. SUPERB !!!
  • Carmel
    Ireland Ireland
    Fabulous roomy hotel. Staff very welcoming obliging and couldn’t do enough for me. The food was absolutely delicious had breakfast and dinner and great variety. Plenty variety for Coeliacs too. Well done to you all.
  • Elizabeth
    United States United States
    Location to town and parking were excellent. Breakfast was also delicious, loved the menu options.
  • Meagher
    United States United States
    The rooms were great and having fans was a plus! Loved the pool and leisure facility.
  • J
    Joe
    Ireland Ireland
    Location 👍 . Staff are super. Breakfast was very good.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Bay Bistro

    No additional info available

Amenities of The Kenmare Bay Hotel & Leisure Resort
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Spa
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Activities

  • Live music/Performance
  • Kids' club
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Playground
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Key card access
  • Safe

General

  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Indoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome

Spa

  • Kids' pool
  • Fitness
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Steam room
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
The Kenmare Bay Hotel & Leisure Resort takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Children are permitted in the wellness center between 9am until 7pm.

Please inform The Kenmare Bay Hotel & Leisure Resort of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about The Kenmare Bay Hotel & Leisure Resort