Dingle Benners Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (724 reviews)
Main St , Dingle , ie

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent central location (main street/harbour) with dedicated parking
Friendly, professional and attentive staff
Highly praised breakfast and food; good bar
Charming historic property with comfortable rooms in many cases
Ample lobby/lounge space and pleasant overall atmosphere
Cons:
Some rooms are dated (old carpets, bathrooms) and need overhaul
No air conditioning/poor ventilation in attic/roof rooms during warm weather
Occasional cleanliness lapses reported (uncleaned glasses, hair in shower)
Some rooms small and/or noisy; some windows have concealing film blocking views
Isolated negative restaurant experience (seating too close to a coughing guest) and one report of stale breakfast

Categories

Cleanliness
8.2
Mostly reported as very clean by many guests, though a few noted specific issues (uncleaned glasses with lip marks, hair in shower).
Service
9.4
Consistently praised: professional, friendly and attentive staff; manager named positively and several comments about excellent service.
Location
9.5
Repeatedly described as ideal and central (main street/harbour), excellent for walking, with convenient dedicated parking behind the hotel.
Room Quality
7.8
Mixed reports: some rooms are beautiful and spacious, others are dated, small or noisy; recurring mentions of no air conditioning, leaky windows and dated bathrooms.
Amenities
8.4
Good lobby/lounge, bar and dedicated parking; limited ventilation/AC in some rooms and guests noted lack of usable outdoor seating and window-film blocking views.
Value for Money
8.6
Many guests would recommend and felt the hotel delivered good value due to location, staff and food, though dated rooms and comfort issues slightly reduce perceived value for some.
Food and Beverage
9
Breakfast and meals were frequently praised as excellent/delicious and bar drinks were good; a few isolated negatives (one report of stale breakfast and an uncomfortable restaurant seating incident).
Overall Experience
9.5
Overwhelmingly positive — described as a charming, authentic Irish experience with many repeat guests and strong recommendations, tempered only by some room-age issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-07 21:23

Property Description

Historic Charm and Ambience
Experience the old world charm of spacious rooms with antique-style furniture and modern amenities at Dingle Benners Hotel.

Delicious Irish Cuisine
Indulge in traditional Irish dishes made from fresh, local produce at Mrs. Benners Bar while enjoying the cosy ambiance and a crackling log fire.

Ideal Location for Exploring
With Dingle's oldest hotel as your base, uncover the unique history and stunning beauty of Kerry, including the nearby Slea Head, Conor Pass, and Inch Beach.

Book now to immerse yourself in the history and beauty of Dingle at Benners Hotel.

Important information:

Bookings of 5 rooms or more are considered a group booking and we reserve the right to cancel a reservation which includes 6 or more rooms. We will be in contact prior to arrival with our group policy details and advance deposit requirements.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: KIR

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 724 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.2
Service: 9.4
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 8.4
Value for Money: 8.6
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 9.5
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Gayle • couple • us
8
Stayed 2 nights and the bed was like sleeping on a board. Breakfast buffet was nice but the cook to order food was awful
Pros:

Location!

Cons:

Beds were hard and breakfast subpar

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Bryanne • extended_group • us
10
Don’t overlook this location!
Pros:

We were celebrating our 25th anniversaries and they went above and beyond to celebrate it with us: dessert tray and a hand-written card. So thoughtful! Maria at the front desk was so warm and welcoming. The rest of the staff was delightful and so accommodating. Breakfast is great! Location amazing.

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Celine • couple • ie
10
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • couple • us
9
Pros:

Location and room was delightful

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Valerie • couple • ca
6
Pros:

Bel emplacement. Beau look vintage de façon générale, le lobby et corridors sont bien entretenus. Stationnement pratique, bon petit déjeuner

Cons:

Les installations dans les chambres laissaient à désirer considérant le prix !! Tout est très vieux et mal entretenu. Très humide dans la chambre, aucune circulation d’air. Beaucoup d’humidité dans la salle de bain, les serviettes ne séchaient pas ! Les murs étaient sales dans la salle de bain. Nous avons été très déçus de l’état de la chambre considérant le prix de la chambre d’hotel, surtout en comparaison à d’autres hotels en Irlande

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Elise • extended_group • us
9
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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josephine • couple • ie
10
Ideal for a getaway break
Pros:

Charming

Cons:

Couldn’t turn off light in Window of room

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Victor • couple • um
8
Cozy, comfortable stay in amazing Dingle
Pros:

Nostalgic hotel in a great location with dedicated parking. A comfortable room, lots of lobby and lounge space and a nice bar. Breakfast was excellent. The staff is professional and friendly.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Teresa • couple • ie
9
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Noeline Kennedy • solo_traveller • ie
6
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Wardle • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • ie
7
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Karen • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

AAbsolutely fabulous!

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • us
8
Pros:

Great location historic property

Cons:

No air conditioning or ventilation for the warm temperatures

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Richard • family_with_children • at
10
Top Hotel, super Frühstück, beste Lage und freundliches Personal
Pros:

Hier passt einfach alles: Lage, Hotel, ausgesprochen leckeres Frühstück, Personal, Restaurant - alles top!

Cons:

Unser Zimmer war wunderschön und groß..allerdings im Dachgeschoß ohne Klimaanlage.
Was bei außergewöhnlich hohen Temperaturen in Irland dann auch tagsüber ein kleiner Minuspunkt war.
WIrklich nur eine Kleinigkeit..

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • solo_traveller • ie
9
Pros:

Location

Cons:

A little dated but perfect

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • ie
6
Great location, friendly staff, but the rooms could be better
Pros:

Ideal location in the heart of Dingle.

Cons:

The room was not quite clean: lip marks on the glasses that were put back uncleaned after the room was serviced and hair on the wall of the shower. The windows were covered with concealing film, so no view outside at all.

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Michael • extended_group • us
9
Great stay and experience in Dingle. It is truly an Irish experience
Pros:

We liked the spacious King bed room that overlooked the front of the hotel adding to the awesome Dingle charm

Cons:

Nothing. Staff was very attentive to our needs and questions.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • couple • ca
7
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee