Seaview House Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (262 reviews)
Ballylickey , Bantry , ie

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Garden
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Minor issues with room size
Some service inconsistencies

Categories

Cleanliness
8.24
Some rooms had an old smell, indicating a potential issue with cleanliness.
Service
8.81
Staff were described as friendly, attentive, and accommodating.
Location
9.05
Located in a peaceful area. Excellent and beautiful location.
Room Quality
8.5
Rooms were large, comfortable, and well-appointed, though some issues with size and heating were noted.
Amenities
8.53
Nice spa facility and dog-friendly amenities, but limited public areas for pets.
Value for Money
8.39
Considered a bit expensive compared to the offering, but overall decent value.
Food and Beverage
8.64
Outstanding food and service, but breakfast could use variation.
Overall Experience
8.61
Guests had memorable experiences and expressed overall satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 11:46

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
The Sea View Hotel offers elegantly furnished rooms with modern amenities, including power showers, TVs, and telephones. Some rooms even boast picturesque garden or sea views, providing a tranquil setting for guests to unwind and relax.

Award-Winning Dining
Indulge in a culinary experience at the hotel's 2 AA Rosette restaurant, known for its exquisite menu crafted from fresh local ingredients. With an extensive wine list to complement the dishes, guests can savor every bite while overlooking the charming gardens.

Relaxation and Wellness
Guests can rejuvenate at the newly built VOYA organic Seaweed bath house, complete with treatment rooms, a sauna, hot tub, and a drying room. Whether seeking pampering or relaxation, this property offers a sanctuary for both mind and body.

Experience luxury and comfort at Sea View Hotel - Book your stay now to enjoy a memorable retreat in Ballylickey, West Cork.

Important information:

Dogs are only allowed in certain rooms, subject to availability and by prior arrangement. When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of EUR 30 per stay applies.

When booking 4 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 AM
Airport code: ORK

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 262 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.24
Service: 8.81
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 8.5
Amenities: 8.53
Value for Money: 8.39
Food and Beverage: 8.64
Overall Experience: 8.61
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Michael • couple • ie
5
Not quiet what we had expected given the price and we are unlikely to return.
Pros:

I cannot comment on the quality of the dinner as we dined elsewhere, we looked at the menu and decided it was not for us based on the type of food offered and the price.
The room was nice and the hotel itself was nice, bathrobes and slippers in the room were a nice touch.
The breakfast staff were helpful and friendly. The breakfast was tasty and there were plenty of options.
The hotel building and I suppose what would be described as period decor are lovely.
Plenty of parking spaces to the hotel rear and the hotel's location between Glengariff and Bantry perfect.

Cons:

Our room had twin beds and not a double as we had expected, the beds themselves were rather uncomfortable and one even leaned to the side, the shower was part of the bath tub and the bath tub itself very slippy (there was a shower mat which we discovered hidden in the under sink unit after we had used the shower). The water release valve in the bathroom sink was broken.
The Irish breakfast was tasty but not very generous.
On check in procedure was interrupted rather rudely by what appeared to be a manager, the check in clerk was giving us the key to a room when the rude "manager" instructed him to give us another room which we found strange.
We are both keen gardeners and from the description of the hotel's gardens we had expected a lot more that what was actually there. The garden is nice but the descriptions of it exaggerated.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Julie • solo_traveller • ie
7
It was lovely, staff and service excellent
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent, and staff at breakfast excellent

Cons:

There was a smell of must in sitting room and my spa treatment i was disappointed with, it was tge mud bath but my friends had different ones and they enjoyed them

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • couple • ie
9
Pros:

The breakfast!

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Brian • couple • ie
9
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Barry • couple • ie
10
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Adam • solo_traveller • ar
10
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • solo_traveller • ie
10
So relaxing
Pros:

Location and style

Cons:

Long drive from Dublin

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Kavanagh • couple • us
10
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Dee • couple • ie
10
Pros:

Such friendly staff, gorgeous food, spotless. Loved every minute of the stay. Great location for bantry and glengariff / garnish island etc

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • gb
7
Old style comfort l outside Bantry
Pros:

Breakfast was good. Comfy bed. Pretty grounds. Friendly staff.

Cons:

Lack of comms between Booking.com and hotel about bringing a guest. Hotel supposed to be dog friendly but that just means dog can be in your bedroom (seems not much for 30 Euros per night), nothing more. We got a room on the second floor, nothing a dog friendly one.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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marian • couple • ie
8
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • couple • fr
8
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Vivekananda • solo_traveller • in
9
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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rory • couple • ie
8
Ok
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Internsl access no lifts

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Geraldine • couple • ie
9
A lovely pleasant overnight stay
Pros:

The peaceful surroundings and hotel emvirons created a lovely relaxing atmosphere. Quiet location in close proximity to Bantry town.

Staff were friendly and very professional
.

Cons:

There was nothing I didnt like

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Jean-Philippe • couple • be
5
y a mieux
Pros:

dîner de bonne qualité, hôtel silencieux

Cons:

hôtel moyen, vieillot, accueil bof, service moyen, "seaview" pas de partout et très faiblement

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Claire • couple • ie
9
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Elisabeth • extended_group • se
8
Charmigt hotell med mycket karaktär. Trevlig personal och trivsam inredning.
Pros:

Underbart hotell med gammaldags charm och trevlig personal. Mysiga umgängesytor och lummig trädgård.
Fint stort rum med underbara äldre detaljer.
Hårtorken var som en nostalgidröm.

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Gregory • couple • ie
8
A hotel on the Atlantic Way with classical elegance.
Pros:

Breakfast is good. The rooms are of the classical elegance vein, and are well done.

Cons:

The parking at the hotel is chaotic, with no paving on the lots and cars parked all over the place. We had difficulty finding somewhere to park.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Alexia • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

Beautiful hotel , staff go above and beyond to be helpful, especially Lydia who is wonderful!

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee