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Derrynane Hotel

If only for its superb location, this unassuming 1960s-style hotel would be well worth a visit, but there is much more on offer. The accommodation is quite modest but very comfortable and the food is good - and, under the excellent management of Mary O’Connor and her well-trained staff, this hospitable, family-friendly place provides a welcome home from home for many a contented guest.

Activity holidays are a big draw - there are beautiful beaches, excellent fishing, Waterville Golf Course offers special rates at certain times - and the hotel has published its own walking brochure.

Don’t leave the area without visiting Daniel O’Connell’s beautiful house at Derrynane or the amazing Ballinskelligs chocolate factory.

*Derrynane Hotel was our Family Hotel of the Year in 2005.

Children welcome (under 4s free in parents' room, cots available without charge, baby sitting arranged; playroom) Heated outdoor swimming pool, tennis, pool table, fitness room, steam room, walking, garden. Equestrian and fishing (coarse, sea angling) nearby.

Rooms 70 (all en-suite, 15 family rooms, 32 ground floor, 50 no smoking). B&B €60-70 pps. *Special breaks offered: details on application. Closed Oct-Easter.

Restaurant:

Overlooking the heated outdoor swimming pool and the hotel’s gardens, the restaurant enjoys stunning sea views - be sure to ask for a table by the window, as the view is a major part of the experience.

While not a fine dining experience, good food has always been a feature of the hotel and there is a commitment to high quality ingredients, local where possible. The 4-course dinner menus offer a good choice of simply presented popular dishes like smoked salmon, chicken liver mousse, Kerry lamb or beef, and duckling - and a very reasonably priced children’s menu is offered.

Attentive staff do everything possible to make a meal here a pleasant experience - and a helpful wine list is clearly presented.

*A light bar menu is also available every day, 11am-9pm.

Seats 100. D 7-9 daily, Set D about €42. Also á la carte, sc discretionary. House wine €19.90. *All day salad bar available for light meals. Hotel closed Oct-Easter. Amex, Diners, MasterCard, Visa, Laser

Directions:

Midway on Ring of Kerry.