This is a cozy hotel and probably the best local option for visitors to Blarney Castle; the rooms reminded me a bit of the classic rooms one finds at the Greenbrier Resort in America. The legendary Irish Hospitality is evident and in abundance at this wonderful place. Food was excellent; beer and cider ice cold, a credible bourbon selection, and a most proper Irish Breakfast. The pub was excellent and we were fortunate to catch Mags McCarthy and her fellow muscians on a Tuesday nite when they play, and it was magical. Pretty much everything a foreigner might conjure up in their mind about what is the best of Ireland came to pass in this gem located in County Cork.

That we hadn't planned to stay longer!

All the staff were very friendly and couldn't do enough to make our stay perfect. From the moment we arrived until the moment we left, nothing was too much trouble. We ate both dinner and breakfast in the hotel, and the food was delicious, and the bar where we chose to eat dinner had a lovely, warm, friendly feeling. Free parking was available in their carpark, and I think in front of the hotel. Our room was large, characterful, beautjfully decorated, and comfortable with a lovely view across the park.

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The hospitality and excellent customer service was at a level that we have never experienced before. The owners Ian and Una, along with all their staff went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable, and made us feel welcomed. We enjoyed a delicious dinner in the restaurant, followed by drinks and a lively evening of entertainment at the hotel bar. The rooms were very comfortable and every detail was thought of, including a fan in the closet for guests who prefer cool air when they sleep. The breakfast, which is included with the stay, was delicious. The selections covered all the bases and the staff were happy to make any changes or additions desired. We look forward to staying at the Blarney Castle Hotel on future trips to Ireland!

there was nothing that we did not like. We were 100% satisfied.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Blarney Castle Hotel. The staff was amazingly friendly and helpful. They even helped park our car, as this was our first day driving in Ireland and we were intimidated by the narrow driveway into the car park. Rooms were beautifully decorated and very comfortable. We had dinner and breakfast at the hotel - both were wonderful. The location of the hotel is perfect for a visit to Blarney Castle, which is literally a two minute walk from the hotel.

Our stay could not have been better. Staff was wonderful and the accommodations were top notch!

If you plan on visiting Blarney Castle, the Blarney Castle Hotel is a must visit! The hotel is a 2 minute walk to the entrance gate of the castle. Ian is the owner and he is a fantastic host, his staff was professional, quick and friendly. The hotel is really a homey, comfy and well appointed large B&B. The food was excellent, the complimentary breakfast (with an overnight stay) was literally the best breakfast we had in Ireland. Don't miss out on the Eggs Benedict with fresh spinach and the best bacon ever. Fresh squeezed OJ and coffee was better than most cafes, along with warm homemade muffins and local butter and jelly. We left completely satisfied and thanks to Ian's insights and the proximity to the castle, we were there at 9am when they opened. We walked straight to the castle, no lines, no wait and were # 3-7 to kiss the Blarney stone and tour the castle. We spent the next 3 hours visiting all the spots Ian told us about, we felt like we had the entire grounds to ourselves. By the time we left, the lines were enormous with a 2 + hour wait for the castle. Ian set us straight and we took our time and really enjoyed the day, long before the buses arrived. We arrived 2 hours early and Ian and his staff had 2 rooms cleaned top to bottom, side by side (queen bed for us and 2 twins for the kids) in less than 30 minutes. The beds were comfortable, the rooms nicely appointed and immaculate. Ian runs the best bar in town, based on the enthusiastic crowd who gathered to watch England defeat Switzerland in a dramatic shootout victory! The restaurant on the opposite side of the bar, serves some of the best food we had. Can't say enough about this special place, our amazing and genuine host Ian and his amazing staff! Forget the overpriced bus tours, crowds and waiting 2 hours in line to kiss the stone, just stay with Ian and save time and money and make special memories, that only a stay at the Blarney Castle Hotel can offer!

Absolutely nothing, just wish we would have booked a 2nd night!

Generously sized room, very close to the castle, restaurant on premises served good meals. The bar staff were exceptional.

Upon arrival we were left standing in the hallway while they tried to sort out our room. There appeared to be some confusion as to whose role it was. We arrived at breakfast half an hour after opening and were left waiting for at least 10 minutes before we were attended to. They didn't appear to be ready.

Very friendly Irish greeting, although the bar was packed and a private function was in full swing in the back room, Iain went out of his way to ensure we were happy with our room. Then he made sure we were looked after by the rest of the staff whiled we dined in the bar despite the late hour and how busy it was. The food was wonderful, best venison I've eaten in a long while, all washed down with a pint of Guinness. Thank you x

We stayed at this hotel on my Mum's 90th Birthday and all the staff were so lovely, making such a fuss of her. The rooms are tastefully decorated and more luxurious than I would have expected and the bathroom was modern with a big shower. Breakfast was super, we had eggs with smoked salmon. The portions were generous, the coffee excellent and there was even apple juice from Blarney Castle. I would happily stay here again any time!

The rooms are large with big windows and lots of light. Very clean and newly decorated. The breakfast was absolutely delicious! Do not skip this. The location is perfect for going to Blarney Castle and even exploring Cork.

Unfortunately there was no one to check us in and staff had to go off and find someone. This left us standing around waiting. Again upon checking out, no one was at the desk and available. But this was the only area the wasn't up to the same excellent standards everywhere else in the hotel.

We loved our Castle room, the staff and service couldn't have been better. We were more than satisfied with all of our meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner ending with sticky toffee pudding and Irish coffee) The gardens were also spectacular!! We stayed in 7 different accommodation locations during our 2 weeks in Ireland and Northern Ireland and Ballygally Castle Hotel was by far our favorite.

We wished we could have stayed longer