Name: Kenmare Bay Cottage
Address: Number 22 Inbhear Sceine, Kenmare, Kenmare, Kenmare, ., Ireland
Rating: 9

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Kenmare Bay Cottage

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Today returned for lunch and it was so inviting. Met with nice lady who asked for our certificates and telephone number. The lunch was so good too i had beef platter and my sister had chicken and leek pie. Presentation first class as was the service from our young man.  Thank you for making our day special again. This day will not be relived for a few months as roadworks commence on ring of kerry from 24th November to 16th March. So will be back in March  Susan and Cindy Browne

A touch of class

From the very moment we first contacted the Kenmare Bay about hosting our wedding reception, we knew we would be in good hands. 

We first made contact with Síle, who was absolutely amazing to deal with, even offering her continued help and support as she headed off on maternity leave. 

Síle left us in the very capable hands of Alan, who I cannot commend highly enough. Alan is a true professional and we had utter confidence in him from the very beginning. The first day we went on a tour of the venue with Alan, he painted such a vivid picture of what our wedding day would look like. He talked us through the whole day, from the arrival of the hotel car at my house, right through to the champagne breakfast the morning after the wedding. Alan’s description of the day had us bubbling with excitement and we were sure we had chosen the right venue.  

In the lead up to the wedding Alan was on hand at the end of the phone or through email to give advice on everything from menus to music to table plans. No task was too big and no question too small. He was easily contactable and very reassuring as we tried to plan our wedding in the midst of covid restrictions. He even managed to find us a wedding DJ two weeks before the big day. His infectious energy got the crowd going as he acted as MC for us. On the day of our wedding, one of our guests actually sought us out just to tell us how amazing Alan was.

The Kenmare Bay supply a wedding car and a driver as part of their wedding package. On the morning of the wedding, I was met by Carlo, the driver. Carlo is an absolute gentleman and such a calming influence. He went above and beyond the call of duty, even helping to hoist the bride over a wall for part of the photoshoot. 

The food in the Kenmare Bay is renowned for being top class and our wedding meal was no exception. The food was absolutely delicious and so many of our guests commented on how good it was on the day, with the lamb being the star of the show. The service was wonderful and we were so happy that our guests had such a great experience. 

A final mention must go to Hanneke, the accommodation manager. Hanneke works quietly and tirelessly in the background, and what a job she does! She is professional and kind and every request made was sorted immediately, with no fuss or hassle. My endless emails trying to sort out rooms for our guests never phased her. She is a true star. 

The Kenmare Bay is an outstanding venue for a wedding. Our day was magical from start to finish and our guests had a fantastic time. No one wanted to leave the day after the wedding and we are looking forward to going back again soon. We had the wedding of our dreams and it was all thanks to the wonderful staff and the amazing venue. Thank you so much to Alan, Síle, Hanneke, Carlo and all the staff of the Kenmare Bay. 

Christine & Damien Roycroft

Our Wedding At The Kenmare Bay

Our family stayed at The Kenmare Bay Hotel on October 15th & 16th as part of a vintage car event. Our room was comfortable and very clean. The food was delicious and good value for money.  The main thing that stood out for us were the staff. They adhered to all Covid guidelines while still being Friendly and efficient. We felt safe and relaxed all weekend.  I would especially like to mention Keegan, who went out of his way to be helpful.
 I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again and to recommend the hotel.

Autumn stay

Top marks! I spent a wonderful three days in the hotel and everything was perfect. From the comfortable room (which had a great view of the mountains) to the dining experience and the helpful staff, it was a lovely mid week break. The buffet breakfast is first class and the evening meals were absolutely delicious. Special mention to Sharon who offered me freebies after a mix up with the menu. Will definitely be making a return visit. Oh and Esther, suggest you watch Nightmare Before Christmas. Might change your mind about scary movies!

Flawless

The place was spotless, room fabulous, with plenty of room, bed very very comfortable and the people working very helpful and friendly.  I would totally recommend this place for a break.  Oh, and the food was of excellent quality...... well done to all.   We got the Golden Oldie 3 night midweek break for €318, which included a three course meal two nights, full buffet breakfast each morning and full access to the resort and pool.   Only 3 minute walk from the town through the hole in the hedge.....loved it.....weather wasn’t great but who cares when we were in such a great accommodation....got good weather on the wed to explore the town and tourist attractions. such as Cromwell bridge, the fairy ring and trees, the pier and suspension bridge...

One small disappointment was the hot food counter in the morning at breakfast. 1. People had to “share” serving utilities, such as the large serving spoon, tongs etc...not a particular good idea during Covid19. 2.  For people vertical challenged it was impossible to stretch over to the other side to reach the hot serving bins.   My suggestion would be to have someone there, that could serve the food to the residents plates, which would reduce the amount of handling of the serving spoons and tongs and much safer than stretching across hot food.   

Outstanding value and accommodation. 

Hotel was fab, kids loved it, pool was excellent, kids were no bother to any of the staff, they actually were so  nice.  We had 3 kids so travelling can be a bit of a pain. But anything we asked was no bother. Checking in and out no hassle.
Overall brilliant stay, walkers hiking gear drying room also available. Lots of walking trails around.
Can't wait to go back.

Highly recommend

I recently stayed at this hotel and the receptionist,Brown hair, Irish Lady, early 40s extremely rude upon arrival. Non-welcoming and very unapproachable and clearly lacking in people skills. Going by previous comments, this seems to be a regular ongoing  problem. 
The reception is the guests first point of contact upon arrival and this is where first impressions of the hotel are made. Very disappointed with this to say the least. I actually felt like a burden if Im being honest ,as i had my son with me who has special needs.  

On a positive,Must recommend the Bar staff and the food was superb and leisure centre very good.

Poor Reception Staff

Stayed in one of the lodges. A brilliant choice for a family with small kids. We all really enjoyed the pool. Fantastic food at dinner and breakfast and really lovely staff. Also a handy walk into the town. Highly recommended. We will stay again.

Family Stay

Nice hotel.Very friendly staff. The rooms were clean and the hotel is in a good location.Enjoyed our two nights.The food was very good especially the breakfast with a great choice of both hot and cold food.The only negative is the rooms could do with an update.

pleasant stay

We travelled to Kenmare for an overnight stay because we had to attend an event the following day. As a hotel usually offers more comfort and amenities we opted for Kenmare Bay hotel. Knowing we were arriving late, we assumed we'd have a parking space and food.

We arrived down after 7PM to check-in only to find there is not sufficient parking available for the hotel. This is possibly due to the leisure centre or the self catering accomodation beside the hotel. We ended up parking in the town and then driving back to the hotel later to find a spot. 

The bar in the hotel was not serving food after 7PM. The only option for food was the restaurant. Since we were down quite late we asked if room service could be arranged. Nope, not a chance.
Instead we were told we could order a takeaway from the town to the hotel.

This is a fair substitute when a hotel is not operating a kitchen. However, it is very telling when not even a sandwich cannot be ordered as room service. This was not a covid era rule, as they offered room service breakfast..

The bedroom we stayed in has seen better days. The towels we're pretty much ragged.. I won't nitpick the rest. Suffice to say I won't return.

Based on prior visits to Kenmare, there are plenty of better guesthouses and B&B options available closer to the town.

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