About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Gougane Barra Hotel in Ballingeary offers family rooms with private bathrooms, free WiFi, and modern amenities. Each room includes a TV, electric kettle, and work desk. Dining and Leisure: Guests can enjoy a restaurant, bar, and lounge. The hotel provides free on-site parking, bike hire, and luggage storage. Additional facilities include a garden and lake views. Convenient Location: Located 44 mi from Cork Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Kenmare Golf Club (25 mi) and Ring of Kerry Golf & Country Club (29 mi). Guests appreciate the friendly staff and scenic surroundings.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Pauline
Ireland
“Everything, the location although a bit of a trek to get to, is just fabulous. The hotel is a bit old world but absolutely charming. The food is all local and so tasty, and the staff are just wonderful, pleasant and super helpful. It’s such a...” - Donal
United States
“Very clean. Beautiful views from our room. Exceptional staff, super friendly.” - Niamh
Ireland
“Staff were helpful and friendly. The food was excellent. The location is so beautiful and calming. The hotel itself is very comfortable, not going overboard on luxury, which I like, and very well looked after.” - Vela
Bulgaria
“The location obviously can't be beaten. The lake view from the room brought serenity and calm. The staff was polite and allowed for privacy. The room was clean. Loved the variety and the quality of the plant based options for breakfast,...” - Tim
Canada
“Absolutely loved everything about our stay here. It was our 10 year anniversary and we were pleasantly surprised with a room upgrade. Dinner was excellent. The chef even came out for a little chat. Everyone was super friendly and helpful.” - Therese
Canada
“The meals (breakfast and dinner) were very good. The staff was outstanding - very professional and helpful. As seasoned travellers, we found this to be one of the best hotels.” - Randy
United States
“The location , the staff ,the room and the food . Everything was top notch . We hope in the future to return .” - Jennifer
United States
“It was a beautiful bucolic setting with a real old-world European hotel ambiance. The owner was extremely friendly and helpful. I hope the family run hotels continue! I especially enjoyed our walks through the countryside and hills. Breathtaking...” - Cheryl
Ireland
“Everything was Superb. Location stunning. Food exceptional.” - Abigail
United States
“Fabulous hotel in a fairy tale location. Exceeded all expectations. The dinner at the hotel should rate a Michelin star. The host Neil is tremendous. He holds a very high standard of excellence, and yet is approachable and very knowledgeable about...”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
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House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.



