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Reviews of The Lanterns Hotel

Coast Road, Tarbert, Ireland

#1 of 1 hotels in Tarbert

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Review Score

Based on 58 hotel reviews

7.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    7.7

  • Facilities

    7.3

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free Wifi

    6.4

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  • Reviewed: April 4, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    An older hotel but spotlessly clean. Breakfast was a particular highlight.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 2, 2025

    8.0
    we loved our stay and cant wait to return again. It left lasting positive memories.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Some of the decor could have been outdated but at the same time this is what may add to the experinece of this unique location. Its very uniqueness could possibly be marketed more leading to more business for the hotel.

    The breakfast was excellent and the staff were brilliant. I loved the food we had. The staff are amazing and so friendly and it really is people that leave a lasting memory and the people here were really friendly and went out of the way to ensure we had a great experinece here. I discussed with my wife how much I enjoyed it here and we want to return in the near future to this wonderful place.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2025

    8.0
    It’s a fine budget stay in the way to kerry, with good breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was too much religious figure on display and holy water in the room felt a bit too much. If they spent that kind of money on facilitating Netflix on the tv in the room it would be better spent.

    The food, the staff were very nice and helpful.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: December 30, 2024

    7.0
    If u are looking for a very quiet few days away it’s good and the location is good too. If they invest the money in the
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The restaurant and bar are dated and cold. The bathroom in the room is dated and could do with a full fit out. Thers a lovely fireplace in the reception area that should be lit which would give that warm welcome feeling.

    The food is excellent. The staff are friendly.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2024

    7.0
    Good friendly staff, good food and location good for travellers looking a stop off
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Couldn’t fault the property, rooms currently being modernised which is good, Small family hotel carrying out improvements which take time and money so folk should be patient and support this family run hotel

    Location was good

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2024

    8.0
    Nice.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing. It was fine.

    Staff is friendly and very helpful. The rooms are nice and clean. The hotel is quiet and the location is perfect if you want to catch the ferry to the other side of the bay. You can have breakfast or evening meal. We were allowed to put our bikes inside, which we appreciated.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 2, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    owner and staff

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 30, 2024

    7.0
    Lovely staff and good food. Comfortable beds also
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Decor is dated especially the bathrooms

    Great location for where we were working with lots of parking. The food was excellent. The vegetable soup is unreal

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 13, 2024

    7.0
    Not for everyone
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotels decor isn't for everyone but it's non offensive and homely. Holy statues in lobby might put some people off but ... Room was large, had a fridge, four poster bed and was clean. I was needing a bed for the night and I got it.

    We arrived at midnight and the night manager couldn't have done more for us. Extremely friendly man.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 6, 2024

    6.0
    Helpful and friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not their fault, but the road outside is intrusive noisewise all night. Meant you couldn't open the windows and it was pretty stuffy.

    Lovely team. Couldn't be more helpful. Big room. Excellent bike storage.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff was amazing! I’ve never received that level of hospitality before.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My staying was brilliant I felt like I'm at home 🏡 stuff very friendly rooms excellent condition food very tasty I'm looking forward to come back soon!!😍🥰🤗

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Everything it was briliant

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Host Mr Raj was very accommodating helpful and friendly. Had a nice time there.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice place and very friendly stuff

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 23, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very friendly and welcoming nothing was too much really enjoyed and will be back

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 21, 2025

    1.0
    Yuk,should be closed down on health and safety grounds.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This place is smelly covered up with air freshener that would probably damage your lungs.

    Did not eat breakfast in this smelly place

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 3, 2025

    9.0
    Lanterns lodge
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom in the room is dated and have seen better days

    The Hosts were incredibly friendly and helpful,the food was extremely good and the value is unbeatable

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 1, 2025

    10
    Quite / relaxing. Break
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I. Had. To. Leave. The place.

    I thought. Food was really. Good. & also good value. I found. The bed. Was too comfortable- everything Was really clean. All staff really friendly & helpfull/ lf u want a quite peacefull break would highly recommend it .

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 1, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Having to leave

    Everything. Rajiv and his staff could not be more friendly and accommodating. I loved my 2 nights there and the food is excellent. All in all a fantastic stay. These people are absolutely brilliant

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: September 1, 2024

    4.0
    Could do better
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom needs refurb. Window pane in our room cracked Windows desperately need cleaning inside and out and cobwebs of long standing cleaned. In a restaurant this isn't acceptable. We had passed in previous years and thought it was empty due to the outside appearance. If the owners cleaned up outside and attended to the State of the windows and cobwebs it could be a lovely place reminiscent of days gone by when we've visited.

    Friendliness of staff, comfortable bed. Fridge in room and bottled water. Lots of hot water for baths/showers . Lovely samosas and spring rolls and steak in restaurant.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2024

    1.0
    If you have breathing or lung issues Do not Stay there!!!
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    On entry the pungent overpowering smell of curry and spices which caused my husband who has a lung disease to lose his breath The " best room" was dated damp and mildewed in the bathroom especially.The tissue paper holder and shower were covered in rust The tiles were brown with mildew and the sink and surround was cracked. The duvet barely covered the bed My husband spent the short time in the bedroom on his inhaler It was dark dingy dirty and depressing We were looking for somewhere near Listowel but this was 15 minutes in the middle of nowhere, from listowel

    Nothing.! It was so bad we didn't even stay. We drove almost 2 hours to get home

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 15, 2024

    10
    I really enjoyed our stay, it was a lovely relaxed time there.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our breakfast was beautiful, the owners are really kind and accommodating. The cleanliness was everywhere. Bathroom and Shower was lovely, I'd swap for ours at home. Its decor is not 2024, it has it's own character, but has everything else, value for money , respect ful ,helpful staff and food and bar facilities were all we wished for . Its location is ideal for driving too places in Kerry and ferry to clare from Tarbert. Thanks for a lovely stay . Hilary

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 11, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very good kitchen, huge room

    Stayed in August 2024

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