Rockcrest House in Kenmare is a luxurious bed and breakfast just 5 minutes’ walk from the town center. Home baking and hearty breakfasts complement its large rooms with attached bathroom, with views out towards Muxnaw Mountain and the Roughty Valley. Each room at Rockcrest House has free Wi-Fi and contains a TV, hairdryer and tea and coffee facilities. All are en suite and are elegantly furnished, with the King Room featuring a sleigh bed. The breakfast menu includes a cooked Irish breakfast, alongside creamy porridge and homemade bread. There are omelets made with free range eggs from local farms, and pancakes and crepes with maple sirup, bacon, chocolate and more. In south-west Ireland, Kenmare is around 30 minutes’ drive from the stunning Killarney National Park and the Ring of Kerry. The town itself is home to a variety of restaurants and cafés, enjoys rugged mountain scenery and sits by Kenmare Bay.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Kenmare, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Italian, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Asian, American

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
1 twin bed
and
2 queen beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
10
High score for Kenmare
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See what guests loved the most:

  • B
    Baker
    United States of America United States of America
    We had breakfast a little early and the lady seamed a little grumpy in the a. m. Facilities were great otherwise. The owner David was super helpful.. great place to stay
  • Greg
    Australia Australia
    Great location, the Breakfast was excellent, the room and bathroom was very classy and the Host was outstanding.
  • Nick
    Canada Canada
    Great location, spotless, and beautifully furnished. Full Irish breakfast.

Host Info

Company review score: 9.5Based on 241 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Marian and David are running the B&B for 35 years and love welcoming guests to Rockcrest House. A great starting point to drive the Ring of Kerry, Ring of Beara, visit Killarney National park with Mucross House or just enjoy the charm of Kenmare town

Property info

This B&B is a family home with 5 guest bedrooms, all en-suite, free wifi and plenty of private secure parking at the side of Rockcrest House.

Neighborhood info

Quiet scenic area overlooking the Finnihy river with beautiful views of Kenmare River valley and the Beara mountain range. Rockcrest House is a short walk to the historical Kenmare town centre with its lovely bars, restaurants and live music.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Rockcrest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Badminton equipment
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Good free Wifi 44 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Baggage storage
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Rockcrest House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Check-out

From 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 6 are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 6 and up are allowed)

Mastercard Visa Cash Rockcrest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are requested to inform the property of their expected arrival time. This can be noted in the Special Request box when booking.

Please note the property uses credit card details for reservation purposes only; guests must pay with cash on departure.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about Rockcrest House

  • Rockcrest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Badminton equipment

  • Guests staying at Rockcrest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Italian
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Asian
    • American

  • The prices at Rockcrest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Rockcrest House include:

    • Family
    • Quad
    • Double

  • Check-in at Rockcrest House is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.

  • Rockcrest House is 1,500 feet from the center of Kenmare. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.