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The Royal Valentia Hotel

County Kerry · Ireland

Market Street KnightstownView location

8.8/10Excellent162 Reviews
Cleanliness9.0/109.0
Service9.0/109.0
Comfort8.4/108.4
Condition8.6/108.6
Amenities8.8/108.8
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About The Royal Valentia Hotel

When you stay at The Royal Valentia Hotel in Valentia Island, you'll be near the beach and 5 minutes by foot from Valentia Heritage Museum. This hotel is 3. 5 mi (5. 6 km) from Daniel O'Connell Memorial Church and 3. 6 mi (5. 8 km) from Beenatee Loop Walk.

Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as wedding services and a picnic area. Featured amenities include luggage storage and coffee/tea in a common area.

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Stay in one of 29 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.

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With a stay at The Royal Valentia Hotel in Valentia Island, you'll be near the beach, just a 4-minute walk from Tinnies and 5 minutes by foot from Valentia Heritage Museum.

This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Glanleam House and Gardens and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Skellig Six 18 Distillery. Make yourself at home in one of the 29 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions.

Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.

Featured amenities include a business center, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 9:00 PM
Check-out until 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Beach nearby No rollaway/extra beds available No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Important information

  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:30 PM. If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Bar]. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 10.00 per person

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Tinnies 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Valentia Heritage Museum 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Glanleam House and Gardens 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Valentia Lighthouse 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Skellig Six 18 Distillery 4 km / 2.5 mi
Geokaun Mountain and Fogher Cliffs 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Tetrapod Trackway 4.9 km / 3 mi
The Anchor 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
Daniel O'Connell Memorial Church 5.6 km / 3.5 mi
Beenatee Loop Walk 5.8 km / 3.6 mi
The Old Barracks 6 km / 3.7 mi
Skellig Experience Centre 7.2 km / 4.4 mi
Ahacovra Holy Well 7.3 km / 4.5 mi
Daniel O'Connell's Birth Place 7.4 km / 4.6 mi
Siopa Chill Rialaig 8.4 km / 5.2 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Total number of rooms: 29
  • hotel
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fiExtra charge
  • Garden
  • Luggage room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Banquet hall
  • Meeting room
  • Picnic
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  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
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Room types

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  • FAMILY ROOM WITH DOUBLE BEDFAMILY ROOM • WITH DOUBLE BEDFAM.DB

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    FAMILY ROOM WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    FAMILY ROOM
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    WITH DOUBLE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: FAM.DB

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST

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    TWIN STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    TWIN
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: TWN.ST

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE SEA VIEWDOUBLE • DELUXE SEA VIEWDBL.DX-VM

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    DOUBLE DELUXE SEA VIEW

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    DELUXE SEA VIEW

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    Room code: DBL.DX-VM

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  • DOUBLE CLASSICDOUBLE • CLASSICDBL.AS

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    DOUBLE CLASSIC

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    CLASSIC

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    Room code: DBL.AS

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARD • 1 BedroomSGL.ST
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    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Non-smoking room
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Bedrooms
    1
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    SINGLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SGL.ST

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • DOUBLE SUPERIOR SEA VIEWDOUBLE • SUPERIOR SEA VIEWDBL.SU-VM

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    DOUBLE SUPERIOR SEA VIEW

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR SEA VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.SU-VM

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST-1

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST-1

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  • TWIN CLASSICTWIN • CLASSICTWN.AS

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    TWIN CLASSIC

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    CLASSIC

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.AS

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about The Royal Valentia Hotel

8.8
Excellent
162 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.0 /10
Service
9.0 /10
Comfort
8.4 /10
Condition
8.6 /10
Amenities
8.8 /10
75 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2026
EVELYN
Beautiful, historic hotel in a great location with an amazing view. The food at the restaurant was delicious and the decor, with so many vintage photos was charming.
Sitting on the Adirondack chairs on the front lawn with a cocktail, taking in the ocean view was wonderful!
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2026
John
Restaurant and pub on location. Good location for exploring Valencia Island and going to Skellig Michael.
6/10
Pleasant
16 Jul 2026
Amanda
The staff was very helpful.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 Jul 2026
Gary
Room was just okay but the hotel property is lovely. Terrific restaurant! No lift/elevator on site.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
11 Jul 2026
Laura
Great location, not the cleanest hotel and staff was mostly absent. Great restaurant food, but very chaotic service.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jul 2026
James R
The staff were very friendly and the room was comfortable and clean. We ate dinner at the hotel restaurant and the food was excellent
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jul 2026
Leanne
Very nice room with Sea View.
The dining experience is ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jul 2026
Leanne
Very clean room and Reception Staff welcoming and helpful.
Breakfast and dinner was excellent!
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jul 2026
Brian
Excellent hotel. The staff are a delight and helped me immensely in my stay.
Self
4/10
Poor
29 Jun 2026
Tom
Very limited menus in restaurant due to renovation in kitchen
No advance notice given

Staff in bar unprofessional

Ordered drinks not delivered and issue re €50 note v €20 note resolved but no apology

Won’t pay return visit
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jun 2026
Robert
Warm welcome to a tremendous hotel. Restaurant, pub, room, staff, all perfect.

Would highly recommend the hotel and the island to anyone.

Rob Patterson
Ajax, Canada
June 2026
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jun 2026
Kelly
The Royal Valentia was a delightful experience! Staff was pleasent, room was size was just right for our stay. Dinner and Breakfast were delicious!
Friends
8/10
Excellent
03 Jun 2026
Perry
Nice hotel,we'll maintained.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jun 2026
Upul
Extremely pleasant experience
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
31 May 2026
Jeremy
The hotel is a great option for boats leaving from the island. The bar is very nice and friendly staff. The breakfast was simply ok. The main issue was that the bed was hard as a rock.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Apr 2026
Alexis
This place is a gem! Feels like an authentic Irish stay, and a place you’d see in the movies. The island is gorgeous and people are friendly. Beds are a little on the firmer side and doors are a little loud but the history and beauty make up for it. Food is great, staff is kind, rooms are a great size.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Apr 2026
James
Lovely location and views. Nice bar and restaurant
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Feb 2026
McKenna
Quick easy check in, and honestly, the water pressure in the shower was 10/10!
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jan 2026
francis
Staff,breakfast, room - all great.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Nov 2025
Paul
Beautiful spot steps from the Sea. Nice Dinner and quaint little bar.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Nov 2025
Martin
Location was great, nothing in town was open really as we got there late and left early but bar onsite was busy with all the locals so we hung out there.
Leisure Friends
4/10
Poor
03 Oct 2025
Michael
Great location , but a very over priced hotel trading on past glory.
8/10
Excellent
02 Oct 2025
Michael
Quaint hotel with nice view of the water. Close to our excursion at Skellig Michael the next morning. Quick breakfast and they opened early for us due to our early departure. Room was clean, bathroom layout was a little tight with door hitting the toilet.
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
23 Sep 2025
andrew
A long established premises with a diverse range of accommodation. Our room was a little dated but more than sufficed for one night. Breakfast was excellent with great service.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Sep 2025
James

Traveling man

Good location,on the water
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Sep 2025
Terry

Valencia review

Loved staying there. Beautiful hotel. Lovely view. Easy check in, parking in front of hotel was free.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Sep 2025
Janice
Beautiful old building, very clean and a friendly staff.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
13 Aug 2025
Emily
Amazing location and great breakfast.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
01 Aug 2025
Kevin
Despite the fact that they advertise all rooms as being air-conditioned, we found out that this is not the case. The first room we were put in was not air-conditioned and when we went down and asked if another room was available, we were treated very rudely by the woman at the desk. She told us that an air conditioned room is a special request and we did not ask for that. After hauling all of our bags back down the staircase (there are no elevators), we were sent to another room where we had to haul all of our bags back up another staircase. At no time did any staff member offer to help with our baggage or apologize for the misunderstanding that they created. When it came time to check out they tried to bill me a second time for the room that had already been paid for on Expedia as well as the previous night's dinner that had been paid for at the table. We would not stay in this hotel again.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jul 2025
Stephanie
Absolutely gorgeous island! Property was very nice as was the staff.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jul 2025
Olivia
Great spot!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2025
John Warren
Came in a little late, but the staff was very kind and quite responsive to our needs. Even carried our bags up to our room and offered to see if the kitchen would stay open a little later to feed us! Room was lovely.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
01 Jul 2025
Nicole
Place was beautiful front desk lady the day we checked in was great. Food in restaurant was good. We had NO warm water for showers in the morning and the lady basically said sorry nothing we could do about it.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jun 2025
Julie
There was absolutely nothing about this property we did not like. It was our favorite of 12 different hotels we used during our travels. Beautifully decorated. Fantastic staff. Clean and quiet. And the food was the best we ate.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jun 2025
Niall
Relaxed hotel in the center of town
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jun 2025
nicholas
Lovely olde worlde hotel with a great view. Restaurant was nice and the service was very good. Would recommend.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jun 2025
Derek

GREAT STAY

Very comfortable, food excellent
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jun 2025
On-uma
Nice place on Valentia Island with plenty of things to do around the island itself. The breakfast is amazing. Overall I love this hotel.
6/10
Pleasant
29 May 2025
ROBERT
Could use an upgrade !
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
26 May 2025
Steven
Old hotel that needs some updating. Wi-Fi is spotty. Our room looked over a roof that had equipment on it. No view at all. We still liked the place for its ambiance and pub
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 May 2025
Jorge A
Nice old hotel, well maintained with a nice view and good restaurant on the premises.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 May 2025
Rene
Great place to stay on Valentia Island to explore the region. Staff was outstanding. Breakfast and dinner the one night we ate there were delicious. It was a pleasant experience to stay in a hotel that has been in business for over 150 years.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Apr 2025
Mary
View of the ocean
Leisure
4/10
Poor
14 Jan 2025
Brian
Although hotel was not at all full and had rooms facing the water i was given a room with one side window overlooking tbe kitchen roof and outhouses without a glimpse of the views. Food average pub food.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Nov 2024
Sean

Good trip

The lady who served in the restaurant on Friday night was excellent.
Business
8/10
Excellent
03 Nov 2024
Randy
Self contained historic hotel. Wonderful staff in dining room . Enjoyable stay on the waterfront.
10/10
Exceptional
16 Oct 2024
David
looked after me really well,being a disabled person....🙂
10/10
Exceptional
30 Sep 2024
William
Great property and value
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Sep 2024
Timothy
Outstanding customer service at front desk. Original room was on second floor. Due to my problem with steps, they gladly changed us to a first-floor room.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Sep 2024
Judy
Absolutely charming hotel with very responsive staff. It was the perfect relaxing spot to end our busy trip.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
20 Sep 2024
Trevor
Lovely hotel in a beautiful part of the world
8/10
Excellent
19 Sep 2024
Michael
Nice setting in a historical area. Although the hotel dates back to 1830’s, they have a nice setup for visitors to enjoy.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Sep 2024
Tanya

Great w

Charming sea-side hotel located at the end of the island. Our morning included a wonderful Irish breakfast.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
16 Sep 2024
Traci
Delightful classic hotel with excellent food.
8/10
Excellent
13 Sep 2024
Jeff

Hotel Stay

Overall a very good experience. Only complaints would be a bed mattress that was on the stiff side and a very very noisy exhaust fan in the bathroom. The surroundings on the peninsula were off the hook beautiful and don’t leave without driving out to the lighthouse.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Sep 2024
Linda
This is an old but wonderfully restored hotel. Our room was clean and comfortable with everything needed including shampoo, safe, and hair dryer. It had unique spaces like a small sitting area with a beautiful view of the harbor. As one would expect with an older hotel the walls are thin so I could hear all the happenings from the bathroom next door. You may want earplugs if that bothers you. The mattress is a little old and thin but the bedding was soft and comfortable. They have a full restaurant with a good variety on the menu including vegetarian options. There are few choices in town other than here to eat but it’s not far to other towns with more options. The evening staff at the restaurant seemed to be a bit overwhelmed so service was slow. Morning was much better. There is a beautiful hike in town to Bray Head with amazing cliff views of the ocean. I highly recommend this hike if you are able to do a somewhat strenuous 1.5 mile uphill climb on a well maintained road/trail. Overall we had a great stay and would definitely return.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Aug 2024
scott
Staff was great and they assisted with any issue we had.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Aug 2024
John
Great little village and harbor setting.
Staff (Vincent) went above & beyond in fixing a left-behind item.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
17 Aug 2024
JUNE

Great friendly Hotel !!!

Had a fantastic time at the Royal Valencia Hotel. Got upgraded to the four poster bedroom for two days because of a plumbing problem in our room. Gorgeous view at the front across the bay. Breakfast was good, maybe keep an eye on items running out. Dinner was lovely, staff very friendly and helpful. Got to land on Skellig Michael which was our intended trip, brilliant.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Aug 2024
JUNE

Great friendly Hotel !!!

Had a fantastic time at the Royal Valencia Hotel. Got upgraded to the four poster bedroom for two days because of a plumbing problem in our room. Gorgeous view at the front across the bay. Breakfast was good, maybe keep an eye on items running out. Dinner was lovely, staff very friendly and helpful. Got to land on Skellig Michael which was our intended trip, brilliant.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Aug 2024
Svetlana
Beautiful views from a room, restaurant and near hotel.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jul 2024
Aine

Great for Visiting Skellig

Great food, both breakfast and dinner. Good location for Skellig traips as long as you have a car, 10 min drive from Portmagee. Room decent space for travelling (room for cases). Toiletries provided. Good buzz in bar and good choice of beers, nice seat outside overlooking the inlet.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jun 2024
Verified traveler
An amazing hotel. The staff are so friendly and helpful!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2024
Joseph
Great staff.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2024
Linda
Friendly staff. Excellent food the hotel. hotel had a lot of charm. Will stay again at this hotel.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
31 May 2024
Margaret
This hotel was in an incredibly beautiful area. The seafood chowder at the restaurant was the best of our trip! Great history! Great community.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 May 2024
Steven
Excellent stay. Friendly staff. Had a lovely dinner and breakfast.
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
24 May 2024
DIANA CRISTINA
This is a three star and it’s safe and clean. Very tight and small, breakfast is ok, no biggy. There are not too many places around as this is a small town but quaint.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
23 May 2024
Verified traveler

Very quiet town

Listed building. Probably needs some touch up. Because of its age, could hear other rooms and footsteps all around. Surrounding was very very quiet… empty houses and nothing much else.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 May 2024
Verified traveler

Alright, not fully what the pics make it seem

It was alright. Four pouster could do with a sand and paint, no bathtub was available, pictures of Tassimo machine in Superior room but none was found. Staff were nice.
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
11 May 2024
Haley
We had to wait quite a bit to check in, there was no one at the front desk. We were also told there was no breakfast until 8am, but others were in eating before that. Cleanliness no the best, bathroom floors were dirty. Very charming though, some other flaws that are to be expended with the age.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 May 2024
Charles
Very nice old building. Great view of the bay. Staff was very friendly
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
01 Apr 2024
Kaycee
Invest in better pillows.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
04 Mar 2024
Maria
Nice hotel!
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
14 Feb 2024
Declan
Lovely hotel with friendly staff. Great location.
Friends_and_family Family

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The Royal Valentia Hotel
Market Street Knightstown, Valentia Island, Ireland

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