The town of Ballybunion has been attracting visitors to Kerry for decades due to its wonderful beaches and the world famous Ballybunion Golf Club. What surprises many visitors are that the large majority of Ballybunion hotels are situated in the rural outskirts surrounding town rather than in the heart of the village. This article provides a short list of 3 excellent lodgings that are perennially popular for their food, service and great views.

One of the more exclusive hotels in the region is the 15th century Ballyseede Castle. The castle’s twelve guest rooms are each uniquely furnished and all have panoramic views of the castle estate and gardens.

The hotel manages to retain an old world charm through its use of ornate plasterwork and large open fireplaces and other period features. The hotel’s small capacity makes this a very personable stay with dinner in the castle dining room being a most memorable experience, with gastronomic treats to match the setting.

Glin Castle is yet another authentic old castle in the region, but on a grander scale with a large variety of guest room styles and sizes. The castle sits within a tree-lined country estate with their own walled garden and beautiful lawns stretching down to the Shannon estuary.

The hotel is also a popular spot for weekend lunches and special occasions with their restaurant menu brimming with hearty Irish dishes that all prepared with a modern twist.

For anyone seeking a more rural setting for their holiday then the country setting of the Ballygarry Hotel is a joy to behold. The country house is set in a scenic area of countryside just outside Ballybunion. The rooms are all spacious and traditionally furnished as you would expect from a country house.

The Ballygarry has two key attractions on site. Their wonderful restaurant is popular in the area for its great selection of wholesome Irish cuisine and the wonderful ambiance of the dining room and outdoor dining areas. The recent addition of the Nadur Spa means guests can now pamper themselves with a variety of thermal treatments, mud baths and seaweed soaks.

The village of Ballybunion has experienced a resurgence in popularity over the past decade thanks to the fact that it has held on to its old style charm and not given in to the vagaries of over commercialization. This factor has drawn in many visitors looking for a traditional Irish experience and the hotels in Ballybunion have been playing their part by providing great service and a warm welcome.

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