Bay View Hotel

Hotels
8.7 (1395 reviews)
O'Connell Street , Kilkee , ie

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Hiking
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
Noise from ventilation
Room temperature issues
Old mattress

Categories

Cleanliness
8.16
Some guests mentioned issues with noise from ventilation, indicating potential cleanliness concerns.
Service
9.13
Guests consistently praised the friendly and attentive staff.
Location
9.17
Central location and proximity to the beach were highly regarded.
Room Quality
8.12
Comments indicated issues with room temperature and mattress quality.
Amenities
8.65
Breakfast received positive remarks, but some amenities were underwhelming.
Value for Money
8.61
Overall satisfactory value considering the location and service.
Food and Beverage
9.16
Food quality received positive feedback, especially breakfast.
Overall Experience
8.63
Overall experiences were positive despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 12:39

Property Description

Fantastic Views of Kilkee Bay and Cliffs:
Enjoy breathtaking views of Kilkee Bay and Cliffs from the comfort of your room at The Bay View.

Lively Traditional Irish Bar - Hickies Bar:
Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Hickies Bar located below the accommodation, offering live music, sporting events, and a variety of drinks and snacks.

Convenient Amenities and Nearby Attractions:
Relax in light and cosy rooms with bay views, enjoy a full Irish breakfast, and take advantage of free parking. Explore the sandy beach just minutes away and go for cliffside walks.

Book now to experience the charm and hospitality of The Bay View in Kilkee.

Important information:

If check-in is later than 18:00, guests must contact the hotel or the booking will be considered a no-show and the full amount of the booking will be taken from the credit card. The hotel can be contacted using the contact details given on the booking confirmation.

Earlier check-out can be made upon prior arrangement with the hotel.

Please note that this property cannot accommodate hen and stag parties.

Bay View Hotel has stairs only access to rooms and does not have a elevator facility.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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in some hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 1395 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.16
Service: 9.13
Location: 9.17
Room Quality: 8.12
Amenities: 8.65
Value for Money: 8.61
Food and Beverage: 9.16
Overall Experience: 8.63
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Jana solo_traveller de
10
Pros:

Perfekte Lage mit Meerblick, sehr freundlicher Empfang und tolles Frühstück.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Gary solo_traveller gb
4
Average village , poor parking scruffy village
Pros:

Good room , and location

Cons:

Bathroom very old and needs upgrades

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
B
Bryan family_with_children us
1
Bait and switch- Don’t count on your reserved amenities!
Pros:

Building is right across the street from the beach.

Cons:

We reserved a “sea view” room several months in advance, but were not given a sea view room. It was stated in our “amenities” and we documented what was listed. Our room faced the street and roof. It was a “bait and switch” situation. After several calls and emails from us and booking.com the hotel refused to give us a “sea view” room because they gave it to someone else. They also curtly refused to adjust the rate that we paid. We traveled over from the US and this was our only stay on the beach for our whole trip so my kids and I were tremendously disappointed. If we would’ve known that we wouldn’t get the room and view we purchased, we would have went somewhere else!

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
F
Fiona family_with_children ie
8
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Oonagh couple ie
9
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
S
Suzanne couple ie
10
Gorgeous family run hotel
Pros:

Excellent stay in Bayview hotel. The rooms are very comfortable and we had the bonus of a sea view. Breakfast is very generous with freshly cooked food and lots of choice, Would highly recommend a stay here

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
J
Jamie couple gb
8
Pros:

Nice location, great view from room.
Restaurant meal was very good; breakfast was also good.
Staff were friendly and accommodating.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
K
karen couple ie
9
Fabulous because we love Kilkee and the food is fabulous and the staff are great
Pros:

Location and staff and food

Cons:

Bathrooms need upgrade

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
C
clarisse solo_traveller ch
10
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
K
Karen solo_traveller ie
8
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
P
patricia solo_traveller ie
8
Seaview stay
Pros:

Comfortable homely friendly hotel, location perfect to explore Kilkee with seaview from every window, Breakfast lovely especially French toast, all staff we met were very friendly.

Cons:

Rooms weren't soundproof, could hear next doors telly clearly, but it wasn't a major problem as it's an old building

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
H
Halpin solo_traveller ie
9
2026-07-14 via Nuitee
M
Manuele family_with_children it
10
Pros:

Ci siamo fermati una sola notte e ci sono stae date camere più grandi di quelle richiesta sia per me e mia moglie (suite) che per mia sorella (doppia). Cena al ristorante molto buona. Colazione ottima.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
H
Helen solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-12 via Nuitee
B
Beatrice solo_traveller ch
8
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
A
Aoife solo_traveller ie
10
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
J
Jen couple ie
5
Location great. Disappointing accomodation.
Pros:

The location. Amanda on reception was very helpfull

Cons:

The bed was uncomfortable. The noise factor in house was very high, with doors banging from very early in the morning.
Room, far too compact. No table in room.

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
F
Fran Lennon solo_traveller ie
9
Pros:

Great location, lovely staff, nice Bar & Restaurant.

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
A
Anna solo_traveller ch
10
cosy stay with a view
Pros:

Very beautiful small room with a view of the beach. Very friendly staff.

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
T
Tomaszewski solo_traveller pl
10
2026-07-08 via Nuitee