Glengarriff Eccles

8/10

Excellent

30 Sep 2025

jeff

Window ilopen as AC is risky

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2025

Patricia

Location
Beautiful hotel
Beautiful spa

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2025

Jennifer

5/5 – Perfect Stay for a Family Get-Together

We stayed here for one night for a family meeting, and everything was fantastic from start to finish. The location is ideal—just a short walk from Glengarriff town—but still peaceful and scenic.

The staff were welcoming and helpful throughout our stay, and the service was excellent. Rooms were clean, spacious, and comfortable—perfect for relaxing after a long day.

Dinner at the hotel restaurant was a highlight: delicious food, generous portions, and great local ingredients. Breakfast the next morning was just as good, with plenty of choice for all ages.

Would definitely recommend this hotel for anyone looking for a convenient, warm, and high-quality place to stay near Glengarriff. We’ll be back!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2025

Verified traveler

Great place to stay

A lovely stay - wish I'd had more time there. Loved the cosy reception area with the open fires, esp since it was lashing rain outside. Room very comfortable and quiet with soft lighting and black out curtains.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

05 Jun 2025

Manon

Confortable et assez bien situé. L’hotel aurait toutefois besoin d’un peu de rénovation. Nourriture pour être modernisée

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2025

Ann

Fabulous hotel with very attentive staff

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2025

DUDLEY

All to brief stay in great hotel in beautiful location.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2024

Wayne

No front ramp for dissabled garden needs attention .
I do believe its for sale . Needs new owner.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Sep 2024

Amy

The hotel is very old, and while well maintained and clean, not up to modern standards in a few ways. Elevator took us to the second floor but then there were two sets of stairs ( carpeted ) to navigate. Bathroom was nicely renovated but the door opened inwards making it difficult to easily enter the small space because of the placement of the sink. We could not open the window for fresh air more than a couple of inches. The staff were all very nice and welcoming, and the food was pretty good at breakfast and the one dinner we had. Nicest touch was the coffee maker in the room. The bed was bery comfortable, and the shower was great. It was fine, but not as good as we had anticipated.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Aug 2024

Christopher

Lack of small refrigerator.

Leisure

2/10

Poor

06 Aug 2024

Verified traveler

Never again

Our room was on the third floor, so we had to get the elevator, it was then down two flights of stairs into a very small, hot and dark room where neither the WiFi or or phone signal worked. We went back to reception and asked if we can change rooms or even potentially pay more for an upgrade as there were rooms on all booking sites available. One lady on reception was pleasant and said no, the other was quite snarky and rolled her eyes at me for asking. The room we were given certainly was not a 4 star hotel room.
Second to this, the meal was slightly overpriced for what we got. The steak was requested medium but came very well done. We didn’t bring this to their attention as the attitude I experienced when asking to change rooms put me off bringing any issues to their attention

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2024

Noreen

Hotel needs some updating but nice big room with a gorgeous view.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2024

Stuart

Stylish, comfortable traditional hotel with outstanding sea views. Close to the excellent Blue Pool walk and Garinish Island.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

30 May 2024

Nancy

It was once a grand hotel but has seen better days.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2024

Robert

Lovely Hotel.

We have just come back after a 3 night stay. Our room 406 was clean & well equipped. However the nice new shower flooded the bathroom & at night you could hear a generator or something above the room that kept me awake…a big shout out to the lovely bar man (sorry we didn’t get your name) & Margo Donovan who was also lovely…food at this hotel is very good. We had a nice view over the sea.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2024

Sami

Historic hotel with great service

We had an excellent stay in this characterful hotel. We ate at the bar and really enjoyed both the food and the service.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Oct 2023

Michael

wonderful friendly staff who couldn't do enough for us . We didn't try the spa but the bar food and breakfast was great , we shall return

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2023

Anna

Historic hotel with old world charm. Lovely staff and complimentary breakfast that exceeded expectations—maybe our best breakfast experience in Ireland!

Glengariff was also perfectly situated for our check in following our drive around the Ring of Kerry!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2023

Caitlin

Lovely hotel with lots of character overlooking the water. Had a complementary upgrade to a Seaview room which was nicely decorated and clean. The room is a little small but suited us just fine. Breakfast was good in the morning with fresh pastries and a made to order selection. Spa experience was also nice overlooking the harbour

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2023

Verified traveler

Shame about the size of the room

Luckily we were only staying one night - This was a 10 night trip staying in a range of hotels and this was the smallest room we experienced.
I had to stand between the toilet and the shower (a narrow gap) to be able to close the bathroom door behind me. There was barely enough room in the wardrobe to hang anything (because of the bathrobes, ironing board and iron etc.) and only enough room for one of us to dress by the wardrobe at any time.
We realise that the hotel is a listed building and they don't have the ability to create more space but it you have a choice avoid room 304.
Service was helpful and food was good. Parking was plentiful outside the front of the hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2023

Ann

Great location, friendly staff and excellent service.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2023

Werner

A nice hotel in a nice location, only our room was a bit small

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2023

Patrick

Excellent older hotel with old world charm .

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2022

Gary

Staff very helpful and friendly. We were a bit disappointed in our original room so they offered a really nice alternative.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2022

Anne

Great to revisit 50 years after our honeymoon there.
Great service from very friendly staff.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Aug 2022

Mark

The hotel is lovely. Our room on the 4th floor had dormers, as it presumably was the old servants’ quarters, which made it a bit cramped, but otherwise was nice. The desk staff person was lovely. At dinner, the restaurant staff seemed almost frantic, which made for a less-than-perfect experience.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2022

Katrina

Great quality food. Nice furnishings

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

02 Jul 2022

Verified traveler

Cosy and relaxing overnight stay

The Eccles is well worth the stay. The food and the ambience of the hotel are superb and the staff were extremely welcoming. The rooms are small, but cleverly laid out to give the illusion of space, and let's face it if you are using the room just to sleep, do you need a massive room? The room was newly renovated with a very comfy 5ft bed and I really liked the cosiness. I had room to lay out the yoga mat, so the rooms aren't too tiny.
The food and the view with dinner were definitely the highlight for me though. I look forward to staying again.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2022

Thomas

For an old property it was so clean and comfortable. Lovely job modernizing without losing all its charm.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Oct 2021

Martin

Relax in glengarriff!

Very good , staff were very friendly and relaxed. Rooms are on the small side. No bed linen changed fir a 4 night stay a bit disappointing but understand this is as a result of COVID. Very relaxing atmosphere with fantastic views of bantry bay!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2021

Alison

Lovely location and staff were really friendly. Meals have to be prebooked so worth doing that early if you want a specific time.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2021

Mary

Foodie dream

The staff extremely efficient and friendly
As far as hotel food goes this is at the top off it’s game this kitchen has very serious skilled hands
The only down side the room we stayed in was a little tired looking but I do see signs renovations are in progress the food more than made up for it
We’ll done staff at Eccless well done kitchen

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2020

Brian

Great place to relax

Eccles staff always very welcoming. Great place to relax.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2020

Verified traveler

Great staff, whose helpfulness excels.
One waiter even dropped a (local) friend home when no taxis were available at 2am

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2020

Frank

A beautiful old world hotel on a scenic bay

I was travelling solo so room was small with no view which was a little disappointing but to counter that, staff were particularly friendly (especially the waiting staff) and welcoming. Hotel is beautifully laid out and very old world in a scenic spot on the Beara penninsula

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2020

Lisa

Fabulous hotel

This is the second time I have stayed at The Eccles. Its a fabulous, homely and cosy hotel with amazing food and very friendly staff. Location is superb in the village with fabulous views. There is really nothing more I would want in a hotel. Loved it, we had such a relaxing break with friends. The hot tubs are such a bonus too!

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

19 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

History and attention to details was good. Helpful reception team and very friendly breakfast waiter who was attentive and helpful.
Some updating would be good...pillows not great, coffee and kettle in difficult to get to spot in the cupboard. Window not aligned so difficult to open and close.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2019

sarah

Romantic stay.

Stayed for our 25th anniversary they made so special by having chocs & prosecco in room(I had pre ordered these)but added extras was lovely. All staff super friendly & helpful

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 Oct 2019

Mary

Faulty shower

Lovely hotel but tiny room. Very nicely decorated bathroom but the shower was dangerous, impossible to control water temperature and jumped from scalding hot to icy cold and nothing in between. Also would be good to have a shelf or something in there for toiletries but so small probably not possible.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Sep 2019

paula

Fab location

Loved the location and the ambience and relaxed nature of the hotel. Really enjoyable stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Stay at Eccles Hotel

The waiters especially Michael were great and we had a delicious fab dinner there.
Breakfast mediocre and bit shambolic.
Bar 😊.
Spa super too and staff lovely.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

01 Aug 2019

Martina

Character

Fabulous location and hotel has wonderful character.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Excellent hotel- old world charm with modern amenities

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2019

Brian

A treat

Eccles is always a treat to stay in.

8/10

Excellent

19 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

I had a nice stay, the hotel has a beautiful exterior and common areas and tons of parking. I am guessing some of the rooms are fantastic but mine was very plain, bed was uncomfortable with springs sticking up through mattress. TV didn't work in my room. Parking lots were practically empty so there was likely an opportunity to get an upgrade to a better room or one facing the nice view but it wasn't offered - and I didn't bother to ask either after I got settled in my room. All around it's a nice hotel outside of the room I had.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2019

Richard

The best stay on the Wild Atlantic Way, to change up the pace

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2019

Verified traveler

There was a glitch with our reservation, no fault of the hotel. Mary and Patrick went above and beyond to accommodate us and did they ever! We were given the last room which happened to be the bridal suite which was phenomenal.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Oct 2018

Vicki

The food was really good and the brown bread the best I’ve ever had❤️

8/10

Excellent

16 Sep 2018

John

Nice hotel but a small single room

A nice hotel set in a lovely location. My room was on the small side and the bed was squeezed between two walls so it was difficult to stretch my long legs out.

The bar and lounge area were very comfortable, the staff friendly and the breakfast was excellent.

I would however, be happy to return to the hotel which is always a good indicator.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2018

kevin

Cosy,friendly with fabulous food.

Had a fabulous 2 night stay. Beautiful view of the bay from our room. A great welcome from receptionist Trish on arrival and indeed all staff were so nice and helpful.
The food was way better here than most restaurants. At dinner the mussels and salmon were excellent and for lunch the spiced beef and also the prawn salads were top class. Very reasonable prices too.
We availed of complimentary bicycles and visited many local sights such as Glengariff National Park and the Ewe Experience, both worth a visit.
Excellent breakfast with nice fruit and grills and choice of eggs cooked to order. Homemade brown bread was something special.
We liked the cosy hotel bar in which you could eat from the bistro menu. We noticed a number of locals were there for food and drink which is always a good sign.
We felt so comfortable here in this beautiful hotel situated in one of the most picturesque locations in Ireland.
We will definetly be back.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

02 Sep 2018

Elizabeth

TV broken, no complementary coffee/tea in room (they forgot it), view of rooftop HVAC units from out bedroom window. Room was nice and clean otherwise. Overall disappointing after a long drive.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2018

gina cleo

Old world charm

Lovely older hotel, grand old house.
Room was tiny but the bathroom was wonderful, the tub was deep and long enough for me to stretch out fully which was wonderful after a long day driving and hiking the Ring of Kerry and Beara Penninsula. Didn't have dinner here but other guests raved about the food and given the quality of the breakfast, I am sure I missed out. The bar was friendly and they had a great kid playing guitar the night I was there (anyone who can play Stevie Wonder, Jimmy Hendrix and not make a mess of it is a great local talent and I hope to hear of him making it big).

The front desk staff could not have been better and the bar/restaurant staff as well.

If you need all modern conveniences, spacious rooms and flat screen tvs, this is not your place. My TV was ancient and didn't even work. But staying at the Eccles offers an old world charm and elegance that reminded me of the grand victorian hotels in the US.

Sitting in the lobby by the fireplace watching the sunset over the sailboats in the harbor was a treat that other more modern hotels in town can not offer.

Highly recommend.

8/10

Excellent

19 Aug 2018

Janet

Photo of hotel very deceiving, check in time late and over emphasised, food great, views stunning, place needs a face lift to facade

Partner

4/10

Poor

14 Aug 2018

Troutwoman

Very old, dirty, hot hotel

6/10

Pleasant

13 Aug 2018

Thomas

Historic old hotel in a great setting. The public spaces have a very comfortable feel, but the room, bath and furnishings were quite dated. But all in, a fair value.

4/10

Poor

11 Aug 2018

Jean

need upgrading and welcoming reception staff!

Room was booked six months prior was bitterly disappointing. Spoke to manager, room was supposedly room was supposedly recently renovated, he said you don’t want to see other rooms! Did offer us a discount but didn’t pass on to other staff so embarrassed us on check out. Love Glengarriff but sadly won’t stay here again. However need to mention Dillon in bar/restaurant excellent friendly service.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2018

bryan

Back to the Eccles we will be!!

Excellent hotel and very good area to base oneself for the West Cork area. Staff very helpful and in particular the food was superb. Would recommend it to others. Will be back. Sea view double room with nice view -lovely.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Close to lots of nice walks

Nice hotel close to Garnish Island and to lovely walks

8/10

Excellent

04 Aug 2018

Gwen

pleasant hotel. Homely. Nice atmosphere

Overall it was a pleasant stay. The bar food and service was excellent and to be recommended.
However the breakfast experience was bizarre. The staff could not cope with the numbers. There didn't appear to be anyone in overall charge. Table not set properly-got bowl instead of a cup!!
Ran out of glasses, plates for buffet,butter. 2nd morning there was nothing available for the menu only buffet food. Ordered coffee and got tea one morning.
Serious attention needed to breakfast organisation. In my opinion the room was understaff and staff not trained adequately. However everyone was very polite and pleasant.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Great hotel
Beautiful location
Staff could not be better

8/10

Excellent

30 Jul 2018

KathyH

beautiful old world charm; great location with lovely views.

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

A charming hotel with lovely old features and stunning views over Glengarriff Bsy. The hotel is in a great location - it's a short but uphill walk into the village itself.

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jul 2018

john

Average

Nice location overlooking the sea. Quaint building in need of some love. Rooms were ok. Breakfast was mayhem but it was busy for a Monday. Hotels nearby were similar price and look a lot more modern. If your after luxury it’s not the place but not too bad either.

8/10

Excellent

15 Jul 2018

John

Good traditional hotel with character.\nUnique

Very good traditional hotel with a character second to none.
Excellent dining with good varied menus
Outstanding breakfasts.
Staff very friendly and very efficient too.
A really pleasant location and we enjoyed our stay very much.
Highly recommend.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2018

Alan

The view watching Sharon Shannon play was amazing and for breakfast. If it was good enough for Yeats and Shaw. Certainly good enough for me

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

The staff were great, bed uncomfortably too hard but the worst thing is it was pre paid and they don’t show that in record so now I must request you have them reverse the double charges because I paid you on booking.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2018

Sharon

Excellent service, superb food, amazing location

Have always wanted to stay in this historic landmark hotel & finally got to go there this week. The hotel staff are so attentive & helpful, the rooms are very clean & the views are amazing. It is so peaceful there you cannot help but wind down. The crowning glory of the place is the food...their Head Chef is an amazingly talented young man who has a passion for good food. He has his own kitchen garden at the hotel & has the drive & passion to really bring the Eccles back to its glory days where it rightfully belongs. If you want a break in a beautiful, serene location in a quirky historical inn/hotel with the most amazing food then this is the spot

8/10

Excellent

12 Jun 2018

Nancy

Great location, very scenic, we loved the Ring of Beara. Hotel is dated. Breakfast was very good.

8/10

Excellent

14 May 2018

Pat

Very Nice Charming Hotel at a Great Location

This is an older vacation lodge type of hotel but we found it very pleasant and charming. It is across the street from the lake with a great view from the dining room and the front porch. Some of the furniture was a little dated but seemed to add to the charm of the place. It has a lovely traditional dining rooom and the rooms are all very comfortable. The included buffet breakfast was a full breakfast and provided to us by excellent, charming wait staff. A great place for a stop in south Ireland. Aside from food in the dinning room and the bar there are restaurants close by but we found the food at the hotel to be the best and very reasonable.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

11 May 2018

Verified traveler

Single room booking

Disappointed to be given the single room, out the back with a view of the oil tank.
Peeling wallpaper in corner, no spare socket for kettle or recharging phone. Small portable tv. Children running up corridors at midnight as wedding in progress.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2018

Sheila

Charming and comfortable hotel in good location

Very pleasant 2 night stay. Excellent breakfast and friendly staff. Room was great and reasonable rate because it was a single room which are difficult to find now in most hotels. Excellent and good value meal in the bar. Bed was very comfortable. Great location from which to explore the Beara Penisula which was stunning. Also Garinish Island worth a trip.

8/10

Excellent

17 Dec 2017

Antony

Great hotel full of character. Staff very good. Rooms comfortable. food very good. nice seating areas around the fire. WOuld defintiely recommend a stay here.

8/10

Excellent

21 Nov 2017

Efren

We were expecting more...

Lovely and friendly staff. Everything is good enough tho we feel the price is a bit above what you would be willing to pay considering the time of the year and it’s location plus the local attractions are currently scarce. We were massively let down by the hot breakfast. It is not what you would hope for. It was a bit below standard.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2017

Gregory

Old world hotel

From the time we checked in, which was quick, pleasant and efficient, everything went very well. Staff were friendly. Food was good and we enjoyed a drink in the bar. The bedroom was spacious and bathroom clean and tidy.

Partner

4/10

Poor

21 Sep 2017

Verified traveler

Lovely area

Hotel room was chilly as the window was cracked and with windows so old, we could not open them and the noise from the road was loud. There is major structural damage which needs to be addressed. Nice decor but it is hiding the bad stuff. Staff were lovely, so pleasant and helpful but it needs an injection of investment as it is situated in so a beautiful part of the world.