Stella Maris Shore House

Hotels
9.3 (145 reviews)
Co. Mayo , Ballycastle , ie
+353 85 169 1696

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Garden
Hiking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great service
Stunning location
Cons:
No USB ports
Room pillows could be better

Categories

Cleanliness
9.16
The property was described as very clean and well-maintained, ensuring a pleasant stay.
Service
10
Guests praised the attentive and welcoming service provided by the owner and staff.
Location
9.63
The location was highlighted as perfect with stunning ocean views, directly on the shore.
Room Quality
8.87
Rooms were comfortable with beautiful views, though there was a mention of needing better pillows.
Amenities
8.62
Amenities included options for meals and a nice setting; however, there were no USB ports.
Value for Money
9.35
The overall value for the experience was considered excellent by several guests.
Food and Beverage
9.11
Breakfast and dinner were described as delicious and of high quality.
Overall Experience
9.66
Most guests found their stay to be exceptional and have expressed a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 11:48

Property Description

Breathtaking Views
Enjoy stunning views of the Wild Atlantic Ocean and Downpatrick Head sea stack from Stella Maris Shore House.

Comfortable Accommodation
Relax in rooms with en suite bathrooms and complimentary WiFi, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Delicious Breakfast
Start your day with a traditional full Irish breakfast served each morning at the property.

Experience the beauty of County Mayo at Stella Maris Shore House. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 145 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.16
Service: 10
Location: 9.63
Room Quality: 8.87
Amenities: 8.62
Value for Money: 9.35
Food and Beverage: 9.11
Overall Experience: 9.66
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Christèle • couple • fr
8
Emplacement exceptionnel
Pros:

Situé dans un environnement magnifique.
Literie très bonne, petit déjeuner copieux.
Accueil agréable.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Kirsten • extended_group • ch
10
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Eric • couple • be
8
A good start to enter the Wild Atlantic Way on Ireland's West coast.
Pros:

Ralf and his team did every effort to make our stay, dinner and breakfast a fine experience. They helped us where they could. The spot facing sint Patricks Head is fantastic. We had a spendid view during dinner in the glasshouse.
Recommended!

Cons:

Outside Stella Maris Shore house it's 'rural'; you need a car for every trip, pub, market, Sint Patricks Head, Ballycastle...

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Pamela • family_with_children • gb
10
One night of luxury in a beautiful setting.
Pros:

The whole experience.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • gb
9
High cost, but could not fault the service and food
Pros:

Great service, superb evening meal and breakfast

Cons:

No TV or radio in the room

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Anna • couple • it
8
Pros:

La vista fantastica sulla baia
Rolf e il suo staff molto professionali e accoglienti
Cena super
Abbiamo mangiato molto bene

Cons:

Il bagno nn era accogliente
Troppo piccolo e difficile x fare una doccia

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Sonia • solo_traveller • it
8
Pros:

Struttura molto caratteristica.
Vista magnifica, ma non direttamente sull'oceano, come descritto, ma su una piccola baia; in lontananza si vede il Dun Briste. Pranzo e colazione discreti.

Cons:

La camera e, soprattutto il bagno, necessitano di ristrutturazione.
Non abbiamo potuto aprire la finestra perché il davanzale era sporco di guano (un nido di rondine era sopra alla finestra): certamente, il nido non si può togliere, ma il guano sarebbe opportuno.

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Riccardo • couple • it
10
Semplicemente meraviglioso.
Pros:

Edificio storico in posizione fantastica, arredato con molto gusto.
Camera luminosa e spaziosa.
Staff di una gentilezza squisita. Abbiamo dimenticato un giubbotto e Rolf ce lo ha subito spedito in Italia.

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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luca • couple • it
10
Perfetta vista sul mare
Pros:

Accoglienza top! Gentilissimi! Buona colazione! Ottima vista! Dormito benissimo!

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Larry • couple • us
10
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Brigitte • couple • fr
10
PARFAIT
Pros:

excellent accueil , une belle,et grande chambre, petit déjeuner varié et très bon

Cons:

rien

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • au
10
Great quiet place with excellent host
Pros:

Small & quiet location

Cons:

Old building but renovated modern

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Sean • family_with_children • ie
9
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Christian • couple • ch
9
Hotel mit Stil und Geschicjte
Pros:

Sehr authentisches Hotel mit Geschichte an toller Lage. Ein Muss für einen Irlandurlaub.

Tolles Frühstück. Sehr engagierte Hotelführung mit guten Tipps für Ausflüge.

Cons:

Nichts.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Camilla • solo_traveller • no
10
Pros:

Rolf and team where so helpful and welcoming. We had car trouble and got in later than expected. Rolf came out to greet us when we arrived and had made sure they had some dinner to serve us which we were very grateful for. Everyone was so nice and the whole vibe at the hotel were warm, calm and friendly. We loved our stay. Location right by the water and just a short drive to Downpatrick Head. Nice big rooms!

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Ruth and Wojtek • couple • ch
9
Super-Unterkunft auf dem Wild Atlantic Way
Pros:

Super Lage am Meer. Sehr freundliche Gastgeber. Tolles Frühstück!!

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • de
8
Pros:

Lage, sehr nette Gastgeber

Cons:

Bad dürfte ein wenig größer sein

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Anna • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Linzie • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Very welcoming

Cons:

Liked everything

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Anita • couple • gb
9
Beautiful location and exceptionally attentive staff.
Pros:

A beautiful property in a stunning location. This building has been a local landmark for many years and l had admired it since playing on the local beach when visiting my grandparents as a child.
I was delighted to be able to stay there and not disappointed. We received a warm welcome and despite arriving after the restaurant closed, our host extended the usual hours and we enjoyed a delicious meal.
We hope to visit again soon!

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee