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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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.8
Free Wifi
9.0
High score for Kenmare
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Katie
    United States of America United States of America
    Breakfast was perfectly made to order. Absolutely delicious. Would like to have had clear instructions for check out.
  • Linda
    United States of America United States of America
    Exactly as described but better. It’s a family run B&B and they pay attention to the little things.
  • Soundgrifter
    Finland Finland
    Nice reception, we felt welcome. Plenty ofpeople have been there as the guest book shows. Nice and light, the living room was cozy and breakfast was really great. The hostess bakes own bread. The rooms were nice and light and beds comfy.
  • Gal
    Ireland Ireland
    Great location, close to town. Breakfast was also perfect and good portion. Room was spacious and clean.
  • Danielle
    United States of America United States of America
    Rockcrest House is beautiful! Our room was spacious and the bed was very comfortable. The shower was luxurious! Marion made certain we had everything we needed, and in the morning, cooked a delicious breakfast.
  • 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.
  • Mary
    Canada Canada
    Breakfast was delicious with lots of selection. Our room was very comfortable and the views were beautiful. Will recommend to all my friends and family!
  • Lizzz89
    Italy Italy
    Lovely house, nice hosts, big and very clean room. In the countryside but just 10 mind walk from the village of Kenmare. Plus: Breakfast included, home made with variety of choice (we had delicious bacon and eggs with pancakes)

Property questions and answers
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  • Does price include cooked breakfast?

    There is a rate for breakfast and a rate without breakfast.
    Answered on 12 August 2021
  • Do you do gluten free breakfast

    Yes, all types of breakfast are catered for.
    Answered on 26 July 2021
  • Good evening! Your breakfast sounds lovely but we will need to leave on the morning of departure by 0700. Wondering if that will be too early for br..

    No problem, We reduce the price when you require bed only. Take care. David and Marian.
    Answered on 22 November 2021
  • Hi Just wondering this is a shared house or you are renting the whole house? as we are looking for a Family stay for 2 nights in Kerry

    We at Rockcrest House are a bed and breakfast but we also have two self-catering properties on our website. See :- www.visit-kenmare.com
    Answered on 9 July 2021
  • Hi,looking for 2rooms to book 2adults+1yo and 2adults+1yo+5yo. I see rooms suitable for 2 ad+5yo with one lrg double bed,is there a place for a child?

    We have king rooms (one king sized bed and en-suite), family room (king sized bed, a single bed and en-suite) and a Delux Quadruple - two adjoining ro..
    Answered on 16 June 2021
  • I was wondering about the possibility of a late check-in on Good Friday? We were thinking about touring around the area (although not sure what will ..

    Late check-In can be accommodated.
    Answered on 11 March 2024
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Host Info

Company review score: 9.5Based on 232 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

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
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
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.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardCash
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.

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

  • Room options at Rockcrest House include:

    • Family
    • Quad
    • Double

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

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

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

  • 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: 8.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

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