Overlooking Portmagee’s busy harbor, The Moorings Guest house is just a 30-second walk from the pier, offering elegant rooms with marble bathrooms. Some rooms feature luxurious hot tubs and king-size beds. Serving freshly caught seafood from Portmagee’s harbor, Moorings Restaurant offers nightly specials, excellent Irish beef and locally produced vegetables. The Bridge Bar provides award-winning food and traditional Irish music and dancing. With luxury toiletries, each bright and modern room at The Moorings provides an private bathroom with a shower and large mirrored wall. Guests can relax with tea/coffee facilities and satellite TV. Some rooms feature spa baths and king size beds.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

The Moorings Hotel & Seafood Restaurant has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Mar 1, 2012

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Gluten-free

Free Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
or
3 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
2 king beds
or
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Guy
    IsraelIsrael
    We arrived a bit after checkout time (about 30 minutes to an hour). We had notified ahead of time, and they said that it would be fine. What we found when we arrived is that both reception and the person in charge of the kitchen were waiting for...
  • Martha
    EcuadorEcuador
    Our room was spectacular. Three windows looked out on the harbor and the island just beyond it. The decor was the nicest of the hotels we’ve stayed in on this trip. It was spacious and comfortable.
  • Liam
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Excellent location & staff. PortMagee is a must visit in S.Kerry
  • Patricia
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Very nice location in the center of Portmagee looking at the harbor. Very clean and well kept. Bar and restaurant downstairs.
  • Kristy
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Dinner was excellent and the room was large and well-appointed.
  • Kevin
    CanadaCanada
    Clean room, nice staff. Right across the street from the harbour if you’re going to Skellig
  • Mark
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Fantastic location. Very comfortable room. Very friendly staff.
  • John
    United States Minor Outlying IslandsUnited States Minor Outlying Islands
    Cozy & fantastic location, especially if catching a Skellig Michael excursion. Also, wonderful onsite restaurant & pub.
  • Mary
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Central location to go to Skellig Michael. Room nice. Desk person was super friendly and made us feel at home
  • Igodau
    DenmarkDenmark
    It is the best location in Portmagee. Especially as the starting point for a trip to Skellig Island.

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • Assuming room is en-suite

    All our rooms are en suite
    Answered on 1 July 2020
  • Hi is breakfast included please

    Yes the breakfast is included in our rates
    Answered on 22 August 2021
  • Wondering about parking?

    There is on-street parking in front of the building, also 2 small car parks across the road from The Moorings. There is also a small car park as you c..
    Answered on 25 February 2023
  • Hi Is your restaurant open every day? We are thinking of changing our date of stay to a Monday, but only if your restaurant is ooen on Mondays Thanks

    The Moorings Restaurant is open every day from 6 pm until 9 pm. However, if there are only a few bookings on that night we might only serve food in T..
    Answered on 12 September 2021
  • Do all rooms have air conditioning ? Or even some ?

    None of our rooms have air conditioning
    Answered on 1 September 2021
  • Are facemasks required (as of 1/9/23)?

    Good morning, We are happy to let you know that face masks are indeed not a requirement anymore. Kind regards, Linda
    Answered on 10 January 2023
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Host Info

9.5
Host Review Score

Overlooking Portmagee’s busy harbour, The Moorings Guesthouse is just a 30-second walk from the pier, offering elegant rooms with marble bathrooms. Some rooms feature luxurious hot tubs and king-size beds. Serving freshly caught seafood from Portmagee’s harbour, Moorings Restaurant offers nightly specials, excellent Irish beef and locally produced vegetables. The Bridge Bar provides award-winning food and traditional Irish music and dancing. With luxury toiletries, each recently refurbished room at The Moorings provides an en suite bathroom with a shower and large mirrored wall. Guests can relax with tea/coffee facilities and satellite TV. Some rooms feature spa baths and king size beds.
Even after 30 years in business, we still feel blessed to live in this special corner of South Kerry just off the Ring of Kerry, with spectacular scenery on our doorstep and a wealth of history, culture and local traditions around us, but our greatest pleasure is sharing all this with our guests. At The Moorings you can experience Irish traditions first-hand at one of our local festivals or music sessions in our award winning Bridge Bar, or if you are just looking for peace and seclusion, your stay at The Moorings can offer it all. Choose to eat in our award-winning Seafood Restaurant or in the cosy Bridge Bar - voted Munster's Best Gastro Pub in the Restaurant Association Awards - before retiring to one of our newly refurbished bedrooms for a relaxing night's sleep followed by a full Irish breakfast to set you up for a new day. As we like to say about the Moorings, it's the home of beautiful memories and we feel honoured and privileged to be in such a fortunate position where we can help create wonderful memories for our guests.
Portmagee is a unique little fishing village on the Wild Atlantic Way. It is famous for the filming of two Star Wars movies – The Last Jedi and The Force Awakens. We are a popular base for tours to The Skellig Michael and accessing the wonderful land marks around the Skellig Ring off the Ring of Kerry. Beautiful walks with breath taking cliff views.
Language spoken: English

Area info *

Amenities of The Moorings Hotel & Seafood Restaurant
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Activities
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Snorkeling
  • Diving
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Windsurfing
  • Fishing
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Babysitting/Child services
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 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 of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash The Moorings Hotel & Seafood Restaurant accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

FAQs about The Moorings Hotel & Seafood Restaurant

  • The Moorings Hotel & Seafood Restaurant offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Evening entertainment
    • Beach
    • Water sports facilities on site

  • Guests staying at The Moorings Hotel & Seafood Restaurant can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Gluten-free

  • Check-in at The Moorings Hotel & Seafood Restaurant is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at The Moorings Hotel & Seafood Restaurant may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Moorings Hotel & Seafood Restaurant is 150 feet from the center of Portmagee. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at The Moorings Hotel & Seafood Restaurant include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Triple
    • Quad