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O'Donnabhain's Guesthouse B&B & Townhouses

Name: O'Donnabhain's Guesthouse B&B & Townhouses
Address: Henry Street, 10 yes, County Kerry, ireland
Telephone: +44-204-505-9777
Rating: 4.4

Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland

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About O'Donnabhain's Guesthouse B&B & Townhouses

location

This hotel is centrally located in Kenmare, on Henry Street, which is easy to find as Kenmare is a quaint town with a population of only 1500 people. Situated on both the Ring of Kerry and the Ring of Beara, and easily accessible by air (Kerry Airport 48 km, Cork Airport 96 km), sea (ferries from France arrive in nearby Cork) and road, Kenmare makes an ideal touring centre from which to discover the famed beauty of the rugged coastline and mountainous hinterland. Various restaurants, bars, pubs, nightspots and shopping venues are some 100 m away from the hotel, which is about a 2-minute walk from links to the local public transport network and bus station.

facility

The hotel has 10 non-smoking rooms located in two 3-storey buildings. Multilingual staff (English, German, French) at the reception desk in the lobby are ready to assist you with check-in and check-out. Amenities available at the hotel include a baggage storage service and a safe. Wireless internet access is provided in public areas. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. There are a number of shops as well. Children can enjoy the playground. Additional facilities include a TV room. Parking spaces are available to guests travelling by car. Other services include a 24-hour security service, a babysitting service, a childcare service, a car hire service, medical assistance, room service and an alarm call service. Active guests who wish to explore the surrounding area by bike will appreciate the bicycle hire service. Bicycle storage is also available. A fax machine is available for guests' business needs.

rooms

Rooms feature a kitchen and a bathroom. Central heating ensures comfortable temperatures. All rooms are carpeted and include a king-size bed and a sofa bed. Children's beds and extra beds can be requested for younger guests. A desk is provided. Guests will also find a tea/coffee station included among the standard features. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio, an alarm clock and WiFi are provided as well. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub, as well as a hairdryer. As a special feature, bathrooms are also stocked with cosmetic products and a selection of towels. Family rooms are available for parents with children.

sport

A sun terrace is a great place to while away the hours. The hotel offers an extensive outdoor sport and leisure programme, which includes crazy golf and fishing. For a fee, guests can also enjoy cycling/mountain biking, golf and horse riding. A wide range of sports are available, including water sports such as windsurfing, banana boat rides, snorkelling and diving or, for a fee, sailing. Entertainment options and leisure facilities include an entertainment programme and live music.

meals

Dining facilities include a dining room, a breakfast room, a café, a bar and a pub. The non-smoking restaurant provides high chairs for children. Bed and breakfast can be booked. A continental breakfast guarantees a great start to the day. Diet meals and children's meals can be prepared on request. The hotel also offers special catering options.

Amenities at O'Donnabhain's Guesthouse B&B & Townhouses

Facilities
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  Bar(s)
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  Bicycle Cellar
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  Bicycle Hire
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  Café
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  Car Park
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  Hotel Safe
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  Medical Assistance
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  Playground
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  Pub(s)
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  Restaurant(s)
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  Restaurant(s) with high-chairs
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  Restaurant(s) with non-smoking area
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  Room Service
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  Shops
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  TV Room
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  Wifi
Hygiene
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  Contactless check-in/-out
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  Contactless payment
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  Enhanced cleaning programme
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  Hand sanitiser
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  Health checks on staff
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  Housekeeping only upon request
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  Hygiene training for staff
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  Medical teleconsultation
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  No high-touch furnishings
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  No high-touch furnishings in public areas
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  Packaged meals
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  Protective equipment for guests
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  Protective hygiene screens
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  Protective masks for guests
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  Sanitiser dispenser
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  Social distancing regulations
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  Use of commercially available disinfectants
Meals
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  Continental Breakfast
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  Special Diet
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  Special Offers
Sport/Entertainment
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  Banana Boat
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  Cycling/Mountain Biking
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  Diving
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  Golf
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  Horse Riding
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  Minigolf
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  Sailing
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  Sun terrace
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  Windsurfing

Location

Around this property:

City Centre

100 m

Shopping opportunities

100 m

Restaurants

100 m

Bars / Pubs

100 m

Nightclub

100 m

Tourist Centre

150 m

Public Transport

150 m

Golf Course

200 m

Park

250 m

Sea

350 m

River

3000 m

Beach

5000 m

User Rating & Reviews

Value
Rooms
Cleanliness
Service

Excellent

514

Very Good

229

Average

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Terrible

Recent Reviews: 854

User:DavidGM1960
Trip type: Friends getaway
Great Stay
26 Jun 2026
Stayed two nights at O’Donnabhain’s. Jer and the team were very welcoming and provided an excellent service. Great atmosphere. Good size room which was very clean. Breakfast was great. The only issue we had was our room was at the front of the premise over the bar. It was very noisy well into the night. It might be worth warning customers that it will be noisy in the evenings.
User:NigelinCheshire
Trip type: Family
Excellent weekend venue
04 Jun 2026
We stayed here for a long weekend before a walking holiday on the Beara Peninsula in June 2026.Great rooms and lovely food and the staff are very friendly and welcoming.The bar has a lovely atmosphere and the hotel is in the centre of town with good parking at the rear.We will be back on the last night of our holiday.
User:Mark C
Trip type: Friends getaway
Mark,Warrington
03 Jun 2026
Can't fault this place,everything about it was no trouble le & easy going,great pub to dine & breakfast was plenty to choose from ,see you all nx June. ODonnabhains, at O'Donnabhain's Townhouses & B&B, responded to this review Thank you for your reply, Mark! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your time with us. It’s great to know you found everything easy-going and that our breakfast hit the spot! We can't wait to welcome you back next June. Safe travels until then! From Jer and the team at O Donnabhains.
User:Rebecca S
Trip type: Couples
Bedbugs on our Honeymoon :(
31 May 2026
I almost never write such negative reviews but I feel the need to warn any other traveler of this place.My husband and I booked two nights at O Donnabhain's for our honeymoon. This was our first stop. We ended up getting a delayed flight and missed the first day. When we called they said we'd have to pay for the first night since it was a day of notice. Completely understandable, however their email claims you can cancel day of for a cancelation fee.Regardless they seemed nice and we were willing to eat the first night costs to stay here our second night. We checked in, went sightseeing, then enjoyed the live music until the bar closed. We got back to the room at 2am.And found bedbugs.One alive crawling on my arm, few dead in the mattress, rust color stains on the blankets, mattress and pillows. We immediately ran and went to the only worker still there.He informed us that they had no other rooms. The sister hotels were all booked. That they could do nothing for us at 2am in the middle of the night. He said he had no solution.We spent the night in a car we ended up renting. Our first night of our honeymoon and now our entire clothes could be contaminated for our 2 week trip.When we came back the next morning to inform the manager and give back the keys, she didnt seemed concerned in the slightest. She said she looked and didnt find anything (which is alarming because we had photos and the evidence was still there). It was obvious she didn't know what to look for or do. At no point did she mention stripping the beds, bug bombing, anything. Just said "oh, we didnt see anything. I'm sorry you did. We will refund you one night."Refunding us one night (not even the entire 2 nights) isnt enough for making us sleep in the streets on our first night of our honeymoon.I hate writing reviews like this, but I feel compelled to warn any other travelers thinking of staying here. This place is not clean, they do not take bedbugs concerns seriously, there was mold in the room and overall it just seemed like a place trying to make as much money as possible on unexpecting foreigners.Do not stay here. Jeremiah Foley, Owner at O'Donnabhain's Townhouses & B&B, responded to this review Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, and congratulations on your honeymoon — we're genuinely sorry it got off to such a difficult start. To clarify the first night: when your husband called, we were told you weren't feeling well and were staying on at your previous accommodation — there was no mention of a flight delay. We did our best to resell the room at short notice to minimise the charge, but unfortunately weren't able to. Regarding your concerns about the room: we take any report of this nature extremely seriously. The morning after, we thoroughly inspected the room and found no evidence of an issue. We also arranged for our professional pest control company to conduct a full inspection that same Sunday — they too found no sign of any infestation. We processed a full refund for your second night as a gesture of goodwill because we wanted you to have a positive experience in Kenmare. We are glad you enjoyed the live music in the bar until late, and we stand by the cleanliness and high standards of our accommodation. From Jer and the team at O Donnabhains.
User:Timothy M
Trip type: Family
Delighted 4 night stay at O’Donnabhain’s in May
15 May 2026
O’Donnabhain’s was an all hit for our family of 3 adults. Check-in welcoming & duly informative. Rooms are modern, bright, clean and accomadating for long stays like our 4 nights. Plenty of towels & hot water. Breakfasts full & nutrious with a plus. The dining area is an extension of the original old bar and its happy ambience. Dinner is fine too. We've been very pleased to say our Kenmare days had O’Donnabhain’s in which to take our rest. ODonnabhains, at O'Donnabhain's Townhouses & B&B, responded to this review Thank you for your reply, Timothy! We’re thrilled to hear that you and your family had such a great stay with us. It sounds like you enjoyed the modern comforts of our rooms and the hearty breakfasts we pride ourselves on. We're glad you felt the happy ambiance of our dining area too! It was a pleasure having you, and we hope to see you back in Kenmare soon. From Jer and the team at O Donnabhains.