The Moorings Hotel & Seafood Restaurant
Portmagee, Skellig Ring, Ring of Kerry, Portmagee, Ireland – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 871 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
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 us past hours. Reception checked us in, while being super kind and understanding. We had arrived about 2 minutes after the kitchen was closed, but the person in charge of the kitchen allowed us to settle in a minute, and ushered us to the restaurant area and made sure we could still get food. Super kind and understanding from the people who are handling the day to day, and after a difficult drive, super appreciated.

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- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Bar
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- Guy
Israel
“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
Ecuador
“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 America
“Excellent location & staff. PortMagee is a must visit in S.Kerry” - Patricia
United 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 America
“Dinner was excellent and the room was large and well-appointed.” - Kevin
Canada
“Clean room, nice staff. Right across the street from the harbour if you’re going to Skellig” - Mark
United States of America
“Fantastic location. Very comfortable room. Very friendly staff.” - John
United States Minor Outlying Islands
“Cozy & fantastic location, especially if catching a Skellig Michael excursion. Also, wonderful onsite restaurant & pub.” - Mary
United States of America
“Central location to go to Skellig Michael. Room nice. Desk person was super friendly and made us feel at home” - Igodau
Denmark
“It is the best location in Portmagee. Especially as the starting point for a trip to Skellig Island.”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Assuming room is en-suite
All our rooms are en suiteAnswered on 1 July 2020Hi is breakfast included please
Yes the breakfast is included in our ratesAnswered on 22 August 2021Wondering 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 2023Hi 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 2021Do all rooms have air conditioning ? Or even some ?
None of our rooms have air conditioningAnswered on 1 September 2021Are 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, LindaAnswered on 10 January 2023- Still looking?
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Amenities of The Moorings Hotel & Seafood RestaurantGreat facilities! Review score, 8.9
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Beach
- Evening entertainment
- Water sports facilities on site
- Snorkeling
- Diving
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Canoeing
- Windsurfing
- Fishing
- Bar
- Street parking
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Babysitting/Child services
- Smoke-free property
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- English
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.
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.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
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.
FAQs about The Moorings Hotel & Seafood Restaurant
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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
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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
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Check-in at The Moorings Hotel & Seafood Restaurant is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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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.
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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.
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Room options at The Moorings Hotel & Seafood Restaurant include:
- Double
- Twin
- Triple
- Quad