The Kenmare Bay Hotel is a 5-minute walk from the heart of Kenmare. It offers a leisure centre 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 en suite 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 centre 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 situated just off the main street and the Ring of Kerry Golf and Country Club is only 2 miles away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Situated 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 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
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1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.1

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Osullivan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    There was nothing not to like about this hotel...spotlessly clean...very pleasant and helpful staff....and a great location....will definitely go back
  • J
    Julie
    Australia Australia
    Great location, lovely large, clean room, friendly helpful staff. Lots of great facilities and comfortable beds - highly recommend.
  • Anne
    Ireland Ireland
    We had a family gathering in Kenmare and opted to stay at Kenmare Bay Hotel given its location and facilities. From the moment we walked through the door we received top class service…all staff were exceptional in their hospitality and attention...
  • Declan
    Ireland Ireland
    Really nice staff . Lovely scenery and close to everything . Great experience 👍
  • Alok
    Ireland Ireland
    Had a great stay at Kenmare Bay Hotel. The staff were really accommodating and helpful. Morning breakfast was the highlight of our stay. Our 7month old baby enjoyed the stay too which was a plus for us. Also, Bay Health facial and massage was...
  • Patrick
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful location and large, comfortable bedrooms. Great options for families with a number of rooms that have a double and single bed. Easy to adjust heating/ air con and underfloor heating in the bathroom which has both a bath and separate...
  • Anne
    Ireland Ireland
    Everything..the bar was lovely and the food was fabulous. The pool was great also.
  • Jonathan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely hotel we stayed there for our daughters 3rd birthday..the hotel was warm clean and comfortable,the food and drink was very good and well priced and the staff where exceptional they really went above and beyond for our daughter to make sure...
  • Stacey
    Ireland Ireland
    The breakfast was hands down the best breakfast we’ve had at a hotel in a very long time. Something for everyone and great value for money. Lovely location.
  • Margot
    Ireland Ireland
    Spotless hotel, our room was gorgeous with a lovely view. Staff were very friendly and helpful especially Sharon at reception and also the young man at reception when we arrived. Food was delicious and the swimming pool was a bonus for us 😃....

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • The Bay Bistro

    No additional info available

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

Most popular facilities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar

Activities

  • Live music/performance
  • Kids' club
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Children's playground
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar

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

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

  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • 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

General

  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Indoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome

Wellness

  • Kids' pool
  • Fitness
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Steam room
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna

Languages spoken

  • English

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

Check-in
From 15:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

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

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

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

FAQs about The Kenmare Bay Hotel & Leisure Resort