Shelbourne Street, Kenmare, Ireland
#23 of 29 B&Bs and inns in Kenmare
Guests' ChoiceBased on 265 hotel reviews
8.8Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.7
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.5
Value for money
9.0
Free Wifi
9.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: May 28, 2024
Joanne
United KingdomMary was most helpful and her guest house is in a great location. The accommodation was perfect for our stay and we would highly recommend staying at Hawthorn House. Thank you Mary!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 24, 2024
Gerald
IrelandNo real negatives so that's a bonus. It would have been nice to have even a simple choice breakfast but it would not stop staying again.
Breakfast service has been suspended for some time now so we went to nearby cafe - not a problem.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 23, 2024
Marie
IrelandN/A
We were just across the road from the main streets of Kenmare. Mary is friendly and helpful and room was beautiful with everything you need.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 18, 2024
Mary
IrelandThere is no breakfast provided
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 15, 2024
Gobnait
IrelandSo central ,right in town private parking off the street. Met the owner on arrival who was so nice to us and told us to stay as long as we wanted the next day…would highly recommend.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: May 8, 2024
Kent
United States of AmericaGreat downtown location for a visit to Kenmare.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 6, 2024
David
United States of AmericaYou can walk to all the stores and pubs in 5 minutes.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: April 30, 2024
Cindy-lee
AustraliaThe location was walking distance to everything. The room was clean and very quiet. Well recommended. They even suggested the best place for breakfast and to take lunch with us
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 23, 2024
M
IrelandEverything
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 10, 2024
Joseph
United States of AmericaThere was nothing not to like.
The location in Kenmare was ideal for us to go to the Ring of Kerry the next morning. The facilities were clean and spacious. Mary O'Brien was a delight!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 6, 2024
Susanafmck
AustraliaThe information on Booking.com led us to believe that the tea & coffee provisions would be in the room, alongside fresh fruit. This was not the case. There were tea & coffee provisions, but these were in the communal kitchen area. This was fine, just not what we were expecting. No fresh fruit seemed to be provided anywhere during our stay. The lighting in the room wasn't good for reading. The bathroom was ample but lacked sufficient shelf space (for toiletries) and hooks for towels.
The room was spacious and clean. The kitchen facilities were very accessible and staff were friendly. Parking was easy (and free!) and the location was great. The Wi-Fi was very good.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: March 17, 2024
Marjorie
United States of AmericaThe water pressure and hot water in the shower. Our other travelers had no problems with their showers, but ours was different and it just didn't work correctly for us. Or maybe it did work as it was supposed to and then if that was the case, it wasn't very good.
The owner is first rate. We were traveling with two other couples, and all the rooms were fine with the exception of our shower. Just couldn't get the water pressure or the hot water up to take a decent shower. That is our only complaint. My husband went downstairs to ask the owner how to better operate the shower and after knocking a few times gave up and we dealt with it the best we could.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 11, 2024
Kieran
IrelandN/A We would defiantly stay at Hawthorn again.
Mary was very welcoming and it was lovely to meet her.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 7, 2024
Kathleen
United States of AmericaNothing
Homey and welcoming, great shower and comfy bed.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 27, 2024
Downey
IrelandEverything was wonderful
A really friendly welcome. And a relaxed atmosphere
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: December 30, 2023
Barbara
IrelandGreat host and excellent location!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 23, 2023
Brendan
IrelandThere is not much I did not like, if breakfast was included in price that would have been excellent value, we paid 100 euro for room only, for a B & B that would be the max I would be willing to pay
Place nice and warm, car parking, staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 10, 2023
Eric
IrelandNo breakfast
Staff very nice 👌
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: November 28, 2023
Sarah
IrelandNothing
Excellent location, all you could need
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 23, 2023
Morrissey
JerseyNothing
Did not have breakfast
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 17, 2023
Una
IrelandN/a
Clean, easy to get to, parking, great location.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: November 13, 2023
Brian
IrelandNothing
We were greeted by the owner a lovely lady full of chat. The parking was brilliant and the location was the best.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 7, 2023
Robert
United KingdomLocation, situated at top of the town. Easy access to everything in Kenmare
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: October 25, 2023
Jerald
United States of AmericaNothing.
Mary, very nice host. allowed us to check in early and gave great tips for the area.
Stayed in October 2023
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