Interior entrance

Reviews of Blarney Castle Hotel

3 out of 5
Blarney Castle Hotel
Village Green, Blarney, Cork

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 175 out of 289 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 289 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 289 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 289 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 289 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved our stay at The Blarney Castle, it could not have been nicer. Ian, Jillian and the entire staff were wonderful. We have traveled all over the world and I have to say that this is one of the top places we have stayed. It was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from Una on 25 Apr 2022
Thank you so much and it was a delight to have you stay with us

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a brilliant time staying at this hotel. The staff were amazing. Nothìng was too much to ask for
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Response from Una on 30 Jul 2021
Many thanks for taking the time to post a review of your stay. With kind regards Una

2/10 Terrible

Niall

Disliked: Staff & service
Tokenistic covid care.
It's actually a lovely hotel, but their covid duty of care was extremely sloppy, merely tokenistic at best. We actually had to ask one of the owners to wear their mask while serving guests. But the worst was one of their staff was coughing and spluttering around the breakfast room without a mask. Avoid, avoid, avoid!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from Una on 13 Jul 2021
Many thanks for taking the time to post a review of your recent stay . Please note that all our covid duty of care is up to date and just to clarify ALL members of staff were wearing masks. Yes one staff member did cough twice while on duty however she was wearing a mask. Thankfully all of our guests enjoyed their stay with us and have booked return visits. We will be delighted to see them return

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous
Absolutely gorgeous hotel, the staff were excellent! Everything was so clean, freshly renovated and done with such good taste. A lovely blonde lady that showed us to our room looked after us so well, there was really no more she could have done The barman Brian was brilliant as well, we had the television in front of the bar and I never had to even ask for a drink even though they were so so busy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Response from Una on 29 Jun 2021
Many thanks for taking the time to write a review of your stay and hope you will return to us again at some stage.

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing Few Days
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Una on 14 Jun 2021
Many thanks for your comments and delighted you enjoyed your break away with us.

8/10 Good

Eddie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms are very spacious and very comfortable. Service is excellent, very friendly staff. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Una on 9 Jun 2021
Dear Eddie, Many thanks for staying with us recently and delighted to welcome guests back to stay with us. We look forward to a return visit from you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a quaint little hotel, with a friendly staff and clean, updated amenities! The receptionist went out of her way to give my wife and I local suggestions for food and sites to see. At night we enjoyed traditional Irish music in the hotel's very cool pub!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Response from Una Forrest on 31 Mar 2020
Many thanks for your review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay in Blarney. This was our favourite part of our trip to Ireland. Lots of locals in the pub and great fun. Blarney castle is right across the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Response from Una Forrest on 9 Mar 2020
Many thanks for your review

10/10 Excellent

Camille

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from Una on 28 Feb 2020
Many thanks

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff we arrieved late sfter an emergency the restaurant was closed but the lady at reception made sandwiches and tea for us .We said we may have to cancel our second night there wouldnt have been a problem Excelled in customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Una Forrest on 27 Feb 2020
Many thanks for your review

10/10 Excellent

Rindi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff there give amazing service from check-in to check-out they are delightful, helpful and curtious. Upon check-out they were very helpful with offering up places to visit around Killarney.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Una Forrest on 24 Feb 2020
Many thanks for your delightful review

10/10 Excellent

TonyP, Mesa, Az

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a classic property. Right by the Blarney Castle. Staff was excellent. Old world pub and restaurant with excellent local music on Tuesday evening.(Just happened to be the day we checked in). Shower was a little snug due to a grab bar in a really bad spot. Hard to stand in shower and not be leaning on bar and touching curtain on other side. Other than that, the best area in Ireland.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Una Forrest on 24 Feb 2020
Many thanks for your review. Regards Una

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from Una Forrest on 17 Feb 2020
Many thanks for your review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from Una on 13 Feb 2020
Many thanks for your review

10/10 Excellent

Ann, San Diego

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very kind and helpful. The food in their pub and restaurant is amazing. The hotel is a very short walk to the castle. Our room was large, very comfortable, attractive and functional.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Una Forrest on 8 Jan 2020
Many thanks for taking the time to post a review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Let me start off with the good of this property. It was in a great location to go to the Blarney Castle and they let us leave the rental car there while we visited the castle. The food was great. However, the room was not clean and the heat did not work. Specifically, there was a lot mold on the shower walls and I had to try to wash off the mold from the shower curtain in the tub before trying to use it. We asked to move rooms but were denied. They did bring in a space heater to the room which made the no heat a little better but we did not want to run the space heater all night while we were sleeping. While traveling in Ireland we stayed at several hotels and all were in the same price of each other, so I can say for the same price you can find MUCH better.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Response from Una Forrest on 6 Jan 2020
Dear Annoymous, Many thanks for your review. If you had an issue with your room we would have been delighted to offer you another room which no time during your stay did you ask this. If the room was cold we would have no issue turning on the heat upon your arrival to the hotel . If you wished to have the heater on during the night you should have left it on. Many thanks Una Forrest

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved Blarney Castle Hotel
Our trip to Blarney Castle was magical!!! Hosts were more than amazing. We would recommend everyone stay here while in Cork! We will be back!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Una Forrest on 28 Nov 2019
Many thanks

8/10 Good

john

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from Una Forrest on 28 Nov 2019
Many thanks

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners and staff are awesome. They are very friendly and accommodating. The hotel has an at home old European feel. I recommend this place to anyone wishing to stay near the Blarney Castle.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from Una Forrest on 18 Nov 2019
Many thanks for your wonderful review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from Una Forrest on 15 Nov 2019
Many thankss

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything ok
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Una Forrest on 30 Oct 2019
Many thanks

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The staff was very pleasant and accommodating. The beds were too firm. Poor lighting in the bathroom and near mirrors to apply makeup and fix hair by.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Una Forrest on 30 Oct 2019
Many thanks for your email and note your concerns

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Una Forrest on 15 Nov 2019
Many thanks

4/10 Poor

Claudio, Boca Raton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Sunday 11 PM a band started playing and went for 2 hours.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Una Forrest on 30 Oct 2019
Many thanks for your email and note it was the Jazz Bank Holiday weekend and yes we did indeed have music however they stopped at 12.30

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to castle and Blarney Mills. Unique property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Una Forrest on 30 Oct 2019
Many thanks

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location near Castle. Breakfast great. Bar nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Una Forrest on 22 Oct 2019
Many thanks

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Una Forrest on 22 Oct 2019
Many thanks

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to the Blarney Castle, restaurant on site and was really good and price was perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Una Forrest on 11 Oct 2019
Many thanks for your kind review.

10/10 Excellent

CRS, Washington, DC

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and an excellent experience from check in to check out. Right across the street from the Blarney Castle property. Lots of great food and shopping within 2-3 minute walk. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Una Forrest on 8 Oct 2019
Many thanks

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was my first trip to Ireland and I really enjoyed my stay here- right across the street from the castle!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Una Forrest on 6 Oct 2019
MANY THANKS

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2 Thumbs Up!
The staff was amazing and so personable. Our room was above the bar so it was a little loud while trying to go to sleep, but other than that, very comfortable. The breakfast was delicious. I can’t say enough about the staff, so welcoming and helpful. We loved our stay at the Blarney Castle Inn.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Una Forrest on 1 Oct 2019
Many thanks for such a lovely review

10/10 Excellent

Clinton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
European Vacation
Lovely stay in this classic hotel in Blarney. Can’t fault it at all and would stay there again no problem.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Una Forrest on 1 Oct 2019
Many thanks for such a wonderful review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Great Stay
Perfect location for access to the castle. Rooms were spotless and very comfortable. Pub was fun and comfortable. Ate dinner in the bar, and we were both very pleased with the quality of the food. Breakfast was very tasty. Owners actively involved in the day-to-day, and seemed very eager to accommodate any needs or requests we had. We'd return in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Una Forrest on 1 Oct 2019
Many thanks for such a wonderful review

2/10 Terrible

Yong

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
HORRIBLE and VERY RUDE owner! DIRTY and NOISY!
HORRIBLE and VERY RUDE owner! DIRTY and NOISY rooms above pub! Owner asked if we (2 parties for 2 rooms) had reservations saying he had no rooms. We show him confirmed reservations then he opens his "book" to notice our names! Obvious he didn't want us there (RACE DISCRIMINATION by SE Asian owner!). He wrote down out CC # including the PIN # from back! Be WARNED as photos are not like the room! AVOID!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for visiting Blarney Castle and the area. Castle and woolen mills within 5 min walk. Breakfast was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Una Forrest on 23 Sept 2019
MANY THANKS

6/10 Okay

Leslie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dana, British Columbia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint, well maintained hotel with a good pub. Directly across from Blarney Castle. Great breakfast included
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Una Forrest on 4 Sept 2019
Many thanks

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Una Forrest on 3 Sept 2019
Many thanks

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ONLY thing I did not like was the bed and bedding. Flat hard pillows, uncomfortable bed with heavy blanket and no top sheet. Otherwise, the staff and location were excellent. We loved the pub downstairs, had one of our funnest nights in Ireland while there. Live music was excellent, We Met Mags McCarthy. The Blarney Castle entrance is across the square. Lovely park across the street. The breakfast was delish.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Una Forrest on 27 Aug 2019
Many thanks for your response. However at any times guests prefer sheets rather than our goose feathered duvets we are more than willing to accommodate this. If at any time a guest would prefer different pillows again we would organise for more pillows for guests. If the guests at any time let us know there needs we are more than willing to accommodate them.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful. Dinner at the bar and the provided free breakfast were both delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Una Forrest on 27 Aug 2019
MANY THANKS

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint old residence that was very well kept up. The decor was very nicely done. People were very friendly and helpful. Loved staying there. Wish we had more time to spend there in the area. Also it was right across from the castle which was a very pleasant day excursion around the grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Una Forrest on 17 Aug 2019
MANY THANKS FOR YOUR REVIEW

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For an authentic Irish cultural village experience, this was the hotel to stay! The staff was friendly and extremely accommodating. A major plus was it's proximity to the Blarney Castle - a short 1 block walk to the entrance. And, the hotel has it's own restaurant/pub or a short one block walk down the street for other pubs and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Una Forrest on 16 Aug 2019
Many thanks for your delightful review

10/10 Excellent

Buffy, Boston

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So convenient to everything. Even though the town is small, the hotel is certainly centrally located. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Una Forrest on 15 Aug 2019
Many thanks for your lovely review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Una Forrest on 15 Aug 2019
Many thanks

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so friendly and helpful.And the rooms are clean and very nice sized. The hotel is within walking distance of the Castle ,the Woolen Mill and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Una Forrest on 7 Aug 2019
Many thanks for your 5 star review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people were lovely and freshly and very accommodating great atmospheres in the bar made everyone welcome Bad points the room very dated and with creaky floors The bed was extremely uncomfortable you could hear a pin drop a bit of atmosphere would be nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Una Forrest on 7 Aug 2019
Many thanks for your review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Whats wonderful stay! was great-right next to Blarney castle and Gardens!! Breakfast was absolutely delicious!! Staff was extremely courteous and helpful with in givi g us directions and advise on where to visit! . Wonderful Irish band iin bar in evening!! 6 stars!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Una Forrest on 25 Jul 2019
Many thanks for your kind review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Una Forrest on 25 Jul 2019
Many thanks

8/10 Good

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Una Forrest on 10 Jul 2019
MANY THANKS

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Una Forrest on 10 Jul 2019
MANY THANKS