Based on 562 B&B reviews
7.4Cleanliness
7.0
Comfort
7.3
Location
9.0
Facilities
7.1
Staff
9.1
Value for money
7.3
Free Wifi
8.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: March 31, 2025
Lynda
United KingdomI had not checked the property met my needs but when we arrived Sean, our host, immediately sorted things out. He really cares about welcoming his guests and making sure they have what they need.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 10, 2025
Chrisy
United KingdomSean the host was so welcoming, hospitable and so accommodating. The breakfast was perfect. Property in a great Location. Howth a lovely town with friendly people.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: February 5, 2025
Gerrie
NetherlandsThe bathroom in my room was a bit worse for wear.
The host, Sean, was amazing. He was very welcoming and seems to be made to host a bed and breakfast. He had good tips about the area and places to visit and made great breakfast.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: January 19, 2025
Robert
United KingdomFriendly host. Very informative.Good breakfast.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 12, 2025
August
United StatesThe host is the nicest person! Our stay here was definitely one of the highlights of our trip in Ireland. Howth is a delightful town and we were so happy we decided to stay there.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 2, 2025
Kate
CanadaI booked the quadruple room as I wanted my kids with me. It fit our family of 4 (2 adults and 2 kids) with two singles and a double - but the double barely fit my husband and I.
Close to Howth, family/kids friendly and separate access
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 14, 2024
Nurdan
IrelandThe owner was very friendly and welcoming. As a first-time visitor to Ireland, I had my first Irish breakfast, which was delicious. He also recommended a great restaurant in town, and it was fantastic. The room itself was comfortable, with a retro Sanyo TV which I found it cute. The only areas for improvement were that the room was a bit cold, and the shower was quite noisy when in use
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: November 22, 2024
Jos
NetherlandsSome maintenance of the facilities could make the experience even better.
I felt at home immediately, because of the warm and welcoming host. The first morning I woke up very early, an hour before the BF was planned. I could find my way in the efficient kitchen to prepare me a pot of Irish BF Tea. When the host showed up at the agreed BF time, he was perfectly OK with my kitchen doiings. He prepared a great Irish breakfast! The black pudding, left on my dish he -as a bird lover- fed to the birds outside in the garden. The day of our departure, at 2 pm, the host prepared us a pot of coffee and after we finished that, he brought us, in his car, with all our luggage to the train station, without any problem, just some natural hospitality!
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: November 20, 2024
Kirsten
United KingdomLocation was good with good access to the venue we needed to get to daily. Lovely walks within and close to the area. House was warm and comfortable with excellent breakfast on offer daily.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: October 31, 2024
Kayle
South AfricaNone to complain about. Lovely stay and would recommend.
Great location. Sean is a great host with lots of knowledge about where to go and what to do. Bed was beyond comfy. Breakfast fantastic.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 24, 2024
Anderson
CanadaGreat location, friendly and helpful staff, comfortable
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 21, 2024
Steven
United Kingdoman individual table at breakfast would of been nice but other than that no complaints!
location!!! relaxed vibe of staff! The quiet! breakfast was also great.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 17, 2024
Matthew
United StatesGreat breakfast and staff
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 6, 2024
Darlene
CanadaI wish shampoo was provided along with the body wash, but this wasn't a big problem as I had my own. This is just to note for those who may expect all toiletries. This isn't related to the accommodation, however I walked from the train station to the Bnb, which was difficult at times due to the uphill parts. I would recommend getting a taxi if possible.
I was welcomed immediately upon walking into the property despite showing up slightly later than I had intended to. My room was ready and was as described in the listing. As I was only there for one night, my stay was short. I was going to check-out very early the next day to catch a flight, but my flight was delayed and despite telling the host I wouldn't need breakfast, the host made me a lovely breakfast since I didn't have to depart as early. Though the accommodations are a bit worn and dated, it still felt homey and everything worked as expected (shower, toilet, etc.).
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 4, 2024
Emmanuel
United StatesUnfortunately, my bad luck that some renovation/roof work was being performed when I arrived. My room's window was open and electrical extension cords for the power tools from the construction crew were plugged into the sockets in my room, some mess and dirt from the construction in my room. Would have expected that my room would have been closed and cleaned up before my confirmed arrival time. Instead, I had to be the one to unplug and remove the extension cords and clean up the mess on the floor and bed. Furthermore, the bathroom was also being renovated with several large tiles laying on the floor. Not a big deal but a bad first impression of the place.
Great staff and breakfast, superb location
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: October 3, 2024
Alexandra
United StatesThe bed was extremely uncomfortable. It was hot in the room and smelled like a hint of body odor. The building, especially our room and bathroom need a deep cleaning and paint job. Also the towel rod in the bathroom was broken.
We liked Howth and how close it was to some beautiful hiking trails.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: September 25, 2024
Lenee
United StatesThe beds were uncomfortable and need to be replaced. No cups in the bathroom. The house could use a very good cleaning and updating. Price I was ok but paid the same for nicer place
Good location. Nice and informative host, good breakfast
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 24, 2024
Andrew
CanadaGood spot, fair price for the area, need the expectation that’s it’s an old house.
Nice B&B in a good location, pretty close to Dublin Airport but also in an area where you can walk to many restaurants and shops. Was a full house when there, had to leave too early in the morning but Sean made sure to show where the tea and juice were, where the breakfast was, was a great host.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 19, 2024
Josh
United StatesThe residence is in need of repairs and deep cleaning. Things at eye level are acceptable but if you look up...
The host is very friendly. It was nice chatting about traveling across the world. The BnB was an easy walk to the pubs.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 18, 2024
Paul
United StatesThe house has character but the rooms need updating. Mattresses and carpeting would be a huge plus.
Nice location for the walks and getting to everything we needed. Sean was very nice and informative. Breakfast was all you needed.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 14, 2024
Susanna
United StatesThe location was great and the breakfast was very nice.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 6, 2024
Charles
United StatesWater was only slightly tepid in the morning for showers.
Had to leave very early, before breakfast was served.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 1, 2024
Kirsten
United KingdomI can appreciate a trad/retro aesthetic but when there's cracked glass on the vanity and mould in the shower I think it's probably time for a refresh. The room description also mentioned a bath and garden views but my room had neither.
Host was welcoming and accommodating, friendly and helpful without being intrusive. Lovely breakfast (cooked and/or continental) and ideally located for coastal path walks.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 18, 2024
Janice
AustraliaIt had a run down feeling inside and out. The blinds & shower recess in our room weren’t clean, toilet seat was quite loose & wobbly.
The old world character, like staying at grandma’s house. It had a cute little black and white tv in our room, felt 1960’s 😄 Breakfast was wonderful, it set us up well for the day. Room 2 was very quiet. You can walk to the Howth foreshore attractions. Very helpful host, nothing was too much trouble.
Stayed in August 2024
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