Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great service
Beautiful location
Good food
Cons:
Room temperature issues
Bathroom size

Categories

Cleanliness
8.53
Rooms are reported to be clean and inviting.
Service
9
Staff are repeatedly praised for being lovely and very helpful.
Location
9.04
Stunning views and a prime location close to attractions.
Room Quality
7.99
Some issues reported with room temperature and dampness.
Amenities
8.52
Good amenities, though some areas could improve.
Value for Money
8.48
Generally seen as good value for the quality provided.
Food and Beverage
9.03
Food quality received high praise, especially during meals.
Overall Experience
9
Guests express high satisfaction and a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 02:54

Property Description

Historic Charm and Island Adventure
The 18th-century Royal Valentia Hotel offers a charming bed and breakfast experience on Valentia Island, boasting stunning views and easy access to the Skellig Islands.

Comfortable Accommodation and Leisure
Enjoy spacious rooms with picturesque island views, equipped with modern amenities. Indulge in the large breakfast area, games room, and a restaurant serving delicious meals.

Convenient Location and Local Excursions
With free Wi-Fi and parking, the hotel is a short walk from Knightstown. Explore water-sports, diving sites, and local dining options, immersing yourself in the island's rich offerings.

Experience the allure of Valentia Island at Royal Valentia Hotel - Book your stay now!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 1515 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.53
Service: 9
Location: 9.04
Room Quality: 7.99
Amenities: 8.52
Value for Money: 8.48
Food and Beverage: 9.03
Overall Experience: 9
K
Kathleen • family_with_children • ie
10
Pros:

Location , rooms , hotel and food exceptional all 5 stars

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Emma • couple • ie
10
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Ali • couple • au
8
Such a convenient location to ferry if you’re on a road trip. Location is beautiful and the island of Valentia is a jewe
Pros:

Location, breakfast , staff.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
M
Mary • couple • ie
6
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
T
Trevor • solo_traveller • ie
6
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
J
Jia • extended_group • us
10
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
K
Kathleen • extended_group • au
9
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
A
Ausra • extended_group • ie
8
Good location, good price, nice restaurant
Pros:

Lovely vibe in this hotel, nice restaurant and location - just beside ferry.

Cons:

No view through the window in our room as there was a little fence covering something. For one night it was fine, we didn’t mind, but if we staying longer we wouldn’t be too happy about that

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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benoit • extended_group • fr
9
Pros:

L'emplacement est vraiment fabuleux, juste en face de l'arrivée des ferrys. Le restaurant est bien et les petits déjeuners copieux avec vue sur le port.

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
A
Ann • solo_traveller • ie
10
Return visit
Pros:

Spectacular views.. Large comfortable modern 4 poster bed & lovely furnishings throughout hotel.. Nice relaxed atmosphere.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
B
barbara • couple • ie
6
Great location for Valentia. Poor value for money
Pros:

location. dinner in the evening. live music.

Cons:

poor value for money. very poor breakfast buffet. service standard very ad hoc. small 'deluxe' room

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
S
Sandra • couple • de
9
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Troxell • couple • us
9
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
B
Barbara • couple • gb
8
Had a fabulous stay on this wonderful Island.
Pros:

It’s old school but in a good way. Lovely warm staff greet you on arrival. I did ring them when I realised we needed to get a ferry to the island. It was more simple than I thought. You can drive into the Island. Very historical building with great photos around the walls. So lovely. 4 poster bed was a nice touch. The view was fantastic and worth upgrading for.

Cons:

The room And ensuite was a little bit small. Likely because it’s an old building. Oh and no lift. Otherwise nothing really.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
J
John • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

Great location, friendly staff, very warm welcome from Martina on reception, very kind and helpful.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
E
Elisa • solo_traveller • it
8
Dormire a 30 passi dall' Atlantico
Pros:

Posizione favolosa, camera spaziosa, personale molto gentile. È un albergo con una grande storia (fondato nel 1833), l'edificio è molto bello ed è proprio di fronte al mare e al traghetto per la terraferma. Il pub al piano terra è molto frequentato, la nostra camera era proprio sopra l'ingresso e temevamo di non dormire per il rumore, invece dalle 23 c'è stato silenzio assoluto, perciò abbiamo riposato benissimo.

Cons:

La colazione continentale un po' povera, mentre quella tradizionale irlandese era molto ricca. La pulizia non è ineccepibile, si può migliorare. Il bagno necessitava di manutenzione per qualche piastrella rotta. Niente di grave comunque. Tutto sommato è stato un buon soggiorno.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Siobhan • couple • gb
7
Wouldn’t return. Poor value for money
Pros:

Location, nice restaurant & bar staff. Food good

Cons:

Room musty, needs lots of updating. Loo flush pinged off every time flushed. Tv remote not working or rectified when reported

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
O
Ortu • extended_group • it
8
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
L
Lynda • solo_traveller • ie
8
Pros:

Fabulous place

Cons:

X

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
K
kevin • extended_group • gb
8
Worth a short visit
Pros:

Charming excellent staff

Cons:

A little jaded

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee