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The 10 Best Homestays in Kenmare, Ireland

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Offering sea views, Misty Bay - Kenmare is an accommodation situated in Kenmare, 34 km from Muckross Abbey and 34 km from INEC. This homestay features free private parking and a shared kitchen. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace.

Phillip was a lovely host greeting us at the door showed us the working, kitchen etc then left us alone which we would prefer…. Spotlessly clean all mods cons, comfy bed, beautiful setting

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9.2
Superb
355 reviews
Price from
£99
per night

The Happy Pig, a property with a shared lounge, is set in Kenmare, 30 km from INEC, 31 km from Carrantuohill Mountain, as well as 33 km from St Mary's Cathedral. The property features garden and inner courtyard views, and is 30 km from Muckross Abbey. The guest house also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

adorable! very up to date, clean, lots of room! perfect! breakfast was fabulous and the owner always made sure I was doing ok!

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9.7
Exceptional
503 reviews
Price from
£106
per night

Rockcrest House in Kenmare is a luxurious bed and breakfast just 5 minutes’ walk from the town centre. Home baking and hearty breakfasts complement its large en suite rooms, with views out towards Muxnaw Mountain and the Roughty Valley.

Warm welcome from David. Beautiful house with well appointed rooms in handy location to the town. Excellent breakfast. A friendly family run business run to a very high standard.

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9.5
Exceptional
259 reviews
Price from
£86
per night

Davitts is a modern, comfortable guest house in the centre of Kenmare Town. It has a free internet hotspot and free on-site parking.

Davitts bar and restaurant has an Art Deco theme and serves food all day and is a favourite with locals. The bar has a large stone fireplace and serves Irish dishes.

The staff were very helpful. The breakfast was excellent and included both continental and a full menu of delicious options. The bed and linens were lovely and it was quiet. We also ate dinner in their pub and it was very good.

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9.3
Superb
681 reviews
Price from
£92
per night

The Watersedge Guesthouse is private and peaceful, with en suite rooms, free Wi-Fi and superb views of Kenmare Bay and Sheen Woods.

Watersedge has a lounge area for relaxing, reading a book or checking your emails.

Waterside Seaviews is located a 4 minute drive from Kenmare. Kenmare was an unexpected treat. Very cool town. Great restaurants. Very interesting and walkable. Jump-off point for the Ring of Kerry drive, which was a great trip. We would visit Kenmare again. Waterside Seaviews was a nice B&B. Well-maintained building. Clean, comfortable and spacious room. Good breakfast. Quiet location with good views of the water and the bridge into Kenmare. We would stay here again. The host was also very friendly, and a great ambassador for Kenmare and the region.

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9.5
Exceptional
308 reviews
Price from
£112
per night

Set in Kenmare and only 31 km from Muckross Abbey, AbbeyCourt Kenmare Kerry offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property has mountain and lake views, and is 31 km from INEC. The accommodation provides luggage storage space and private check-in and check-out for guests.

Our room was very comfortable and clean. There was a picturesque view from our window. There is a lovely sitting area on a veranda that overlooks the river. Hosts were very attentive to our needs.

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8.9
Fabulous
108 reviews
Price from
£85
per night

Hawthorn House is a high-quality guesthouse in Kenmare, right by Ireland’s famous Ring of Kerry walking route. This family-run guest house has a garden, restaurant and free Wi-Fi and car parking.

Its en suite bedrooms all have a TV, hairdryer and tea and coffee facilities. All are refreshed each day with fruit and fresh flowers.

Mary was very welcoming and it was lovely to meet her.

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8.8
Fabulous
336 reviews
Price from
£103
per night

Foley’s Town House is just a 5-minute walk from Kenmare Bay. It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi, a restaurant serving home-cooked food and a bar with regular live Irish music.

Rooms at Foley’s offer satellite TVs, telephones and irons. They have luxurious bathrooms with power showers, free toiletries, and tea/coffee making facilities.

Exceptional location, very clean house.

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8.3
Very good
343 reviews
Price from
£88
per night

The homestay features a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are available in the homestay.

Moll's Gap is 21 km from the homestay, while Ladies View is 28 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kerry Airport, 51 km from Country Suite - Spectacular Views.

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Price from
£75
per night

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Travellers on a budget looking to experience a place like a local will enjoy homestays. This simple accommodation is in a private home, where the host also lives. All facilities are shared and in most cases breakfast is included.
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  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 31 reviews
    Location Decor and attention to detail Great host
    Derek
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £171.63
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1,139 reviews
    It is in a great location, and it is very clean, very comfortable with lovely hosts. Delicious and plentiful breakfast.
    Georgena
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £102.98
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 336 reviews
    Great host and excellent location!
    Barbara
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £171.63
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1,139 reviews
    Excellent. Great location. Food great. Very comfortable . Lucy very good host and very knowledgeable of the local area.
    Raymond
    Young couple
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 51 reviews
    Beautiful location with a great outlook. The property has every facility to make the stay comfortable. Nick was a great host
    Janet
    Young couple
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 67 reviews
    Everything! Stunning views/comfortable bed/coffee/breakfast bits/firepit/lovely host!
    Lauren
    Young couple
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 738 reviews
    We stayed for 1 night, house was spotless, Margaret was a lovely host, she directed us toward a choice of 3 restaurants in the town, of which we chose Davitts , which was an excellent choice, we had a light breakfast in the morning, where we sampled some of her home baking which was delicious.
    Ann
    Young couple
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 269 reviews
    Lovely accommodation. Great hosts. Spotless room and a fantastic breakfast.
    GERALDINE
    Young couple
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 27 reviews
    Lovely clean spacious home with all the amenities and Jane was a great host, helpful and quick to respond
    Alan
    People with friends
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 96 reviews
    Great welcome by lovely host family. Very helpful and welcoming. Property was spotlessly clean. Breakfast very nice.
    Siobhan
    Family with young children
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