The Lanterns Hotel

Hotels
7.3 (353 reviews)
Coast Road , Tarbert , ie

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Good location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Need for updates
Musty smell

Categories

Cleanliness
5.94
Multiple comments on musty smells and cleanliness issues.
Service
8.41
Consistently noted as friendly and accommodating staff.
Location
7.95
Convenient and accessible, positively mentioned in several reviews.
Room Quality
6.9
Room comfort mixed with comments on age and lack of updates.
Amenities
6.93
Some mentions of limited amenities and need for upgrades.
Value for Money
6.89
Reviewed as somewhat overpriced for the quality.
Food and Beverage
7.94
Food was consistently praised as fantastic.
Overall Experience
7.41
A mix of positive experiences but overshadowed by cleanliness concerns.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 12:45

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience a comfortable stay at The Lanterns Hotel, offering modern rooms and attentive room service. Fitness Centre and Free Parking
Stay active at our fitness centre and enjoy the convenience of free private parking during your visit. Delicious Dining Options
Savor a variety of breakfast choices each morning, from à la carte to Full English/Irish options.

Book now for a delightful stay at The Lanterns Hotel!

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • 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.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    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

7.3
Based on 353 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.94
Service: 8.41
Location: 7.95
Room Quality: 6.9
Amenities: 6.93
Value for Money: 6.89
Food and Beverage: 7.94
Overall Experience: 7.41
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Keith • solo_traveller • ie
10
The lantern stay
Pros:

The staff were great, especially the night porter, very helpful and the room was great, a big four poster bed plenty of room for my stuff and very clean

Cons:

Couldn't fault it to be fair

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Cathrin • couple • de
5
2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Pradeep • couple • ie
8
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • ie
9
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
N
Niamh • couple • ie
1
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
N
Nicola • couple • ie
10
2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Cornelis • solo_traveller • nl
9
Aangenaam verblijf met verrassende ontmoetingen.
Pros:

Bijzonder vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel.was op fietsvakantie en mocht de fiets in het hotel zetten.
Daarnaast bijzonder lekkere Indiase curry gegeten in het restaurant en s’morgens een goed ontbijt. Wat mij betreft een aanrader voor fietsers op de groene ronde van Ierland.

Cons:

Sanitair is enigszins gedateerd.

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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david • solo_traveller • ie
1
2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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LAPEYRE • solo_traveller • fr
9
2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Igor Magès • extended_group • fr
10
Tout était parfait et dépassait nos attentes
Pros:

Un personnel au petit soin, nous avons séjourné avec un grand groupe (30 personnes), et avons adoré séjourner ici. Les chambres sont propres, et un rafraichissement ne ferrait pas de mal. Mais le restaurant était délicieux, le personnel d'une sympathie incroyable ! On les remercie fortement !

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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James • extended_group • us
5
Okay for a quick overnight stay while traveling through
Pros:

Price and ease of access

Cons:

Perpetual burning of incense and staff that were sometimes hard to locate

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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stephennull • solo_traveller • ie
9
would go back again
Pros:

breakfast very good and good service.for

Cons:

for the money it was very good

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • gb
4
Staff very welcoming, chicken curry was excellent…. Breakfast less so… won’t be coming back, sorry
Pros:

Had parking……
Staff warm and welcome

Cons:

Very average for the money, so much incense burning and so much in the bedroom which I couldn’t locate kept me awake!?
Rather dated and in need of refurbishing

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Nik Batsiotos • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

The stuff was very nice, friendly and hospitable!
The room was very comfy and with enough space. Easy and uncomplicated check in and check out.
The breakfast was really amazing, lots of choices, great suggestions from the stuff and easy to tailor to your preferences.
Absolutely recommended!

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Fitzell • solo_traveller • gb
8
Convenient
Pros:

Convenient

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Laura • family_with_children • ie
7
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Eleanor • couple • ie
8
Good location, friendly staff, excellent food, comfortable bed
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Asunción • family_with_children • es
8
Pros:

“Hotel peculiar, con encanto y dueños muy amables. Está en las afueras, pero en coche llegas al centro en 2 minutos. La primera impresión es un poco tétrica porque es grande y oscuro por fuera, pero por dentro te recibe una mezcla sorprendentemente de iconografía católica e hindú, seguramente por los dueños, que le daba un carácter único. La habitación me sorprendió para bien: muy amplia, cama con dosel, calefacción estupenda, y moqueta nueva. El baño se ve más anticuado (se me atoró el lavabo pero lo solucionaron al momento y me explicaron el problema). El desayuno irlandés fue buenísimo, abundante y bien cocinado. En general se nota que el edificio es antiguo y que están reformando a su ritmo, pero se agradece el trato y el espacio. Ideal si buscas algo diferente, tranquilo y con trato familiar. Nos sorprendió que nos ofrecieran cena hasta las 12, de la noche ya que en el resto de zonas visitadas fue complicado encontrar restaurante a partir de las 20 horas.

Cons:

Olíaen los pasillos un poco a edificio viejo, no a desagüe, pero había velas ambientadoras. Aceptable para mi.

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Erika • family_with_children • pt
8
Pros:

Heerlijk gegeten. De eigenaar komt uit India, we hadden een heerlijke curry en ontbijt. Vriendelijk ontvangst door dito personeel. Mooie uitzichten zowel voor als achter.

Cons:

Het hotel heeft een luxe uitstraling maar is verouderd. Dus...lampen die er niet zijn of niet werken, veel roest, er uit hangende stopcontacten. Kortom gedateerd interieur. Verwacht geen moderne luxe

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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sharma • solo_traveller • gb
3
The hotel does not measure up to its competitors in the same price range/location- falls far short
Pros:

The manager ,Pramod, and his wife are good people and you could not ask for more from them .
They tried more than their best to make my stay comfortable.
He was upfront that the hot running water was not available due to a system malfunction and I could try another hotel -but at that late hour there was no option open to me and I chose to stay .
Pramod did not charge me for the vegetarian dinner and a pint of Guinness (it was a well pulled pint ) despite my keenness to pay for it .
He arranged an electric heater in the room and carried two buckets of hot water to my room the next morning and I felt sorry for him .
Please note that my negative review is NOT because no running hot water was available - I was made aware of the deficit and i made a decision to stay despite the issue.
The location is close to the Tarbert Ferry which helped me .

Cons:

1. the parking area is unkempt and neglected , the rear yard has broken children's swing, used water bottles strewn about
2. the hotel itself has a run down , dated feel and look
3. the bedroom (115) had dated furniture ,a left over base for a past kettle , a furred kettle , a bathroom with a dirty floor , poor repair , bathtub panel which had come away and with moisture sodden wood visible and a poorly repaired shower screen, rusted radiator[ all photos available on request].

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee